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Russia-Ukraine war live: ‘mortal’ Europe needs stronger defence, says French president
Emmanuel Macron says Europe faces existential threat from Russian aggression and calls on continent to adopt ‘credible’ defence strategy. Russia has vetoed a UN security council resolution calling on all nations to prevent a dangerous nuclear arms ...The Guardian - World - France -
The Biden EPA's Plan to Ration Electricity
New rules are designed to eliminate fossil-fuel power plants. Energy scarcity is sure to result.The Wall Street Journal - World - Joe Biden -
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Somalia detains U.S.-trained commandos over theft of rations
Somalia’s government said it had suspended and detained several members of an elite, U.S.-trained commando unit for stealing rations donated by the U.S.NBC News - Top stories -
Lessons for investors from the history of war finance
Governments rarely tell voters the true cost of military adventures, or how they intend to pay for themFinancial Times - Business -
How to Handle Your Finances as a Young Widow or Widower
People who suddenly lose a spouse while young can feel unprepared for what their future looks like.The New York Times - Business -
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Five charts on tackling the glass ceiling in finance
Fintechs offer example of how to stop women getting stuck in mid-level positionsFinancial Times - Business -
Canary Wharf offices lose £900mn of value
Docklands financial estate secures backing from lenders for £550mn debt deal against backdrop of falling valuationsFinancial Times - Business -
BHP plans £31bn bid for Anglo American but attracts ire from South Africa and shareholders
Legal & General and Abrdn criticise offer as undervaluing UK-listed minerFinancial Times - Business -
NextEra Arm, Squeezed by Niche Financing, Considers Private Capital Raise
NextEra Energy Partners is mulling its options for how to pay bills coming due under an obscure type of financing that has weighed on the company since its stock price tumbled last year.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Barclays accused of greenwashing over financing for Italian oil company
Exclusive: Environmental groups say bank is misleading public over ‘sustainable’ financing for Eni as company vastly expands fossil fuel production. Barclays is being accused by environmental groups of greenwashing after helping to arrange €4bn ...The Guardian - World -
FEC fines former GOP lawmaker over campaign finance violations
The Federal Election Commission (FEC) has fined former Rep. Rodney Davis’ (R-Ill.) campaign for failing to refund excess contributions in a timely manner. The FEC sent a letter to the Rodney for Congress campaign, and its treasurer, Thomas Charles ...The Hill - Politics -
What on earth is going on with Scottish politics?
Humza Yousaf says he won’t resign ahead of a confidence voteBBC News - Top stories -
Don't believe these money misconceptions: 3 things to know that can help improve your finances
Many people believe common misconceptions about managing their money. Here's what you need to know to improve your personal finances.CNBC - Business -
Taxing big fossil fuel firms ‘could raise $900bn in climate finance by 2030’
Levy on oil and gas majors in richest countries would help worst-affected nations tackle climate crisis, says report. A new tax on fossil fuel companies based in the world’s richest countries could raise hundreds of billions of dollars to help the ...The Guardian - World - Climate -
Yousaf will not resign as Scotland's first minister
Humza Yousaf says he is confident of winning a no-confidence vote next week despite opposition calls for him to quit.BBC News - Top stories -
New Haitian Transition Council Takes Office, but Long Road Awaits
Former Prime Minister Ariel Henry formally resigned after a nearly three-year rule marked by escalating violence.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Scottish Greens will vote to oust Yousaf after he ends power-sharing deal
Patrick Harvie says Humza Yousaf "burnt his bridges" by scrapping the power-sharing deal between the SNP and Greens.BBC News - Top stories -
Watch reaction when minister asks if Congo is a different country to Rwanda
The Question Time audience were surprised when Chris Philp answered an audience member's question about DR Congo.BBC News - Top stories -
Can Yousaf survive as Scotland’s first minister?
The first minister is fighting for his political career and his best chance may be a figure from his party's past.BBC News - Top stories -
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Yousaf considers quitting as Scotland's first minister
Sources tell the BBC that resignation is now an option - although he has not yet made a final decision.BBC News - Top stories -
Scotland's First Minister Humza Yousaf to resign
BBC News understands the SNP leader will quit after a row over a power-sharing deal with the Scottish Greens.BBC News - Top stories -
Humza Yousaf poised to quit as Scotland’s first minister
Decision to step down could come within hours as SNP leader faces no-confidence vote at Holyrood. UK politics – latest updatesHumza Yousaf is poised to quit as Scotland’s first minister after failing to muster enough votes to survive a vote of ...The Guardian - World -
French government seeks to buy key assets from Atos
Paris wants sensitive parts of the indebted tech company to remain in national handsFinancial Times - World - France -
Spanish PM considers resigning, blaming political ‘harassment’ of wife
Pedro Sánchez halts public duties, hitting out at opponents after court launches inquiry into alleged corruption by Begoña Gómez. Q&A: why is Sánchez considering resigning from office?. Spain’s socialist prime minister has cancelled his public ...The Guardian - World -
Scotland first minister calls cabinet meeting amid Green deal speculation
The agenda is not known, but it follows speculation about the future of the power-sharing agreement with the Scottish Greens.BBC News - Top stories -
Why is Spain’s prime minister considering resigning from office?
Pedro Sánchez accuses opponents of ‘bullying operation’ conducted against him and his wife, Begoña Gómez. On Wednesday night, Spain’s socialist prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, abruptly announced he was cancelling his public duties for the rest of ...The Guardian - World -
BHP plans £31bn bid for Anglo American but attracts ire from South Africa and shareholders
Legal & General and Abrdn criticise offer as undervaluing UK-listed minerFinancial Times - Business -
Construction boss accused of bribing Russian minister as scandal widens
A third man has been detained in a bribery investigation centering on Deputy Russian Defense Minister Timur Ivanov, the Moscow court service said on Thursday.NBC News - Top stories - Russia -
BHP plans £31bn bid for Anglo American but attracts ire from South Africa and shareholders
Legal & General and Abrdn criticise offer as undervaluing UK-listed minerFinancial Times - Business -
Ariel Henry resigns as prime minister of Haiti, paving the way for a new government
Haiti has opened a new political chapter with the installation of a transitional council tasked with picking a new prime minister and preparing for eventual presidential elections, in hopes of quelling spiraling gang violence that has killed ...ABC News - World