Sen. Cory Booker on Sunday said that he would not accept campaign donations from tech mogul Elon Musk but urged the former Trump advisor to “get involved right now in a more substantive way” in Democrats’ push against the sweeping GOP-backed spending bill. “This bill is disastrous for our long-term economy,” Booker told NBC News’ … Read more
Brits will face penalty charges of up to £3,375 for tourists who flout behaviour codes in the Algarve resort of Albufeira after city hall legislators approved the strict new rules The Algarve resort of Albufeira is popular with British tourists (file)(Image: Getty Images) The Algarve holiday resort town of Albufeira, Portugal, has gone to war … Read more
Palestinian health officials and witnesses say at least five people were killed and others were wounded Sunday by Israeli fire as they headed toward two aid distribution points in the Gaza Strip run by an Israeli and U.S.-backed group. Israel’s military said it fired warning shots at people who approached its forces. Four bodies were … Read more
LONDON — The U.K. is set to lift a ban on a key type of crypto debt security in a bid to catch up to the U.S. and other financial hubs as it looks to become a global hub for digital assets. On Friday, the Financial Conduct Authority, the U.K.’s main regulator for financial services, … Read more
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has vowed to block an aid vessel carrying Greta Thunberg and other activists from reaching Gaza, by “any means necessary.” The “Madleen” departed Sicily last Sunday, aiming to breach Israel’s naval blockade on Gaza, deliver humanitarian aid, and draw attention to the worsening humanitarian crisis in the enclave. According to … Read more
A woman who has moved to Switzerland has shared interesting insights she has discovered since moving – and people are only just finding out about the sweet way that new babies are celebrated People are just realising the sweet way babies are welcomed in Switzerland (stock image)(Image: Getty Images) The arrival of a newborn is … Read more
Chad’s President Mahamat Idriss Deby has announced that his country will suspend the issuing of visas to U.S. citizens in response to the Trump administration’s decision to ban Chadians from visiting the United States. President Donald Trump on Wednesday resurrected a hallmark policy of his first term when he announced the visa ban on 12 countries including Chad, accusing them of … Read more
Nearly five million smuggled seahorses were seized globally by authorities over a 10-year period, Canadian researchers found, warning it’s only the “tip of the iceberg” in an illegal trade that is likely far larger in scale. To track how widespread the issue is, researchers at the University of British Columbia pored over public seizure reports … Read more
CFOTO | Future Publishing | Getty Images Macro uncertainty is keeping the market volatile, but investors ought to keep their focus on stocks that can provide compelling long-term returns. Top Wall Street analysts’ recommendations can help inform investors as they pick the right stocks that can weather short-term pressures with solid execution and generate impressive … Read more
In the waning moments of Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday, four players played a pivotal role: Indiana Pacers guards Tyrese Haliburton and Andrew Nembhard, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Thunder forward Jalen Williams. After Williams (off a Gilgeous-Alexander pass) missed a 3-pointer that would have given the Thunder a 9-point … Read more