Global consequences likely to be severe if the US president is able to take control of America’s central bankGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Reserve Bank could lose some control over its ability to set interest rates inde…
US military seizes seventh oil tanker linked to Venezuela
The vessel was apprehended “without incident” by the U.S. military’s Southern Command
Japan’s long game: Investment and resilience in an uncertain world
One of the main themes of this year’s World Economic Forum is how industries, regions and countries prepare for disruption, from geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty to climate-related risks and technological change.
McDonald’s worker arrested over alleged scam using device to double charge credit card customers
Giovanni Primo Blount, 19, was arrested and accused of carrying out scheme at franchise in Springfield, Texas
Hugh Grant and Esther Ghey sign letter backing under-16s social media ban in UK
Actor and mother of Brianna Ghey among signatories of letter to three party leaders ahead of Lords voteThe actor Hugh Grant is among the signatories of a letter urging Westminster party leaders to ban social media for children under 16.The letter to Ke…
JD Vance and wife Usha Vance announce they’re expecting fourth child
Second lady becomes first US vice-presidential spouse to be pregnant while her husband serves in officeJD Vance and his wife, Usha Vance, announced on Tuesday that they are expecting their fourth child this summer.“We’re very excited to share the news …
Comer rejects Clinton interview on Epstein, setting up contempt vote
Negotiations between Comer and Bill and Hillary Clinton over their refusal to testify in his panel’s Jeffrey Epstein investigation broke down on Tuesday morning.
Carney Speech on U.S. ‘Rupture’ and Canada’s Survival Draws Standing Ovation at Davos
Prime Minister Mark Carney got a standing ovation in Davos for starkly describing the end of Pax Americana. He is looking for new allies to help his country survive it.
Spain train crash LIVE: Driver killed and 15 injured in second horror collision in days
The horror crash comes just days after more than 40 people died in another tragic collision.
Scammers duped billionaires with bogus tickets for access to Trump officials at Davos: report
The USA House is a venue just outside the Davos security boundary where billionaires can rub shoulders with Trump administration officials attending the event