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Sweden and Norway rethink cashless society plans over Russia security fears
Rise in hybrid warfare and cyber-attacks blamed on pro-Russia groups prompt Nordic neighbours to backpedal . Sweden and Norway are backpedalling on plans for cashless societies over fears that ...World - The Guardian - 10 hours ago -
‘We leave viewers smarter’: fears over plans to close ‘world’s most highbrow’ TV station
Unique experiment in German-language public broadcasting 3sat faces pressure from populist right. In many countries around the world, breakfast TV means celebrity interviews, soap operas and last ...World - The Guardian - October 19 -
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PM says Russia risks global food security in Ukraine
Despite the war, Ukraine is still a significant supplier of agricultural goods including grain.Top stories - BBC News - October 22 -
Nato says North Korean troops in Russia threaten European security
Pyongyang’s involvement marks ‘dangerous expansion’ of Moscow’s war in Ukraine, says Mark RutteBusiness - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
Products recalled over peanut contamination fears
Among the products recalled are a range of dips, curry powders and seasonings.Top stories - BBC News - October 21 -
Trump's Social Security plan could lead to 33% benefits cut: Analysis
Donald Trump's plans could undermine Social Security's financial stability and lead to a large benefits cut, nonpartisan think tank says.Top stories - CBS News - October 21 -
Pakistan security services pressured utilities over government power deal
Talks that led to expected state savings of nearly $1.5bn described as ‘more an execution than a negotiation’Business - Financial Times - October 13 -
FirstFT: China launches large military exercises near Taiwan
Also in today’s newsletter, Trump backs strong dollar, says adviser, and EY delays start dates for recruitsWorld - Financial Times - October 14 -
Hundreds of frozen waffle products recalled over listeria fears
More than 500 varieties of frozen waffles manufactured by TreeHouse Foods have been recalled over concerns they could be contaminated with listeria. The waffles are sold under major store brands ...Top stories - CBS News - October 21 -
Former Tory treasurer Malik Karim dispels corporate fears over Labour
Fenchurch Advisory boss points to uptick in M&A and industry shifts for boost in profitsWorld - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
‘Frightening to consider’: fears grow over Trump’s threats to political foes
Critics alarmed by talk of revenge against Democrats and say second Trump term would pose unprecedented danger. US elections 2024 – live updates Donald Trump’s extremist attacks on top ...World - The Guardian - 10 hours ago -
Latest concerns over North Korean troops in Russia
More evidence of North Korean troops traveling to Russia to aid in the war against Ukraine is raising concerns over the growing alliance between Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin. CBS News' Charlie ...Top stories - CBS News - 2 days ago -
A glance at Ukraine's plan aimed at nudging Russia into talks to end the war
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has partially revealed his five-point plan aimed at prompting Russia to end the war through negotiationsWorld - ABC News - October 16 -
ECB lowers rates to 3.25% as inflation slows
Christine Lagarde says Eurozone’s central bankers are close to ‘breaking the neck’ of soaring price pressuresBusiness - Financial Times - October 17 -
Why Zelenskyy says his Victory Plan is the only way to stop Russia
Also in this newsletter: Moldova’s historic choiceWorld - Financial Times - October 18 -
Slot wants scheduling rethink after Alisson injury
Liverpool manager Arne Slot says the club are looking into Alisson Becker's injury issues after the Brazil goalkeeper suffered hamstring damage.Top stories - BBC News - October 18 -
How American cities are rethinking their urban rivers
More Americans are living in cities than ever before. By 2050, nearly 90% of Americans are expected to live in metropolitan areas. This shift means rethinking how urban spaces are used to support a ...Top stories - CBS News - October 21 -
Social Security funds could run out in 6 years under Trump plans: Analysis
Social Security’s trust fund reserves could be depleted as early as 2031 under former President Trump’s proposals, several years earlier than recent projections, according to an analysis from the ...Politics - The Hill - October 21 -
Trump plan would make Social Security insolvent in just 6 years, budget group says
Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris have both vowed not to cut the popular government programs Social Security and Medicare.Business - CNBC - October 21 -
Trump's economic plan could speed up Social Security insolvency, analysis suggests
A new analysis suggests former President Donald Trump's economic proposals, should he win the election, could speed up when the Social Security trust fund runs out of money. This is according to a ...Top stories - CBS News - 6 days ago -
Gas price fears drive pushback against California plan to overhaul climate program
California's Republican representatives in Congress are pushing back against state plans to tighten carbon reduction policies, arguing that doing so would cause a sharp rise in gasoline prices. All ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
An Escape Plan for the Browns Once They (Finally) Admit It’s Over
Another week, another depressing performance from the offense, followed by credibility-sapping assurances that Deshaun Watson remains QB1, a columnist for The Athletic writes.Sports - The New York Times - October 14 -
Nobel economics prize is awarded for research into why countries succeed or fail
The Nobel memorial prize in economics has been awarded to three U.S.-based academics for research into why societies with poor rule of law and exploitative institutions do not generate sustainable ...World - ABC News - October 14 -
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Ancelotti says Mbappé 'not affected' by reports of investigation in Sweden
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti says Kylian Mbappé “is not affected” by the Swedish media reports this week that said the France captain was the subject of a rape investigationSports - ABC News - October 18 -
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Putin presides over BRICS summit seeking to expand Russia's clout
Russian President Vladimir Putin has presided over a closing session of a summit of the BRICS bloc of developing economies, hailing its role as a counterbalance to the WestWorld - ABC News - 6 days ago -
US sounds alarm over North Korean troops training in Russia
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has confirmed reports, and satellite images from South Korea show, that North Korean troops have been sent to Russia for training and could be deployed to ...Top stories - NBC News - 6 days ago -
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 - Yesterday -
Sri Lanka police raise security at popular surf site over threat to Israelis
Sri Lanka’s police are raising security around a popular tourist destination after receiving information about a possible attack on Israeli travelersWorld - ABC News - October 23 -
Canadian military refused apology to sexual assault victim over fears of bad press
Documents obtained by Ottawa Citizen show officials were concerned about negative media in case of Kristen Adams. Canada’s military decided not to apologize to an employee after she was sexually ...World - The Guardian - October 21 -
MLB wants Rays to stay near Tampa amid fears over hurricane-damaged Tropicana
Stadium’s roof was shredded by Hurricane Milton Team may not be able to return for start of season Major League Baseball hopes to find the Tampa Bay Rays a temporary home near their fanbase at ...World - The Guardian - October 22 -
Middle East crisis live: US concerned by ‘horrifying’ Israeli airstrike that killed at least 93 civilians, including 20 children, in Gaza
US spokesperson says officials are asking Israel what happened, expressing ‘deep concern’ over loss of civilian lives. Al Jazeera has spoken with the director-general of the Gaza government’s media ...World - The Guardian - 22 hours ago -
Masters might want to rethink invitations to PGA Tour winners in the fall: Analysis
The FedEx Cup Fall is more than a chance for players to try to keep their PGA Tour cardsSports - ABC News - October 15 -
Haaland quiet in Austria's 5-goal rout of Norway
Austria's Marko Arnautovic netted twice as they thrashed Norway 5-1 in the Nations League on Sunday, with the hosts keeping the usually prolific Erling Haaland quiet as the captain's defence ...Sports - ESPN - October 14
