Fed cuts rates; Trump’s state visit to Britain, and more
The Federal Reserve reduced interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point, the first cut this year, to a target of 4-4.25%, as America’s labour market has softened.
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Israel starts Gaza city ground offensive; Kirk suspect charged, and more
The Israel Defence Forces said they controlled “widespread” areas of Gaza city after launching a ground offensive overnight.The Israel Defence Forces said they controlled “widespread” areas of Gaza city after launching a ground offensive overnight.
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Trump orders strike on another Venezuelan drug boat; framework for TikTok deal, and more
Donald Trump announced a second military strike on a boat that he said was trafficking drugs from Venezuela to the United States.
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Rubio in Israel; Russian drone in Romania, and more
Marco Rubio arrived in Israel for talks with Binyamin Netanyahu.
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An anti-migration march in London; Kirk murder suspect to be charged, and more
China’s commerce ministry opened two investigations into American policies on the trade in chips
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