Tomb of ancient Egyptian King unearthed in ‘remarkable’ discovery – CNN
- Tomb of ancient Egyptian King unearthed in ‘remarkable’ discovery CNN
- Pharaoh’s tomb is the biggest ancient Egyptian discovery since King Tutankhamun Popular Science
- Egypt discovers first royal tomb in over 100 years ABC News
- First Tomb Of Ancient Egyptian King Discovered In A Century Forbes
- Thutmose II’s tomb is Egypt’s biggest archaeological discovery since 1922 Al Jazeera English
Trump Eyes a Bigger, Better Trade Deal With China – The New York Times
- Trump Eyes a Bigger, Better Trade Deal With China The New York Times
- Trump Hands the World to China The Atlantic
- The Guardian view on the US, China and the rest: Trump is opening doors for Xi The Guardian
- Opinion | China could be the steady counterweight to Trump’s Pax Americana South China Morning Post
- Trump Could Make China Great Again Foreign Policy
Over 150 false killer whales stranded on Australia beach cannot be saved, experts say – CBS News
- Over 150 false killer whales stranded on Australia beach cannot be saved, experts say CBS News
- False killer whales stranded in Australia are expected to be euthanized after unsuccessful rescue mission NBC News
- 90 whales stranded on Australian beach to be euthanized after failed rescue bid CNN
- Dozens of false killer whales stranded in Australia to be euthanised Al Jazeera English
- Dozens of endangered false killer whales wash up on Tasmania beach Yahoo
US universities target pro-Palestine students with suspensions, campus bans
As pro-Palestine protests on US campuses grow smaller, advocates point to increasingly harsh disciplinary measures.
German election: Scholz, Merz face off in final debate – DW (English)
- German election: Scholz, Merz face off in final debate DW (English)
- Germany votes Sunday for a new government that will shape Europe's response to an assertive Trump The Associated Press
- Who is running in the German election and what are the key issues? Al Jazeera English
- Germany's far-right AfD is shut out from power for now, but waiting in the wings Reuters
- Trump’s February surprise roils German Elections Responsible Statecraft
HSBC net zero goal delayed 20 years, as CEO offered 600% bonus
Bank is criticised for pushing climate targets to 2050 and watering down environmental goals
HSBC has been criticised after it delayed key parts of its climate goals by 20 years, while watering down environmental targets in a new long-term bonus plan for its chief executive, Georges Elhedery, that could be worth up to 600% of his salary.
The London-headquartered lender said it was reviewing its net zero emissions policies and targets – which are split between its own operations and those of the clients it finances – after realising its clients and suppliers had “seen more challenges” in cutting their carbon footprint than expected.
Continue reading...Trump signs order making independent regulators answerable to White House
Executive power grab would affect Securities and Exchange Commission and Federal Trade Commission
Donald Trump has signed an executive order making independent regulatory agencies established by Congress now accountable to the White House – a move that some experts said clashes with mainstream interpretations of the constitution.
The order forces major regulators such as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to report new policy priorities to the executive branch for approval, which will also have a say over their budgets.
Continue reading...US must not interfere in Tate’s case, say alleged victims
Reports say US officials asked Romania to relax travel restrictions against Andrew Tate and his brother.
Rubio will skip a G20 meeting after calling host South Africa’s policies anti-American – The Associated Press
- Rubio will skip a G20 meeting after calling host South Africa’s policies anti-American The Associated Press
- G20 foreign ministers gather amid tensions over trade, Ukraine Reuters
- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio Snubs G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting in South Africa TIME
- US Snub to South Africa’s G-20 May Be a Gift to BRICS Nations Bloomberg
- Bessent to Skip G20 Finance Ministers Meeting in South Africa The New York Times
State department orders cancellation of media subscriptions around world
Foreign posts told to end all ‘non-mission critical’ news subscriptions in Trump directive that will ‘endanger lives’
The state department has reportedly ordered its outposts around the world to cancel all subscriptions to news and media outlets that are supposedly “non-mission critical” in another extraordinary Trump administration crackdown on normal information channels.
An email memo was circulated to embassies and consulates earlier this month explaining that the move was a further effort to cut costs by the federal government, the Washington Post reported late on Tuesday.
Continue reading...UK inflation jumps to 3%, reducing chance of early interest rate cut
Annual CPI inflation rate hit 10-month high in January in blow to ministers amid rise in food bills and fuel costs
- Analysis: Bank of England faces bumpier road after inflation accelerates
- Business live – latest updates
UK inflation accelerated faster than expected at the start of this year, eating into workers’ wages and reducing the chance of an interest rate cut next month.
The consumer prices index (CPI) measure rose to 3% in January, the Office for National Statistics reported, up from 2.5% in December.
Continue reading...Alarmed by Trump’s Gaza Plan, Arab Leaders Brainstorm on Their Own – The New York Times
- Alarmed by Trump’s Gaza Plan, Arab Leaders Brainstorm on Their Own The New York Times
- Arab leaders to meet Friday, discuss Egyptian alternative to Trump’s Gaza plan The Times of Israel
- Trump backs Egypt's plan for Gaza after meeting with Jordan's king, source says Middle East Eye
- Arabs start to see sense on Gaza, Nike’s fake feminism and other commentary New York Post
- To Their Dismay, Arab States Are Being Called Upon to Shape Gaza's 'Day After' Haaretz
Trump’s extremist border policies are part of a global authoritarian moment
Successive government in the US, the UK and Australia have embraced and exchanged brutal migration policies for years.
Miner Glencore considers ditching London Stock Exchange listing
Group may move primary listing to New York or elsewhere – to get ‘optimal valuation’ – in fresh blow to UK market
Glencore is considering moving its primary share listing away from London, in what would be a fresh blow to the UK’s blue-chip stock exchange following a series of departures.
The chief executive of the mining group said it was studying whether a move would boost its shares – with New York top of the list of potential destinations.
Continue reading...Jude Bellingham suspended for two LaLiga games after red card upheld
Midfielder Jude Bellingham will not play for Real Madrid in LaLiga until March 9, adding to the club's recent struggles.
Dozens of false killer whales stranded in Australia to be euthanised
Dozens of dolphins known as false killer whales stranded on a beach in Australia’s Tasmania are to be euthanised.
Brazil prosecutor charges ex-President Bolsonaro over alleged plot
Jair Bolsonaro is accused of plotting a coup after he was defeated in the 2022 presidential election.
Brazil prosecutor charges ex-President Bolsonaro over alleged plot
Jair Bolsonaro is accused of plotting a coup after he was defeated in the 2022 presidential election.
Planned change in British citizenship rules faces first legal challenge
Young Afghan refugee brings case after move to prevent those who arrived on ‘dangerous journey’ from citizenship
Plans to prevent refugees who arrive in the UK on a small boat, lorry or via other “irregular” means from becoming a British citizen are facing their first legal challenge.
The challenge is being brought by a 21-year-old Afghan refugee who arrived in the UK aged 14, after fleeing the Taliban and being smuggled to Britain in the back of a lorry. He was granted refugee status and after five years was granted indefinite leave to remain. He was due to apply for British citizenship on 1 March.
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