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UK capital gains tax receipts surge ahead of Budget

Revenue rises 16.3% between July and September as investors rush to get ahead of expected rate increase

Business - Financial Times - October 22

Pakistan bans large gatherings in the capital ahead of a rally by Imran Khan's party

Pakistani authorities have banned gatherings of five or more people in the capital ahead of a planned march by supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan

World - ABC News - 21 hours ago

Smoke-emitting firecrackers renews air pollution debate in India ahead of Diwali

As India gears up for Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, people are divided over whether they should celebrate by setting off firecrackers, which worsen the country’s chronic air pollution

World - ABC News - October 31

Capital investment is meh

And the Mag 7’s tricky balance

World - Financial Times - November 5

When venture capitalism goes wrong

The demise of Byju’s holds lessons for other ambitious scale-ups and investors

Business - Financial Times - October 23

Republicans maintain their grip on state capitals

Republicans broke up ruling trifectas in Michigan and Minnesota, while limiting their losses in Wisconsin.

Politics - Politico - November 6

Is a ‘Green’ Revolution Poisoning India’s Capital?

India promised to burn its trash mountains and safely turn them into electricity. But a New York Times investigation found hazardous levels of toxic substances around homes, playgrounds and schools.

World - The New York Times - November 9

Blinken urges Netanyahu to 'capitalize on Israel’s successful action'

World - Yahoo News - October 22

Jordan North boosts Capital radio breakfast ratings

The Burnley-born presenter left Radio 1 earlier this year and replaced Roman Kemp at Capital in April.

Capital barriers in Africa could ‘fracture’ the energy transition

Also in today’s newsletter, shale magnate says US democracy ‘would be safe’ under Trump

World - Financial Times - October 24

This Is a Marquee World Series, and M.L.B. Plans to Capitalize

Commissioner Rob Manfred believes the league is positioned to propel its biggest stars further into the sporting fan’s consciousness.

Sports - The New York Times - October 26

Jilly Cooper’s Britain: world capital of bad sex

A British weakness for bawdy banter is at the heart of hit TV show ‘Rivals’. Isn’t it time we grew up?

Business - Financial Times - October 26

Capital gains tax calculator: how are you affected?

UK chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced an immediate increase in her first Budget

Business - Financial Times - October 30

Scale Farther and Faster with Founder-Friendly Capital

In your backyard, you set the rules and pick teams.

Business - Inc. - October 31

What kind of capitalism does Trump believe in?

The president-elect would do well to remember what Adam Smith said about the role of ‘moral sentiments’

World - Financial Times - November 8

Atos Launches $252 Million Capital Increase

The troubled IT firm said it would issue new shares in its latest move to reduce debt.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 8

Our economic survival depends on unlocking green capital

Governments, companies and investors all have a vital role to play in funding the energy transition

World - Financial Times - November 12

Protests blocking bridges in Georgian separatist region of Abkhazia end

Protests that blocked bridges to the capital of the Russia-backed Georgian separatist region of Abkhazia have ended Tuesday after authorities freed five opposition supporters who were jailed the ...

World - ABC News - November 12

Penguins Make First Move, Trading Eller To Capitals

The Pittsburgh Penguins traded Lars Eller to the Washington Capitals on Tuesday afternoon.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 12

Russia Launches Missiles Against Ukraine’s Capital

The attack ended a two-month pause in missile strikes on Kyiv, which had only been hit by Russian drones during that period.

World - The New York Times - 6 days ago

At Least 1 Killed in Explosions in Brazil’s Capital

Two explosions rocked the area near the heart of the Brazilian government’s offices.

World - The New York Times - 6 days ago

How China Capitalized on U.S. Indifference in Latin America

Xi Jinping’s visit for summits and the inauguration of a port illustrates what some have called China’s economic marginalization of the U.S. in the region.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 5 days ago

Brazil authorities link bombing in the capital to extremist discourse

A Brazilian Supreme Court justice says he believes that the explosion outside the court in Brasilia was the consequence of frequent far-right attacks and hate speech targeting the country’s ...

World - ABC News - 5 days ago

Thousands flock to NZ capital in huge Māori protests

The country is seen as a world leader for supporting indigenous rights, but many fear that's now at risk.

U.S. intel identifies disinformation campaigns ahead of election

With just over a week to go before elections, there's a new warning about threats, fake videos and propaganda all aimed at trying to fool voters. NBC News' Maura Barrett reports.

Politics - NBC News - October 26

Who is ahead in the polls?

An in-depth look at the polls and what they can and can’t tell us about who will win the election.

UK borrowing rises ahead of Budget

Official data shows borrowing - the difference between spending and tax take - reached £16.6bn last month.

Consumer confidence surges ahead of election

American consumers are feeling more confident ahead of Election Day, but they’re still not as confident as they were before the pandemic, according to a new survey from The Conference Board, a ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

Surprise polling! Is Harris pulling ahead?

What new data from Iowa could mean for the race... and Harris on the iconic SNL

Looking ahead after a Trump victory

Robert Costa looks at the factors that helped decide the presidential election, including race, gender and class, as well as a global trend of rejecting incumbents following the economic ravages of ...

Police in Haiti battle gang coalition trying to seize control of the entire capital

Police in Haiti are clashing with gunmen trying to take over one of the few communities in the capital, Port-au-Prince, that is not controlled by gangs

Lucid CEO defends $1.75 billion capital raise following stock drop

Peter Rawlinson said the raise was a timely, strategic business decision to ensure the EV maker has enough capital for its ongoing operations and growth plans.

Business - CNBC - October 22

Lucid CEO says Wall Street misinterpreted $1.75 billion capital raise

DETROIT — Investors misinterpreted a public offering last week by Lucid Group that raised roughly $1.75 billion — and led to the stock’s worst daily performance in nearly three years — CEO Peter ...

Mideast Crisis Updates: Israel Carries Out Another Round of Strikes Near Lebanese Capital

The attacks followed claims from the Israeli military that Hezbollah was operating a command center beneath a hospital in a densely populated neighborhood near Beirut.

World - The New York Times - October 22

Mubadala Capital sees chance to buy up large private equity stakes

Emirati unit raises $3.1bn for its latest fund hoping to appeal to groups looking to raise cash