Hostage Is Found Dead in Gaza Tunnel, Israel Says
The hostage, Youssef Ziyadne, an Arab Bedouin, was seized along with three grown children on Oct. 7, 2023. Two of them were released, but there is “serious concern” about the fate of the third.
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Top Iranian General Admits ‘Big’ Defeat in Syria
For weeks, Iranian officials have downplayed the fall of their ally in Syria. But an important general has offered a remarkably candid view of the blow to Iran, and its military’s prospects.
Australia news live: $50m incentive to encourage EV switch; rescuers to debrief Kosciuszko hiker after hospital stay
Energy minister Chris Bowen will anounce the scheme for farmers and truck companies today. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast New research into one of Australia’s most specialised and bizarre animals has revealed the marsupial mole’s biology is as unusual as its appearance. Despite the animal’s…
Blinken and French Diplomat Criticize Trump’s Talk of Taking Greenland
In Paris, the two officials acknowledged potential strains on alliances with the return of Donald J. Trump to power, but said their countries would try to maintain strong ties.
Saudi Arabia May Partner With UFC Owner TKO to Create Boxing League
A company owned by the country’s sovereign wealth fund is poised to team up with TKO, which owns Ultimate Fighting Championship, the kingdom’s latest foray into pro sports.
Fed officials are worried about the inflation impacts from Trump’s policies, minutes show
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday released minutes from its December meeting.
Trump’s Territorial Ambitions Rattle a Weary World
A distant era of global politics, when nations scrambled to grab territory, suddenly seems less distant.
Bond market selloff alarms global investors as ‘tantrum’ looms – Reuters
Bond market selloff alarms global investors as ‘tantrum’ looms Reuters 10-year Treasury yield rises to highest since April as Fed notes upside risk to inflation CNBC The bond market is sending a warning to Trump and Congress Axios Citi Wealth Says Treasuries at 5% a Buy as Yields March Higher Bloomberg Morning Bid: Bonds flashing red, ‘term premium’ at…
Former Brexit negotiator Oliver Robbins appointed top civil servant in Foreign Office
Exclusive: Role as permanent undersecretary comes amid return of Donald Trump and wars in Ukraine and Middle East The former Brexit negotiator Oliver Robbins has been appointed as the UK Foreign Office’s most senior civil servant, taking over from Sir Philp Barton. Robbins, who was on the shortlist last year but failed to get the…
Temperatures forecast to plummet to -20C in parts of the UK
A new amber warning for snow has also been issued for the south-west of England, joining those for northern Scotland and Northern Ireland A new amber warning for snow has been issued in the south-west of England as temperatures are expected to plummet as low as -20C in parts of the UK in the coming…