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Historian says US is ‘in a moral crisis right now’
Historian Doris Kearns Goodwin said Sunday that the United States is in a "moral crisis" amid political divisions in the country. "But the overall sense is, sometimes we've become too much spectators watching what's happening to ourselves. And ...The Hill - Politics -
How the Courts Made the Homeless Crisis Worse
The Supreme Court takes up an errant ruling that gave vagrants a license to live on the streets.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The Doping Crisis Set to Test the Paris Olympics
The World Anti-Doping Agency faces a credibility fight over its handling of 23 Chinese swimmers’ failed drug tests.The Wall Street Journal - World - Olympics -
'Balance of Power' Review: Governed by Banks
Should central banks lend a hand with the management of climate change and aim to keep the welfare state fully financed?The Wall Street Journal - World -
Why are we so ill? The working-age health crisis
The number of under 65s struggling with poor health is rising - and it's a threat to the economy.BBC News - Top stories -
Nike’s Layoffs Prove the Olympics Can’t Solve Its Midlife Crisis
Nike’s reputation—and sales—are both in trouble. Now layoffs threaten to sour hopes that the Paris games could turn its fortunes around.Wired - Tech -
Israel Moves Closer to Rafah Invasion as Iran Crisis Wanes
Israeli leaders say they intend to go ahead with uprooting Hamas in its last stronghold, despite vocal opposition from the U.S.The Wall Street Journal - World - Iran -
Israel Moves Closer to Rafah Invasion as Iran Crisis Wanes
Israeli leaders say they intend to go ahead with uprooting Hamas in its last stronghold, despite vocal opposition from the U.S.The Wall Street Journal - World - Iran -
Can long-term mortgages help solve the UK’s housing crisis?
Home loans with interest rates fixed for a decade or more could get more buyers on to the ladder — and disrupt a £1.6tn industryFinancial Times - Business -
Thames Water crisis prompts jitters over ‘gold standard’ debt model
Investors grow nervous over financing technique likely to be used by government for future projectsFinancial Times - Business -
When will the Bank of Japan next raise interest rates?
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week aheadFinancial Times - World - Japan -
Israel investigating death of West Bank paramedic
The Palestinian Red Crescent says Mohammed Awad Allan, 50, was shot while trying to treat injured people.BBC News - Top stories - Israel -
When will the Bank of Japan next raise interest rates?
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week aheadFinancial Times - Business - Japan -
Israel strikes Rafah, conducts operation in West Bank
The Israeli military hit the southern Gaza city of Rafah with airstrikes over the weekend. The IDF also conducted an operation in the West Bank, claiming to kill several militants. Debora Patta has the latest.CBS News - Top stories - Israel -
Settler violence against Palestinians in the West Bank – visualized
International attention is on Gaza – but attacks by Israelis who live on Palestinian land have been increasing. While international attention has been turned toward Gaza, violence against Palestinians has increased in the West Bank too. Israeli ...The Guardian - World -
Rail strikes announced for May Bank Holiday week
Train drivers will stage walks-out between 7 and 9 May while overtime bans will disrupt services.BBC News - Top stories -
Israel strikes Rafah, conducts operation in West Bank
The Israeli military hit the southern Gaza city of Rafah with airstrikes over the weekend. The IDF also conducted an operation in the West Bank, claiming to kill several militants. Debora Patta has the latest.CBS News - World - Israel -
Homeowner pain as major banks lift mortgage rates
Lenders respond over views the Bank of England may not cut interest rates as quickly as forecast.BBC News - Top stories - Mortgage -
Hawaii lawmakers take aim at vacation rentals after wildfire amplifies housing crisis
An acute housing shortage hitting fire survivors on the Hawaiian island of Maui is squeezing out residents even as they try to overcome the loss of loved ones, their homes and their communityABC News - Top stories -
Middle East crisis: Iran’s supreme leader calls upon armed forces to ‘learn the enemy’s tactics’
Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, thanked the country’s armed forces for their 13 April operation against Israel. At least 34,097 Palestinian people have been killed and 76,980 injured in Israeli strikes on Gaza since 7 October, the Gaza health ...The Guardian - World -
Middle East Crisis: Israeli Officials Lash Out Over Potential U.S. Sanctions on Military Unit
The denunciations came hours after Israeli leaders welcomed Congress’s approval of aid for Israel, underscoring the dramatic swings that have characterized relations between the allies in recent months.The New York Times - World - Israel -
Middle East crisis live: IDF military intelligence head resigns over 7 October failures
Aharon Haliva has stood down over the failure to prevent the attack by Hamas inside southern Israel that day, according to Israeli media reports. Haaretz reports that Israeli security forces have arrested two people suspected of carrying out a car ...The Guardian - World -
Middle East Crisis: Senior Israeli Military Official Resigns After Oct. 7 Intelligence Failures
Aharon Haliva, the head of military intelligence, is the highest-ranking Israeli official to step down since the Hamas-led attack.The New York Times - World - Israel -
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Rich nations pledge $11bn to World Bank for climate and global crises
Contributions will boost lending to poorer countries as pressure growsFinancial Times - World - Climate -
Singapore gives top-level briefings to reassure foreign banks on stability
City-state keen to bolster its image as a reliable financial centre at a time of rising US-China tensionsFinancial Times - World -
Singapore gives top-level briefings to reassure foreign banks on stability
City-state keen to bolster its image as a reliable financial centre at a time of rising US-China tensionsFinancial Times - Business -
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Netanyahu vows to fight US sanctions on IDF unit accused of violations in West Bank
Expected measures are under Leahy law and against the Netzah Yehuda battalion, accused of human rights violations against Palestinians. Benjamin Netanyahu has said he will fight against any efforts to impose sanctions on Israeli military units, ...The Guardian - World -
World Bank official calls for shake-up of G20 debt relief scheme
Chief economist says common framework has failed to provide any new money to world’s poorest countries since it was set up in 2020. The mechanism for providing debt relief to the world’s poorest countries is failing to produce results and requires ...The Guardian - World -
April 21, 2024 - News on the Middle East conflicts
Israeli settlers attacked Palestinians in the West Bank this weekend, according to the Palestinian health ministry, while the IDF carried out one of its largest operations in the occupied territory since October 7.CNN - Top stories -
Palestinians in West Bank Protest Israeli Raid That Killed at Least 10
At least 10 people were killed when Israeli forces raided the Nur Shams refugee camp, an episode that illustrated the territory’s continuing violence.The New York Times - World - Israel -
Sex workers denounce UK banks for waging ‘war’ on their jobs
Campaigners say debanking and financial exclusion increases vulnerability to criminals and traffickersFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Italian Bonds Marginally Outperform Bunds After S&P Affirms Rating, Outlook
Italian BTPs marginally outperformed Bunds in early European trade after S&P affirmed Italy’s BBB rating and stable outlook.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Move Aside, Big Banks: Giant Funds Now Rule Wall Street
Asset managers are growing into huge and complex financial supermarkets that mint billionaires by the dozen.The Wall Street Journal - World -
U.S. sanctions 2 entities over fundraising for extremist West Bank settlers
The Treasury Department announced sanctions on two entities accused of fundraising for extremist West Bank settlers connected to violence against Palestinians.CBS News - World -
Global banking regulator sounds out investors on suitability of AT1s
Debt instrument has been in spotlight since holders of Credit Suisse additional tier 1 bonds lost $17bn last yearFinancial Times - Business -
FDIC ponders tighter checks on big ‘passive’ investors in US banks
Proposals would demand asset managers show they are not seeking to control lenders in which they have large stakesFinancial Times - Business -
Global banking regulator sounds out investors on suitability of AT1s
Debt instrument has been in spotlight since holders of Credit Suisse additional tier 1 bonds lost $17bn last yearFinancial Times - World -
U.S. Takes Aim at Chinese Banks Aiding Russia War Effort
Washington says Beijing’s dual-use trade has helped Moscow rebuild its war machine.The Wall Street Journal - World - Russia