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Financial Times - Business
Governance watchdogs take fright as ‘zombies’ stalk US boardrooms
Directors retaining seats without backing from majority of shareholders prompts concern18 minutes ago -
Financial Times - World
Government urged to improve frontline health services after drop in childhood jabs
Lack of appointments blamed for fall in take-up of key vaccinations6 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
Starmer and Reeves must articulate the government’s purpose
Labour’s problematic conference backdrop makes outlining the vision urgent6 hours ago -
ABC News - World
New center-right government in France announced 2 months after divisive elections
Elections two months ago produced a hung parliament, deeper political divisions.6 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Amazon says workers must be in the office. The UK government disagrees. Who is right?
Amazon is ordering its staff back to the office five days a week, but the UK government is promoting flexible working.10 hours ago - United Kingdom -
The Guardian - World
Trump rejects Harris call for second debate, saying ‘it’s too late’
Tim Ryan, former Ohio Democratic representative, says Trump is avoiding debate because ‘he is scared’. Kamala Harris has accepted an invitation from CNN to participate in another debate with Donald ...12 hours ago - Donald Trump -
BBC News - Top stories
Macron unveils new right-wing French government
The new cabinet pulls in allies from the centre and right, despite left-wing parties winning France's election.12 hours ago - France -
The Guardian - World
Macron names right-leaning French government under Michel Barnier
New cabinet likely to face immediate no-confidence motion from leftwing bloc sidelined by president. The French president, Emmanuel Macron, has named a new government led by the prime minister, ...13 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
France announces new center-right government 2 months after elections
The 39-member Cabinet includes primarily ministers from French President Emmanuel Macron's centrist alliance and the conservative Republicans.13 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
French prime minister takes rightward tilt with new government
Michel Barnier maintains big role for loyalists of President Emmanuel Macron14 hours ago - France -
ABC News - World
French president's office unveils new center-right government 2 months after divisive elections
French president's office unveils new center-right government 2 months after divisive elections15 hours ago -
The Wall Street Journal - World
France's New Prime Minister Forms His Government, Shifting Rightward
The new cabinet remains largely dominated by ministers from the ranks of President Emmanuel Macron despite his party’s heavy losses in recent parliamentary elections.15 hours ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Lewis Hamilton urges Max Verstappen to refuse ‘joke’ community service order
Lewis Hamilton has sensationally urged Max Verstappen not to carry out what he described as a “joke” of a community service order from the FIA for swearing, with the Dutch driver effectively going ...17 hours ago -
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BBC News - Top stories
West Ham 'have to improve' - Lopetegui
West Ham head coach Julen Lopetegui says his side “have to improve" after their 0-3 loss against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League.19 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Alec Baldwin urges judge to stand by dismissal of case in "Rust" shooting
Alec Baldwin, lead actor and co-producer on "Rust," was pointing a gun at cinematographer Halyna Hutchins during a rehearsal when it went off, killing her and wounding director Joel Souza.21 hours ago -
ABC News - Top stories
Alec Baldwin urges judge to stand by dismissal of involuntary manslaughter case in 'Rust' shooting
Alec Baldwin has urged a New Mexico judge to stand by her decision to end his trial and dismiss an involuntary manslaughter charge against the actor in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer on ...Yesterday -
The New York Times - World
Live Updates: Hezbollah Confirms Death of Senior Leader in Israeli Airstrike in Beirut
Israel said Ibrahim Aqeel was meeting with other senior Hezbollah commanders at the time of Friday’s airstrike. The United States had accused Aqeel of being involved in bombings that killed more ...Yesterday - Israel -
ABC News - Entertainment
Alec Baldwin urges judge to stand by dismissal of involuntary manslaughter case in 'Rust' shooting
Alec Baldwin has urged a New Mexico judge to stand by her decision to end his trial and dismiss an involuntary manslaughter charge against the actor in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer on ...Yesterday -
Inc. - Business
Experts Want UN to Set Up Principles for Global AI Governance
As the technology makes rapid progress, observers say it's 'imperative' to establish the foundations forinclusive global institutions to track its evolution and establish safeguards.Yesterday -
Financial Times - Business
Deadly flood losses mount as insurers and governments tally costs
Brussels’ pledge of up to €10bn following European floods comes as insurers face estimated €3bn in claimsYesterday -
ABC News - Top stories
Key Hezbollah leader, commanders killed in strike on Lebanon, Israel says
As tensions remained high Friday between Hezbollah and Israel, international leaders called for both sides to seek paths to de-escalate the conflict.Yesterday - Israel -
The Guardian - World
Missing Kenyan anti-government protesters resurface as police chief appears in court
Anger had been growing at police chief Gilbert Masengeli after abductions of Jamil and Aslam Longton and Bob Njagi . Three Kenyans who were abducted last month after taking part in an ...Yesterday -
Financial Times - World
International lawmakers call on VW to withdraw from Xinjiang
Move follows FT report on an audit clearing the carmaker of forced labour at its plant in western ChinaYesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Ohio pastor who urged on Jan. 6 mob with bullhorn sentenced to prison
An Ohio pastor who authorities say used a bullhorn to incite the Jan. 6, 2021, mob at the U.S. Capitol was sentenced Thursday after being found guilty of multiple offenses. William Dunfee, 59, was ...Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Russian prisoner freed in swap urges UK not to let hundreds more ‘die off’
Vladimir Kara-Murza tells Keir Starmer that further exchanges are a matter of ‘life and death’. Vladimir Kara-Murza, a Russian dissident freed in the biggest prisoner swap since the cold war , has ...Yesterday - United Kingdom -
NBC News - Politics
GOP candidate for governor urged to drop out over explicit posts
Mark Robinson, the Republican candidate for governor in North Carolina, is facing pressure to drop out, over inflammatory and lewd comments he reportedly made online. He denies these reports and ...Yesterday -
The New York Times - World
A North Korean Trash Balloon Hits a Seoul Government Compound, Again
Debris was found more than a day after the North’s latest balloon launch. South Korea says it’s essentially impossible to track every balloon.Yesterday - North Korea -
The Hill - Politics
Morning Report — Government funding up in the air
Lawmakers in the House are launching plan B to avert a government shutdown at the end of the month. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) failed to pass plan A, a six-month stopgap bill with a non-citizen ...Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Time for a noodle tax?: Doctor who sounded alarm on ultra-processed food urges tougher action
Carlos Monteiro says the links between UPF and obesity, diabetes and even mental ill health are so strong that manufacturers should face taxes just like tobacco firms. Pity the poor students as ...2 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Government borrowing in August highest since Covid
Higher spending on public services and benefits led to a rise in government borrowing, figures show.2 days ago - Covid -
Financial Times - World
UK government borrows more than expected in August
Net debt hits 100% of GDP in blow to chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of Budget2 days ago - United Kingdom -
ABC News - Tech
UN experts urge United Nations to lay foundations for global governance of artificial intelligence
A high-powered U.N. advisory body says global governance of artificial intelligence is “imperative” and is urging the United Nations to lay the foundations for the first inclusive global ...2 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
U.N. panel urges global cooperation on AI
A United Nations advisory panel took input from 37 experts and released seven recommendations for global artificial intelligence usage. Ian Bremmer, who served on the advisory body in charge of the ...2 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
Waheed Alli: How Labour donor’s largesse tarnished government’s image
Donations to seven cabinet ministers and UK prime minister’s wife have raised eyebrows2 days ago