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- BBC
How DR Congo's Tutsis become foreigners in their own country
What is it like to be a Congolese Tutsi - the people for whom the M23 rebels say they are fighting?
- The Canadian Press
Syria's national dialogue conference kicks off as the battered country seeks to rebuild
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Syria's new Islamist rulers kicked off a long-awaited national dialogue conference on Tuesday as a “rare historical opportunity” to rebuild the country after fall of former President Bashar Assad and nearly 14 years of civil war.
- Evening Standard
London travel news LIVE: Tube and Overground chaos as multiple lines delayed or suspended
Severe delays have been reported on several Tube lines while the Overground’s Mildmay line which is part suspended
- Evening Standard
Arsenal boost as Mikel Arteta gives Ethan Nwaneri injury update ahead of Nottingham Forest clash
Nwaneri sparked concern among Arsenal fans when he was substituted against West Ham
- Evening Standard
The kitchen item that every single Londoner needs in their kitchen, according to Fitwaffle's Eloise Head
Haven’t bought into the air fryer hype yet? As she launches her latest cook book, Eloise Head explains why they’re a must-have for every flat in the capital — plus she shares her 3 favourite healthy and speedy recipes
- The Independent
Trump live: Chaos reigns as Musk threatens more workers by email but agencies told responding is ‘voluntary’
Big tech billionaire earlier claimed mass mailout last week was mostly a ruse to see if government employees at DOGE-targeted agencies ‘had a pulse’
- PA Media: UK News
Why are energy bills rising again and what can I do about it?
Ofgem has announced that the energy price cap is rising again, by 6.4%, from April 1.
- Evening Standard
Arne Slot reveals timeline for Liverpool injury return amid key boost for Newcastle clash
Reds have some massive games coming up, including the Carabao Cup final and PSG in the Champions League
- BBC
Artists release silent album in protest against AI using their work
Music stars including Kate Bush and Damon Albarn say law changes would damage people's livelihoods.
- PA Media: Entertainment
UK newspapers launch campaign against AI copyright plans
The front pages of many of the UK’s biggest newspapers are showcasing a coordinated campaign against Government plans around AI and copyright.
- Yahoo Finance UK
FTSE 100 LIVE: Markets jittery as Trump pushes forward with Russia-Ukraine talks
Geopolitics is in focus for traders as Trump continues to try to end Russia-Ukraine war.
- CBC
First Ramadan market in N.L. helps muslims stock up for holy month
The province’s first ever Ramadan market was held in St. John’s on Sunday. Muslims across the province will soon be fasting from dawn to dusk, and the market was a chance to stock up on treats for the evenings. At the same time, many home-based businesses had the chance to connect with new customers.
- South China Morning Post
US imposes new sanctions on Chinese and Indian firms for helping Iran oil sales
Described as a key move in US President Donald Trump's "maximum pressure campaign" against Iran's oil industry, his administration imposed new sanctions Monday on individuals, entities and tankers in mainland China, Hong Kong and India for allegedly helping Iran finance militant groups that target the US and its allies. The sanctions from the US Treasury and State Departments target more than 30 individuals, entities and vessels accused of brokering the sale and transport of Iranian petroleum pr
- South China Morning Post
HSBC to raise US$1.5 billion in perpetual convertible bonds as it gears up for loan growth
HSBC Holdings plans to issue a total of US$1.5 billion in perpetual bonds, the third round of fundraising since June, in anticipation of rising demand for loans. The subordinated contingent convertible securities will be issued on Thursday and carry an interest rate of 6.95 per cent a year, according to a filing to the Hong Kong stock exchange on Tuesday. "The company intends to use the net proceeds from the sale of the securities for general corporate purposes and to maintain or further strengt
- South China Morning Post
Chinese tech firms flock to Hong Kong for IPOs amid DeepSeek-triggered AI boom
A slew of Chinese companies are eyeing initial public offerings (IPOs) in Hong Kong, riding on the stock market impetus provided by artificial intelligence (AI) start-up DeepSeek. AICT, a Beijing-based AI solutions provider, aims to raise about US$200 million from a Hong Kong IPO, according to sources familiar with the matter. AICT, whose products are used in robots, intelligent traffic systems and autonomous driving, was expected to file a listing application in the second quarter, one of the s
- South China Morning Post
Will Hangzhou, China's start-up upstart, dethrone Shenzhen or join forces?
For years, Shenzhen has been synonymous with Chinese innovation. The southern megacity - and the firms it has spawned over the decades - have become the indisputable champions of the country's drive for technological self-reliance, as well as its struggle against containment efforts led by the US. But as the tech race expands from chips, drones and telecommunications to more nascent products like artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics, the sudden rise of a new cohort of start-ups has thrust t
- CBC
Yvonne Jones says she wants a Labrador-wide Churchill Falls benefits agreement
Yvonne Jones has decided she will not be a candidate in the next federal election. However, she is calling for a benefits agreement so the Labrador region can see some Churchill Falls revenue go into infrastructure and other developments. (Zach Russell/CBC)Liberal Labrador MP Yvonne Jones says she wants a separate benefits agreement for the region so its people would benefit long-term from Churchill Falls revenues. Jones, who will not be seeking re-election this year, told Radio-Canada that Labr
- South China Morning Post
Citigroup eyes US$500 billion in outbound investments from China and East Asia
Major companies from China, Taiwan and South Korea would be responsible for nearly half a trillion dollars in outbound investments over the next five years, with a focus on "transformative industries" amid heightened geopolitical tensions, according to senior Citigroup executives. A global focus was needed for companies to achieve growth and navigate volatility and uncertainties posed by geopolitics and macroeconomic pressures, said Kaleem Rizvi, head of corporate banking for Japan, North Asia a
- Moneywise
Sacramento woman stuns Ramsey Show co-hosts with story of how she turned $1K into $380K with just 1 stock.
They say you can't time the stock market, but you can use time to your advantage.
- Cover Media
Dionne Warwick leads tributes to 'dear friend' Roberta Flack
The singer-pianist, known for soulful performances of Killing Me Softly with His Song and The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face, died at the age of 88 on Monday. Flack had been diagnosed with the neurodegenerative disorder, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), in 2022. Warwick took to X to post a video of her and the musician performing a duet of Killing Me Softly with His Song. "You will be missed, dear friend. We now say Rest In Peace and receive the loving award the Heavenly Father has for her…”