Kenya protests resume as leader's tax hike concession fails to quell anger
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Kenya’s mass protests expose African fury with IMF
William Ruto is latest president of developing country caught between multilateral lenders and angry population -
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Abductions Rattle Kenya as Anti-Government Protests Continue
Dozens of activists say they were snatched from their homes or off the streets by hooded, armed men. Some are still missing, and the disappearances have unnerved a nation long seen as a pillar of stability. -
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Biden's interview fails to quell Democrats' concerns about his fitness
A day after the interview, a fifth Democratic member of Congress has called on him to end his bid for re-election.Joe Biden -
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Biden rejects calls to quit presidential race as clamour grows for his exit
The president’s public appearances have failed to quell critics’ concerns about his fitnessJoe Biden -
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Biden's TV interview fails to quell re-election concerns among lawmakers, donors and strategists
Concerns about President Biden have grown in the days since he delivered a stumbling debate performance against Donald Trump.Joe Biden -
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Kenya’s fraught choices
Protests in Nairobi last week show the limited options for countries avoiding defaultKenya -
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Orbán to meet Putin in Moscow visit likely to anger EU
Hungarian PM ‘trying to mediate between Russia and Ukraine’ after Hungary took over rotating EU presidency. Viktor Orbán will travel to Moscow on Friday for talks with Vladimir Putin, sources said, days after Hungary’s prime minister made his ...Russia -
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Israel tells Gaza ceasefire negotiators to resume work
The US president welcomes the decision, which came after Hamas reportedly dropped a key demand.Israel -
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Leverkusen to resume unbeaten run vs. Gladbach
German champions Bayer Leverkusen will kick off their Bundesliga title defence away at local rivals Borussia Monchengladbach on Aug. 23. -
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AI Can Do Much More Than Automate Resume Review for HR
For human resource practitioners, AI will go way beyond the basics. Here's what to know.Artificial Intelligence -
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Israel-Hamas talks to resume, raising hopes of a Gaza ceasefire
Netanyahu sends intelligence chief to Qatar to study Hamas proposal, while Hezbollah says it would also stop attacks if hostilities paused. Hopes for a ceasefire in Gaza and de-escalation on the boundary between Israel and Lebanon were raised on ...Israel -
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Down-and-out U.K. coastal town looks set to elect Trump ally Nigel Farage
Change is in the air in Clacton-on-Sea, a sleepy backwater that may become the vanguard for the British right wing after electing Nigel Farage.Donald Trump -
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Learner driver failed theory test 60 times
The learner, who finally passed, notched up the highest number of fails for a single person in 2023. -
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Starmer stands supreme but he cannot ignore the Reform surge
Tories suffer a punishment beating from the voters -
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One by One, the Reasons to Stick With Biden Are Failing
A memo to the faithful: It’s time to let go.Joe Biden -
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Biden Interview Fails to Alleviate Voters' Concerns
Americans who watched Friday’s ABC News interview voice fears about the president’s age and acuity.Joe Biden -
Financial Times - World
Portugal to reintroduce tax breaks for skilled foreigners
Retirees’ incomes will be excluded from perk as Lisbon aims to boost growth with 20% flat rate -
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Connecticut Democrats Try to Tax the Wealthy Away
Hartford won’t be satisfied until every last millionaire in the state moves to New Hampshire or Florida. -
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Hundreds in Canary Islands protest against influx of migrants
The Spanish archipelago has welcomed more than 19,000 migrants since the start of 2024. Hundreds protested on Saturday in the Canary Islands against an influx of migrants to the Spanish archipelago, which has welcomed more than 19,000 migrants ... -
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Lucy Letby: Courtroom drama, a failed appeal, and battles over the truth
She was convicted of multiple baby murders, but then fell out of the headlines. Here’s what’s happened since. -
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America’s fragile foreign policy consensus is facing (and failing) a generational test
Despite a broad popular mandate for "countering threats from tyrants and terrorists, defending freedom and democracy, and supporting our allies," recent polls reveal a growing generational divide on foreign policy issues. -
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Alec Baldwin's "Rust" denied New Mexico tax incentives
Attorneys for Alec Baldwin's "Rust" said the incentive would have been used to pay a settlement to cinematographer Halyna Hutchins' family. -
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This 'bucket strategy' could lower your taxes in retirement — here's how to maximize it
Most Americans aren't planning to reduce taxes on retirement income. Here's how the "bucket strategy" could help, experts say. -
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Hogan calls on Alsobrooks to disavow Maryland tax, fee increases
Former Republican Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, who is running for Senate, has written a letter calling on his opponent, Angela Alsobrooks (D), to disavow recent tax and fee increases in the state. The letter, first reported by the Washington ... -
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Canada Enacts Digital-Services Tax Amid Risks of U.S. Trade Retaliation
Canada authorized the implementation of a digital-services tax, a move that threatens to trigger trade retaliation from Congress and the Biden administration. -
The Guardian - World
Does Australia need a sugar tax to tackle diabetes, and how would it work?
A parliamentary report says sugary drinks should be taxed to help stop the spread of obesity. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastEvery five minutes an ... -
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UK tax authority accused of ‘pattern of costly mistakes’ after latest bungle
Case was recently thrown out after HMRC missed court deadlineUnited Kingdom -
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Property tycoon Jamie Ritblat and EY settle tax dispute with HMRC
UK tax authority was pursuing Conservative donor for income and employment-related taxes -
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How to protect your wealth from future Labour tax raids
Advisers plot ways to ‘Labour-proof’ clients’ finances after landslide victory