Why India could not stop IMF bailout to Pakistan
As one of 25 member groups on the IMF board, India's influence at the fund is limited, say experts.
UK tech tycoon Mike Lynch’s yacht was toppled by ‘extreme wind’, report says
Investigators say 80mph winds "violently" knocked over the vessel, causing it to flood within seconds.
At least 21 killed in crash in Mexico, official says
Several other people have been injured and are receiving medical treatment, a local official says.
At least 21 killed in crash in Mexico, official says
Several other people have been injured and are receiving medical treatment, a local official says.
How will the lifting of US sanctions help Syrians rebuild their country?
US President Donald Trump has announced he's lifting years of sanctions on Syria.
Construction sites appear in Gaza ahead of Israeli-US aid plan rejected by UN, images show
Satellite images show building at sites in south Gaza after US says controversial Israeli aid plan to proceed.
Decision on foreign state stakes in UK press could end Telegraph limbo
Cap of 15% could allow US firm RedBird Capital to finalise deal to buy titles after two years of uncertainty
The government will allow foreign states to own stakes of up to 15% in British newspapers in a move that could finally end two years of uncertainty over the ownership of the Telegraph titles.
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport is to announce the limit on Thursday through the introduction of a new statutory instrument in parliament, ending a months-long consultation involving intensive lobbying by newspaper owners.
Continue reading...London dominates England’s social mobility league with top 20 places
Sutton Trust ‘opportunity index’ measured factors such as children on free school meals passing key GCSEs
The top 20 constituencies with the best social mobility in England are all in London, according to research from a leading education charity that underscores the stark regional divide in children’s life chances.
In a report published on Thursday, the Sutton Trust has put together an “opportunity index” by analysing six measures of mobility. These include the share of children on free school meals who achieve passes in GCSE maths and English; who complete a degree by age 22; and who make it into the top 20% of earners by age 28.
Continue reading...Mike Lynch’s superyacht sank in high winds, says report
Investigators said Bayesian, which sank in Italy killing 15 people, was destabilised by wind
The late tech tycoon Mike Lynch’s superyacht, Bayesian, sank after it was hit by winds of around 117km/h that drove the vessel past its point of stability and caused downflooding over the starboard rail, according to a preliminary safety report by the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB).
The investigators said Bayesian may have been vulnerable to high winds when running on its engine and that these “vulnerabilities” were “unknown to either the owner or the crew” as they were not included in the stability information book carried on board.
Continue reading...UK urged not to exploit poor countries in rush for critical minerals
Civil society groups call on government to address risk of neocolonial exploitation in its supply chain strategy
The risk of neocolonial exploitation in the global rush for critical minerals must be addressed by the government as it formulates its official supply chain strategy, say civil society campaigners.
They have said the scrabble for access is being greenwashed as wealthier economies around the world attempt to line up a host of minerals that are essential to the manufacture of hi-tech products, including cobalt, lithium and nickel.
Continue reading...Royal Navy commander removed from job over sexual allegations
Lt Cdr Martyn Mayger, who took charge of HMS Tyne in February, under investigation over sexual allegations
A Royal Navy commander has been removed from his role less than three months into post while he is investigated over sexual allegations.
Lt Cdr Martyn Mayger took charge of HMS Tyne, a warship that operates in UK and European waters on security tasks, in February.
Continue reading...Qatar says recent Israeli Gaza attacks show lack of interest in ceasefire
Qatari prime minister adds that the UN should be allowed to resume aid distribution inside Gaza.
Trump’s Pledge to the Middle East: No More ‘Lectures on How to Live’ – The New York Times
- Trump’s Pledge to the Middle East: No More ‘Lectures on How to Live’ The New York Times
- Trump tosses previous taboos in reorientation of Mideast foreign policy The Washington Post
- Iranian minister says Trump’s Tehran accusations are 'pure deception' ABC News
- Trump says Iran "cannot have a nuclear weapon" but adds he wants to "make a deal" CBS News
- Trump, speaking in Saudi Arabia, says he wants Iran deal, will add more countries to Abraham Accords Fox News
RFK Jr orders mifepristone review as anti-abortion groups push for ban
Health secretary cites ‘new data’ that emerged from flawed study conservatives are using to pressure US government
The US health secretary, Robert F Kennedy Jr, said on Wednesday that he had directed the FDA to review the regulations around the abortion pill mifepristone.
The review, he said, was necessary due to “new data” – data that emerged from a flawed analysis that top US anti-abortion groups are now using to pressure the Trump administration to reimpose restrictions on the abortion pill, if not pull it from the market entirely.
Continue reading...Trump joined by dozens of CEOs during his Middle East trip – CNBC
- Trump joined by dozens of CEOs during his Middle East trip CNBC
- The Trump franchise is expanding in the Middle East — and so are ethical concerns NBC News
- US-Saudi $142 Billion Defense Deal Sparks Questions, Few Answers Bloomberg.com
- Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Secures Historic $600 Billion Investment Commitment in Saudi Arabia The White House (.gov)
- Fighter jets, chandeliers, a Cybertruck: See the pomp of Trump's Middle East visit USA Today
Israel issues major evacuation order for Palestinians sheltering in Gaza City
Israel alleges several buildings are being used by Hamas. Local authorities and aid agencies say thousands of civilians are sheltering there.
Real Madrid keep Barcelona waiting for La Liga by beating Mallorca
Defending champions Real Madrid come from behind to beat Mallorca and keep La Liga title defence alive.
California governor seeks to exclude undocumented from Medicaid program
Measure targeting immigrants is to help close added $12bn deficit that Newsom blamed on ‘Trump slump’
The California governor, Gavin Newsom, wants his state to stop enrolling more low-income immigrants without legal status in a state-funded healthcare program starting in 2026 and begin charging a monthly premium the following year to those already enrolled.
It is one of several measures proposed by Newsom on Wednesday to help close an additional $12bn deficit, a budget shortcoming the Democratic governor squarely placed on the shoulders of the “Trump slump”.
Continue reading...Pezeshkian says Iran will ‘not bow’ to bullying from Trump
Iran's president says his nation will not be intimidated by threats as Trump accuses Tehran of carrying out proxy wars.
RFK Jr tells Congress ‘people shouldn’t take medical advice from me’
Health secretary demurs on questions about vaccine stance and defends Republican plans to cut healthcare
The US health secretary, Robert F Kennedy Jr, refused to say whether he would vaccinate his children if he had to choose today, and defended Republicans’ proposal to cut healthcare to fund tax cut extensions.
Kennedy’s back-to-back testimonies before House and Senate committees were his first appearances before lawmakers since his confirmation in February. The secretary was called to discuss Donald Trump’s proposed budget, which would impose disproportionately large cuts to scientific enterprises at the health department.
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