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UK will not ‘turn on’ post-Brexit checks of EU goods for fear of border delays
Industry groups say lack of clarity leaves businesses unsure how to manage new rules due to start on April 30Financial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
US interest rate setter says 'no hurry' to cut
A key member of the US central bank, Raphael Bostic, tells the BBC rates might only ease "at the end of 2024".BBC News - Top stories -
Billy Joel special to air again after abrupt cut-off on CBS
A Billy Joel special on CBS and Paramount+ will air again after it was cut off in the middle of the singer's performance of "Piano Man."CBS News - Entertainment -
Comex Gold, Silver Settle Higher
Gold settled up 0.7% at a new record high Friday, and silver rose 1.7%, up 15 of the past 17 sessions. Both metals posted a gain for the week.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Kit Vintage Is a Secondhand Oasis in Los Angeles
A laid-back shop in Los Angeles is a semi-secret spot for celebrities and costume designers.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Chinese hackers preparing to attack critical US infrastructure: FBI
Hackers linked to the Chinese government are waiting for the right moment to “deal a devastating blow” to U.S. critical infrastructure, FBI Director Christopher Wray said Thursday. The Chinese hacking group known as Volt Typhoon has gained access ...The Hill - Politics - China -
FBI chief says Chinese hackers have infiltrated critical US infrastructure
Volt Typhoon hacking campaign is waiting ‘for just the right moment to deal a devastating blow’, says Christopher Wray. Chinese government-linked hackers have burrowed into US critical infrastructure and are waiting “for just the right moment to ...The Guardian - World -
Developing country DMOs driving blind
All borrowers are equal, but some . . .Financial Times - World -
Israel launches calibrated retaliatory strikes against Iran
Officials and diplomats indicate attacks were limited and sought to avoid full-blown escalationFinancial Times - Business - Iran -
‘No death in Venice’: Israel-Gaza tensions infiltrate biennale
Protests erupt outside Israel pavilion, official Israeli artist pulls out, and Ukraine team puts up posters showing maps of nearest bomb shelter. Billionaires’ yachts and protests; cocktail parties and culture wars; bellinis and boycotts. The ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
A congressional investigation found that Wall Street used billions of dollars of U.S. retirement savings and other investments to buy shares in index funds that included more than five dozen blacklisted Chinese companies.
A congressional investigation found that Wall Street used billions of dollars of U.S. retirement savings and other investments to buy shares in index funds that included more than five dozen blacklisted Chinese companies.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Germany's Scholz urges against escalation in the Middle East
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Top Cuban official says country open to more U.S. deportations
Cuba's deputy foreign minister tells CBS News that his country is willing to accommodate more than one deportation flight per month.CBS News - Politics - US Open -
Pence predicts Putin will target a NATO country if he's successful in Ukraine
Former Vice President Mike Pence on Thursday called on House lawmakers to help push forward further funding for Ukraine, predicting Russian President Vladimir Putin will target a NATO nation should Russia win its war with Kyiv. "I have no doubt in ...The Hill - Politics - Ukraine -
A trial is underway for the Panama Papers, a case that changed the country's financial rules
Eight years after 11 million leaked secret financial documents revealed how some of the world’s richest people hide their wealth, more than two dozen defendants are on trial in Panama for their alleged rolesABC News - World -
Biden administration announces new partnership with 50 countries to stifle future pandemics
President Joe Biden's administration is launching a program that will help 50 countries identify and respond to infectious diseases, with the goal of preventing pandemics like the COVID-19 outbreakABC News - Health - Joe Biden -
U.S. officials on conflict between Israel, Iran
President Biden warned about risking a wider war in the Middle East, and while the White House is monitoring the situation, there has been no official response. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met virtually Thursday with Israeli leaders, ...CBS News - Top stories - Iran -
Iran-Israel Shadow War Timeline: A History of Recent Hostilities
A recent round of strikes has brought the conflict more clearly into the open and raised fears of a broader war.The New York Times - World - Israel -
Israel's Attack on Iran Appears Fairly Limited, Easing Pressure on Oil Markets
Israel’s missile strikes against Iran overnight seem fairly limited, pointing to a de-escalation of conflict that is expected to diminish the oil market’s geopolitical risk premium in the short term, according to DNB Markets.The Wall Street Journal - World - Iran -
China Hits U.S. With Levy on Chemical as Trade Tensions Rise
China slapped a levy on imports from the U.S. of a widely used chemical, a small salvo in an escalating trade dispute between Washington and Beijing.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
Interest Rates, Geopolitical Tensions Keep U.S. Stocks Gloomy
U.S. stock indexes mostly fell as corporations face the threat of high interest rates for longer.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Hezbollah's second-in-command insists it is not seeking war, but would respond to Israeli escalation
Iran-backed Hezbollah wants to avoid a regional war but will respond in kind to any Israeli escalation, Naim Qassem told NBC News in an exclusive interview.NBC News - Top stories - Israel -
G7 warns Israel and Iran against escalation, reaffirms Ukraine help
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G7 chides Iran and warns against escalation, reaffirms Ukraine help
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Israel Strikes Iran in Narrow Attack Amid Escalation Fears
Tehran lifts restrictions on Iran’s airspace after canceling flights amid reports of explosions.The Wall Street Journal - World - Iran -
Middle East expert on Israeli strike on Iran: "It seems this is not an escalation"
U.S. officials have told CBS News that Israel attacked Iran early Friday and Iran's state-run media is reporting that three drones were shot down over the central city of Isfahan, which houses sites associated with the country's nuclear program. ...CBS News - Top stories - Israel -
The Guardian view on escalation in the Middle East: calculation does not equate to safety | Editorial
Both Iran and Israel are calibrating their responses. That does not mean the region should breathe easy. The danger facing the Middle East is not from wild or impulsive action, but from the considered decisions of men who believe they know what ...The Guardian - World -
Bowen: Crisis shows how badly Iran and Israel understand each other
After decades of rivalry, the rival Middle East powers have both miscalculated, writes Jeremy Bowen.BBC News - Top stories - Iran -
Sunak rejects offer of youth mobility scheme between EU and UK
Labour also turns down European Commission’s proposal, which would have allowed young Britons to live, study and work in EU. Rishi Sunak has rejected an EU offer to strike a post-Brexit deal to allow young Britons to live, study or work in the ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
Iran grounds commercial aircraft across wide swath of the country as air defense systems fire amid reported explosions
Iran grounds commercial aircraft across wide swath of the country as air defense systems fire amid reported explosionsABC News - World - Iran -
Defense giant BAE Systems linked to arms deals in countries accused of human rights abuses, report finds
British defense contractor BAE Systems does business with countries accused of known or suspected human rights abuses, according to a new report.CNBC - Business -
CNN analyst warns of ‘civil unrest across the country’ if Trump jailed for gag order violation
CNN analyst Mark Preston said he thinks if former President Trump is jailed for violating the gag order in his hush money trial, there would be “civil unrest across the country” and it would help him in the polls. Preston joined CNN’s Jim Acosta ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Iranian state TV says 'loud sound' heard in Isfahan province as flights divert around area amid tensions with Israel
Iranian state TV says 'loud sound' heard in Isfahan province as flights divert around area amid tensions with IsraelABC News - World - Iran -
World leaders urge calm after Israeli drone strike on Iran ratchets up tension
Tit-for-tat attacks have breached taboo of direct strikes on each other’s territory but Tehran has no ‘immediate’ plans to retaliate. Middle East crisis – live updatesWorld leaders urged calm on Friday after Israel conducted a pre-dawn drone ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
Stroll fastest in Chinese GP practice
Aston Martin's Lance Stroll tops the times at the end of a practice session at the Chinese Grand Prix that offered few clues as to the weekend ahead.BBC News - Top stories -
Norris takes Chinese GP sprint race pole, Hamilton second - reaction
Follow live text and audio commentary from practice and sprint qualifying at the Chinese Grand Prix.BBC News - Top stories -
S&P Cuts Israel's Credit Ratings on Geopolitical Concerns
S&P Global Ratings lowered its long-term foreign and local currency sovereign credit ratings on Israel to A-plus from AA-minus, citing geopolitical risks.The Wall Street Journal - World - Israel -
S&P Cuts Israel Rating on Heightened Geopolitical Risk
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Nissan Motor Cuts Annual Profit Estimate on Lower Vehicle Sales
Nissan Motor cut its net profit estimate for the fiscal year, missing analysts’ expectations, as it sold fewer cars than previously expected due to heightened competition.The Wall Street Journal - World -
British retail sales stagnate as shoppers cut back on groceries
Economists had expected 0.3% expansion in MarchFinancial Times - World