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US to grow at double the rate of G7 peers this year, says IMF: Fund also upgrades inflation forecasts as strong demand and tight labour market delay possible Fed ...
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Quick Glance: IMF upgrades global growth forecast despite risks
- The International Monetary Fund slightly raised its global growth forecast on Tuesday, noting that the economy had proven 'surprisingly resilient' despite inflationary pressures and monetary policy shifts.
- IMF's chief economist, Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, indicated that the global economy is heading for a 'soft landing,' with risks to the outlook now broadly balanced.
- While advanced economies are expected to lead the growth, dim prospects in China and other major emerging markets could impact global trade partners, according to the report.
- Despite Tuesday's brighter outlook, global growth remains low compared to historical standards, partly due to weak productivity growth and increasing geopolitical fragmentation.
Brazil seeks to weaken fiscal targets it set only a year ago: Leftist administration of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva wants greater flexibility on budget surplus ...
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Quick Glance: Brazil Moves to Relax Fiscal Targets Set a Year Ago
- The leftist administration of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva wants more flexibility on budget surplus goals
- Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s government is seeking to loosen its own budget targets as investor concerns rise about the risk of fiscal slippage in Latin America’s largest economy
- Ministers intend to balance the budget next year, replacing the previous goal for income to exceed outgoings by 0.5 per cent of gross domestic product
- Analysts warn that the current deficit targets are unrealistic and likely to be tweaked, prompting investors to express concerns about Brazil’s economic approach under Lula
Prince Harry confirms he is now a US resident: Prince Harry, the son of King Charles III and fifth in line to the British throne, has formally confirmed he is ...
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Quick Glance: Prince Harry Officially Residing in U.S.
- Prince Harry and his wife Meghan have considered California home, and now his official residency in the U.S. has been documented in a corporate filing.
- The document was filed at Britain’s corporate registrar, Companies House, to update the official residency of the British royal for business records of Travalyst Limited.
- There had been little official confirmation of Harry’s residency status until this week, with an entry indicating a change of residency to June 29, 2023, the day the couple left Frogmore Cottage, their British home.
- It is unclear what type of U.S. visa or residency permit Harry holds, despite efforts by conservative activists in the U.S. to ascertain them, including an ongoing lawsuit.
US deficit poses ‘significant risks’ to global economy, warns IMF: Fund also cites concerns over fiscal ‘imbalances’ in UK, China and Italy
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Quick Glance: IMF Warns of Fiscal Deficits in US and China
- The IMF has warned the US that its massive fiscal deficits have stoked inflation and pose “significant risks” for the global economy.
- Concerns were also raised about Chinese government debt, with the country projected to have a deficit of 7.6 per cent in 2025, more than double the average for other emerging markets.
- In addition to the US and China, the fund named two more countries that “critically need to take policy action to address fundamental imbalances between spending and revenues”.
- The IMF noted that “large and sudden increases” in US borrowing costs typically lead to surges in government bond yields globally and exchange rate turbulence in emerging markets and developing economies.
Emmanuel Macron’s Push to Arm Europe Grows More Urgent and More Dangerous: The hostile new world Emmanuel Macron has been warning Europeans about is rapidly ...
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Quick Glance: US Prosecutors Seek to Seize Congolese President's Apartment in Luxury Trump Complex
- U.S. authorities are moving to seize a $7.1 million Manhattan apartment in a corruption probe involving the Republic of Congo's first family.
- Allegations suggest embezzled state funds were used to purchase the apartment at Trump International Hotel & Tower for the daughter of the scandal-plagued president of the Central African country.
- A complex network of shell companies, ultimately owned by Sassou Nguesso, funneled millions of dollars out of Congo, with a portion allegedly used to acquire the apartment.
- The FACT Coalition advocates for stricter oversight in real estate transactions to combat illicit financial flows and supports a proposal by the Treasury Department for reporting suspicious activities in the real estate sector.
Rishi Sunak Enters Rwanda Migration Plan Endgame With UK Tories Fearing Failure: As Rishi Sunak’s flagship migration policy enters its endgame next week ...
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Kennedy family to endorse Biden in show of force against RFK Jr.: Biden advisers are worried RFK Jr. could swing the election.
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Quick Glance: Biden Receives Kennedy Family Endorsements in Philadelphia
- President Joe Biden received endorsements from at least 15 members of the Kennedy political family during a campaign stop in Philadelphia to undermine Donald Trump and marginalize the candidacy of independent Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
- Kerry Kennedy, daughter of former Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, niece of former President John F. Kennedy, and sister of the current presidential candidate, delivered the endorsements in Philadelphia, calling Biden her hero.
- The decision to highlight the Kennedy family's support more than six months from Election Day indicates how seriously Biden's team is taking a long shot candidate using his last name's lingering Democratic magic.
- Biden used the event to keep up the pressure on Trump, emphasizing the importance of the election not for himself, but to keep Trump out, stating the race was significant due to the potential consequences if they lose this election. The Kennedy family endorsements for Biden were hardly a surprise, as prominent members of the Democratic family did not politically align with Kennedy Jr.
Boris Johnson breached rules by not disclosing links with hedge fund: Whitehall watchdog accuses former UK prime minister of being ‘evasive’ around tie to Merlyn ...
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Trump loses bid to halt Jan. 6 civil cases: Donald Trump has lost a bid to pause a string of lawsuits accusing him of inciting the U.S. Capitol attack ...
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Goolsbee Says Fed Needs More Time Before Cutting as Prices Stall: Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Austan Goolsbee said progress on inflation has ...
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US, UK, Japan Propose Additional World Bank Funds to Boost Lending: Eleven rich countries including Japan, the UK and US proposed providing the World Bank with ...
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Senate passes reauthorization of key US surveillance program after midnight deadline
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Dismissed juror says Trump ‘looked less orange’ in person: One of the potential jurors who was dismissed from former President Trump’s hush money trial in New ...
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Quick Glance: Twelve Jurors Seated in Trump's Hush Money Trial
- A jury of 12 individuals was empaneled on Thursday in the landmark hush money trial of former President Donald Trump, bringing the proceedings closer to opening arguments and the commencement of weeks filled with compelling testimonies.
- The upcoming trial is anticipated to present unfavorable testimonies regarding Trump's personal life pre-presidency, including accusations of manipulating business records to suppress narratives in the final days of the 2016 election surrounding his intimate relationships.
- Central to the trial is a payment of $130,000 made by Cohen just before the 2016 election to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, aimed at preventing her allegations of a sexual encounter with Trump from being publicized in the campaign's final stretch.
- The selection of the jury holds paramount significance in any criminal proceeding, particularly so when the accused is a former president and the presumed Republican candidate. Potential jurors have undergone extensive scrutiny concerning their online presence, personal backgrounds, and political stances as legal representatives and the judge meticulously scrutinize for partialities that could compromise their impartiality.
Europe Economy Is Showing Signs of Recovery, Christine Lagarde Says: Europe’s economy is nearing the end of a malaise that’s resulted in more than a year of near ...
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The UK Stock Market is Shrinking. Here's How to Save It.: Endless outflows need to be stopped — Charles Hall of broker Peel Hunt explains how and why.
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Ukraine Aid: House Advances Bill Including Tik Tok Ban With Democrats’ Help: The US House advanced a long-stalled $95 billion aid package for Ukraine ...
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US Senate dismisses first of two impeachment charges against Mayorkas: The U.S. Senate on Wednesday dismissed the first of two impeachment charges against ...
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Quick Glance: Senate's Decision on Impeachment Charges Against Mayorkas
- The Senate rejected the impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, halting the House Republicans' effort to impeach the Cabinet secretary over his management of the US-Mexico border.
- With Democrats contending that the articles were unconstitutional, senators voted to dismiss both impeachment charges and conclude the trial.
- Senate Republicans had called for a full impeachment trial after the House narrowly voted in February to impeach Mayorkas for his border actions.
- Republicans argued that President Joe Biden was ineffective at the border, while Democrats suggested accepting a bipartisan Senate compromise instead of impeaching Mayorkas to reduce illegal immigrants.
Croat Top Court Bars President Milanovic From Becoming Premier: Croatia’s top court barred President Zoran Milanovic from becoming the country’s next premier ...
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UK inflation falls less than expected to 3.2% in March: Rate continues to drop but economists had forecast a decline to 3.1%
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Quick Glance: Powell Warns of Lack of Progress on Inflation
- Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell emphasized that the U.S. economy, while otherwise strong, has not seen a return of inflation to the central bank's target.
- Powell mentioned that the current policy should remain in place as inflation has not declined quickly enough and there has been no further progress towards the 2% goal.
- Since July 2023, the Fed has maintained its benchmark interest rate in a target range between 5.25% and 5.5%, the result of 11 consecutive rate hikes.
- Financial markets have had to adjust their expectations for rate cuts this year as inflation has been higher than expected, and the Fed's policy continues to be dependent on data.
Kenya helicopter crash kills country's military chief: A military helicopter carrying senior military officers crashed and caught fire, killing ten people.
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Jill Biden calls Trump a 'bully' who is 'dangerous' to LGBTQ people: Jill Biden says former Republican President Donald Trump is a “bully” who is “dangerous” for ...
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Quick Glance: Jill Biden warns of Trump's danger to LGBTQ2S+ community
- Jill Biden warned LGBTQ2S+ voters against the re-election of Donald Trump, whom she labeled as a 'bully' and deemed dangerous to their community.
- She urged to fight against external forces working to undo the hard-won rights of the LGBTQ2S+ community.
- Voters in this demographic group overwhelmingly supported Biden in 2020, and their support is crucial for Biden's re-election.
- Jill Biden highlighted President Biden's achievements in LGBTQ2S+ rights and called for continued fight for freedom and equality.
Over 100 pro-Palestinian protesters arrested from New York's Columbia campus: More than 100 pro-Palestinian protesters were arrested on Wednesday on the campus ...
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Quick Glance: Over 100 Pro-Palestinian Protesters Arrested at Columbia Campus
- Columbia President Shafik authorized the arrest of over 100 pro-Palestinian protesters on the campus.
- Protests were against Israel's actions in Gaza.
- Demonstrators violated school rules by holding unauthorized protests.
- Protests demanded a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and university divestment.
UK Rejects EU Youth Mobility Scheme to Ease Travel for Young Adults: The UK government rejected the European Union’s proposal to negotiate a post-Brexit deal for ...
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Biden to make Pa. swing, tout economic plans and compare his policies to Trump’s
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Quick Glance: Trump Narrows Gap with Young Voters, Biden's Lead Shrinks - Survey Results
- A new poll shows that former President Donald Trump continues to reduce his deficit with young voters compared to President Joe Biden.
- In the Harvard Youth Poll released on Thursday, Biden leads among 18- to 29-year-olds with 45 percent compared to 37 percent for Trump, while 16 percent are undecided.
- Biden holds a significant lead among likely voters who are non-white or female. He outperforms Trump by 47 points among college graduates and by 23 points among students.
- The survey also indicates that Trump's younger supporters are much more enthusiastic about the former president than their peers who support Biden, and that Biden's approval rating among young adults is only at 31 percent.
Press Awards honour The Times and The Sunday Times: The papers were crowned daily newspaper of the year and Sunday newspaper of the year at the prestigious media ...
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Tesla to cut 10% of global workforce: About 14,000 jobs set to go as brutal price war and EV slowdown hit US automaker
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Melania Trump says US ‘must unite’: Melania Trump is making a pitch for unity and says the “safety” of Americans would be her prime concern if her husband ...
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Fed May Delay Rate Cuts Until After 2024, Neel Kashkari Says: The Federal Reserve needs to achieve more confidence that inflation is declining before cutting ...
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Mexico Elections: What Is AMLO's Legacy as Successor Looms: Understanding the stakes in the upcoming vote.
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Dad killed by friend's XL Bully suffered 'worst injuries doctor had ever seen': Jonathan Hogg had been looking after a friend's two dogs when one of them ...
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Biden is seeking higher tariffs on Chinese steel as he courts union voters: President Joe Biden wants to triple U.S. tariffs on steel from China ...
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Quick Glance: Joe Biden Calls for Significant Increase in Tariffs on Chinese Steel
- US President Joe Biden is pushing for an increase in tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminium to strengthen union support in the swing state of Pennsylvania.
- During a meeting with United Steelworkers union members in Pittsburgh, Biden calls on trade representative Katherine Tai to raise the tariffs from the current average of 7.5 percent.
- The main focus of the measures is to combat China's new export surge and the ongoing price pressure that makes it difficult for American steel companies to compete.
- The Biden administration's decision to increase tariffs is expected to impact recent efforts by Washington and Beijing to stabilize relations.
Ecuador's Noboa Shuts Down Nation on Electricity Crisis, Blaming Drought: Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa ordered businesses and government offices to shut ...
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Britain’s Retail Sales Disappoint in Sign of Lackluster Recovery: UK retail sales stalled unexpectedly in March after shoppers scaled back spending on food and ...
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Fed Interest-Rate Cut Is Not Likely Until End of Year, Raphael Bostic Reiterates: Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta President Raphael Bostic said he’s comfortable ...
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Warwick Davis' wife Samantha dies aged 53: Samantha Davis, who co-founded the charity Little People UK, has died
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Quick Glance: 'Harry Potter' Actor Mourns Loss of Beloved Wife
- Actor Warwick Davis from 'Harry Potter' mourns the loss of his beloved wife, Samantha Davis, who passed away at the age of 53.
- Samantha, described by Warwick as his 'soulmate' and 'favorite human,' passed away on March 24, as announced by Lucasfilm in an emotional statement.
- Warwick emphasized his wife's caring spirit and community involvement as they co-founded the Little People U.K. charity together.
- Together, they leave behind two children, Annabelle and Harrison, who honor their mother as their best friend and a source of love and happiness.
Nvidia drops 10% as investors see risk in Big Tech shares: US stock markets suffer their worst run since October 2022 as investors pull back from AI bets
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Rishi Sunak launches crackdown on Britain’s ‘sick note’ culture: Mental and behavioural disorders were most common cause given by doctors for ordering workers to ...
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Biden seeks to make Trump the face of anti-abortion movement: The Biden campaign is seeking to make former President Trump the face of the anti-abortion movement ...
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Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans foil another effort to repeal 1864 abortion ban
- Arizona House Republicans once again thwarted an attempt on Wednesday to repeal the state's nearly complete abortion ban from 1864, leaving Democrats without a vote on their repeal bill for the second consecutive week.
- Despite facing pressure from influential conservatives, such as former President Trump and Senate hopeful Kari Lake, urging GOP leaders to lift the ban, the Republicans blocked the repeal.
- State House Democrats made a procedural maneuver to attempt to suspend House rules and bring the repeal bill to the floor for discussion. However, this action was rejected by the GOP majority, with only one Republican, Representative Matt Gress, crossing party lines to support bringing up the repeal bill.
- A similar endeavor to repeal the ban was obstructed by Republicans last week. Following persistent criticism of the law by Democrats both within and outside the state throughout the week, prominent figures like Trump and Lake recognized the political risks and advocated for a change in direction within the Legislature.
Civil War: From filmmaker Alex Garland comes a journey across a dystopian future America, following a team of military-embedded journalists as they race against ...
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The Biggest Deepfake Porn Website Is Now Blocked in the UK: The world's most-visited deepfake website and another large competing site are stopping people in the ...
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Joe Biden’s approval rating on the economy is rising among US voters: FT-Michigan Ross poll finds president’s gains could be derailed by persistent fears over ...
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Dems bank on Trump trial boosting Biden: Democrats are hopeful that President Biden’s freedom to hit the campaign trail while former President Trump is stuck in ...
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Cocoa hits record high as global shortage worsens in first quarter: London futures prices near £10,000 a tonne as poor west African harvests hit supplies
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Fed’s Daly Says No Urgency to Cut, Policy in a Good Place: Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco President Mary Daly reiterated there’s no urgency to adjust ...
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Few in new poll say Biden law has helped fight climate change: Very few Americans believe the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), signed into law by President Biden ...
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BlackRock assets under management hit record $10.5tn: Net income rises 36% in first quarter
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Quick Glance: Record Asset Milestone: BlackRock Reaches $10.5 Trillion
- Top asset manager reports strong first-quarter results, despite underwhelming inflows.
- BlackRock achieved a record asset milestone of $10.5 trillion and a net income increase of over one-third.
- Despite disappointing inflows, the company exceeded analyst expectations in net income and revenue.
- CEO Larry Fink emphasized growth potential and the success of a Bitcoin Exchange Traded Fund impacting ETF flows.
Zelensky urges NATO for aid: 'This year we can't wait for decisions to be made': Speaking with NATO defense ministers, Ukraine's President asked them to choose ...
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Quick Glance: Kyiv's Urgent Air Defence Need Highlighted by NATO Chief
- NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg highlights Ukraine's critical need for additional air defences during the G7 Summit in Capri.
- He mentions positive signals of military aid commitments from NATO members and the US House of Representatives' vote on a aid package for Kyiv.
- Stoltenberg acknowledges new pledges of support from Germany, Denmark, and the Netherlands, stressing the importance of earlier and increased assistance.
- These statements precede a meeting with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and the NATO-Ukraine Council, with President Volodimir Zelenski participating via video link.
Trump to make history as first US president to face criminal trial: It’s a day former President Trump hoped would never come. After a relentless pursuit for ...
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Quick Glance: Trump Faces Landmark Trial Over Hush Money Case
- Donald Trump will go down in history as the first former president to stand trial in Manhattan on criminal charges. The historic case revolves around a potential sex scandal cover-up just days before the 2016 elections.
- The prosecution alleges that Trump falsified business records to hide hush money payments aimed at influencing the election outcome. Trump maintains his innocence and refutes any involvement with Stormy Daniels.
- The trial will feature key witnesses from Trump's inner circle testifying against him, including Michael Cohen and David Pecker. It will delve into the Oval Office, where Trump allegedly approved the cover-up.
- Prosecutors must prove that Trump falsified business records with intent to commit or conceal another crime. Trump's defense is likely to focus on the legality of the hush money payments and attempt to distance him from the accounting handled by his employees.
Opinion | Gaza Is Biden’s War Now: The president didn’t start the war in the Middle East. But now it could define his campaign — and his legacy.
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Biden calls on trade rep to consider tripling tariffs on Chinese steel: The White House on Wednesday rolled out a slew of actions intended to protect the U.S ...
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Quick Glance: Biden vows to keep U.S. Steel in American hands
- President Joe Biden emphasized in a speech in Pittsburgh his commitment to keeping U.S. Steel in American hands and cracking down on unfair Chinese trade practices while lauding his successes in creating jobs and expanding manufacturing in the U.S.
- The United Steelworkers recently endorsed the president for re-election, and Biden has sided with the union in opposing the sale of U.S. Steel to Japanese company Nippon Steel Corp.
- The president announced plans to triple the existing tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminum to ensure fair competition for American workers, while speaking out against China's unfair trade practices.
- Despite a growing economy, perceptions of the economy remain Biden's major weakness, as critics question his policies and opponents highlight ongoing economic challenges.
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U.S. vetoes proposal to give Palestinians full UN membership, 12 of 15 member countries vote in favor
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Quick Glance: Russia Strikes Chernihiv: 18 Dead, Ukraine Appeals for Air Defense
- At least 18 people were killed and over 60 wounded in Chernihiv due to Russian missile strikes. Ukrainian officials emphasized that the attack could have been prevented with adequate air defense systems.
- Russia launched three Iskander cruise missiles at the city, located near the Russian border and previously encircled by Russian troops.
- Ukraine currently has three Patriot air defense systems but requires 26 for full coverage. Following appeals for more systems, Germany pledged to send an additional one.
- A $60 billion aid package for Ukraine is stalled in the US Congress, allowing Russia to exploit ammunition and air defense shortages and gain ground in the east.
Rise of Brotox: Men turn to cosmetic treatments to stay youthful: Celebrities including Cillian Murphy and Liam Payne are inspiring others to book an appointment
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US Debt Risks Jolting Markets, Goldman Sachs President John Waldron Warns: Goldman Sachs Group Inc. President John Waldron warned that out-of-control spending ...
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WATCH LIVE: Biden delivers remarks during campaign event at IBEW union conference
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BREAKING: The US Senate dismissed both charges of illegal conduct by Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, as Democrats successfully defended ...
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If UK can’t land its top coaching candidates, is it time to bring Rick Pitino back?
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Quick Glance: Tiger Woods Sets Record
- At this year's Masters in Augusta, Georgia, attention was on whether Tiger Woods would make the cut.
- Woods finished his opening rounds with a 1-over-par and an even-par, securing him comfortably above the cut line.
- His score was well above the projected cut, marking his 24th consecutive cut, a tournament record.
- As one of 27 players still on the course, Woods had a grueling day, mentioning fatigue after playing 23 holes.
Bishop stabbed in Sydney church says he forgives attacker: Mar Mari Emmanuel shares message from hospital bed after being attacked while giving a sermon that was ...
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Taylor Swift fans lose at least $1 million to Eras Tour scams in the UK: Thousands of Taylor Swift’s UK fans have been duped into buying fake tickets for her ...
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Password crackdown leads to more income for Netflix: Netflix to stop reporting subscriber numbers, prioritizing viewer engagement instead.
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Quick Glance: Netflix to Cease Reporting Subscriber Numbers from 2025
- Netflix will no longer report subscriber numbers starting from the first quarter of 2025. The announcement came with the first quarter 2024 results where Netflix exceeded expectations.
- Despite the success in the first quarter, Netflix shares dropped over 4.5% after-hours upon revealing the decision to stop reporting quarterly subscriber totals.
- The choice to discontinue reporting quarterly membership numbers or average revenue per member is based on Netflix's belief that engagement time is the best indicator of customer satisfaction.
- Netflix plans to announce major subscriber milestones but will halt reporting quarterly subscriber numbers and shift investor focus towards time-spent-viewing metrics.
Mideast Enters Dangerous New Phase With Iran’s Attack On Israel: Israel and allies including the US, UK and France managed to mostly foil an unprecedented attack ...
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Amazon could soon be forced to recognise UK's GMB trade union: U.S. technology and retail giant Amazon AMZN.O could soon be required to formally recognise the ...
reuters.com/world/uk/amazon-could-soon-be-forced-recognise-uks-gmb-union-2024-04-19/
A not so fond farewell: the Americanisation of Prince Harry is almost complete : The Sussexes have dropped their biggest hint yet that they may finally swap ...
independent.co.uk/voices/us-harry-megan-duke-sussex-royals-b2530851.html
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Fed’s John Williams Sees No Rush o Cut Interest Rates: Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams said that there’s no rush to lower interest rates ...
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Prince Harry says travel industry must do more for local communities: Britain's Prince Harry said it was crucial the travel industry did better by the local ...
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Sydney church stabbing: bishop injured in second knife attack: Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel was injured while delivering a sermon that was being streamed online ...
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Quick Glance: Bishop's Premonition and Stabbing Incident
- A well-known Sydney bishop, stabbed during a sermon, had been warned of a potential attack on his life in recent weeks.
- The attack on Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel, allegedly by a 15-year-old, occurred at the Christ the Good Shepherd Church in Wakeley on Monday night following a sermon where the bishop mentioned that his death was imminent.
- The bishop clarified that his potential passing would not be an attempt to escape or avoid life, but rather a conscious desire to be with God.
- A 15-year-old boy was arrested after the attack on the bishop and three other men during a service at an Assyrian Orthodox church in Sydney's southwest. The bishop was taken to the hospital with multiple stab wounds and is currently in stable condition.
In surprise, Biden faces real threat from Trump with Hispanic voters: When President Biden visited a Mexican restaurant in Phoenix, Ariz., last month ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4597632-in-surprise-biden-faces-real-threat-from-trump-with-hispanic-voters/
RAF shot down 'a number of drones' in Iran's attack on Israel: Rishi Sunak has confirmed that the RAF shot done Iran attack drones headed towards ...
news.sky.com/story/raf-shot-down-a-number-of-drones-in-irans-attack-on-israel-pm-confirms-13115066
How Iran’s Revolutionary Guard is working to gain a foothold in Britain: Accused of more than a dozen assassination attempts and kidnaps, the IRGC appears to be ...
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NC governor says Biden can win state: North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) said Wednesday he thinks President Biden can win his state in this year’s upcoming ...
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GOP impeachment efforts hit brick wall: Republican impeachment efforts against President Biden and his Cabinet appear to have hit a brick wall after the Senate ...
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Northern Lights will be visible in the UK tonight - best places to see aurora: The aurora borealis - or Northern Lights - are set to make an appearance on Friday ...
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Britain unveils its next-gen main battle tank: Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) has rolled out Europe’s most advanced tank, the latest Challenger 3 prototype ...
defence-blog.com/britain-unveils-its-next-gen-main-battle-tank/
'Manhunt': Tobias Menzies Explains That Double-Edged Finale: Plus, the Emmy winner reveals his favorite Stanton and Lincoln scene.
tvinsider.com/1132182/manhunt-finale-tobias-menzies-edwin-stanton-andrew-johnson-impeachment/
Only 9 percent of young Americans say US ‘headed in the right direction’: Survey: Only 9 percent of young Americans believe the U.S. is headed in the right ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4602246-only-9-percent-of-young-americans-say-us-headed-in-the-right-direction-survey/
Rishi Sunak faces cabinet revolt over leaving ECHR: Chancellor, home secretary and justice secretary are among a dozen ministers against leaving the European ...
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Quick Glance: Cabinet Revolt Looms Over Rishi Sunak's ECHR Exit
- According to reports by The Times, Rishi Sunak would face opposition from at least 12 cabinet ministers if he decides to leave the European Convention on Human Rights.
- It is understood that Jeremy Hunt, the chancellor, James Cleverly, the home secretary, Alex Chalk, the justice secretary, and Chris Heaton-Harris, the Northern Ireland secretary, are among those against leaving the convention.
- Following a significant ruling by the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg on Tuesday that governments have a duty to protect people from climate change, there is a growing sentiment among Conservative MPs to withdraw from the ECHR.
- Last week, Sunak issued a threat to exit the ECHR if flights to Rwanda are not resumed.
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