Sinkevičius told BBC Newsnight Lithuanians feel “constantly threatened” by Moscow, but the nation was prepared to “fight back” if attacked. ...
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The Houthis’ shock advance and what it means for the world – podcastThe Houthis’ shock advance and what it means for the world – podcast
The Houthis now control the Bab al-Mandab strait. But where is it and why does it matter? Patrick Wintour explains Remember that time a few years ago when few of us spared a thought for commercial shipping routes and strategic waterways? How times have changed. Now, you’d be forgiven for ...
Burnham expects to find ‘common ground’ with Trump in first meetingBurnham expects to find ‘common ground’ with Trump in first meeting
In New York, the prime minister will also deliver a speech to the UN General Assembly expected to be focused on AI. ...
UK to provide Saudi Arabia with ‘defensive’ military support, says BurnhamUK to provide Saudi Arabia with ‘defensive’ military support, says Burnham
The prime minister says “defensive air-to-air refuelling” is to be provided following a request from Saudi Arabia, after it faced attacks from the Houthis in Yemen. ...
Markets risk underpricing the scale of rate hikes, analysts sayMarkets risk underpricing the scale of rate hikes, analysts say
Markets risk underpricing the scale of monetary tightening, analysts argued, as central banks around the world adjust to a worsening inflation outlook. The world is entering a “globally synchronised rate hiking cycle,” Deutsche Bank analysts wrote, and “recent trends in commodity prices will push inflation higher still.” Perceived as being ...
Paramount settles US states’ lawsuits, clearing way for Warner Bros. takeoverParamount settles US states’ lawsuits, clearing way for Warner Bros. takeover
Paramount settled lawsuits brought by 12 US states Monday, paving the way for David Ellison’s $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. The states had argued that the acquisition would give Paramount too much control over the movie and cable TV industries. The deal provides certain editorial protections for CBS ...
Xi purges top generals for ‘disloyalty’Xi purges top generals for ‘disloyalty’
China said Monday that it removed two top generals over allegations of disloyalty and corruption, the latest in a long series of expulsions under leader Xi Jinping. While Xi’s purge is centered around rooting out graft, the “unprecedented” charges of forming cliques and factions “sends a sharp message to both ...
OpenAI calls for global US-led coalition on AI safetyOpenAI calls for global US-led coalition on AI safety
OpenAI on Monday called for the US to lead an international coalition to coordinate global AI standards, as discussion of the technology’s risk and promise looms over this week’s UN General Assembly. The call comes as Washington pursues tentative outreach with China on coordinating AI developments, including through a possible ...
Collins challenges NIH grant review planCollins challenges NIH grant review plan
Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, is again confronting the White House on National Institutes of Health grant decision-making, calling on Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought to drop his push to assert greater control over the NIH’s grant process. “Imposing a political review on awards that have already been ...
Democrats’ Gaza reckoning: how failing to give Palestinians a voice came back to bite the partyDemocrats’ Gaza reckoning: how failing to give Palestinians a voice came back to bite the party
Voters rejected many establishment choices this year in favor of candidates pushing accountability for Gaza, writes Akbar Shahid Ahmed The last time she gathered with fellow Democrats for a pre-election national convention, Georgia state representative Ruwa Romman got an unspoken message from the party establishment: on their biggest stage, she ...