Syria's Islamist Rulers Name Maysaa Sabrine First Woman to Head Central Bank

The appointment fills a key economic role as the U.S. and Europe look for commitment to women’s rights.

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Fears Grow of Islamic State's Reemergence in Syria

The group is looking to exploit Syria’s uncertain future to rebuild its influence—half a decade after U.S.-led forces broke its hold on swaths of territory and millions of people.
The Wall Street Journal - 42m
The Palestinian Authority Takes on Hamas Militants in West Bank Power Struggle

Weeks of deadly fighting have marked the most serious clashes between Palestinian factions in years.
The Wall Street Journal - 6h
Drone footage shows collapsed Cheshire canal bank triggering flood

The aqueduct collapsed and flooded surrounding field after heavy rainfall.
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These ideal investments for retirees have almost never been this attractive heading into 2025

“Real” yields aren’t often this high.
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Gold set to rally further this year, say Wall Street banks

Yellow metal expected to continue to benefit from buying by global central banks
Financial Times - 10h
Coventry woman who vanished 52 years ago found alive and well

Mystery of Sheila Fox’s disappearance at 16 solved after fresh police appeal . A woman who went missing 52 years ago has been found alive and well after police released a grainy photograph as part ...
The Guardian - 20h
Elon Musk changes his name to Kekius Maximus on X

The world's richest man sparks speculation after changing his name and using a picture of Pepe the Frog.
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South Korean Police Raid Offices of Airline, Airport Involved in Plane Crash

The search warrant lists charges of professional negligence resulting in death after 179 people were killed on a Jeju Air flight.
The Wall Street Journal - 27m
Fears Grow of Islamic State's Reemergence in Syria

The group is looking to exploit Syria’s uncertain future to rebuild its influence—half a decade after U.S.-led forces broke its hold on swaths of territory and millions of people.
The Wall Street Journal - 42m
How an FBI Sting Stopped a Russian Smuggler but Not His Hong Kong Supply Route

The case showed how difficult it is to stanch the flow of equipment to Russia through China, which the U.S. accuses of helping Moscow sustain the military production it needs to continue the war.
The Wall Street Journal - 5h
The Palestinian Authority Takes on Hamas Militants in West Bank Power Struggle

Weeks of deadly fighting have marked the most serious clashes between Palestinian factions in years.
The Wall Street Journal - 6h
U.S. Companies Vouched for China During Trump's First Term. Not Anymore.

American companies have largely gone silent about the importance of the U.S.-China relationship—they no longer see China as the land of opportunity.
The Wall Street Journal - 10h

FBI looking into potential connection between New Orleans attack and Las Vegas incident – live

Officials have not established a link between the New Orleans truck attack and an exploded Cybertruck outside a Trump-owned hotel in Las Vegas. New Orleans attack: investigators seek more ...
The Guardian - 19m
Rangers v Celtic: Scottish Premiership – live

Scottish Premiership updates from the 3pm GMT kick-off Live scores | Latest table | And mail Michael any thoughts Peeeeeeeeeep! We’re underway in Glasgow.. There is a minute’s silence ...
The Guardian - 20m
South Korean Police Raid Offices of Airline, Airport Involved in Plane Crash

The search warrant lists charges of professional negligence resulting in death after 179 people were killed on a Jeju Air flight.
The Wall Street Journal - 27m
Tesla shares fall 3.5% as company reports first decline in annual deliveries

Reduced European subsidies, a US shift to lower-priced hybrids and Chinese competition have squeezed EV maker. Tesla reported its first decline in annual deliveries on Thursday, as the automaker ...
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'Dinosaur highway' tracks dating back 166 million years are discovered in England

Researchers in England have unearthed nearly 200 dinosaur tracks that date back 166 million years
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