Anti-graft watchdog Transparency International (TI) warned Tuesday of worsening corruption in democracies worldwide and said the United States had slid to the lowest-ever score on its 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index.
Israeli Drone Strike Kills 2 Cyclists In Gaza As Death Count Mounts Despite Ceasefire
Two Palestinians on bicycles were killed in an Israeli drone strike on Tuesday, hospital officials said, marking the latest deaths since an October ceasefire that hasn’t halted deadly attacks in the Gaza Strip.
Race begins to replace Anne Hidalgo as Paris mayor
The two main candidates in Paris’ mayoral elections have begun their campaigns. France’s mayoral elections will take place in March and for the first time in 12 years, Paris will have a new mayor. Leading the race to replace Anne Hidalgo, who’s steppi…
Mistral CEO Arthur Mensch says the startup’s annualized revenue run rate was “north of $400M”, up from $20M a year ago, and it is set to hit $1B ARR by 2026-end (Financial Times)
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Mistral CEO Arthur Mensch says the startup’s annualized revenue run rate was “north of $400M”, up from $20M a year ago, and it is set to hit $1B ARR by 2026-end — French start-up is riding a growing wave…
Suspect detained in Nancy Guthrie abduction as video of armed man released
A suspect in the abduction of US television host Savannah Guthrie’s elderly mother was taken into custody in Arizona on Tuesday, nine days after the 84-year-old woman was reported missing, law enforcement officials said. The breakthrough came hours af…
Revelations in Epstein Files Lead to Resignations and Investigations Around the World
Disclosures in documents released by the Trump administration have roiled the world, leading to resignations and the threat of legal charges far beyond American borders.
NATO Is Expected to Step Up Arctic Security. Here’s Why.
As Russia displays military might in the Arctic Circle, the Western alliance is preparing a mission to increase its presence in that area.
BNP Wants Best Of Both Worlds – Hasina’s Return And Good Ties With India
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) led by Tarique Rahman seems undecided about what kind of relationship to keep with neighbouring India.
UK wealth manager and price comparison site shares fall amid AI fears
Drop comes as AI firm Altruist launches service that helps advisers create personalised tax strategiesBusiness live – latest updatesWealth managers and price comparison sites have become the latest companies to be hit by fears that their businesses wil…
Why France wants to penalise ‘online sexual exploitation’ on OnlyFans and Mym
France’s Senate has voted in a new criminal offence targeting intermediaries or agents representing adult content creators on online platforms. The bill, which has sparked deep divisions, aims to crack down on what supporters call “pimping 2.0”.