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German retirees will get an inflation-busting pension increase this year
Germany’s Cabinet has approved a 4.57% rise in retirees’ pensionsfrom this summer, an increase that is well above the current inflation rateABC News - World - Germany -
10-year Treasury yield ends near highest levels of 2024 as Fed’s preferred inflation gauge looms
Yields on U.S. government debt finished slightly higher on Wednesday, with the benchmark 10-year rate close to 2024’s peak levels, as traders focused on the next major inflation update at the end of the week.MarketWatch - Business -
US births fell last year, marking an end to the late pandemic rebound, experts say
The number of U.S. births fell last yearABC News - Health -
Scottish leader faces battle for survival after ending power-sharing deal over climate change clash
Scotland’s leader is facing a potential battle for survival after ending a three-year power-sharing agreement with the Scottish Green Party following a clash over climate change policiesABC News - World - Climate -
U.S. births fell last year, marking an end to the late pandemic rebound, experts say
U.S. births fell last year, resuming a long national slide. A little under 3.6 million babies were born in 2023, according to provisional statistics released Thursday.NBC News - Top stories -
Venice Implements Entry Fee to Deter Tourists
Venice’s first day of charging a fee to enter the historic center went mostly smoothly, but there were some protests and polemics.The New York Times - World -
Its blockbuster cystic fibrosis treatment costs $300,000 a year. Now Vertex wants to solve the opioid crisis
With revenues having more than doubled since 2019, to $10bn, US pharma group targets painkillersFinancial Times - World -
Pay to enter: Venice becomes the first city to implement a tourist ticket system
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German Bund Yield Edges Higher on Two-Year High Consumer Sentiment Data
10-year Bund yields edged higher after an above-forecast GfK consumer sentiment index added to the better-than-expected German data this week.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Arsenic-laced books removed from French library
The four 19th Century books have been removed from shelves and taken for further analysis.BBC News - Top stories - France -
Gazans vent anger against Hamas
Dissent against Islamist group increases after six months of gruelling conflict with IsraelFinancial Times - Business -
Zuckerberg defends Meta’s AI spending spree as shares tumble
Parent of Facebook and Instagram reports better than expected quarterly revenue but raises capex guidanceFinancial 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 -
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 -
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 -
Europe faces ‘mortal’ threat, says Macron
French president calls for massive investment push and EU reforms in second Sorbonne speechFinancial Times - World - Europe -
Europe faces ‘mortal’ threat, says Macron
French president calls for huge investment push and EU reforms in Sorbonne speechFinancial Times - Business - Europe -
Europe risks dying and faces big decisions - Macron
The French president delivers a stark warning for Europe to act fast to survive in a changing world.BBC News - Top stories - Europe -
Hamas official says group would lay down its arms if an independent Palestinian state is established
A top Hamas political official has told The Associated Press the Islamic militant group is willing to agree to a five-year truce with Israel and that it will lay down its weapons and convert into a political party if an independent Palestinian ...ABC News - World -
French air traffic controllers cancel a strike but Paris flights are still disrupted
Air passengers traveling to and from Paris have experienced significant disruptions Thursday, despite a decision by air traffic controllers to cancel a strike after last-minute negotiationsABC News - World - France -
French national library quarantines books believed to be laced with arsenic
Chemical thought to be in emerald green covers of four 19th-century books identified by Poison Book Project. France’s national library has removed four 19th-century books from its shelves whose emerald green covers are believed to be laced with ...The Guardian - World -
France and the Philippines to start talks on a `visiting forces agreement,' French envoy says
The French ambassador to Manila says her country and the Philippines will start talks next month on a proposed defense pact that would allow troops from each country to hold exercises in the other’s territoryABC News - World - France -
Macron takes part in charity soccer game, showing off sporting prowess
French President Emmanuel Macron showed off his sporting prowess again --this time as Paris gears up to hold the Summer OlympicsABC News - Sports -
Macron demands greater European independence in wide-ranging speech
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Macron, Battling Far Right at Home, Pushes for Stronger E.U.
In a major speech, France’s president returned to a familiar theme, warning that “Our Europe is mortal” if it does not become more self-sufficient.The New York Times - World -
Macron, Battling Far Right at Home, Pushes for Stronger E.U.
In a major speech, France’s president returned to a familiar theme, warning that “Our Europe is mortal” if it does not become more self-sufficient.The New York Times - Top stories -
What the End of Negative Rates Means for Japan
The world’s fourth-largest economy is entering a new era, and there’s a lot at stake.The Wall Street Journal - World - Japan -
Italy commemorates the end of Nazi Germany's occupation in 1945
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Testimony ends for the day in Trump hush money trial
The prosecution continued to question the ex-publisher of the National Enquirer David Pecker as Donald Trump sat in a New York courtroom Thursday for his criminal hush money trial.CNN - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Who Doesn’t Want to Be a Traitor?
Reality stars and other people with some degree of fame are making no secret of their hopes to join the next cast of the hit show “The Traitors.”The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Wanted: A CEO to Fix Boeing
The plane maker, which is searching for a new chief executive, is likely to consider a small number of people, including several former Boeing executives.The New York Times - Top stories -
French strike forces Ryanair to cancel more than 300 flights across Europe
Ryanair urges European Commission to protect overflights and keep EU skies open. Ryanair has demanded that the EU reform its skies after the airline was forced to cancel more than 300 flights across Europe scheduled for Thursday because of a ...The Guardian - World -
Mbappe nets twice in win over Lorient but PSG's title party delayed by Monaco victory
Paris Saint-Germain will have to wait at least a few more days to try to clinch the French league titleABC News - Sports - College Football -
French president will outline his vision for Europe as an assertive global power amid war in Ukraine
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French president will outline his vision for Europe as an assertive global power amid war in Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to outline his vision for Europe to become a more assertive global power at the backdrop of war in Ukraine and other security and economic challenges in a speech on Thursday, ahead of pivotal European ...ABC News - World - Ukraine -
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 -
French Open to reveal second retractable roof court at Roland Garros ahead of Olympics
Organizers of the tennis French Open say the second retractable roof at Roland Garros will be inaugurated on the opening day of main draw play next monthABC News - Sports - French Open -
Putin plans to visit China in May
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Google says it will miss target for ending third-party cookies
Google said Tuesday that it will no longer be able to complete its phaseout of third-party cookies by the end of 2024. “We recognize that there are ongoing challenges related to reconciling divergent feedback from the industry, regulators and ...The Hill - Politics - Google -
Oil prices end lower on weak U.S. gasoline demand
Oil prices settled lower on Wednesday, with pressure from U.S. data showing a drop in weekly demand for gasoline outweighing support from the first drop in commercial crude supplies in five weeks.MarketWatch - Business