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Islamic State claims responsibility for Moscow attack, at least 40 dead
At least five gunmen were shown in unverified videos repeatedly firing automatic weapons on people at a concert in the Crocus City Hall near Moscow.
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- Guy Faulconbridge and Andrew Osborn
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- Royal family
Princess Kate reveals she has cancer and is getting treatment
In a personalised video message, the Princess of Wales said she was undergoing preventative treatment, hoped to make a full recover and asked for privacy.
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- Hans van Leeuwen
Russia and China veto US-led ceasefire resolution
Three of the UN Security Council’s 14 members voted against the resolution, which had called for “an immediate and sustained ceasefire” in the Gaza Strip.
- Victoria Kim and Alan Yuhas
China scrutinises PwC role in $118b Evergrande fraud case
Authorities are examining the role of PwC in China Evergrande Group’s accounting practices after the developer was accused of fraud.
- Bloomberg News
Trump heads back to Wall Street to raise much-needed cash
He is seeking a merger of his media business with a publicly traded shell company to trade on the Nasdaq. He needs the payout to bring down his legal bills.
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- Michelle A. Price
‘Rocky’ Macron takes on Putin with boxing photos
The photos released online tried to show a tough line against Vladimir Putin. But they drew mixed reactions across Europe, from “warrior” to “prancing poseur”.
- Laurie Kellman and Sylvie Corbet
Opinion & Analysis
Princess Kate’s cancer diagnosis puts royals on even more uncertain terrain
First King Charles and now Catherine, Princess of Wales, are facing grave health concerns, stretching an already slimmed-down monarchy.
Contributor
Rudd’s backroom strategy for Trump
In behind the scenes meetings, the former prime minister is working on an unlikely plan to make himself indispensable to the former president if he wins again.
United States correspondent
Watered-down car emission rules will still drive change
New Biden administration regulations are less forceful than an earlier proposal but will still add to market pressure for cheaper electric vehicles.
Contributor
Why no one will lend to cash-poor Trump
The Republican candidate’s financial difficulties pose risks for America as well as for himself.
Columnist
From the Financial Times
Powell sticks to rate-cutting script despite strong economy
A brisk start to 2024 means officials are now confident that the US economy will expand by 2.1 per cent this year, faster than most other advanced economies.
- Claire Jones and George Steer
Investors bet on European consumer stocks as economic confidence grows
Enthusiasm for stocks linked to discretionary spending has, in part, been driven by confidence that central banks have tamed inflation without tanking economies.
- Stephanie Stacey
- Opinion
- US election
Why no one will lend to cash-poor Trump
The Republican candidate’s financial difficulties pose risks for America as well as for himself.
- Edward Luce
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- Royal family
Princess Kate’s cancer diagnosis puts royals on even more uncertain terrain
First King Charles and now Catherine, Princess of Wales, are facing grave health concerns, stretching an already slimmed-down monarchy.
- Mark Landler
Yesterday
Borrowers squeezed: RBA; UK tax hits Aussies; Apple’s core problem
Read everything that’s happened in the news so far today.
US drafts tough UN ceasefire demand in Israel showdown
A resolution for the UN that American diplomats are circulating is notable for its strong language in seeking a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages.
- Michael Crowley and Thomas Fuller
Rudd’s backroom strategy for Trump
In behind the scenes meetings, the former prime minister is working on an unlikely plan to make himself indispensable to the former president if he wins again.
- Matthew Cranston
UK’s new tax slug could force expat Aussies home
Australians living in the UK for more than four years will lose the benefits of negative gearing and franking credits on their property and shares.
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- Hans van Leeuwen
Newhouse billionaires’ 5800pc Reddit gain helps ease their media woes
The family members have watched one clan after another surpass their wealth as their multi-generational media business sputtered, save for one key wager.
- Tom Maloney
US jobless figures ease as labour market stays resilient
Applications for unemployment insurance have remained subdued over the last year despite elevated interest rates and some signs of cooling in the labour market.
- Jarrell Dillard
This Month
BoE keeps interest rate unchanged despite ebbing inflation
Echoing the US and Australia, the Bank of England says “things are moving in the right direction” but rate-setters “need to be sure” before making cuts.
- Hans van Leeuwen
Powell sticks to rate-cutting script despite strong economy
A brisk start to 2024 means officials are now confident that the US economy will expand by 2.1 per cent this year, faster than most other advanced economies.
- Claire Jones and George Steer
Investors bet on European consumer stocks as economic confidence grows
Enthusiasm for stocks linked to discretionary spending has, in part, been driven by confidence that central banks have tamed inflation without tanking economies.
- Stephanie Stacey
- Analysis
- Electric vehicles
Watered-down car emission rules will still drive change
New Biden administration regulations are less forceful than an earlier proposal but will still add to market pressure for cheaper electric vehicles.
- Jack Ewing
Prince Harry drags Rupert Murdoch into phone hacking case
Celebrities, ex-politicians and other alleged victims of the scandal claim the media tycoon was aware of wrongdoing at his UK newspapers.
- Brian Melley
Jobless rate falls; Powell unleashes bulls; Chemist Warehouse surges
Read everything that’s happened in the news so far today.
Ireland’s ‘exhausted’ prime minister announces shock resignation
Leo Varadkar, whose Fine Gael party has struggled in the polls, said he would step down as leader of the country, citing “personal and political reasons.”
- Megan Specia
FTX’s new boss blasts Bankman-Fried’s ‘delusional life’
Ahead of his sentencing, John Ray said the crypto exchange’s founder is wrong to say customers will be made whole. “The harm was vast. The remorse is nonexistent.”
- Larry Neumeister
Reddit IPO prices at top of range to raise $1.1b
Shares in the social media platform are set to start trading on Friday in a test of the US market’s appetite for new listings.
- Ryan Gould, Amy Or and Katie Roof
Hermes makes Birkin bags too hard to buy, shoppers claim in lawsuit
Two plaintiffs in California claim that the holdalls have become so exclusive that their maker is breaking US antitrust law.
- Ethan M Steinberg
- Opinion
- US election
Why no one will lend to cash-poor Trump
The Republican candidate’s financial difficulties pose risks for America as well as for himself.
- Edward Luce
Biden eases new vehicle emissions standards, Australia could follow
The new rules give US automakers more time to comply with emission standards and to push sales of hybrid vehicles as demand for EVs slows.
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- Matthew Cranston
UK inflation cools to slowest pace since 2021
UK inflation fell more sharply than expected to the lowest level in 2 and a half years, keeping the Bank of England on track to reduce interest rates later this year.
- Tom Rees