Live Briefing: U.S. and allies seek to guide Syrian transition in flurry of diplomacy
Several high-level visits come as Syrian rebel groups try to establish a new government in the wake of the collapse of the Bashar al-Assad regime.
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Prince Andrew ‘confidant’ loses appeal on UK ban over national security
Chinese businessman known to Duke of York loses appeal over decision to bar him on national security grounds A Chinese businessman described as a “close confidant” of the Duke of York has lost an appeal over a decision to bar him from entering the UK on national security grounds. The man, known only as H6,…
UK economy shrinks unexpectedly by 0.1% in October
It marked the country’s second consecutive economic downturn, following a 0.1% GDP decline in September.
China signals readiness to mend ties with U.S. ahead of Trump inauguration
Chinese president tries to avoid a trade war through negotiations with Trump team but concessions on key issues are unlikely, experts say.
UK’s economy shrinks unexpectedly by 0.1% in October
GDP figures underline scale of challenge for Labour to get the economy growing Britain’s economy shrank by 0.1% in October, underlining the scale of Labour’s challenge to get the economy growing. Figures from the Office for National Statistics showed the unexpected fall in GDP was driven by construction and production, while the dominant services sector…
New AI winners beyond Big Tech are set to emerge, UK fund manager predicts
New AI winners beyond Big Tech are set to emerge, UK fund manager predicts
Europe can make up the Ukraine funding shortfall if the U.S. withdraws, analysts say
Ukraine relies on military and financial aid from international partners to sustain its military campaign, especially the U.S. and Europe.
Coffee prices climb to near 50-year highs — and it may take years for the rally to run out of steam
Drought and high temperatures, alongside a global reliance on supplies from relatively few regions, are regarded as the key drivers for the dramatic price rise.
Steven Bartlett sharing harmful health misinformation in Diary of CEO podcast
Disproven health claims are accepted with little challenge by host on number one podcast, BBC investigation finds.
Fall of Syrian Regime Exposes Limits of Russia’s Global Ambitions – The Wall Street Journal
Fall of Syrian Regime Exposes Limits of Russia’s Global Ambitions The Wall Street Journal Assad’s fall humiliated Putin and could dent his global ambitions The Washington Post Russia Nears Deal With New Syria Leaders to Keep Army Bases Bloomberg Humbled in Syria, Putin Seeks Vindication in Ukraine The New York Times The US must push Putin out the Syrian…