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Putin commends Trump victory – as it happened
This blog is closing now, thanks for following along. You can find all of the latest US elections stories here .. Ten key takeaways from Trump’s win The key swing states and counties that ...World - The Guardian - November 8 -
Spats over Russia and Ukraine show cracks in South Africa's unity government
South Africa’s unity government has been rocked by a spat between its main political parties, the African National Congress and the Democratic Alliance, over a deal to grant visa-free access for ...World - ABC News - October 29 -
Some experts raise concerns over Musk and Ramaswamy's government efficiency roles
Donald Trump's announcement that Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will lead a newly formed Department of Government Efficiency has alarmed some government ethics experts.Top stories - ABC News - November 14 -
Moody's downgrades Mexican government's outlook to 'negative' over weakening of judiciary and debt
Mexico's president has lashed out at Moody’s ratings service after it downgraded the Mexican government’s debt outlook to “negative.”World - ABC News - November 15 -
Dutch coalition government survives despite minister resignation over Amsterdam violence
Prime minister Dick Schoof said party leaders decided to work together after five-hour crisis meeting. The Dutch prime minister Dick Schoof’s rightwing government averted a crisis on Friday when a ...World - The Guardian - November 16 -
Wrangling over whether to punt government funding to Trump heats up
The debate among Republicans over whether to punt government funding into the new year is heating up, as lawmakers race toward their next shutdown deadline. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) this week ...Politics - The Hill - November 20 -
Florida man arrested over plot to bomb NYSE to 'reset' US government
A Florida man was arrested on Wednesday over an alleged plot to bomb the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) to “reset” the U.S. government, according to unsealed documents. Harun Abdul-Malik Yener, a ...Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago -
McKinsey nears $600m settlement with US government over role in opioid crisis
Consultancy firm accused of helping opioid makers boost sales, which allegedly contributed to deadly epidemic. McKinsey is in the final stages of negotiating a deferred prosecution agreement to ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago -
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UK government seeks meeting with Trump team over Chagos Islands agreement
National security adviser will travel to Washington in attempt to persuade US president-elect not to rip up deal. UK politics live – latest updates Keir Starmer’s national security adviser is ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
‘The Great Gatsby’ Inspires a Pen Collection
For the first time, Montblanc has chosen a fictional character, Jay Gatsby of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s 1920s novel, as its honoree.Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 12 -
Judge continues to block Florida officials from threatening TV stations over abortion ads
A federal judge has continued to block the head of Florida’s health department from taking any more steps to threaten TV stations that air commercials for an abortion rights measure on next week’s ...Health - ABC News - October 29 -
Iran's supreme leader threatens both Israel and the US with 'a crushing response' over attacks on Iran and its allies
Iran's supreme leader threatens both Israel and the US with 'a crushing response' over attacks on Iran and its alliesWorld - ABC News - November 2 -
US election live updates: Harris and Trump hold duelling Pittsburgh rallies in final hours of campaigning
Harris says ‘momentum is on our side’ at Pennsylvania rally while Trump celebrates endorsement from podcaster Joe Rogan. Trump and Harris visit key states in final day of campaigning Don’t miss ...World - The Guardian - November 5 -
CNBC host Kernen tangles with Scaramucci over Trump criticism: 'Calm down'
CNBC host Joe Kernen pressed Anthony Scaramucci, a former aide to President-elect Trump who is now one of his prominent critics, during an interview on the network Friday about his attacking of ...Politics - The Hill - November 8 -
First minister 'calm down' plea on farm tax row
Wales' first minister says only a "tiny proportion" of farms in Wales hit by inheritance changes.Top stories - BBC News - November 14 -
Alarm over new law giving Paraguay powers to crack down on NGOs
Activists condemn law and liken it to civil society crackdowns in Venezuela, Nicaragua, Hungary and Russia. Opposition parties and human rights organisations in Paraguay have condemned an ...World - The Guardian - November 19 -
Interpol clamps down on cybercrime and arrests over 1,000 suspects in Africa
Interpol says it arrested 1,006 suspects in Africa during a massive two-month operation, clamping down on cybercrime that left tens of thousands of victims, including some who were trafficked, and ...Tech - ABC News - Yesterday -
Trump chooses Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff
President-elect chooses his 2024 campaign manager in first appointment to major role in administrationWorld - Financial Times - November 7 -
How Orbán seized the Trump moment to speak for Europe
Also in this newsletter: Italy’s second attempt to ship migrants to AlbaniaWorld - Financial Times - November 8 -
The Fed talks about not talking about Trump
Jay Powell sets some limitsWorld - Financial Times - November 8 -
Over 60 held as violence breaks out against Israeli football fans in Amsterdam
Clashes take place after Europa League match between Ajax and Maccabi Tel AvivWorld - Financial Times - November 8 -
Japan’s new kingmaker pushes for income tax threshold rise
Yuichiro Tamaki’s once-fringe DPP has leverage over Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s weakened ruling partyWorld - Financial Times - November 8 -
GB Energy gets just £100mn over 2 years in Budget despite £8bn pledge
Sum raises questions over state-owned company’s ability to help meet 2030 target for decarbonisationBusiness - Financial Times - November 1 -
Why Wall Street may hold the ultimate veto power over Trump budget plans
Wall Street investors are bracing for a battle over Trump policies and plans that risk ballooning the U.S. debt load.Business - MarketWatch - November 8 -
Snow and ice shut schools as Storm Bert looms
Storm Bert is set to bring snow, rain and strong winds to parts of the UK over the weekend.Top stories - BBC News - 6 days ago -
Vini Jr. misses pen in Brazil draw with Venezuela
Brazil had to settle for a 1-1 draw at Venezuela after a quick-fire second-half strike by substitute Telasco Segovia canceled out Raphinha's opener for the dominant visitors in the South American ...Sports - ESPN - November 15
