Irish minister defends ‘limited’ trade curbs on Israeli settlements
Item 1 of 3 Actor Liam Cunningham leads demonstrators as they hold a banner in support of Palestinians…
The 13-letter word tripping up Trump – and risking Republicans’ hold on Congress
Trump’s mocking of ‘affordability’ worries Republican strategistsWhite House defends Trump’s messaging on strength of economyDemocrats aim to exploit…
UK hospitals facing ‘worst case scenario’ from super flu, doctors warn
Item 1 of 6 A man walks into a pharmacy with a sign advertising flu vaccinations, as hospitalisations…
Divided Fed lowers rates, signals pause and one 2026 cut as growth rebounds
Fed reduces policy rate by quarter of a percentage pointThree policymakers dissent on decisionPolicymakers see one rate cut…
EU strikes deal to weaken corporate sustainability laws
EU waters down rules after industry pressureExempts more companies from due diligence, sustainability reporting rulesDrops climate transition plans…
Ex-employees of US Justice Department blast ‘destruction’ of civil rights unit
Former DOJ staff criticize leadership for abandoning civil rights missionUS Assistant Attorney General shifts focus from traditional enforcement…
Hegseth says he would have ordered second strike on Caribbean vessel
Trump aides say admiral ordered the strikeHegseth left the room after first strikePentagon secretary will not say whether…
Hong Kong fire came after contractor safety breaches and a residents’ revolt
Prestige Construction had history of safety violations before winning renovation contract, documents showWang Fuk Court residents wrongly told…
Seek Workplace Happiness study on what really drives happiness in your job
Additionally, purpose, day-to-day responsibilities, company culture and senior leadership were the most common factors judged as contributing to…
Sri Lankans sift mud to unearth victims four days after deadly cyclone
Item 1 of 5 A man holds up a food packet as he moves through mud after landslides…
Euro hits six-week high on economic, Ukraine optimism, dollar dips
Euro zone business activity expands at fastest pace in 2.5 yearsOptimism over potential end to Russia/Ukraine war boosts…
UK budget watchdog head quits over early release of Reeves’ budget
Item 1 of 2 Britain’s Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, holds up the traditional red ministerial box…