Trump picks Kevin Warsh to lead the US Federal Reserve
The 55-year-old economist had been considered for Fed chair during Trump’s first term.
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Three reasons for the record rise in gold prices, and one why they are falling
Gold has fallen from recent highs but there are several reasons investors are still finding refuge in the precious metal.
Luigi Mangione will not face the death penalty after judge nixes two federal counts
Luigi Mangione will not face the death penalty for allegedly fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, a federal judge ruled Friday, delivering a blow to
Trump reveals his ‘great’ pick for US central bank boss
Tweety McTreason has revealed his pick to become the world’s most powerful central banker, declaring Kevin Warsh “may be the best” ever.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy invites Putin to Kyiv for talks
Ukraine and Russia held US-mediated discussions in Abu Dhabi last week with another meeting scheduled for Sunday.
Is Israel’s current path setting it on course for collapse?
Political polarisation, economic strain and emigration challenge Israel’s future as a secure and sustainable state.
Pep Guardiola renews public support for Palestine at charity event
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola wore a keffiyeh and condemned global silence of Palestinian children’s suffering.
South Africa and Israel expel each other’s envoys in diplomatic row
South Africa accuses the Israeli envoy of insulting President Ramaphosa. Israel says the expulsion is “baseless”.
Former CNN host Don Lemon arrested after anti-ICE protests at Minnesota church
Lemon says he was just doing his job as a journalist reporting on the protests at the church.
Ukraine sees quieter night as Trump says Putin will not attack its cities
Russia said the US president requested a pause in strikes on Kyiv until 1 February, a move Trump said was prompted by the cold weather.
Trump says ‘it would be great’ if US ‘didn’t have to use’ military force on Iran
The US president says he has told Iran it has to do “two things” to avoid military action, as the US builds up its forces
Trio of European teams to watch at the Olympic women’s hockey tournament
Canada or the U.S. have won every world championship and Olympic title. But these European teams are looking to shake up the podium at Milano
‘It’s very sad’: Queen rule out touring US
Legendary Queen guitarist Brian May has said the band will not tour in the US any time soon, saying it has become “a dangerous place”.