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Dining across the divide: ‘The Lords needs reform – people shouldn’t just be put there by Boris Johnson’
One wants to fix the second chamber. The other would scrap it and bring in the ‘Danish system’. Can they meet halfway?. Hartley, 73, Worthing. Occupation Retired architect Continue reading...The Guardian - World -
Biden responds to cease-fire protest during speech: ‘We need to get a lot more care into Gaza’
President Biden said the pro-Palestinian protesters who interrupted his speech have a point, adding that more care has to get into Gaza amid the Israel-Hamas war. Biden, while talking about the Affordable Care Act on Tuesday in North Carolina, was ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
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 -
Why Knicks still need a healthy Julius Randle to be true title contenders, despite recent hot streak
Randle has been out since late January with a shoulder dislocationCBS Sports - Sports -
Triple lock for pensions to stay if Tories win election
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt says he will pay for the "expensive" pledge through economic growth.BBC News - Top stories -
What is the state pension and the triple lock?
The state pension will rise by 8.5% in April following a pledge to protect the value of the benefit.BBC News - Top stories -
BBC to explore reform of licence fee
Tim Davie says it is right to ask questions about the fee but it should be explored "with caution."BBC News - Top stories -
Macron and Lula launch defense submarine in Brazil
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Macron Urges Brazilian Companies to ‘Believe More’ in France
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Macron’s Government Plans Politically Risky Welfare Cuts
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Angela Rayner insists she did nothing wrong over house sale
Labour's deputy leader is under fresh scrutiny over her tax affairs and the sale of her council house.BBC News - Top stories -
What is the row over women's state pension?
A long-awaited report says thousands of women should be compensated over state pension age changes.BBC News - Top stories -
Conservatives to retain UK pension triple lock in manifesto
Chancellor’s pledge paves way for protection of pensioners until end of decade, despite strains on public financesFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Hunt’s pension promise: Triple lock will be in manifesto
The chancellor tells Laura pensions would rise by at least 2.5% under Tories.BBC News - Top stories -
Minister calls for time in women's pension row
Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride says a report recommending pay-outs must be properly considered.BBC News - Top stories -
Tim Davie calls for BBC licence fee reform
Director-general says ‘fundamental questions’ need to be asked as corporation battles flagging demandFinancial Times - World -
Renter reforms watered down after Tory concerns
Ministers propose changes after some MPs said they wanted more protections for landlords.BBC News - Top stories -
Tractors brought to Parliament in farmers' protest
Farmers from across the UK drive tractors to Westminster to protest a lack of support for food producers.BBC News - Top stories -
Putin blames Islamists for Moscow attack while implicating Ukraine
Russian president provides no evidence to support claim Kyiv was involved in deadly assault on concert hallFinancial Times - Business - Ukraine -
France's Macron calls for new, 'more responsible' Mercosur trade deal
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Why Biden, Macron and More Leaders Have Low Approval Ratings
Why Biden isn’t alone with his low approval ratings.The New York Times - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Macron rekindles France-Brazil relationship in widely memed Lula visit
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Macron rekindles France-Brazil relationship in widely memed Lula visit
Photos of French president’s three-day trip to Brazil to reaffirm countries’ partnership delight internet observers. If the official photos are anything to go by, Emmanuel Macron’s three-day trip to Brazil has been more romantic getaway than ...The Guardian - World - Brazil -
Rates need to calm down
They’re being too loudFinancial Times - World -
The West Needs a War Footing
FDR enlisted William S. Knudsen in 1940 to ramp weapons production up. As Russia continues pounding Ukraine, it’s time to do it again.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Hunt: We'll keep 'triple lock' on pension increases if we win election
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt says it's an expensive commitment but one his party is confident it can deliver.BBC News - Top stories -
Retirees’ Pensions Were Restored. Debate About It Hasn’t Died.
A 2021 law providing aid for multiemployer plans underscores the partisan disagreement about how best to provide stability for older Americans.The New York Times - Business -
Shohei Ohtani on gambling scandal: 'Shocked' MLB star calls out interpreter's 'lies,' denies paying bookmaker
Ohtani broke his silence on the scandal involving his former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, on MondayCBS Sports - Sports - MLB -
Why Brussels’ reform tsar wants a mindset change in EU capitals
Also in this newsletter: the capital gulf between green goals and realityFinancial Times - World - European Union -
IMF head says China at ‘fork in the road’ on reforms to boost demand
Kristalina Georgieva’s remarks at Beijing conference come as China export glut tensions riseFinancial Times - Business - China -
Montana’s high court strikes down voting reform laws
The Montana Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled a series of voting reform laws passed by the state Legislature in 2021 violate the fundamental right to vote. The ruling, issued Wednesday, reaffirms a 2022 lower court ruling that found four ...The Hill - Politics -
Reforming the draft to The Larry David Rule: NFL changes we’d like to see
The league is transforming kickoffs. But there are other tweaks to football that could improve the sport for players and fans. The NFL will look radically different next season. The league’s owners voted on Tuesday to approve a new kickoff rule ...The Guardian - World - NFL -
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 -
Call for protest exclusion zones outside schools
A government adviser made her recommendation after reviewing demonstrations outside a school in 2021.BBC News - Top stories -
Tractors in Westminster: Watch live as farmers protest in London
Farmers' activist groups have organised protests in London against low-cost agricultural imports.BBC News - Top stories -
Biden, Interrupted by Gaza Protesters, Says They ‘Have a Point’
After his event in North Carolina was disrupted by demonstrators, the president said that “we need to get a lot more care into Gaza.”The New York Times - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Biden reacts to pro-Palestinian protesters: 'They have a point'
President Joe Biden responded to pro-Palestinian protesters who interrupted his health care speech Tuesday, saying, "They have a point."NBC News - Politics - Joe Biden -
Biden reacts to pro-Palestinian protesters: "They have a point"
The majority of Americans now oppose Israel's military action in Gaza, according to a new Gallup poll. On Tuesday, President Biden acknowledged pro-Palestinian protesters who interrupted his speech in North Carolina. Semafor politics reporter ...CBS News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Elon Musk's X Needs Creators, but They Don't Need X
Despite the platform’s push, many creators say X is still a long way from becoming a major source of revenue for them.The Wall Street Journal - Tech