Prince Andrew Disaster

Prince Andrew says he ‘ceased all contact’ with alleged Chinese spy after government advice

Statement from the Duke of York says he met the businessman through ‘official channels’ and ‘nothing of a sensitive nature ever discussed’. The Duke of York has said he “ceased all contact” with ...

The Guardian - 4d

A suspected Chinese spy with business ties to Prince Andrew is barred from UK

A suspected Chinese spy with business ties to Prince Andrew has been barred from the United Kingdom because of concerns that he posed a threat to national security

ABC News - 4d

Alleged Chinese Agent With Links to Prince Andrew Is Barred From U.K.

The Chinese businessman has been banned from entering the U.K. after intelligence services alleged he was trying to influence the British royal on behalf of Beijing.

The Wall Street Journal - 5d

Questions over Andrew's judgement and finances raised again

The prince making a "close confident" of someone now suspected of being a Chinese spy raises questions over the royal's judgement, writes BBC royal correspondent Sean Coughlan.

BBC News - 5d

Alleged Chinese spy linked to Prince Andrew had 'unusual degree of trust', ruling says

An associate of the Duke of York has been refused entry to the UK because of national security fears.

BBC News - 5d

U.K. bars Chinese man with ties to Prince Andrew over security concerns

A Chinese businessman who won "a significant degree" of trust from disgraced British royal Prince Andrew has been barred from the U.K.

CBS News - 5d

From prince to pariah: Andrew’s never-ending fall from grace

Further humiliation for the Duke of York over claims a business confidant was actually a Chinese spy. It has been a spectacular fall from grace – and one that never seems to end. From party prince ...

The Guardian - 5d

Suspected Chinese spy with business ties to Prince Andrew barred from UK

A suspected Chinese spy with business ties to Prince Andrew has been barred from the U.K. because of concerns he posed a threat to national security

ABC News - 5d

For Wild Animals, the Bird Flu Disaster Is Already Here

Scientists are concerned that the H5N1 virus could set off another human pandemic. But it is already putting species under pressure in the wild.

The New York Times - 5d

Prince Andrew ‘confidant’ loses appeal on UK ban over national security

Chinese businessman known to Duke of York loses appeal over decision to bar him on national security grounds. A Chinese businessman described as a “close confidant” of the Duke of York has lost an ...

The Guardian - 5d

The Papers: Nato considers 3% target and 'Andrew's links to China spy'

Talks over European defence and the banning of a Prince Andrew associate from the UK lead the papers.

BBC News - 5d

The crypto crown princes who could ‘win, win, win’ under Trump

Executives have already profited from bitcoin’s rally, and see golden era for industry under incoming US president

Financial Times - 5d

Enslaved People’s Graves Discovered at Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage

The burial ground at the former American president’s home in Nashville is the latest to be discovered at a presidential site.

The New York Times - 5d

Alleged Chinese spy linked to Prince Andrew excluded from the UK

Immigration hearing rules businessman had ties to prominent Britons that could be ‘leveraged for political interference’

Financial Times - 5d

Ossoff says Greene in Senate would be 'disaster for the country'

Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) warned on Wednesday that a successful Senate run by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) would be "a disaster" for the nation. Ossoff is set to defend his seat in the 2026 ...

The Hill - 5d

What Prince William’s Chat With Trump May Reveal About UK Diplomacy

A meeting between President-elect Donald J. Trump and Prince William showed Britain’s hope that the Windsors could help safeguard relations with Washington.

The New York Times - 6d

Trump Picks Andrew Ferguson to Chair FTC

The current commissioner, a Republican, will oversee less aggressive antitrust policies and vows to undo the work of current chair Lina Khan.

Inc. - Dec. 11

Andrew Ferguson, the F.T.C.’s Next, More Deal-Friendly Chair

Andrew Ferguson is expected to go easier on mergers than the agency’s current chief, Lina Khan. But he could take a similarly tough approach to policing Big Tech.

The New York Times - Dec. 11

Malaria cases rise for fifth year as disasters and resistance hamper control efforts

The disease killed 600,000 people amid 263m cases globally in 2023, says WHO, calling for nations to address funding shortfall. Malaria killed almost 600,000 people in 2023, as cases rose for the ...

The Guardian - Dec. 11

Trump picks Andrew Ferguson to chair FTC, Ron Johnson as ambassador to Mexico

Andrew Ferguson, who is already one of the FTC's five commissioners, will replace Lina Khan, who became a lightning rod for Wall Street and Silicon Valley.

CBS News - Dec. 10

Trump Picks Andrew Ferguson to Lead Federal Trade Commission

Mr. Ferguson, a current Republican member of the agency, will replace Lina Khan, who had aggressively challenged mergers and the power of the biggest tech companies.

The New York Times - Dec. 11

Trump taps FTC Commissioner Andrew Ferguson to chair agency

President-elect Trump has tapped Andrew Ferguson, a commissioner at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), as the next head of the independent agency. Trump, in a statement Tuesday night, touted ...

The Hill - Dec. 11

Biden Calls Project 2025 an ‘Economic Disaster,’ Prays That Trump Will Throw It Away

President Joe Biden reflected on his economic achievements during an address at the Brookings Institution, reminding attendees about the strong economy he’s leaving for his successor.

Inc. - Dec. 10

Crown prince lobbied Cameron over Saudi dissident, documents reveal

Exclusive: Records obtained via FoI request relate to critic of Saudi royal family living in UK under asylum protection. Mohammed bin Salman personally lobbied David Cameron earlier this year to ...

The Guardian - Dec. 10

Prince William and Jacob Elordi Grow Beards That Spark Strong Feelings

Whether on Prince William, JD Vance or Jacob Elordi, facial hair gets people talking.

The New York Times - Dec. 10

Polo review – Prince Harry’s unintentionally hilarious profile of the world’s stupidest sport

Fixtures are chosen by popping confetti-filled balloons, obnoxiously privileged players weep in darkened rooms when they lose … this documentary about the royal’s hobby is like a spoof. To briefly ...

The Guardian - Dec. 10

Donald Trump says Prince William 'looks better in person'

Prince William met the president-elect after the re-opening of the Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris.

BBC News - Dec. 9

'Good man, this one': Trump praises Prince William as they sit down for talks

William joins other world leaders in Paris for the ceremonial reopening of the world-famous cathedral.

BBC News - Dec. 7

Starmer to meet Saudi crown prince in push for infrastructure cash

Wooing of Mohammed bin Salman controversial because of human rights concerns. Keir Starmer will meet Saudi Arabia’s de facto leader, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman , as part of a controversial ...

The Guardian - Dec. 7

If DOGE Treats Government Like a Business, It Could Be a Disaster

A lot of what the government does is hard to quantify and involves complicated tasks that inevitably require bureaucratic coordination and, yes, inefficiency.

The New York Times - Dec. 7

Prince William to meet Donald Trump at Notre Dame reopening ceremony

Prince of Wales to hold meetings with US president-elect and Jill Biden as heads of state attend Paris event. The Prince of Wales will meet Donald Trump in Paris when he joins world leaders for the ...

The Guardian - Dec. 7

Architects design community solutions for combatting climate disaster

Better social infrastructure can foster resilience in densely-populated urban environments

Financial Times - Dec. 6

Prince Johnson, 72, Warlord Who Executed Liberia’s President, Dies

A rebel leader in Liberia’s civil wars, he was accused of numerous atrocities. The most notorious was the videotaped mutilation and killing of President Samuel Doe.

The New York Times - Dec. 6

House Freedom Caucus comes out against ‘unpaid’ disaster aid

The hardline conservative House Freedom Caucus came out against “unpaid” disaster aid legislation in an official statement on Wednesday, urging “not one more cent to the Biden administration.” In ...

The Hill - Dec. 5

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Official Launch Trailer

Dash into a stylish and thrilling action-adventure platformer set in a mythological Persian world where the boundaries of time and space are yours to manipulate. Play as Sargon and evolve from ...

GameSpot - Dec. 4

If Trump’s tariffs start a trade war, it would be an economic disaster | Mark Weisbrot

The president-elect’s two main arguments for his tariff threat – to reduce migration and to combat drugs – are not credible. “To me, the most beautiful word in the dictionary is tariff, and it’s my ...

The Guardian - Dec. 4

Hospital group launches ad campaign for disaster relief tax credits

A major hospital trade group launched a six-figure ad campaign this week calling on Congress to extend disaster relief tax credits that the group says will help facilities recover from hurricanes ...

The Hill - Dec. 3