Social
Log in to start a thread
UK
Renoir paintings worth millions stolen in French museum heist
BBC News
Renoir museum: Four paintings worth millions stolen in French heist
It is the latest in a string of high-profile art thefts in Europe that has again put the security of museums and galleries in the spotlight.
Politics
Will UK sanctions have any impact on Israelâs âsettler terroristsâ in West Bank?
the Guardian
Will UK sanctions have any impact on Israelâs âsettler terroristsâ in West Bank?
A look at whether Ed Milibandâs plans will be effective and what they signal for future Israel-UK relations
Finance
Why the Fed's interest rate call could come down to a few hundredths of a percentage point
CNBC
Why the Fed's interest rate call could come down to a few hundredths of a percentage point
As markets vacillate between which way they see policymakers leaning, all eyes will turn to economic reports measuring producer and consumer prices.
UK
UK announces sanctions on West Bank settlements prompting furious Israeli response
BBC News
UK announces sanctions on West Bank settlements prompting furious Israeli response
Britain's foreign secretary accuses settlers of carrying out the "ethnic cleansing" of Palestinians, as Israel responds by shutting the UK consulat...
Politics
Commons breathes a sigh of relief as UK finally takes a moral stance of Israeli settlements | John Crace
the Guardian
Commons breathes a sigh of relief as UK finally takes a moral stance of Israeli settlements | Joh...
Opposition to Milibandâs announcement of sanctions rings hollow â helped by fewer than 10 Tory backbenchers turning up to debate
Politics
UK condemns Israeli settler âethnic cleansingâ in West Bank â The Latest
the Guardian
UK condemns Israeli settler âethnic cleansingâ in West Bank â The Latest
The UK has attacked âsettler terrorismâ deployed in a campaign of ethnic cleansing in the West Bank, whilst announcing sweeping sanctions on tr...
Finance
Chinese giants Xiaomi, Huawei race to get ahead of Appleâs rumored foldable iPhone
CNBC
Chinese giants Xiaomi, Huawei race to get ahead of Appleâs rumored foldable iPhone
Xiaomi and Huawei launched new foldables ahead of Appleâs event, where the company is rumored to unveil its first foldable iPhone.
Politics
UK accuses Israeli âterroristsâ of ethnic cleansing in West Bank with government backing
the Guardian
UK accuses Israeli âterroristsâ of ethnic cleansing in West Bank with government backing
Ed Miliband announces sanctions on trade with settlers as PM says in the Guardian it is time to act
Finance
SpaceX rival launches rocket in historic first, says industry is 'desperate' for more
CNBC
SpaceX rival launches rocket in historic first, says industry is 'desperate' for more
Isar Aerospace reached orbit on its second test flight as the German rocket startup looks to scale production amid booming satellite launch demand.
Politics
UK plan to sanction illegal Israeli settlements draws criticism from US, Israel and British MPs â UK politics live
the Guardian
Burnham says Britain will âcontinue to act in support of our valuesâ after UK launches sancti...
Israelâs foreign minister, Gideon Saar, earlier claimed that the UK was âsystemically working against the state of Israelâ
UK
Eiffel Tower shut by staff protest after female workers moved for religious visit
BBC News
Eiffel Tower shut by staff strike over female workers being moved for religious visit
An investigation will be launched into the incident, which left female employees "humiliated", a union representative says.
Finance
Canada's retaliatory tariffs worth $27.6 billion take effect as trade rift with U.S. deepens
CNBC
Canada's retaliatory tariffs worth CA$27.6 billion take effect as trade rift with U.S. deepens
Duties on Canadian imports of U.S. steel and aluminum products have doubled to 50% as a trade war between Washington and Ottawa intensifies.
Finance
Brent crude nears $99 after strikes on Saudi energy sites amid renewed Mideast hostilities
CNBC
Brent crude oil hits $98 after Iran's Houthi allies attack multiple Saudi energy facilities
Oil prices rose Tuesday on worries over escalating Mideast tensions after the U.S. and Iran traded strikes over the weekend.
UK
UK to adopt tougher stance on Israel with illegal settlements trade ban
Ed Miliband to reassert support for Palestinian rights and a two-state solution in move likely to draw fierce criticism from US and Israel
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
the Guardian
UK to adopt tougher stance on Israel with illegal settlements trade ban
Ed Miliband to reassert support for Palestinian rights and a two-state solution in move fiercely criticised by US and Israel
Finance
Greenland welcomes major funding boost from EU amid Trumpâs annexation threats
CNBC
Greenland welcomes major funding boost from EU amid Trumpâs annexation threats
It comes shortly after Icelanders voted to reject restarting EU membership talks and as Trump renews his push to acquire Greenland on national secu...
Finance
Iran foreign ministry takes aim at Canada for support of U.S. actions in Strait of Hormuz
CNBC
Iran foreign ministry takes aim at Canada for support of U.S. actions in Strait of Hormuz
Canada had condemned Iranâs "destabilizing actions" in the Middle East, saying that it would work with partners to maintain significant pressure ...