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Imran Khan supporters pour into capital to challenge Pakistan’s government

Thousands of demonstrators breach barricades to reach close to Islamabad’s Red Zone before being pushed back

World - Financial Times - 23 hours ago

Capital investment is meh

And the Mag 7’s tricky balance

World - Financial Times - November 5

Crony Capitalism Is Coming to America

Business success may increasingly depend on connections, not competence.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

The Trump challenge for Europe

An isolationist US will force the continent to rethink its defence and economy

World - Financial Times - November 13

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

Examining the election challenge and certification process

Voting will be complete a week from Tuesday, but the 2024 election will not be over. State elections could be contested and some officials could try to deny certification. CBS News congressional ...

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 - November 14

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 - November 14

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 - November 14

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 - November 14

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.

Pakistan police clash with Imran Khan supporters heading to Islamabad

The former PM has been in jail for more than a year but remains hugely popular.

Behind the plans to challenge 2024 election results

A New York Times investigation reportedly found Republicans in four battleground states that may be positioned to challenge and overturn unfavorable election outcomes. Jim Rutenberg, a writer at ...

How redistricting challenges shape some 2024 ballots

By Wednesday, 57 million Americans had voted early in the 2024 election, some of whom did so in brand-new congressional districts. CBS News' Lindsey Reiser explains how redistricting legal ...

Cuban: Trump 'doesn’t like to be challenged' by women

Businessman Mark Cuban claimed that Donald Trump does not surround himself with "strong, intelligent women," alleging that the former president "doesn't like to be challenged" by them. "Donald ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

Ukraine and US warn Kyiv’s troops could face North Korean forces ‘in days’

New assessment finds as many as 8,000 soldiers have been deployed to Russia’s Kursk region

Business - Financial Times - October 31

OpenAI Adds Search Engine to ChatGPT, Challenging Google

OpenAI has embedded a search engine in its popular ChatGPT chatbot, as tech companies compete to use artificial intelligence to improve search results.

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - November 1

Unflappable to unstoppable? Pegula ready for WTA Finals challenge

After a roller-coaster season of injuries, coaching changes and a finals appearance at the US Open, Jessica Pegula has big goals for the WTA Finals.

Sports - ESPN - November 1

How Trump's challenges to the 2020 election unfolded in the courtroom

After Donald Trump claimed victory in the early morning hours after election night in 2020, his campaign and supporters turned to the courts to make that claim a reality.

Politics - NBC News - November 2

Chris Mason: Badenoch will need all her political savvy to transform Tory fortunes

Kemi Badenoch is a political fighter and she now has a battle on her hands to rebuild her party.

The Papers: 'Labour challenges Badenoch' and 'Lopez backs Harris'

A variety of stories appear in this Sunday's papers, featuring the Royal Family and Kemi Badenoch.

Mothers challenge government over child benefit cap

A charity supporting the women say the Universal Credit policy is "discriminatory and irrational".

José Andrés threatens to challenge Maryland Republican in Congress

Celebrity chef José Andrés could trade the kitchen for Congress if he follows through on a threat to challenge a Maryland Republican, saying the state "deserves better." "I will retire and run for ...

Politics - The Hill - November 5

Guardiola on challenge facing Man City: I love it

Manchester City's 4-1 Champions League defeat at Sporting on Tuesday saw them lose three matches in a row for the first time since 2018 but manager Pep Guardiola said he is looking forward to the ...

Sports - ESPN - November 6

Slot challenges Jones to add consistency to game

Liverpool manager Arne Slot challenges midfielder Curtis Jones to add consistency to his game because "the best players in the world show up every three days".

McCormick sues to challenge provisional ballots in Philadelphia

Pennsylvania Republican Senate candidate David McCormick filed two lawsuits challenging provisional ballots in Philadelphia, signaling he is prepared to take his fight to the Supreme Court. ...

Politics - The Hill - November 8

Norrie's title wait continues as 'challenging' year ends in final loss

Britain's Cameron Norrie is unable to finish a frustrating season on a high as he loses to France's Benjamin Bonzi in the Moselle Open final.

Legal challenge to Rosebank oil field begins

Campaigners want to stop the Rosebank oil and Jackdaw gas fields, but oil companies say they are vital.

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