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Top Palantir execs slam Silicon Valley for focusing on ‘trivial yet solvable inconveniences’ instead of tackling national problems
“The age of social-media platforms and food-delivery apps had arrived. Medical breakthroughs, education reform, and military advances would have to ...
The jobs AI can do — and those it shouldn’t
Business school professors pose four questions companies must ask about automation
Europe is already sabotaging its own economy far more than US tariffs could, former ECB president says
Draghi cited IMF estimates that show Europe’s internal barriers are equivalent to a 45% tariff on manufactured goods and a ...
Hizbollah supporters protest in Lebanon as tensions rise over Iran flights
Demonstrations come as ceasefire between Israel and Shia militant group is due to enter next phase
US scientists warn ‘critical work’ at risk from further Trump cuts
AAAS chief says more disruption risks undermining crucial healthcare and research, ahead of next month’s fiscal bill
US backs Israeli goal of ‘eradicating’ Hamas in Gaza
Secretary of state Marco Rubio’s comments raise concerns over Washington’s commitment to fragile ceasefire deal
Soaring gold becomes top ‘Trump trade’
US president’s tariff threats have helped bullion to string of record highs
Jellycat’s $250 million rise: How a ‘perfect storm’ reignited the passion for plushies—especially among Gen Z
Young adults bought Jellycat plush toys for comfort during COVID lockdowns. Experts say the company leveraged scarcity and grown-up interests. ...
Steve Bannon, US hospitals join GOP rebellion over Medicaid cuts
“Medicaid, you gotta be careful,” Bannon said. “Because a lot of MAGAs are on Medicaid, I’m telling you. If you ...
BAT boss in line for up to £18mn pay deal as UK looks to close gap with US
Tadeu Marroco will receive maximum if cigarette maker hits certain targets and share price rises 50%
Russia will ‘wage war’ against NATO if the US weakens its support for the alliance, Zelensky warns
Zelensky also said Trump had the leverage to push Vladimir Putin into ceasefire negotiations over Ukraine. Read More
Broadcom weighs possible deal for Intel’s chip-design unit: WSJ
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing is also in early talks for a controlling stake in Intel’s factories. Read More
Australia to ban foreigners from buying some homes as costs soar
From April 1, foreign investors will be banned from buying established property until March 31, 2027. Read More
A major Canadian flag maker’s sales have doubled from a year ago as tensions mount with U.S. — ‘The more Trump talks, the more flags we sell’
President Donald Trump has planned 25% tariffs on Canada and proposed making it America’s “51st state.” Read More
UK looks at tariffs on US products if steel and aluminium get caught in trade war
Business secretary says Britain would revive import taxes from Trump’s first term
Europe scrambles to respond as US and Russia prepare for Ukraine peace talks
France to host emergency meeting of heads of state and government as Washington and Moscow start negotiations
The human mind is in a recession
Technology strains our brain health, capacity and skills
Time to put Thames Water out of its misery
The government should place the struggling utility into special administration
Starmer seeks to build British ‘bridge’ between Trump and Europe
UK prime minister is expected to hold talks with US president later this month
Doctors reveal 7 strategies they use themselves to live longer, healthier lives
Your health span isn’t pre-determined—there are things you can do to increase it. Read More
EU plans Trump-style import ban on food
Brussels wants to block farm products containing prohibited pesticides
UBS offers sabbatical perk to former Credit Suisse staff only
Disparities in some benefits remain almost two years after UBS rescue merger
How the UK’s competition regulator lost the trust of ministers
CMA chair Marcus Bokkerink was told by phone he was to resign after months of rising frustration within government
The rights and wrongs of politicians ‘doing God’
JD Vance’s musings on Catholic theology drew a rebuke from the pope himself
UK housing market debt falls as older generations pay off mortgages
Fewer first time buyers have been able to get on housing ladder, Savills data shows
The exasperating state of modern marketing
Why is simple, straightforward clarity beyond so many organisations?
End of an era? Germany in disarray as US scolds staunchest European ally
Washington’s message at Munich security conference sends shockwaves through transatlantic alliance
China tightens grip on tech, minerals and engineers as trade war spirals
Groups such as Apple contractor Foxconn hit by efforts to stop knowhow and equipment leaving the country
Zelensky rejects Trump-led deal to give US access to Ukrainian minerals — ‘it does not protect us’
Trump, who has been highly critical of the money Washington has sent to Ukraine to fight Russia’s invasion, pushed for ...
Trump is rushing toward a deal with Putin, leaving Europe in the dust
The fear for many officials is that by dialing back support for Ukraine, Trump is inviting Putin to probe NATO’s ...
