Trump Envoy Pushes Lebanon’s New Leaders to Isolate Hezbollah
Hezbollah, a powerful Iran-backed militia, has long been the country’s dominant political force and has formed part of the government for decades.
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Some people on sickness and disability benefits ‘taking the mickey’, says Liz Kendall – UK politics live
The work and pensions secretary said those who think they were unable to work probably could with the right support Lord Hermer, the attorney general, must be getting used to bad publicity, but there is an article in the Times today that ought to worry him more than others. A long-standing friend and barrister colleague…
At a Draft Site in Ukraine, an Anguished Wait for a Chance to Say Goodbye
The Ukrainian authorities are rounding up recruits. Relatives huddle at a center on the edge of Kyiv for a chance to see loved ones before they’re shipped to war.
Canada intercepts people trying to cross border in ‘incredibly cold’ conditions
Nine Venezuelans including children found by police in Alberta with a second group apprehended in Manitoba More than a dozen people have been caught making the hazardous crossing into Canada, renewing focus on the closely watched – and seasonally perilous – border with the United States. Police in Alberta this week intercepted two groups attempting…
For Chinese exporters big and small, a week of chaos and confusion
The Trump administration’s tariffs and restrictions on Chinese imports are already hurting businesses making everything from plush toys to fast fashion.
2-year Treasury yield rises ahead of key January jobs report
The 2-year U.S. Treasury yield was higher as investors awaited key January jobs data which will provide fresh insights into the state of the labor market.
Sweden’s worst mass shooting leaves immigrant community on edge
Among the dead in Sweden’s first school shooting were Syrians and Bosnians.
US politics live: Trump administration sued by largest government workers’ union over dismantling of USAid
American Federation of Government Employees and American Foreign Service Association seeks order to block ‘unconstitutional actions’ Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, strongly applauded Trump’s move, posting: “Thank you, President Trump, for your bold ICC executive order. It will defend America and Israel from the anti-American and antisemetic corrupt court that has no jurisdiction or basis…
UK house prices jump to new high as stamp duty rise looms, says Halifax
Average property price increases by 0.7% in January to record £299,138 as market starts year ‘on positive note’ Business live – latest updates UK house prices bounced upwards in January to a new record as many buyers rushed to complete deals before a stamp duty increase this spring, according to one of the UK’s biggest…
Greenland could hold referendum on independence from Denmark – Europe live
Greenlandic parliament calls for snap election for 11 March as ruling party, Siumut, proposes accelerating independence process Greenlanders could soon vote in a referendum on independence from Denmark under plans proposed by the ruling party, Siumut. You never expected to be this invested in the domestic politics of Greenland, right? Me neither. But that’s the…