Clouds Gather for Rishi Sunak As Cabinet Meets at Away Day
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Rishi Sunak’s greatest liability is his deluded party
Tory MPs and aides need to recognise the rightward lurch that has occurred during his premiershipFinancial Times - Business -
UK has 'robust' approach to China, Sunak insists
The prime minister was defending the government's position a day after his MPs accused Beijing of "malicious" cyber campaigns.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
Rishi Sunak faces tough by-election after MP Scott Benton quits
Ex-Tory MP resigns after being suspended from Commons last month in wake of a newspaper sting operationFinancial Times - World -
Rishi Sunak doesn’t help his chances amid a dire public realm
Despite voter concerns, PM will pledge to cut spending — moving the Tory platform further away from BritonsFinancial Times - World -
Like Barbie, there are many Rishis. Which is the real Sunak is beyond even his supporters’ grasp | Isabel Hardman
Conservative MPs are being asked to unite behind their leader but first the prime minister has to decide who he wants to be. When Rishi Sunak told his MPs to unite behind him last week, many were left scratching their heads. Both the subject and ...The Guardian - World -
Chinese ‘state-affiliated’ organisations behind cyber-attacks on MPs and Electoral Commission, Dowden says – UK politics live
Deputy PM says international partners, including the US, will also be making statements today about similar Chinese cyber-attacks . Andrew Bowie, the energy minister, said the government should have revived investment in nuclear energy “years ago” ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
M&A Gathers Steam for Biotech Startups
Mergers and acquisitions of venture-backed drug developers are starting to rebound following a relatively slow period in 2023, brightening the outlook for venture capitalists seeking to cash out of biotechnology investments.The Wall Street Journal - World -
NFL Draft 2024: Jayden Daniels to meet with Patriots, Commanders, others following LSU Pro Day, per report
Daniels has yet to meet with any teamsCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
Immigration is an election headache for Sunak
British voters hold mixed views but most want better controls rather than sharp cuts in migrant numbersFinancial Times - World -
Thousands gather in Cairo for Egypt's longest Iftar table
Thousands of people gathered in the Matareya neighborhood of Cairo, Egypt, to break their Ramadan fast together at the longest Iftar table in the country. The tradition began years ago when locals wanted to celebrate together but did not have ...CBS News - Top stories -
2024 NFL Draft: Malik Nabers has dinner with Giants, meets with four other teams at LSU pro day, per report
Nabers has his pro day WednesdayCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
Exclusive: Snowflake teams up with Reka to add multimodal LLMs to data cloud
Snowflake participated in Reka’s $60 million round of funding last year, but it did not confirm if it is increasing its investment with this partnership.VentureBeat - Tech -
Palestinian Authority, under international pressure to reform, announces new Cabinet
Palestinian Authority, under international pressure to reform, announces new CabinetABC News - World -
Palestinian Authority announces a new Cabinet as it faces calls for reform
The Palestinian Authority has announced the formation of a new Cabinet as it faces international pressure to reformABC News - World -
Lion and Rhino Breeding Ban Approved by South African Cabinet
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Huawei’s profit more than doubles in 2023, as cloud and digital businesses grow
Chinese telecoms gear company Huawei Technologies has reported its profit more than doubled last year as its cloud and digital businesses thrived in spite of U.S. sanctionsABC News - Tech -
The twisted wreckage in Baltimore stands as a memorial to people gathering to grieve
Many woke this morning to the frightening news that the Francis Scott Key Bridge had been struck by an immense cargo ship and collapsed.NBC News - Top stories -
Must-see video: Thousands upon thousands of rays gather in Florida waters
Aerial footage captured the jaw-dropping moment thousands upon thousands of cownose rays crowded Tampa Bay waters last month.The Hill - Politics - Florida -
Sir Lynton Crosby’s CT Group accused of unlawful information gathering
Defendants in suit over multibillion-dollar estate allege ‘industrial-scale forgery’ and ‘apparent criminality’Financial Times - Business -
Deadline in Trump's $464m fraud case hours away
If Mr Trump does not post a bond to cover the penalty by Monday, his assets are at risk of seizure.BBC News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Eagles and falcons deployed to scare away pigeons in Barcelona
Trial project aims to drive colonies causing a nuisance at Camp Nou football stadium to nearby parks. Barcelona has recruited a new weapon in its fight to keep the urban pigeon population under control: Harris eagles and falcons.. As part of a ...The Guardian - World - NFL -
Sunak can scrape some cheer from this by-election
The timing of Scott Benton’s resignation in Blackpool South means that vote can be held on May 2, mitigating the painFinancial Times - World -
UK approach to China is 'robust', Sunak says
It comes after some MPs criticised the response to cyber-attacks blamed on Beijing-linked hackers.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
Sketchy Politics: can anything save Sunak?
The FT's chief UK political commentator Robert Shrimsley and deputy opinion editor Miranda Green look ahead to the local elections, and examine Labour's 'Ming vase' strategyFinancial Times - Business -
Sunak faces criticism as major Tory donor knighted
Businessman Mohamed Mansour has been given a knighthood, along with Mark Spencer and Philip Davies.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
Apple SUED over alleged iPhone monopoly in the U.S., accused of ‘suppressing’ alternative messaging apps, smartwatches, cloud games
The suit highlights Apple's suppression of third-party smartwatches, messaging apps, cloud games, and digital wallets as examples.VentureBeat - Tech - Apple -
Israel-Gaza war live: Netanyahu hits back at war cabinet minister who criticised cancellation of US visit
Israeli prime minister’s political rival said Netanyahu should have travelled to the US after visit is cancelled following UN vote to pass ceasefire resolution. Unrwa’s planning director has said “more people will die” in the north of the Gaza ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
Observe raises $115M from Sutter Hill, Snowflake Ventures to supercharge data cloud observability
Snowflake, which has seen Observe evolve closely for years, plans to tap the startup’s observability capabilities.VentureBeat - Tech -
Palworld maker Pocketpair teams up with Tencent Cloud so you don’t have to wait for multiplayer servers
Palworld creator Pocketpair just teamed up with Tencent, the world's biggest game company on cloud technology.VentureBeat - Tech -
Judge imposes gag order on Trump in hush-money trial – live
Judge in Trump’s hush-money criminal case imposes gag order to forbid him from attacking witnesses, prosecutors or jurors. The conservative justice Samuel Alito also asked about the role of the Comstock Act, a 19th-century anti-obscenity law that ...The Guardian - World - Donald Trump -
Could 'green shoots' of recovery really save Sunak from calamity?
This was the week the core pieces of the general election snapped into place, writes Laura Kuenssberg.BBC News - Top stories -
March Madness scores, results: Caitlin Clark's debut, Paige Bueckers' return highlight NCAA tournament Saturday action
While the day lacked in upsets, it delivered with starpower.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Google Podcasts Is Going Away. Here's How to Keep Listening to WSJ Podcasts.
The Google Podcasts app is set to stop allowing listeners to hear podcasts after April 2. There are other ways for Android users to continue hearing WSJ podcasts.The Wall Street Journal - Tech - Google -
Which will melt away first, the snow or the arts? | Stewart Lee
Keir Starmer will need to make it affordable to be an artist, because the value of art is beyond financial metrics. Nineteen years ago now, I was asked to perform my standup high in the Colorado Rockies at the Aspen comedy festival, a trade fair ...The Guardian - World -
Rescue effort ended after child swept away by Pennsylvania creek
Law enforcement officials said Sunday afternoon that rescue efforts for a 6-year-old girl who was swept away in Pennsylvania's Chester Creek on Saturday night have been abandoned.NBC News - Top stories -
Trump’s Deadline to Make $454 Million Bond in Fraud Case is Hours Away
If no one will post a bond guaranteeing Donald Trump’s financial obligation, New York’s attorney general can start trying to seize his accounts and properties.The New York Times - Top stories -
Murderers can get away with murder - Nottingham victim's mother
"Until the law changes... murderers can get away with murder," says Barnaby Webber's mother Emma.BBC News - Top stories -
Don’t Look Away From What’s Happening in Hong Kong
As Beijing cracks down, Hong Kongers are purging evidence of their lost liberties.The New York Times - Top stories - Hong Kong -
Sunak’s attempt to boost Tory morale hit after two ministers resign
UK PM forced into mini-reshuffle ahead of three-week break after Robert Halfon and James Heappey quitFinancial Times - Business -
Sunak promises ‘careful’ crackdown in wake of China cyber attacks
PM is facing pressure from hawks in his party to take tough action, while trying not to hurt trade linksFinancial Times - Business - China