Spurs Malaysian Warning

Trump Tariff Threat Spurs Malaysian Warning to China Not to ‘Rebadge’ Products There

A senior trade official cautions Chinese companies to not invest there if they only want to mask their merchandise’s country of origin.

Inc. - 1d

Huge sinkhole is still growing, council leader warns

It could be months until evacuated residents are able to return to their homes, one homeowner says.

BBC News - 1d

FirstFT: Critics see chance to close US accounting regulator

Also in this newsletter, Nato’s new chief warns of ‘dire threat’ of a bad Ukraine peace deal and China hits back against chip sanctions

Financial Times - 14h

Biden, in Angola, Warns That Slavery’s History Should Not be Erased

In becoming the first American leader to visit Angola, President Biden said it was important not to forget the ugly legacy that originally defined relations with Africa.

The New York Times - 1h

Lawmakers warn against Trump's Kash Patel pick for FBI director

Democrats in Congress are decrying President-elect Donald Trump's pick for FBI director. Trump announced he wants Kash Patel to take over the job but current FBI director Christopher Wray is still ...

CBS News - 1d

Top Fed official warns progress on taming US inflation ‘may be stalling’

Governor Christopher Waller says he still supports a December interest rate cut barring a surprise in the economic data

Financial Times - 23h

Trump warns of 'hell to pay' if Hamas doesn't release hostages

President-elect Trump on Monday threatened to unleash “hell” in the Middle East if hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip are not released before his inauguration Jan. 20, underscoring urgency to ...

The Hill - 1d

Trump warns of ‘hell to pay’ if Israeli hostages not released by January

US president-elect’s comments come as Gaza ceasefire talks fail to make progress

Financial Times - 23h

Back budget or Wales could lose £1bn, FM warns

Eluned Morgan warns Wales could lose significant funding if opponents do not help her pass a budget.

BBC News - 14h

World Bank Warns of Record Debt Costs for Developing Countries

The World Bank warned in a new report that poor countries will be stuck in economic “purgatory” without debt relief.

The New York Times - 6h

Smartphones should carry health warning, Spanish government told

Report by committee of experts also calls for doctors to ask about screen time during checkups. Smartphones sold in Spain should carry a label warning users about their potential health impacts, ...

The Guardian - 4h

England’s chief prosecutor warns lawyers’ pay may be adding to court delays

Head of Crown Prosecution Service Stephen Parkinson calls for review

Financial Times - 2h

Wall Street’s AI-powered rally risks ‘correction’, Vanguard warns

Asset manager’s chief economist Joe Davis says investors are overplaying the near-term potential of the technology

Financial Times - 1h

Antidoping Agency Froze Out Investigators Who Warned About China

The World Anti-Doping Agency’s investigative unit highlighted intelligence about Chinese athletes possibly using a banned medication, but were kept out of the loop when 23 swimmers tested positive ...

The New York Times - 35m

UK facing ‘widening gap’ in ability to fight cyber threats, warns top agency

Number of incidents at top end of scale of severity tripled last year, including attack that took down London hospitals

Financial Times - 20h

Radical planning reform needed to hit 1.5m housebuilding target in England, Labour warned

Thinktank urges government to be ‘much more ambitious’ as actions so far are not enough to fulfil manifesto pledge. Labour will miss its manifesto target of building 1.5m homes in England before ...

The Guardian - 15h

Michel Barnier defends budget in TV interview as government faces no confidence vote on Wednesday – live

Minority government of prime minister faces near-certain defeat in a no-confidence vote that could spark crisis. The Libertés, indépendants, outre-mer et territoires (Liberties, Independents, ...

The Guardian - 32m

Iran warns Syria conflict could spread regionally; Israel and Hezbollah trade fire despite truce

NBC News - 10h

Marc Guéhi escapes FA punishment over ‘I love Jesus’ rainbow armband

Player and Palace spoken to about adapted armband Religious messaging goes against FA regulations Marc Guéhi will not face any punishment for writing “I love Jesus” on a rainbow armband, with ...

The Guardian - 8h

Middle East Latest: Israeli minister warns of wider strikes on Lebanon if ceasefire collapses

Israel’s defense minister says that if the shaky ceasefire with Hezbollah collapses, Israel will widen its strikes and target the Lebanese state itself

ABC News - 2h

FT readers: your favourite off-the-beaten-track eateries and bars in Venice

Top tips on authentic places to dine and drink in La Serenissima

Financial Times - 15h

America is one big bubble

Plus, China’s ‘Japanification’