Latest in UK politics: Starmer accused of ‘sycophantic’ tone towards Chinese as Yang Tengbo denies being a spy – as it happened
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UK mortgage approvals fall in November
Unexpected decline interrupts recovery in housing market activityFinancial Times - 3d -
New Year's attacks stoke fears of political violence
A pair of fatal attacks on New Year's Day have reignited concerns over political violence in the U.S. after an election already marked by multiple assassination attempts. The same day a Tesla ...The Hill - 3d -
High-stakes tests and threats to watch as UK politics heats up
After a slow start Keir Starmer must now grip both policy and polling pressures, with May elections pivotal for his opponentsFinancial Times - 3d -
In a Political Year, Some Deaths Spoke to the Struggles for Democracy
Among the notable figures who died in a sometimes polarizing 2024, many championed justice, equal rights and political freedom.The New York Times - 4d -
Syrians accuse rulers of imposing Islamist agenda in new curriculum
Critics fear rebel-backed government is pushing religious vision on to what has long been a secular countryFinancial Times - 4d -
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What are Mike Johnson's chances of being House speaker again?
Rep. Mike Johnson's hold on the speaker's gavel will be tested Friday by the new House of Representatives. So what are his chances and how many votes will it take? Political strategists Chuck Rocha ...CBS News - 4d -
Florida sheriff's deputy identified as accused killer in 1979 cold case
Former Charlotte County Sheriff Deputy John Greer was named as the accused killer in the 1979 cold case, the sheriff said.CBS News - 4d -
What Happened to Carter’s White House Solar Panels? They Lived On.
The panels, removed under Ronald Reagan, found new homes from Maine to China. And their legacy still reverberates.The New York Times - 4d -
Why the New Orleans attack is being investigated as an act of terrorism
Officials are investigating the New Orleans truck attack as an act of terrorism as several pieces of evidence pointing toward the attacker show he may have been radicalized by ISIS. David Viola, an ...CBS News - 4d -
Apple to pay $95 million to settle lawsuit accusing Siri of snoopy eavesdropping
Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a lawsuit accusing the privacy-minded company of deploying its virtual assistant Siri to eavesdrop on people using its iPhone and other trendy devicesABC News - 4d -
U.S. Weighs Ban on Chinese Drones, Citing National Security Concerns
The Commerce Department requested that private companies comment on the implications of the rule by March. The final decision will fall to the Trump administration.The New York Times - 4d -
Fantasy Football: These ended up being the worst draft picks of 2024
Kate Magdziuk identifies the worst picks in every round of 2024 fantasy football drafts.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
GOP lawmakers request Yellen briefing on Chinese hackers' Treasury breach
Republican lawmakers are swiftly urging the Treasury Department to provide answers on a recent cybersecurity attack from China that infiltrated various workstations, as outlined in ...The Hill - 4d -
Tories seek UK probe into rape gangs as Musk spat with Starmer escalates
Tech billionaire claims PM failed to tackle grooming scandal when he was head of prosecution serviceFinancial Times - 4d -
Twenty councillors quit Labour in Starmer protest
The group have accused the party of "abandoning traditional Labour values" in recent months.BBC News - 4d -
Musk urges release of far-right UK figure; blasts PM Starmer
Elon Musk has called for the release of far-right activist Tommy Robinson and criticized British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on social media, while also praising Nigel Farage's Reform UK party and ...The Hill - 4d -
What will happen to home equity levels in 2025?
Home equity levels will likely continue to rise in 2025, but at a slower pace than we've previously seen.CBS News - 4d -
Suspected Chinese underwater spy drone found by fishermen
Officials said the drone was not armed, but the police report listed "potential national security implications" as one significance of its recovery.CBS News - 4d -
UNICEF urges nations to prioritize migrant children’s safety after being orphaned
The U.N. children’s fund is urging governments to prioritize the safety of migrant children after the latest Mediterranean shipwreck left about 20 people missing and added to a gruesome annual tallyABC News - 4d -
Helsinki arena to reopen in spring after being left in limbo by Russian sanctions
Finnish real estate company says deal for sports and entertainment venue will restore it to its former glory. Helsinki’s main sports and entertainment arena is expected to reopen in the spring ...The Guardian - 4d -
Alibaba sells stake in Chinese hypermarket operator at steep discount
Sun Art deal is ecommerce group’s second major divestment of bricks-and-mortar assets in less than a monthFinancial Times - 5d -
BYD, Chinese EV Peers Post Record Sales for December
Chinese electric-vehicle makers have benefited from a government trade-in program in the world’s largest market for EVs.The Wall Street Journal - 5d -
Chinese government hackers targeted US Treasury office that administers sanctions – report
Treasury disclosed hack earlier this week, with Washington Post reporting targets were Office of Foreign Assets Control and Office of Financial Research. Chinese government hackers breached the US ...The Guardian - 5d -
New Orleans truck attack that killed 15 being investigated as ‘act of terrorism’
Joe Biden said suspect in attack that also injured at least 30 expressed a ‘desire to kill’ in videos. At least 15 people have been killed and more than 30 injured after a vehicle flying an Islamic ...The Guardian - 5d -
What happened when Philomena Cunk met Brian Cox
When Philomena Cunk met Prof Brian CoxBBC News - 5d -
Alibaba to Sell Stake in Chinese Hypermarket Operator
Alibaba Group has agreed to sell its shares in Sun Art Retail in a $1.7 billion deal, the latest divestment as part of efforts to focus on its core e-commerce business.The Wall Street Journal - 5d -
Tesla Cybertruck explosion in Las Vegas being investigated as possible terror attack
The Tesla Cybertruck that caught fire outside a Trump hotel in Las Vegas is now being investigated as a possible terror attack. Sources say the vehicle was rented through the same service used by ...NBC News - 5d -
5 things that will shape US politics in 2025
The fallout of last month’s high-stakes election and recent battles within Congress are offering early clues of what will set the tone for politics in 2025. Democrats are looking to regroup from a ...The Hill - 5d -
Iran’s brain drain is happening at an alarming rate
The country’s loss of human capital underscores systemic problemsFinancial Times - 5d -
The biggest political winners and losers of 2024
A year full of extraordinary drama is at its close. A former president running for reelection narrowly survived an assassination attempt. A sitting president’s disastrous debate saw him forced to ...The Hill - 5d -
What happens during a transfer window? And are there any rules?
BBC Sport looks at the January transfer window. What happens during a transfer? Who gets the money? When does the window for English clubs open and close?Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Why is VAT being added to private school fees?
The government says the rule change will raise £460m extra to spend in state schools in 2024/25.BBC News - 6d
