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Trump seeks to spin court ruling into political gold
The former president’s re-election bid may hinge on upcoming judgments in the US Supreme Court.
- James Politi, Stefania Palma and Alex Rogers
More states gear up to hear challenges to Trump’s eligibility
More than a dozen other states have pending legal challenges under the same amendment, according to US media reports.
- Matthew Cranston
Over 100 container ships reroute as US weighs Red Sea response
Insurance premiums are surging for those who do cross the Red Sea, freight rates are up and so are oil prices – all potential factors for more inflation.
- Stefan Nicola
EU, France deliver migration crackdowns as populists surge
A “breakthrough” deal could end years of infighting over illegal immigrants. Emmanuel Macron needed a key rival’s support for his tough reforms.
- Hans van Leeuwen
Hamas leader visits Egypt amid intensive talks on new ceasefire
Ismail Haniyeh, who usually lives in Qatar, typically wades publicly into diplomacy only when progress seems likely.
- Nidal al-Mughrabi, Bassam Masoud and Dan Williams
US guarantees Australian AUKUS submarine sovereignty
The US committees key to the passing of AUKUS laws say the US will hand over full control of submarines sold to Australia under the recently approved arrangements.
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- Matthew Cranston
Opinion & Analysis
Shippers know the Suez is always a crisis waiting to happen
The channel should still be used, when it’s safe, as the savings are great. But knowing there’s a backup is enough assurance that the global economy won’t crash.
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The Houthi rebels ignored for 10 years who threaten global trade
Gulf experts say the West may have underestimated the power of the Iran-backed militant group.
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3 lessons from 2023’s massive crypto rally
Blockchain currencies didn’t just survive the collapse of FTX, they’ve been the investment of the year. Turns out, decentralised finance doesn’t need exchanges.
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The Fed should resist market bullying
The risk is that, to avoid unsettling market volatility, the Fed validates the market loosening with sizeable rate cuts but is forced to reverse course later.
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Trump seeks to spin court ruling into political gold
The former president’s re-election bid may hinge on upcoming judgments in the US Supreme Court.
- James Politi, Stefania Palma and Alex Rogers
- Opinion
- Monetary policy
The Fed should resist market bullying
The risk is that, to avoid unsettling market volatility, the Fed validates the market loosening with sizeable rate cuts but is forced to reverse course later.
- Mohamed El-Erian
Google to pay $1b in antitrust settlement over Android app store
Terms of the settlement come after Epic Games, the maker of popular online game Fortnite, won a related case against the tech giant last week.
- Michael Acton
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- Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Shippers know the Suez is always a crisis waiting to happen
The channel should still be used, when it’s safe, as the savings are great. But knowing there’s a backup is enough assurance that the global economy won’t crash.
- Tim Culpan
Yesterday
- Analysis
- Israeli-Palestinian conflict
The Houthi rebels ignored for 10 years who threaten global trade
Gulf experts say the West may have underestimated the power of the Iran-backed militant group.
- James Rothwell and James Crisp
Colorado Supreme Court disqualifies Trump from holding office
The ruling makes Donald Trump the first presidential candidate in US history to be deemed ineligible for the White House under a rarely used provision of the US Constitution.
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- Andrew Goudsward and Jack Queen
Street fighting rages in Gazan city as UN delays vote again
Khan Younis residents reported intensifying gun battles on Wednesday between Hamas fighters and Israeli forces in the centre and eastern districts of the southern city.
- Nidal al-Mughrabi and Bassam Masoud
What the Colorado ruling means for Donald Trump
While it sounds like a potential dagger to the former president’s 2024 election hopes, it’s unlikely the Colorado Supreme Court landmark ruling will do much to hinder the Republican frontrunner.
- Susie Coen
- Opinion
- Cryptocurrencies
3 lessons from 2023’s massive crypto rally
Blockchain currencies didn’t just survive the collapse of FTX, they’ve been the investment of the year. Turns out, decentralised finance doesn’t need exchanges.
- Niall Ferguson
- Opinion
- Monetary policy
The Fed should resist market bullying
The risk is that, to avoid unsettling market volatility, the Fed validates the market loosening with sizeable rate cuts but is forced to reverse course later.
- Mohamed El-Erian
Shares hit a high; Trump not eligible; 2023 good and bad
Read everything that’s happened in the news so far today.
West warns Houthis as US looks to expand Red Sea force
A surge in its harassment of merchant shipping in the Red Sea by the Houthi militant group has driven a rise in oil prices and raised concerns about global trade.
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- Matthew Cranston
Israel ready to pause fighting again for more hostages
Israeli President Isaac Herzog told ambassadors from around the world the country is prepared to agree to a pause in exchange for more hostages.
- Gwen Ackerman
Red Sea shipping chaos, by the numbers
Since the attacks ramped up last month, at least 13 vessels have been subject to incidents in the area. Ambrey Intelligence puts the figure even higher.
- Alex Longley
Iceland rocked by volcanic eruption as lava gushes
At risk are an evacuated fishing town to the south of the site, a power plant and the country’s main tourist attraction, Blue Lagoon spa, to the west.
- Ragnhildur Sigurdardottir
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Freight, oil climb as Red Sea attacks shut down shipping
Intensifying attacks from Houthi rebels in the Red Sea hastened a US-led response to a dangerous escalation of the Gaza war that threatens global trade.
- Jenny Wiggins, Jacob Greber, Sarah Jones and Mark Mulligan
Google to pay $1b in antitrust settlement over Android app store
Terms of the settlement come after Epic Games, the maker of popular online game Fortnite, won a related case against the tech giant last week.
- Michael Acton
Diplomatic pressure builds on Hong Kong over Jimmy Lai trial
The British and US governments have called for Mr Lai’s immediate release, saying the trial is politically motivated.
- James Pomfret and Jessie Pang
- Analysis
- Israeli-Palestinian conflict
The political establishment isn’t backing the Palestinians
An anti-Israel petition for politicians secured only 215 signatures, mostly minor figures, demonstrating support for the Jewish state in political circles.
- Aaron Patrick
US envoys work for new hostage deal as Israeli barrage continues
US officials have repeatedly expressed concern about the large number of civilian deaths in Gaza. Still, there is no sign yet that a shift in the war is imminent.
- Tara Copp, Melanie Lidman and Samy Magdy
- Opinion
- Israeli-Palestinian conflict
What worries me about the Gaza war after my trip to Arab states
No Gulf Arab state will come into Gaza with bags of money to rebuild it unless Israel has a legitimate Palestinian partner and commits to a two-state solution.
- Thomas Friedman
- Analysis
- Trade wars
‘Third World’: Why locals don’t share investor enthusiasm for Japan
Japan is enjoying an investment and tourism boom, but many ordinary Japanese are struggling to make ends meet.
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- Michael Smith
- Opinion
- Russia-Ukraine war
Ukraine and its backers need a credible path to victory
The country no longer has a convincing theory of victory. Unless they can come up with one, Western support for Ukraine will continue to waver.
- Gideon Rachman
