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Europe’s loan bankers pin hopes on M&A revival to boost volumes
REFINANCINGS helped bolster European loan volumes in 2024 but with mergers and acquisitions looking like they’re finally picking up,…
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Old speech of Ethiopian army chief was altered to make false claims about recent conflict
Ethiopia’s prolonged conflict between the army and Fano rebels in the north has caused a humanitarian crisis. It has also spurred the…
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Column: This is why Donald Trump just doubled down on mass deportation of millions of immigrants
A chilling scene in the new movie “Wicked” sums up what’s wrong with President-elect Donald Trump’s view of immigrants. The two witches,…
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Column: California produced a female House speaker and vice president. So why are women losing ground?
When California lawmakers convened in Sacramento for a special session this month, they marked a milestone. For the first time ever, women…
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Monarch butterflies proposed for threatened species status
Federal wildlife officials on Tuesday moved to add the monarch butterfly to its endangered species roster, citing decades of steep…
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Remembering Kenneth Branagh’s Shakespearean Heyday (and Forgetting His Recent Lear)
So—a few weeks ago, I saw Kenneth Branagh in “King Lear” at the Shed. Maybe you did, too? It’s been a while, but I’ve been hesitating to…
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RFK’s Anti-Vaccine Zealotry Is an Existential Threat to Public Schools
In November, public health officials in Clark County, Oregon, said outbreaks of whooping cough and chicken pox were affecting three of the…
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McKinsey’s Dealings With Despots Are More Extensive Than We Knew
But McKinsey’s foreign work didn’t stop there. As investigators discovered, the firm has significantly expanded its relationship with…
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The New Republic’s Books of the Year
The New Republic has practiced a confrontational, sometimes combative, style of criticism since its early issues—its clarion call Rebecca…
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Prince George "protecting" Prince Louis goes viral
Prince George looking after Prince Louis went viral on TikTok as the brothers turned out in support of Princess Kate for her big moment.…
Culture
Chinese authorities are considering a weaker yuan as Trump trade risks loom: sources
CHINA’S top leaders and policymakers are considering allowing the yuan to weaken in 2025 as they brace for higher US trade tariffs as…
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Japan’s labour reforms challenge packaging logistics
Japan’s recent labour reforms, implemented in April 2024, are sending ripples through the global packaging industry. By addressing the…
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Trumpy Alina Habba’s Revealing Fox News Hit Gives Away His Border Scam
In recent days, Donald Trump and his advisers have left no doubt: He will deport as many of the 11 million undocumented people in this…
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50 Cent spreads fake AI video of Jay-Z and Diddy getting arrested
Rapper 50 Cent couldn't help but poke fun at his contemporaries, Sean "Diddy" Combs and Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter, on social media. The rappers…
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Dozens of Ghana president-elect's supporters arrested in post-poll chaos
Police in Ghana have arrested more than 100 people - mostly opposition supporters of President-elect John Mahama - over acts of…
Fashion
China auto body seeks subsidy extension as EV exports take hit
CHINA’S biggest industry group for automobile makers urged the government to extend concessions for trading in older vehicles, as part of…
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Zara owner Inditex’s sales growth slows as holiday shopping begins
INDITEX, the owner of Zara, reported slower sales growth at the outset of the crucial holiday shopping season. The Arteixo, Spain-based…
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Russian Navy faces dilemma over future of Mediterranean flotilla
Russia is withdrawing vessels from its naval base in Syria following the downfall of Bashar al-Assad, it has been reported, amid…
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Germany's Scholz to speak on economic relations with Ukraine
The German-Ukrainian Economic Forum is set to take place in Berlin on Wednesday, with the focus on Ukraine's economic resilience after…
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German church loses tower title to Spanish one thanks to Germans
After more than 130 years, a church tower in Ulm will lose its title as the world's tallest to the Sagrada Família church in Barcelona -…
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Bank of England set to stay in central bank slow lane and keep rates on hold
THE Bank of England (BOE) looks set to keep interest rates on hold next week as it moves more slowly to cut borrowing costs than central…
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Workplace incivility spikes around elections, expert says at Newsweek event
Talking politics at work can be a recipe for disaster—the topic is full of potential pitfalls that could lead to workplace arguments or…
Fashion
Dasin Retail Trust to terminate remaining mall management agreements
DASIN Retail Trust will not be renewing commercial and property management agreements for four of its properties – Shiqi Metro Mall,…
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Brazilian beef and leather companies fall short in tackling deforestation, a study finds
BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — The next United Nations climate conference, COP30, will be held in Belem, the capital of an Amazon region where…