World economy faces pressures similar to 1920s, warns Lagarde
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FIFA scrambling together 2025 Club World Cup, a grand venture riddled with uncertainty
With no broadcast deals, venues or sponsors secured, FIFA's efforts to launch its expanded Club World Cup are clouded by financial unknowns and lukewarm interest from top clubs.Yesterday -
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Key Hezbollah leader, commanders killed in strike on Lebanon, Israel says
As tensions remained high Friday between Hezbollah and Israel, international leaders called for both sides to seek paths to de-escalate the conflict.Yesterday - Israel -
The Guardian - World
Children vaping and alcohol warning labels: takeaways from the World Cancer Congress
Event heard findings of research on advertising for tobacco products and estimates of economic cost of ovarian cancer. The World Cancer Congress 2024 , the biannual conference of the Union for ...Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Fifa set to name eight US host venues for controversial 2025 Club World Cup
Fifa set to announce agreements with eight stadiums Seattle, Atlanta, Orlando, Philadelphia among chosen 32-team event will take place in NFL and MLS venues Fifa are set to announce staging ...Yesterday - World Cup -
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Peanut allergy warning over dips and sandwiches
People with a peanut allergy are advised to avoid eating foods that may contain mustard.Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
Traders face biggest index rebalancing in four years on Friday: Here’s what to watch for
Investors are facing the busiest quarterly rebalancing in about four years on Friday in a shakeup that could impact roughly $250 billion worth of stocks, according to a team of equity analysts at ...Yesterday -
Financial Times - Business
World economy faces pressures similar to 1920s, warns Lagarde
ECB president highlights parallels between two eras but says modern central bankers have tools to manage structural changeYesterday -
The Guardian - World
Graham Arnold’s reign ends feebly but Socceroos’ World Cup run in Qatar will never be forgotten | Joey Lynch
Toothless performances in recent World Cup qualifiers left the coach running on empty but those weeks in Doha will never be taken away from him. Goodbyes are never easy, especially when the parties ...Yesterday - World Cup -
The Guardian - World
Rahm’s DP World Tour appeal may not end before Ryder Cup, says Kinnings
European Tour Group CEO: ‘We’ll just wait and see’ Tyrrell Hatton also appealing against fines for joining LIV Guy Kinnings, the chief executive of the European Tour Group, has conceded a ...Yesterday -
CNBC - Business
Apple iPhone 16, Apple Watch Series 10 and AirPods 4 debut around the world
Apple greeted customers at its stores around the world on Friday, for the debuts of the iPhone 16, Apple Watch Series 10 and AirPods 4.Yesterday - Apple -
MarketWatch - Business
Analysts warned about the fallout from a surging yen. But then this happened.
Traders feared Japanese investors would bring money home as the yen carry-trade imploded. They were wrong.Yesterday -
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Israel conducts "targeted strike" in Beirut after U.S. warns against escalation
The White House earlier warned both Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah group against "escalation of any kind" following pager and walkie talkie explosions targeting Hezbollah members.Yesterday - Israel -
The Hill - Politics
Harris, Trump now see equal support on who would be best for economy: Survey
Voters now see Vice President Harris and former President Trump as roughly equal over who would best support the economy, according to a new survey. The latest poll, conducted by The Associated ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
BBC News - Top stories
'Painful' Budget warning spooks people's confidence
Some economists have linked a drop in consumer confidence to officials' warnings of a painful Budget.Yesterday -
Financial Times - World
China’s electric carmakers warn of EU investment cuts over tariff threat
Statement comes as talks continue between Beijing’s commerce minister and European trade commissionerYesterday - China -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Mercedes, BMW Flash Warning Lights on China
Top-end German carmakers have joined expensive French handbags among the products hit by weak consumer sentiment in the country.Yesterday - China -
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ABC News - World
EU pledges to loan Ukraine up to $39 billion to help rebuild its economy and power grid
The European Union is ready to lend Ukraine up to $39 billion as part of a loan package organized by the Group of Seven major industrial nationsYesterday - Ukraine -
The Guardian - World
Trump’s threats to ‘go after’ opponents will subvert rule of law, experts warn
Trump’s escalating legal threats against lawyers, donors and others raise concern as Project 2025 seeks to curtail DoJ. Donald Trump ’s sweeping threats if he wins the presidency again to name a ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
The Guardian - World
The device bombs were in our living rooms, in our pockets, in our faces. Beirut is terrified | Naji Bakhti
The impact of the latest outrage in Lebanon is devastating for the citizens of a country caught between Israel and Hezbollah. By Tuesday afternoon, the wails of Beirut – of the country – could be ...Yesterday -
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Financial Times - Business
Elon Musk’s Starlink faces legal vulnerabilities in Brazil after X ban
Billionaire’s satellite service is considered vital in remote areas but is coming under new scrutiny in Latin American countryYesterday - Brazil -
The Hill - Politics
GOP, Secret Service clash as calls to up Trump's protection face complications
The multilayered nature of presidential and candidate security is complicating calls for former President Trump to have the same level of protection as a sitting president, prompting a Republican ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
Financial Times - Business
Nato chief warns EU against setting up ‘competing’ force
Jens Stoltenberg says bloc should not duplicate efforts with US-led military allianceYesterday - European Union -
Financial Times - Business
Mercedes-Benz shares fall after profit warning
German carmaker lowers full-year outlook on weakness in Chinese demandYesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
Mercedes-Benz cuts guidance on slump in China’s economy
Mercedes-Benz shares fell 8% on Friday morning as the company cut its guidance for the second time since JulyYesterday - China -
BBC News - Top stories
Bath 'not under pressure' to win trophy - Van Graan
Bath are not letting pressure to win a trophy affect them ahead of the new Premiership campaign, says head of rugby Johann van Graan.Yesterday -
Financial Times - World
Reform MP faces backlash for giving away salary
Rupert Lowe promised to donate £5,000 a month to good causes in his constituencyYesterday -
The Guardian - World
‘You basically have free hot water’: how Cyprus became a world leader in solar heating
The country, which has more 300 days of sunshine a year, has embraced rooftop systems that harness the sun’s energy. The Thriamvos company truck pulls up at noon outside the four-storey building in ...Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Graham Arnold resigns as Socceroos coach ahead of next World Cup qualifiers
61-year-old has been in charge of men’s national team since 2018 Australia have one point from two games in third round of qualifying Football Australia will scramble to find a new coach before ...Yesterday - World Cup -
VentureBeat - Tech
1X’s generative model first to predict real-world robot interactions
Generative models trained on raw data from robots learn world models that can simulate physical environments with photorealistic quality.Yesterday