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Trump, Putin's Avowed Personal Rapport Masks Deeper Tensions
Warm words between President-elect Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin don’t necessarily signal a thaw in relations between the U.S. and Russia.World - The Wall Street Journal - November 14 -
What to know about Paris tensions ahead of Israel-France soccer match
Tensions are high in Paris as some pro-Palestinian protests against Israel's war in Gaza are leading to violence ahead of a soccer match between Israel and France. CBS News' Chris Livesay reports ...Top stories - CBS News - November 14 -
Amsterdam violence exposes tensions in society and spills over to politics
There are concerns the unrest has damaged community relations and tensions have spilled over into politics too.Top stories - BBC News - November 16 -
Bitcoin rises to a new record as investors absorb growing Ukraine-Russia tensions
Bitcoin moved higher Tuesday amid rising geopolitical tensions between Ukraine and Russia.Business - CNBC - 4 days ago -
Scottish rent controls spark tensions as developers demand ‘assurances’
Caps for increases would be tied to inflation under SNP’s new housing billWorld - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
Treasury yields steady as traders weigh increased Russia-Ukraine tensions
Thursday’s rally in U.S. government debt faded as trading progressed, leaving yields little changed again, as market participants assessed media reports that Russia had fired missiles on Ukraine.Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago -
'We can't wait': A timeline of the tension between Nuggets and Lakers
The back-and-forth between the two teams dates back to the 2023 Western Conference finals.Sports - ESPN - 8 hours ago -
The High Risk, High Reward Trump Market
Faced with unconventional and disruptive proposals, investors are figuring out how to place their bets.Business - The New York Times - Yesterday -
The highs and lows of the ‘Trump trade’
US stocks rallied after Donald Trump’s election victory, but inflation fears hang over bondsWorld - Financial Times - November 8 -
Turnout high in Pennsylvania, officials say
Election officials in the key battleground state of Pennsylvania are seeing high voter turnout throughout the day. Weijia Jiang explains the significance.Top stories - CBS News - November 5 -
FirstFT: Bitcoin hits a record high
Also in today’s newsletter, Kremlin denies Putin spoke to Trump last week and America Inc’s new chief executiveWorld - Financial Times - November 11 -
The rehabilitation of KPMG in the UK
The years of audit failings and regulatory fines at its UK business are over, but some worry the firm is still losing ground to rivalsBusiness - Financial Times - 4 days ago -
China’s Baidu joins Meta in race to make AI-integrated smart glasses
Launch comes as Chinese internet groups jostle for dominance in hardwareBusiness - Financial Times - November 13 -
ICC issues arrest warrant for Israeli PM Netanyahu
Warrant also issued for former defence minister Yoav Gallant over allegations of war crimes and crimes against humanityBusiness - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
Evo Morales accuses Bolivian government of trying to kill him
Ex-leader implicates former ally Luis Arce after his vehicle hit by gunfire amid rising unrest in country. Bolivia’s former leader Evo Morales has accused the government of his one-time ally Luis ...World - The Guardian - October 27 -
Balkan tensions loom over Sparta Prague’s Champions League push | Nick Ames
Rumours of strain among players from former Yugoslavian states has surfaced before group stage meeting with Brest. For Sparta Prague there is plenty riding on Wednesday’s meeting with Brest. Nobody ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
Japan's prime minister vows military buildup and deeper ties with the US as regional tension rises
Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has renewed a pledge to build up his country’s military and deepen its alliance with the United States under President-elect Donald TrumpWorld - ABC News - November 9 -
Canadian veterans remember how they eased tensions as UN peacekeepers in ethnically split Cyprus
Two Canadian veterans who served with the U.N. peacekeepers in divided Cyprus have shared their recollections of their tour of dutyWorld - ABC News - November 11 -
Russia-Ukraine war live: Kremlin accuses US of raising tensions with missile decision; Erdoğan to present peace plan at G20
Dmitry Peskov warns against increased US involvement in war as EU foreign ministers signal support; reports say Turkish president to present peace plan at summit. The foreign minister of the ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago -
Russia-U.S. tensions hit global markets as Putin lowers the threshold for a nuclear strike
Stocks fell and investors fled to safe haven assets on Tuesday, as global markets reacted to escalating tensions between the world's two largest nuclear powers.Business - CNBC - 4 days ago -
Global sell-off on geopolitical tensions allows us to buy this quality stock on a dip
When the market sells off wholesale, as it did at Tuesday's open, it often throws away the good with the bad.Business - CNBC - 4 days ago -
Serbia's opposition is locked in a standoff with police as tensions rise over deadly roof collapse
Serbian opposition protesters have blocked a court house over a deadly roof collapse at a railway station in the country's north earlier this month, setting off a standoff with riot policeWorld - ABC News - 4 days ago -
U.S. closes embassy in Kyiv over potential 'significant' air attack as tensions with Russia soar
The U.S. has closed its embassy in Kyiv, warning that it has "received specific information of a potential significant air attack" on Wednesday.Business - CNBC - 3 days ago -
European Central Banks warns of trade tension risks to euro zone financial stability
The Financial Stability Review also said weak growth was now a bigger threat to the 20-nation euro zone than high inflation.Business - CNBC - 3 days ago -
St. Petersburg council votes against Tropicana Field roof repairs, creating more tension over Rays' future
More than $23 million is needed to fix the stadium's roof after damaged sustained during Hurricane MiltonSports - CBS Sports - 2 days ago -
Ange won't rush Moore amid Neymar comparison
Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou believes promising teenager Mikey Moore is ready to start a Premier League game but vowed not to rush the winger's development.Sports - ESPN - October 25 -
Tua Tagovailoa returns to the field amid concussion concerns
Despite calls to consider retirement, Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa returned to the football field Sunday, playing his first game since suffering his third concussion of his ...Top stories - NBC News - October 27 -
Wade defends statue's look amid hail of jokes
Dwyane Wade defended his new statue from criticism, saying it represents an "artistic version" of an iconic moment that was trying to be captured.Sports - ESPN - October 29 -
Policymakers push for solutions amid uncertain future of cities
Generation-defining challenges — including housing affordability, how to adapt to climate change and the bottoming out of commercial real estate in the wake of the pandemic — paint an uncertain ...Politics - The Hill - October 29 -
Giants to stick with Banks, Jones amid struggles
After coming under fire again for questionable play, Giants CB Deonte Banks will start vs. the Commanders after being benched, while Daniel Jones will remain QB1.Sports - ESPN - October 29