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FirstFT: Chinese tech groups expand AI teams in Silicon Valley

Also in today’s newsletter, ‘hybrid warfare’ in the Baltic Sea and the battle to be the next US Treasury secretary

World - Financial Times - November 19

Germany will stand up to Russian intimidation, says foreign minister

Germany’s foreign minister has vowed that her country will not be intimidated by Russia’s new nuclear deterrent policy as it had in the past

World - ABC News - November 19

Mulberry Posts Wider Pretax Loss as Group Prepares Turnaround

The group’s pretax loss widened on lower revenues as the fashion brand undertakes a strategy review under its new CEO.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 19

This age group owns 79% of stocks and equity funds. Why that’s good for bonds.

Bonds should do well in the years ahead, as age demographics are set to play in their favor.

Business - MarketWatch - November 20

Congo accuses rebel group of 'ethnic cleansing' in country's east

Congo’s government has accused the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group of “ethnic cleansing” in the central African nation’s east

World - ABC News - November 19

Medical group MSF halts work in Haitian capital over attacks

The charity acts after an attack on its staff in the capital and the alleged killing of two patients by police.

Group of Senate Democrats demands action on unfulfilled vehicle safety measures

Among the outstanding provisions was an order from Congress that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration draft a new standard for the strength of vehicle seats.

Sage shares surge 19% as UK software group launches buyback

Financial software provider announces plan for £400mn share buyback and raises dividend

World - Financial Times - November 20

Watchdog group asks court to release Gaetz investigation documents

Government watchdog group American Oversight has filed a motion in federal court to compel the Justice Department to release all records related to its investigation of former Rep. Matt Gaetz ...

Politics - The Hill - November 20

Adani Group slams 'baseless' New York fraud and bribery charges

India's Adani Group has denied allegations of bribery and fraud made by U.S. authorities in relation to the group's chair Gautam Adani.

Business - CNBC - 6 days ago

Head of German-Jewish group calls ICC Netanyahu warrant 'absurdity'

World - Yahoo News - 6 days ago

US will unveil new export restrictions on China, lobbying group says

New regulations could add up to 200 Chinese chip companies to a trade restriction list, according to email. The Biden administration is set to unveil new export restrictions on China as soon as ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Warriors clinch NBA Cup Group C with Mavs' win over Nuggets

The Golden State Warriors officially have clinched the top spot in the NBA Cup Group C, securing a spot in the quarterfinals in early December.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 4 days ago

At least 33 killed in fighting between armed groups in northwestern Pakistan

A senior Pakistani police officer says fighting between armed sectarian groups in the country's restive northwest has killed at least 37 people

World - ABC News - 4 days ago

At least 6 mercenaries with Russia's Wagner group killed in an extremist attack in Mali

At least six Russian mercenaries were killed in an attack by an al-Qaida-linked group in central Mali, according to a statement by the extremists on its media platform

World - ABC News - 4 days ago

Reeves tells firms no more tax rises as she defends Budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves tells the CBI conference she is "not coming back with more borrowing or more taxes".

The Blue Man Group is relinquishing stages in New York and Chicago

Things are looking a little blue these days for the Blue Man Group

Entertainment - ABC News - 2 days ago

Adani Group's troubles keep growing as financial and legal headwinds get stronger

Adina Group's troubles are only growing as financial and legal headwinds get stronger

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

‘Adios Adani!’ Bribery charges threaten group’s Africa ambitions

Kenya’s reversal of support for airport project underlines global ramifications of US indictment

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

Israel hits 10 targets at Lebanon-Syria border, rights group says

World - Yahoo News - Yesterday

Building the Future: How CSM Group Drives Success Through Project Controls

CSM Group is leveraging advanced project controls and technology to drive efficiency, reduce risks, and deliver smarter construction projects. Through dashboards, predictive analytics, and tools ...

Protest arrests after seven detained over links to Kurdish rebel group PKK

Police issued a call for calm following protests at a Kurdish community centre being raided.

Trump’s promise to loosen crypto regulations may be boon for extremist groups

Trump’s policies could aid terrorist and far-right groups who use cryptocurrency to help quietly finance their ends. The return of Donald Trump in the White House is promising many things: mass ...

World - The Guardian - 17 hours ago

Plastics lobbyists make up biggest group at vital UN treaty talks

Fossil fuel and chemical industry representatives outnumber those of the EU or host country South Korea. Record numbers of plastic industry lobbyists are attending global talks that are the last ...

World - The Guardian - 17 hours ago

Civil rights group's president 'dismayed' by Walmart decision to cut DEI

One of the nation’s leading civil rights groups is condemning Walmart’s recent decision to end its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Marc Morial, CEO and president of the National ...

Politics - The Hill - 13 hours ago

Facebook Is Auto-Generating Militia Group Pages as Extremists Continue to Organize in Plain Sight

Ahead of the election, anti-government militias are using Facebook to recruit, coordinate training, and promote ballot box stakeouts. Meta isn’t shutting their groups down and is even ...

Tech - Wired - October 29

Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund leads $500mn fundraising for AI cloud group Crusoe

Deal values infrastructure start-up at $3bn as it benefits from spending surge on generative AI

Business - Financial Times - October 29

Teen with machete arrested after allegedly threatening Democratic supporters at Fl. polling site

Police arrested an 18-year-old wielding a machete with an 18-inch blade outside a polling station in Florida on Tuesday, who was part of a group of teenagers accused of intimidating Democratic ...

Politics - NBC News - October 30

Abortion-rights groups outspend opponents by more than 6 to 1 in ballot measure campaigns

The groups promoting abortion-rights amendments on the ballots in nine states have outraised their opponents by more than 6 to 1 and are spending far more on ads

Health - ABC News - October 31

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