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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 -
China's Xi meets American CEOs in bid to boost confidence in ailing economy
China's President Xi Jinping met with top U.S. executives in Beijing as his government tries to reassure foreign businesses about the economy.NBC News - Top stories - China -
This Is the Best Way for Joe Biden to Talk About the Economy
He is defying 40 years of orthodoxy on the center-left.The New York Times - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Biden Wants to Put AI on a Leash
Bill Clinton’s regulators, by contrast, produced prosperity by encouraging freedom on the internet.The Wall Street Journal - World - Joe Biden -
Why adversarial AI is the cyber threat no one sees coming
HiddenLayer's AI Threat Landscape Report provides a critical analysis of the risks faced by AI-based systems and the advancements being made in securing AI and MLOps pipelines.VentureBeat - Tech -
Ukraine aid back on US agenda – but still at mercy of unruly Republicans
Speaker Mike Johnson averted government shutdown but faces far-right threat of removal over $60bn national security package. With the government funding fight resolved, the US House of Representatives is expected to soon turn to a long-stalled ...The Guardian - World - Ukraine -
Stop Putin now or war will come your way, Ukraine's leader warns U.S.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy tells CBS News that without more U.S. help, Ukraine won't be able to stop Putin from pushing his war onto NATO soil.CBS News - Top stories - Ukraine -
Israel cancels high-level meeting in Washington after U.S. abstains on cease-fire resolution
Israel believes the chances of a ceasefire deal in the near future are “50/50 right now,” an Israeli official told NBC News today.NBC News - Top stories - Israel -
Middle East Crisis: Top Israeli and U.S. Defense Officials Meet on Rafah as Tensions Rise
A day after the United States permitted the passage of a U.N. cease-fire resolution that drew the ire of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's defense minister met with the U.S. defense secretary.The New York Times - World - Israel -
Apple’s big AI news is coming — and Wall Street likely just got a date for it
WWDC kicks off June 10 and is expected to feature an AI announcement.MarketWatch - Business -
Poland to demand explanation from Moscow after missile breaches its airspace during Ukraine attack
Russian missile was targeting Ukraine’s Lviv region while Kyiv suffers third pre-dawn attack in four days. Poland said it would demand an explanation from Moscow after a Russian missile briefly breached Polish airspace during a massive missile ...The Guardian - World - Ukraine -
Oil rises after Ukraine strikes Russian refineries, Moscow orders output cuts to meet OPEC+ pledge
At least 10% of Russia's refining capacity has been disrupted by the attacks, according to British intelligence.CNBC - Business - Ukraine -
Biden’s late-fee crackdown is a blow to department stores. Shoppers should beware of what comes next.
Some of the biggest clothing and department-store chains rely on their own private-label credit cards to cushion their bottom lines.MarketWatch - Business - Joe Biden -
Biden inexplicably urges Ukraine not to be so effective fighting against Russia
The White House seems more concerned about global and domestic oil prices in an election year than Kyiv degrading Russia’s primary source of revenue.The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
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 -
The U.N. Security Council approved a resolution calling for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza after the U.S. allowed it to pass by abstaining, prompting Israel to withdraw from scheduled high-level meetings with the Biden administration.
The U.N. Security Council approved a resolution calling for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza after the U.S. allowed it to pass by abstaining, prompting Israel to withdraw from scheduled high-level meetings with the Biden administration.The Wall Street Journal - World - Joe Biden -
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 -
The weakest links in the global economy are on the mend
Some of the most prominent beleaguered nations are now carrying out radical reformsFinancial Times - Business -
Israeli delegation in Washington for Rafah talks
An Israeli delegation is expected to meet with Biden administration officials in Washington, D.C., Monday to discuss alternative plans for a Rafah offensive. Speaking with ABC News, Vice President Kamala Harris warned against any military ...CBS News - Top stories - Israel -
The AI beat goes on…with a farewell | The AI Beat
On the AI beat, the beat never stops — so as the industry gathered this week at Nvidia GTC, the AI news cycle continued apace.VentureBeat - Tech - Artificial Intelligence -
AI Will Mean Cheaper Food
It will allow farmers and distributors to make dramatic improvements in efficiency, putting downward pressure on prices.The Wall Street Journal - World - Artificial Intelligence -
Beware AI euphoria
Like all great bubble stories, the latest tech narrative conveys a sense of inevitabilityFinancial Times - Business - Artificial Intelligence -
Is AI the Future of NPCs?
Artificial intelligence is poised to have a massive impact on video games in the next few years, something that excites and worries developers. Some think non-player characters might be AI’s killer app.Wired - Tech -
What Comes Next for the Housing Market?
The Federal Reserve still expects to cut rates this year, and a change in selling practices could shake up home shopping. Here’s the outlook.The New York Times - Business -
Here Comes the Flood of Plug-In Hybrids
New US emissions rules mean more plug-in hybrid cars are on the way. The electric vehicle tech is clean—but has a catch.Wired - Tech -
Could assisted dying be coming to Scotland?
MSPs will get the chance to make Scotland the first part of the UK to let people legally end their lives.BBC News - Top stories -
Forecasts for German economy see stagnation, or recession, in 2024
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An Economy Perpetually in Crisis Is Shredding Pakistan's Middle Class
The country’s political and economic turmoil is leaving middle-class people struggling and the poor battling to survive.The Wall Street Journal - World -
‘Resilience’ of Belgian economy supports local start-ups
Main driver of growth is Flanders where sectors including life sciences and fintech are flourishingFinancial Times - World -
Institute says German economy is "struggling" and lowers forecasts
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Will Xi’s manufacturing plan be enough to rescue China’s economy?
The president has won praise for ending a credit boom, but trading partners now fear a flood of cheap exportsFinancial Times - Business - China -
Revised figures confirm UK ended 2023 in recession
Official data shows the economy contracted during the last two quarters of last year.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
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