Bank of England governor walks out of IMF summit in protest against Russia
The Guardian •

Bank of England governor walks out of IMF summit in protest against Russia

Andrew Bailey among finance leaders to leave session in Bangkok when Russian finance minister addressed groupThe Bank of England governor, Andrew Bailey, has taken part in a walkout of finance leaders who left an International Monetary Fund meeting in protest against Russian involvement.Bailey joined counterparts from France, Germany and a number of Scandinavian and Baltic countries who left the s...

CDC to send ‘disease detective’ to help tackle Pennsylvania measles outbreak

CDC to send ‘disease detective’ to help tackle Pennsylvania measles outbreak

The Guardian •

State has confirmed six measles-related deaths and county at center of outbreak lacks its own health departmentThe county at the center of Pennsylvania’s measles outbreak is at a clear disadvantage because, local officials say, it lacks its own health department and it will now get special assistance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).As of Wednesday, Pennsylvania had confir...

From little acorns … to his 1,000th article for the Guardian country diary

From little acorns … to his 1,000th article for the Guardian country diary

The Guardian •

As Mark Cocker approaches a landmark for the world’s oldest column in an English-language newspaper, he is still inspired by powerful encounters with natureIn the autumn of 1987, Mark Cocker sat in a field near Norwich and watched a jay burying acorns for the long winter ahead. He described the scene in his first country diary for the Guardian. Thirty-nine years on, some of those jay-planted acorn...

Coming up roses? How Trump planted a new seed for Chinese gift diplomacy

Coming up roses? How Trump planted a new seed for Chinese gift diplomacy

SCMP •

Donald Trump was apparently captivated by the “beautiful” roses in the garden of the Communist Party’s leadership compound when he visited Beijing in May. It was a relaxed moment between the US and Chinese leaders – otherwise locked in disputes ranging from trade to technology and Taiwan – that led to a new opportunity for gift diplomacy between the rival powers. Strolling around the former imperi...

UAE agrees with Saudi Arabia to re-enter Yemen conflict amid Houthi gains

UAE agrees with Saudi Arabia to re-enter Yemen conflict amid Houthi gains

The Guardian •

United Arab Emirates will reportedly resume payments to Yemeni forces as gains by Iran-backed Houthi fighters alarm Gulf state rulersYemen civil war: what sparked latest escalation and who is involved?The United Arab Emirates has agreed to re-enter the Yemen conflict by resuming payments to some government forces fighting Iran-aligned Houthis in the south, according to sources in Yemen. In return,...

France faces day of cost-of-living protests

France faces day of cost-of-living protests

France 24 •

French authorities detained dozens on Saturday at the start of nationwide protests against the cost of living, in what is likely to be a key indicator of the social climate heading toward elections to replace President Emmanuel Macron. France 24's Antonia Kerrigan tells us more.

Texas landlord kept couple’s $2,600 deposit and sued; tenants won damages as appeal mostly failed

Texas landlord kept couple’s $2,600 deposit and sued; tenants won damages as appeal mostly failed

Times of India •

In a recent Texas court case, a landlord's attempt to retain a couple's security deposit, along with demands for extra payments post-move-out, was contested. The tenants triumphed, though the court adjusted some damage estimates. Texas statutes mandate landlords to avoid withholding deposits for usual wear and tear and to furnish detailed deductions. The ruling underlines the necessity for landlor...

Reese Witherspoon moves to buy back Hello Sunshine after 2021’s $900 million deal

Reese Witherspoon moves to buy back Hello Sunshine after 2021’s $900 million deal

Times of India •

Reese Witherspoon's recent collaboration with Mediawan to reacquire Hello Sunshine from Candle Media marks a pivotal moment in the entertainment sector. This transaction underscores rising transformations in valuation methods, as Hello Sunshine had previously commanded a valuation surpassing $900 million. With an ambition to enhance its narrative quality and global presence, Witherspoon is dedicat...

Tear Gas At France Protests: Police clash with crowds over rising costs; authorities fear unrest

Tear Gas At France Protests: Police clash with crowds over rising costs; authorities fear unrest

Times of India •

Nationwide protests erupted in France against soaring living costs and a decline in social welfare. Major cities like Paris and Marseille witnessed intense confrontations between law enforcement and demonstrators as tensions flared. With thousands taking to the streets, authorities are wary of possible chaos. Originating in northern suburbs where public service grievances peaked, both governmental...

AI used for first time to analyse lawmakers’ 5-year plan, policy address debate

AI used for first time to analyse lawmakers’ 5-year plan, policy address debate

SCMP •

Hong Kong’s legislature has for the first time used artificial intelligence (AI) to analyse lawmakers’ remarks during a three-day debate on the city’s first five-year plan and the latest annual policy address, with talent and the Northern Metropolis emerging as the most-discussed topics. Legislative Council president Starry Lee Wai-king said on Saturday that an overview of the six-session debate h...

Bangladesh tourist resort fire kills 10

Bangladesh tourist resort fire kills 10

SCMP •

At least 10 tourists have been killed in a fire at a seaside resort in the southeastern Bangladeshi district of Cox’s Bazar, the country’s largest travel destination, officials said on Saturday. Dolon Acharya, an officer at the Fire Service and Civil Defence department, said the fire broke out in the morning at Tuptup Resto and Resort at Patuartek beach. The flames gutted the entire facility. The ...

Cameroonian journalist shot in Bamenda

Cameroonian journalist shot in Bamenda

France 24 •

Cameroonian journalist Ambe Macmillan is recovering in hospital after being shot in the legs by gunmen in the north-western city of Bamenda. A young woman was also killed as the attackers opened fire on mourners attending a wake. The shooting has renewed concerns about the dangers facing journalists in Cameroon's English-speaking regions, after years of conflict between government forces and separ...