IMF scraps mission to Moscow after objections from Kyiv’s allies

Was This Scrap of Cloth Once a Tunic Worn by Alexander the Great?

A Greek researcher says a piece of purple-and-white fabric discovered decades ago in a tomb in northern Greece may have belonged to Alexander. Others disagree.

World - The New York Times - October 30

IMF chief warns of ‘unforgiving’ debt backdrop and low growth

Kristalina Georgieva says governments’ reluctance to rein in spending heightens public finances challenge

Business - Financial Times - October 17

The IMF and World Bank are stuck in an underperforming rut

The multilateral organisations are not providing the finance the developing world needs

World - Financial Times - October 21

IMF upgrades UK growth forecast in boost to Reeves

Fund’s chief economist sees chance of more ‘aggressive’ Bank of England rate cuts as chancellor prepares for Budget

Business - Financial Times - October 22

Reeves welcomes IMF's improved UK economic forecast

The global financial institution predicts stronger UK growth of 1.1% this year and 1.5% next year.

IMF warns world to avoid global trade war

Economic fears have been rising over Donald Trump's mega-tariff plan and rising US debts.

Lawmakers calls for extending telemedicine flexibilities, object to proposed DEA rule

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle in the House and Senate are calling for COVID-era flexibilities on telemedicine services to be extended to ensure access to "necessary and life-saving ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

State Department on classified document leak, Israel's objectives in Lebanon

Deputy State Department spokesperson Vedant Patel briefed reporters as the FBI confirmed it is investigating a classified document leak related to Israel's plans to respond to Iran's missile ...

‘We have emotions too’: Climate scientists respond to attacks on objectivity

Researchers criticised and gaslighted after sharing fears with Guardian say acknowledging feelings is critical to their work. Climate scientists who were mocked and gaslighted after speaking up ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

Watch as crowd chant 'murderer' and throw objects at Spanish king

Spain's King Felipe VI is visiting the Valencia region, which has been hit by unprecedented floods.

China’s Einstein probe detects mysterious space object that flickers like fireworks

World - Yahoo News - 6 days ago

Cuomo Objects to Plan to Shut Down the A Train for 4 Months

Former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, who is eyeing a potential run for New York City mayor next year, criticized plans to close part of the A train in the Rockaways for months.

Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago

Spacecraft blasts off to hunt alien life on a distant moon

Nasa's spacecraft could change what we know about life in our solar system.

What NASA hopes to accomplish with Europa Clipper mission

NASA's solar-powered Europa Clipper took off Monday from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The spacecraft is projected to reach Jupiter by April 2030 and will study one of the planet's moons. ...

Israel pushes for expanded UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon

Netanyahu government wants Unifil forces to patrol much larger area and carry out border inspections

Business - Financial Times - October 24

The culture warrior on a mission to rebuild a battered Tory party

Kemi Badenoch’s combative style can alienate colleagues but supporters say she will make life uncomfortable for Labour

Business - Financial Times - November 2

Ukraine war briefing: Australia to send 49 Abrams tanks to Kyiv

Zelenskyy details victory plan and heads to Nato meeting; Biden to visit Germany; calls to punish North Korea for sending troops. What we know on day 967. See all our Russia-Ukraine war ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

Nato invitation for Kyiv only way to stop Russia’s war, says Zelenskyy

Ukrainian president tells FT diplomatic route needed to bring Putin to negotiating table

World - Financial Times - October 18

Pentagon Chief, in Surprise Visit to Ukraine, Announces New Aid but Not Kyiv's Main Asks

Lloyd Austin announced $400 million more in military assistance but no agreement to allow the Ukrainians to use long-range missiles inside Russia.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 21

Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv incensed as UN’s Guterres ‘to meet Putin’ in Russia

Secretary general did not immediately confirm trip which Ukrainian foreign ministry says ‘damages UN reputation’; two dead in Zaporizhzhia attack. What we know on day 972. See all our ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

Russian strikes on Kyiv and central Ukraine kill 2 teenagers and injure dozens

World - Yahoo News - October 26

Russian strikes on Kyiv and central Ukraine kill 2 teens and injure dozens

A Russian drone strike has killed a teenager in Kyiv during a nighttime barrage on the Ukrainian capital that lasted for hours

World - ABC News - October 26

Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv announces draft of 160,000 more troops

Russia claims control of Selydove, near Pokrovsk; spotlight on Moscow’s expanded use of torture since invasion. What we know on day 980. See all our Ukraine war coverage Continue reading...

World - The Guardian - October 30

Germany's top diplomat is in Kyiv as Ukraine girds for impact of US election on the war

Germany’s top diplomat has arrived in the Ukrainian capital on an unannounced visit

World - ABC News - 5 days ago

Relations between Ukraine and UK are worse under Labour, say Kyiv officials

Exclusive: Zelenskyy administration expresses frustration with Starmer over lack of missiles. Ukraine’s relationship with the UK has “got worse” since the Labour government took power in July, ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Kamala Harris Has an Unexpected Ally

If Trump wins, we’re going to be saddled with an isolationist and nativist conservative movement for generations to come.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 21

Moscow slams NATO over annual nuclear deterrence drills

World - Yahoo News - October 14

German far-right lawmaker teaching at Moscow music academy

World - Yahoo News - October 15

Moscow and Beijing announce further cooperation during international group meeting in Pakistan

Leaders and top officials from an international group founded to counter Western alliances have met in Pakistan’s capital, with Moscow and Beijing announcing they will boost cooperation

World - ABC News - October 16

Zelenskyy lays out Ukraine ‘victory plan’ which Moscow calls an escalation

Ukrainian president wants ‘unconditional invite’ to join Nato and rules out conceding territory to Russia. The Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has laid out details of his “victory plan” ...