Taiwan’s foreign minister has said he believes China is now “more likely” to invade Taiwan to distract from leader Xi Jinping’s domestic problems.
US, Chinese officials discuss climate, economy, relationship
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Microsoft to axe 10,000 jobs worldwide
The technology giant said the cuts are in response to ‘macroeconomic conditions and changing customer priorities’.
Church of England bishops refuse to allow same-sex marriages
The Church of England will refuse to allow same-sex couples to get married in its churches under proposals set out on Wednesday in which the centuries-old institution said it would stick to its teaching…
Israeli court disqualifies senior minister, throwing government into chaos
The Supreme Court agreed that Aryeh Deri was ineligible to hold public office.
Green Seas: EU-funded research finds scrubber discharge harm at the tiniest of concentrations
Environment newsletter talks to a scientist about findings that will inform discussions over the impact of scrubbers on the sea
French priest restricted, not defrocked, after abuse claims
The Vatican has ordered a prominent French priest to cease his psychotherapy practice following allegations he sexually abused men in his therapeutic care
Microsoft to cut 10,000 jobs as spending slows
Chief executive Satya Nadella says cuts will cost $1.2bn (£972bn) as tech firms scale back staff numbers.
White House condemns appointments of far-right Republicans to House oversight panel – as it happened
Biden spokesman fears ‘divorced-from-reality political stunts’Sign up to receive First Thing – our daily briefing by emailDonald Trump remains the most popular man in the GOP, or at least among those running for president, pollster Morning Consult find…