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Palestinian officials say Israeli settlers attacked five villages in the occupied West Bank overnight, torching vehicles and olive trees, and leaving graffiti on the walls of homes. Ghassan Daghlas, a spokesman for the Nablus governorate, says the Jew…
November 22, 2019Read More
(Bloomberg) — Explore what’s moving the global economy in the new season of the Stephanomics podcast. Subscribe via Apple Podcast, Spotify or Pocket Cast.The U.K. economy’s performance was the worst since July 2016 this month as uncertainty from Brexi…
November 22, 2019Read More
British business this month suffered its deepest downturn since mid-2016 as the approach of a national election exacerbated uncertainty about Brexit, according to a survey which augured badly for the economy. The first “flash” early reading of the IHS…
November 22, 2019Read More
Germany’s foreign minister says he’ll raise with his Turkish counterpart the issue of a lawyer retained by the Germany embassy in Ankara who was arrested two months ago. Heiko Maas said Friday that Germany wants a “swift solution” and he plans to spea…
November 22, 2019Read More
In a major policy reversal, South Korea said Friday it has decided to continue a 2016 military intelligence-sharing agreement with Japan that it previously said it would terminate amid ongoing tensions over wartime history and trade. The announcement,…
November 22, 2019Read More
(Bloomberg) — Donald Trump’s impeachment defense hangs by a thread after two weeks of House hearings, as a parade of witnesses described how his efforts to pressure Ukraine to investigate Democratic rival Joe Biden extended well beyond the two leaders…
November 22, 2019Read More
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is making a push to develop high-tech military hardware that would give it control over critical defence capabilities and lessen reliance on imports. Wary of threats from rival Iran, and concerned over moves by some alli…
November 22, 2019Read More
The indictment of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to sharpen the battle lines in Israel’s already deadlocked political system and could test the loyalty of his right-wing allies, Israeli commentators said Friday. The serious corruption c…
November 22, 2019Read More
(Bloomberg Opinion) — Boris Johnson is running a People versus Parliament campaign for the U.K.’s Dec. 12 election. The opposition Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn is also running a “people versus” campaign. Only in Corbyn’s narrative, the other corner of …
November 22, 2019Read More
Lebanon’s top politicians made their first joint appearance Friday since massive anti-government protests erupted last month, attending a military parade for the country’s 76th Independence Day. Protesters gathered for alternative independence celebra…
November 22, 2019Read More
If you want to receive twice-daily briefings like this by email, sign up to the Front Page newsletter here and try our Audio Briefings on WhatsApp. Duke refuses to give up role where he can take cut of every deal The Duke of York has refused to step aside from all public duties by staying at the helm of an initiative set up at Buckingham Palace that allows him to make money out of tech deals. The Duke, who founded Pitch@Palace, which matches investors with start-up tech companies, is expected to host an event at St James’s Palace next month, although a planned trip to Bahrain was cancelled on Thursday night amid the furore. It comes as he resigned from his position as patron of the Outward Bound Trust as the catastrophic fallout his Newsnight interview continues. Royal sources said Pitch@Palace would move to his “private portfolio”. Terms and conditions for Pitch@Palace Global Ltd reveal the company – of which the Duke is the “significant” controller – is entitled to a share of any investment deal for three years. Read on for the details. Prince Andrew has been urged to contact US prosecutors “without delay and without condition” as pressure mounted on him to testify in the Jeffrey Epstein case. The calls came as a fresh victim came forward to allege she was groomed and abused by Epstein, the billionaire financier, when she was a vulnerable 17-year-old in New York. As Boris Johnson and his rivals have been relegated to the inside pages with the Duke of York sex scandal continuing to dominate the headlines, Camilla Tominey reveals how the Prince Andrew fiasco has exposed the palace power struggle between the heirs and the spares. And here is Matt’s take on how the Duke might make money in the future. Grace Millane murder: Man found guilty of killing backpacker A jury has found a 27-year old New Zealand man guilty of murdering British backpacker Grace Millane following a three-week trial. Her parents, David and Gillian Millane wept after the verdict was read out. The accused stood emotionless, flanked by two corrections officers, as the verdict was read out. Millane, 22, from Wickford, Essex, died after going back to the apartment of a man she met on the dating app Tinder in Auckland. The Crown alleged the defendant strangled her and shoved her body inside a suitcase before burying her in a forested area outside Auckland. Read on for the full story. Revealed: Who’ll play Queen after Olivia Colman in The Crown The launch of the third series of The Crown has been the subject of many a water cooler discussion this week. Yet days after its launch with Oliva Colman taking over from Claire Foy as the Queen – covering the years of her reign between 1964 to 1977 – and already her successor has been revealed. She will reportedly take over for seasons five and six of the show. Click here for details. News digest Isil children | Government conducts rescue of British orphans from Syria Call for investigation | Fifth of students now get extra time in exams Viking treasure | Metal detectorists guilty of concealing £3m of old coins Poor internet access | Third of people have WiFi ‘notspots’ in their homes Giant marmot | Town left divided as traditional Christmas tree replaced Gallery: Jeremy Corbyn unveils Labour manifesto Elderly people could be forced to pay up to £100,000 to fund the cost of living in care homes under Labour. Here are the details of the party’s plan to means-test older people. Melissa Lawford examines how Labour plans to charge owners of holiday homes an annual extra levy and Michael Deacon reveals why the the Tories must make up their minds about how they describe leader Jeremy Corbyn, pictured below at the manifesto launch. See more pictures of the day. Jeremy Corbyn launches the Labour Party manifesto in Birmingham Credit: Phil Noble/Reuters Comment Joanna Rossiter | What Prince Andrew’s ‘sacking’ shows about the Royals Fraser Nelson | War on capitalism would ruin the many, not just the few Nigel Farage | What the Brexit Party’s contract with British people promises Jeremy Warner | What Boris’ National Insurance giveaway symbolises Judith Woods | Who orders a takeaway Sunday roast midweek? I despair Editor’s choice Game Boy | How Nintendo’s classic console sparked a global gaming revolution Shirlie Kemp | ‘Losing George Michael made me scared about Christmas’ It’s a mystery | Are viewers enjoying a new Golden Age of the whodunit? Business and money briefing ‘Victory for common sense’ | Wetherspoons boss Tim Martin declared he had overcome “the box tickers” after investors backed all of the pub chain’s motions at its annual meeting. The company’s founder and chairman has come under attack from influential proxy advisers, some of which called for shareholders to vote against a number of board appointments. Details here. The Think Tank | Trust in economists has slumped since referendum Investment tip | What Labour’s plans would do to value of London stocks Stay on top of the markets | Live stocks and shares updates 24 hours a day Sport briefing Special Report | A chilling concussion epidemic is gripping women’s sport with damaging effects. Studies have shown that women are more prone to concussion than men in comparable sports, yet the scale of the problem may be being underestimated. Fiona Tomas reveals the real life impact. ‘Big thanks to you all’ | Pochettino breaks silence with message to players Zlatan Ibrahimovic | Tottenham poised to move for veteran forward New Zealand v England | What happened on day two of the first Test Friday night dinner Potato hash with figs, cambozola and garlic toast | For this delicious dish, use whatever cheese you like, just make sure it’s something fairly soft and good for melting. Click here for the recipe. And finally… Historic shift | The traditional sight of an Italian couple stepping out of a church under a shower of confetti while being blessed by a priest is becoming ever rarer, with the number of civil ceremonies overtaking church weddings for the first time in the country’s history. Read on for details.
November 22, 2019Read More
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