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High ranking U.S. and Russian officials’ ‘preliminary meeting’ on Ukraine war could have broad implications for the fate of Ukraine and the business world
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the officials agreed to four principles. Read More
Saudi Arabia’s PIF seeks to evict Benko family from Innsbruck mansion
Demand by one of Signa Group’s largest creditors comes after property entrepreneur arrested for alleged embezzlement
Philippines ‘deeply disturbed’ by incident over shoal disputed by China
Manila’s foreign secretary says he is reassured by US commitment to alliance amid tensions with Beijing
Europe and the crumbling Atlantic alliance
The continent has been shocked by Trump’s antagonism but not yet jolted into action on defence
Cars could get more expensive again as tariff-loving Trump warns automakers: You’re next
The new administration is preparing to bypass Congress and unilaterally increase the 2.5% duty levied on most new light duty ...
Europe needs big defence players to catch up with US, says Belgian minister
Theo Francken says bloc’s fragmentation and high costs push European governments towards US weapons
UK Treasury rejects farmers’ proposed compromise on inheritance tax
Government will not back down on reforms outlined at Budget, industry told during meeting with officials
Elon Musk signals he wants DOGE to audit Fort Knox
Social media post asks “Who is confirming that gold wasn’t stolen from Fort Knox?” Read More
Spotify reportedly poised to launch a higher-priced tier for subscribers
Would you pay $6 more per month for higher fidelity? Read More
Russian ship under sanction over N Korea arms sails for Europe
Entry of notorious Maia-1 into European territory waters would pose fresh challenge to western sanctions system
Bill Gates warns of millions of deaths if Trump and Musk don’t reinstate axed foreign aid funding
Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates has pointed out that millions of lives will be lost if U.S. foreign aid ...
OpenAI considers new powers for its non-profit board to fend off hostile takeover from Elon Musk
OpenAI is reportedly considering a new tactic to fend off hostile takeover bids from Elon Musk. Read More
In defence of the state
A complex society is best served by a competent, professional and neutral public service
Wall Street pessimism hits its highest level in two years as investors worry about Trump’s tariffs
Almost half of individual investors are bearish. Read More
Nissan must first sack its CEO before Honda is reportedly willing to resume takeover talks
CEO Makoto Uchida could very well fall on his sword: “If everybody says we no longer need Uchida-san,” the head ...
Is the latest offer for the Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card offer worth it? We take a deep dive into the costs and benefits of this limited-time special offer
The new limited-time offer for the Capital One Venture Rewards Card aims to balance upfront bonuses with long-term earning potential ...
Europe’s competitiveness is challenged. Together we can turn it around
Europe must focus on adopting gen AI in a way that prioritizes people, builds trust, and eradicates siloes. Read More
Traveling inspired the CEO of MNTN to create a 3-day weekend every month for employees
MNTN CEO Mark Douglas spoke with Fortune about the power of a getaway and sampling street food in Bangkok. Read ...
British couple charged with spying in Iran
Craig and Lindsay Foreman accused of having links to hostile intelligence services after arrest by Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
‘The Great Detachment’ has 79% of employees disengaged at work
Without proper pay and working arrangements, workers are finding it difficult to stay engaged at work. Read More
3-year study finds MacKenzie Scott’s $19 billion in charitable giving has been ‘transformational’ for nonprofits
A new report analyzes data from over 1,000 organizations that have received grants from the billionaire philanthropist. Read More
TPG-spinout Greenfield Partners raises $400 million fund to back early growth companies
How Greenfield helps startups manage an “environment of controlled chaos.” Read More
OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever’s new AI startup—that outsmarts humans in a safe way—is heading for a $30 billion-plus valuation
A $30 billion valuation would make Sutskever’s Safe Superintelligence one of the most valuable private AI companies. Read More
NY Gov. Hochul weighs removing NYC Mayor Adams after 4 of his top deputies quit amid DOJ push to end his corruption case
Hochul said the departures of First Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer and other top officials raise “serious questions about the long-term ...
27% of job listings for CFOs now mention AI
Some CFOs are being charged to lead the AI initiative across the company. Read More
Nigel Farage calls for more UK births in pro-family message
Reform UK leader may alienate swing voters with new socially conservative pitch
Elon Musk’s wrecking ball
The world’s richest man is taking a torch to the American state on behalf of Donald Trump
Coca-Cola enters booming $820 million prebiotic soda market with launch of Simply Pop
Coca-Cola launches Simply Pop following reports in early 2024 that it had been exploring an acquisition of start-up Poppi. Read ...
US and Russia agree to ‘lay the groundwork’ for ending Ukraine war
Negotiations were first high-level talks on the conflict since early months of Vladimir Putin’s invasion
JPMorgan set to relive ‘huge mistake’ at Javice fraud trial
Prosecutors will seek to prove that Charlie Javice, the founder of college financial-planning startup Frank, committed fraud in order to ...
