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The Wall Street Journal - World
Israel Takes Aim at Hezbollah Leader Nasrallah in Massive Beirut Airstrike
The strike flattened multiple buildings in an effort to kill the cleric who built the militant group over 30 years.2 hours ago - Israel -
BBC News - Top stories
Wales 'should get a lot more' of UK's rail cash
Westminster's control of rail investment means Wales loses out on money, a transport expert says.3 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
UK confronts massive funding gap to tackle crumbling infrastructure
Rachel Reeves is looking at loosening fiscal rules to allow her to increase borrowing to pay for investment5 hours ago - United Kingdom -
The Guardian - World
Israel launches massive airstrike on Beirut in apparent bid to kill Hezbollah leader
Two confirmed dead and 76 hurt but other reports claim hundreds killed as sources close to Hezbollah say Hassan Nasrallah is alive. Middle East crisis – latest news updates Israel has launched ...5 hours ago - Israel -
The New York Times - Top stories
As Mark Robinson’s Campaign Crumbles, North Carolina Republicans Seethe
The scandal surrounding Mr. Robinson has incensed party officials and donors, some of whom described longstanding concerns about his campaign.6 hours ago - Republican Party -
CNBC - Business
OpenAI CFO tells investors funding round should close by next week despite executive departures
OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar is looking to reassure its investors that the company is still in a strong position after losing top talent this week.6 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
UK chancellor may drop inheritance tax hit to non-doms
Government officials said no decision had been made but Reeves would not press ahead with policy that did not raise any money7 hours ago - United Kingdom -
CBS News - Top stories
Hurricane Helene videos show massive flooding and rescue efforts
City officials shared clips of boats slammed into homes and a residence burning amid the floodwaters as they conducted water rescue operations.8 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
General Atlantic nears £800mn deal to buy UK’s Learning Technologies
London-based group is ‘minded to recommend’ the 100p per share offer from private equity group9 hours ago -
ABC News - Tech
Amazon's $4 billion partnership with AI startup Anthropic gets UK competition clearance
Britain’s competition watchdog has cleared Amazon’s partnership with artificial intelligence company Anthropic because the $4 billion deal didn’t qualify for further scrutiny10 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Financial Times - Business
Overseas student and worker curbs will cost UK business over £40bn
Home Office assessments come as new Labour government presses ahead with curbs on immigration10 hours ago - United Kingdom -
CNBC - Business
UK PM Keir Starmer touts pro-business agenda as he woos top Wall Street CEOs
"We now have a Labour government whose number one priority is wealth creation," U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer told CNBC's Andrew Ross Sorkin.11 hours ago - United Kingdom -
ABC News - World
49 saplings from famous UK tree that was illegally chopped down will be shared to mark anniversary
The National Trust, a conservation charity that seeks to protect and open up historic places and green spaces in the U.K., has launched an initiative in which 49 saplings from a famous sycamore ...12 hours ago - United Kingdom -
NBC News - Top stories
CBS announces rules for Vance-Walz vice presidential debate
Harris seeks to tackle a political vulnerability on visit to southern border14 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
It’s not just the money, it’s the sense of entitlement. That’s the cause of sleaze in UK politics | Martin Bell
Look at the Commons: the language, the grandeur, the deference. I was elected on an ‘anti-sleaze’ ticket, and even I found the culture seductive. Martin Bell is a former independent MP for ...14 hours ago - United Kingdom -
BBC News - Top stories
Boris Johnson says he gave Prince Harry 'manly pep talk' to stay in UK
The ex-PM's memoir describes his meeting to try to keep Prince Harry from leaving royal life.14 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Inc. - Business
Crafting a New Brew: How Talea Beer Co. Is Tackling an Untapped Market
Craft beer hasn't always been the most approachable industry. Talea is changing that.15 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Revealed: the US government-funded ‘private social network’ attacking pesticide critics
Network includes derogatory profiles of figures such as UN experts and food writer Michael Pollan, and is part of an effort to downplay pesticide dangers, records suggest. In 2017, two United ...20 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
Developers of UK regeneration project refuse to renegotiate ownership
An independent review of the scheme had recommended a better settlement for taxpayers21 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Financial Times - World
Intel and US race to finalise $8.5bn in chips funding by year’s end
Chipmaker is seeking ways to shore up its business although potential takeover approaches could complicate talks21 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
UK settles legal aid fee dispute with immigration lawyers
Law firm Duncan Lewis drops case against government after justice secretary agrees to review pay21 hours ago - United Kingdom -
ABC News - World
Venezuelans crossing the Darien Gap say they lost hope after July's election
Venezuelans trekking across the Darien Gap – a rugged jungle passage between Colombia and Panama – say they’re making the perilous journey because they lost hope for change following a contentious ...22 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Mayor Adams, Confronted With Detailed Graft Charges, Says He Won’t Quit
Mr. Adams accepted free airline tickets, lavish overseas accommodations and illegal foreign campaign donations, prosecutors said. He denied the charges.23 hours ago -
GameSpot - Tech
1,648-Page Batman Arkham Saga Omnibus Gets Massive Launch Discount At Amazon
Batman fans can spend the next few weeks in Rocksteady's Arkham universe, right now on the page and soon in virtual reality. Batman: The Arkham Saga Omnibus released this week, collecting a bounty ...23 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Sycamore Gap sapling gifted in memory of boy with cancer
The National Trust is encouraging people to apply for 'Tree of Hope' descendants of the famous sycamore.Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Biden allocates more military funding for Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the White House on Thursday for meetings with President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. Mr. Biden promised new military aid for Ukraine after ...Yesterday - Joe Biden -
Financial Times - Business
Highest earners in UK public service take biggest hit to pay
Doctors, teachers and police have slipped down the earnings distribution since 2007Yesterday - United Kingdom -
BBC News - Top stories
NYC mayor charged with taking bribes and illegal campaign funds
Eric Adams is accused of illegally accepting foreign campaign donations and $100,000 in luxury travel benefits from Turkish nationals.Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Biden signs three-month funding bill to avert US government shutdown
Stopgap bill, passed by House and Senate with bipartisan majorities, extends funding until December. Joe Biden signed a three-month government funding bill on Thursday, averting an imminent ...Yesterday - Joe Biden -
MarketWatch - Business
These tips for investing in mutual funds and ETFs can heap profits on your plate
China stocks, energy sector and bonds see strong investor demand.Yesterday -
Financial Times - World
UK chancellor ready to water down planned tax raid on wealthy foreigners
Rachel Reeves had hoped to raise £1bn a year by tightening rules on ‘non-doms’Yesterday - United Kingdom -
NBC News - Top stories
Helene weakens to a Category 1 hurricane after making landfall in Florida
Helene intensifies into a dangerous Category 4 hurricane as it nears FloridaYesterday - Florida -
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