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Germany appoints new finance minister as pressure for quick snap elections mounts

Jörg Kukies was appointed as the new German finance minister on Thursday, replacing Christian Lindner.

Business - CNBC - 9 hours ago

Tuchel 'very proud' to be named England manager

Former Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel becomes only the third non-British manager of the England men's team.

Hearts name ex-Blackpool boss Critchley as head coach

Heart of Midlothian appoint former Blackpool and Queens Park Rangers manager Neil Critchley as their head coach.

Atos Appoints Philippe Salle as CEO, Chairman

Salle will assume his position as CEO from Feb. 1, 2025, while his appointment as chairman of the board of directors is effective immediately.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 15

Tuchel 'exciting' appointment for England - Focus pundits

Football Focus pundits Leon Osman and Fara Williams discuss the appointment of "proven winner" Thomas Tuchel as new England manager.

What Germany’s new naval base means for Baltic security

Also in this newsletter: the UK joins the EU in committing to the G7 loan to Ukraine

World - Financial Times - October 22

China and the Vatican agree to extend an agreement on appointing bishops

The Chinese government says it has agreed with the Vatican to extend a provisional agreement on the appointment of Catholic bishops in China for four more years

World - ABC News - October 22

An Alabama judge appoints a mediator in a long-running medical marijuana dispute

A judge has appointed a mediator to try to negotiate an end to a long-running dispute over who gets licenses to grow and sell medical marijuana in Alabama

Health - ABC News - October 22

Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey appointed Commonwealth secretary general

Ghana’s foreign minister since 2017, Botchwey supports calls for reparations for transatlantic slavery and colonialism . Commonwealth members have appointed Ghana’s foreign minister, Shirley ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

Chancellor sets out new funding for extra NHS appointments

The government says it will invest £1.57bn in new equipment and buildings, in a bid to increase appointments.

Hizbollah appoints new leader after Nasrallah assassination

At least 60 people killed in Lebanon and dozens in Gaza in latest Israeli bombardments

Business - Financial Times - October 29

Manchester United appoint Amorim as head coach

Manchester United appoint Sporting manager Ruben Amorim as their new head coach on a deal until June 2027.

Man Utd fans react to Amorim appointment

Manchester United fans Faz, Tom and Jay share their thoughts on Ruben Amorim's appointment as the new head coach at Old Trafford.

Chris Philp appointed shadow home secretary by Kemi Badenoch

The former Home Office minister supported Kemi Badenoch's campaign to be Conservative leader.

Corporate Germany is on sale

German companies have become relatively small and relatively cheap

World - Financial Times - October 18

Is Germany’s business model broken?

All three of the country’s major industries are in crisis, and the economy is flatlining. Are politicians finally waking up?

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Germany's Fractious Government Collapses

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz dismissed a pro-business party from his governing coalition, ending a three-year alliance marked by increasing internal dissent and political stasis.

World - The Wall Street Journal - Yesterday

Appointment of Thomas Tuchel, a German, Is Met With Pushback From England Soccer Fans

The appointment of Thomas Tuchel to coach the England men’s national soccer team has provoked, well, some strong feelings.

World - The New York Times - October 16

The head of Mali's military junta appoints himself to the highest rank in the army

The head of the military junta that seized power in Mali in 2020 has promoted himself to the rank of army general with special title: Colonel Assimi Goita of the land army, the highest military ...

World - ABC News - October 16

How did Tuchel's England appointment happen so quickly and quietly?

BBC Sport charts the background to a secretive process which saw Thomas Tuchel announced as the new England manager.

Trump attempted assassination suspect wants Trump-appointed judge to recuse herself

The man charged with an alleged attempt to assassinate Donald Trump is asking a judge appointed by the former president to recuse herself from the case.

Vietnam appoints army general as new president after months of turmoil

Vietnam has elected Luong Cuong, a military general, as its new president, the fourth official to fill the role in 18 months

World - ABC News - October 21

David Squires on … 28 takes later: the reaction to Thomas Tuchel’s England appointment

Our resident cartoonist on the societal collapse that followed England naming a GERMAN! as their new manager. You can get a copy of this cartoon in our Print Shop Continue reading...

World - The Guardian - October 22

Vatican and China extend deal over Catholic bishop appointments

The Vatican and China have agreed to extend an accord on the appointment of Catholic bishops in the communist country for four years.

Trump asks for dismissal of Jan. 6 case over Jack Smith’s appointment

Attorneys for former President Trump on Thursday asked a judge to toss out his federal election subversion case by arguing that special counsel Jack Smith was unconstitutionally appointed. The new ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

Trump Seeks to Challenge Jack Smith’s Appointment in Election Case

The former president’s request to file a new motion contesting how the special counsel got his job came on the same day he vowed to fire him if re-elected.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 24

Trump argues Smith unlawfully appointed in documents and election cases

Former President Donald Trump urged two separate courts to toss out the cases brought against him by special counsel Jack Smith.

NHS in England to receive £1.5bn next year to boost appointments

Fresh funding comes as part of wider package which will be set out by Reeves in Budget on Wednesday

Business - Financial Times - October 28

23andMe appoints three new board members following abrupt resignations

23andMe appointed three new independent directors to its board, the company said Tuesday.

Business - CNBC - October 29

Boohoo appoints insider as chief executive in snub to Mike Ashley

Fast-fashion retailer names Debenhams chief Dan Finley as its new boss amid row with sportswear tycoon

Business - Financial Times - 6 days ago

Manchester United announce Rúben Amorim’s appointment as head coach

Amorim to leave Sporting and start on 11 November He signs contract to 2027 with extra year’s option Manchester United have announced that Rúben Amorim is to take over as their head coach on 11 ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Manchester United confirm Rúben Amorim as new manager: football news – as it happened

Rúben Amorim will join United on 11 November on a contract until June 2027, the club confirmed on Friday. Is there a dilemma at left back for Liverpool? . No, there isn’t. But that’s how we have ...