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Ed Davey urges China to ‘publish the tapes’ after MP denied entry to Hong Kong
Sir Ed Davey has called on China to release the tapes of the interrogation of a Liberal Democrat MP who was denied entry to Hong Kong to visit her family. The party leader also urged Foreign Secretary David Lammy to summon the country’s...
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Taoiseach announces further one billion euro for Shared Island Fund
A further one billion euro has been added to the Shared Island Fund as Irish premier Micheal Martin pledged to “bring down barriers and fears”, and boost cross-border initiatives. The Taoiseach told the fourth Shared Island Forum on...
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People Before Profit TD says there will be a "robust" objection to proposals to change the triple lock
Opposition TDs have pledged to replicate a “robust” challenge to moves by the Irish Government to scrap provisions of the triple lock for overseas troop deployments, citing heightened unity following the speaking rights row. (left to...
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Sir Keir Starmer accuses Vladimir Putin of 'filibustering' to drag out peace talks
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer accused Vladimir Putin of “filibustering” to drag out Donald Trump’s peace talks. At a press conference he said: “President Trump has rightly called them out for dragging their feet, and we agreed here in...
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Lighten Up US Exposure, Broaden Out to Rest of the World: Berenberg
Jonathan Stubbs, equity strategist at Berenberg, recommends that investors globally "take more balance in their global equity allocations," and lighten up US exposure.
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Irish Ministers speak at rail review
Northern Ireland Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd and Ireland's Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan at the launch of the report of the All-Island Strategic Rail Review, at Dundalk Railway Station, Co Louth.
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Sadiq Khan apologises to Rosamund Kissi-Adoo-Debrah on behalf of the GLA
Sadiq Khan apologised to Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah on behalf of the GLA for not acting sooner to tackle air pollution. Her daughter, Ella became the first person in the world to have air pollution cited as a cause of death.
Bloomberg
Arab Leaders to Unveil Gaza Construction Plan
Arab leaders are set to gather in Cairo to endorse a Gaza reconstruction plan to counter US President Donald Trump's controversial ideas. Bloomberg's Sam Dagher tells Joumanna Bercetche on Horizons Middle East & Africa what challenges...
Bloomberg
Why Central Banks Are Taking To Instagram
Central banks are trying to rebuild trust with younger generations by establishing a presence on social media, particularly Instagram, to counteract misinformation and promote their policies. They are using social media to post about the...
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Prime Minister welcomes Ukrainian community to Downing Street
The Prime Minister welcomed displaced Ukrainians, hosts from the Homes For Ukraine scheme and charity representatives to Downing Street on the third anniversary of the Russian invasion. Sir Keir told a Ukrainian florist who had prepared...
Bloomberg
Eagles Win Super Bowl as Trump Becomes First Sitting President to Attend the NFL Championship
The Philadelphia Eagles secure their second Super Bowl win, defeating the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22. Bloomberg's Jill Disis talks about how Donald Trump, the first sitting US president to attend the NFL championship, brought politics to...
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French Premiere Survives No-Confidence Vote
French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou survived a no-confidence motion on Wednesday, assuring the adoption of a 2025 budget following months of political turmoil. Bloomberg News' Alan Katz has the story.
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China Weighs Probe Into Apple's App Store Fees, Practices
China's antitrust watchdog is examining Apple's policies, including taking a cut of up to 30% on in-app spending and barring external payment services and stores. The agency has spoken with Apple executives and app developers since last...
Bloomberg
Roubini: US to Set Rules of Global Technological Order
Nouriel Roubini, senior advisor at Hudson Bay Capital, explains why he sees the disruption DeepSeek brings to AI as positive for the US economy and global stock markets over the medium term. Roubini also discusses the expectations for...
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Trump suggests DEI may be to blame for fatal mid-air collision amid ongoing investigation
Trump emphasized the need for “brilliant people” in critical air traffic positions to ensure safety. (Scripps News)
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'People can't wait for another election for things to get better' - Sinn Fein leader
Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald announced their new front bench at Leinster House, Dublin. She stated the parties intention to challenge the decisions of the new Government for any 'dodgy decisions'
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Zonszein: Hostage Deal Could've Been Agreed Earlier
After 15 months of war, a ceasefire has taken effect in the Gaza Strip ahead of US President-Elect Donald Trump's inauguration. Hamas has released three Israeli hostages in exchange for 90 Palestinians held in Israeli prisons. Mairav...
Bloomberg
Davos 2025: Investcorp's Alardhi Positive About 2025
Investcorp Executive Chairman Mohammed Alardhi, feels optimism despite some global economic challenges for 2025. He speaks on Bloomberg Television at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland.
Bloomberg
Israel Security Cabinet Approves Deal for Ceasefire
Jennifer Kavanagh from Defense Priorities joins Balance of Power to discuss the implications of the agreement between Israel and Hamas, adding the only long-term solution "is a political one."
Bloomberg
Mozambique Council to Proclaim Final Election Results
Mozambique's Constitutional Council will proclaim the final results of the Oct. 9 elections on Monday. A wave of unprecedented protests have rocked the African nation since the dispute over the elections, which opposition leader Venâncio...
Bloomberg
Macron Appoints Eric Lombard as French Finance Minister
President Emmanuel Macron appointed Eric Lombard as France's finance minister. Lombard currently heads the Caisse des Depots Group. Benoit Berthelot reports on Bloomberg Television.
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PM tours Northern Lights CCUS Plant with Norwegian counterpart
The Prime Minister visited the Northern Lights CCUS Plant CO2 transport and storage facility in the fjords with his Norwegian counterpart, Jonas Gahr Støre, o mark a new green industrial partnership between the two countries.
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ECB Cuts Rates for Third Straight Time
The European Central Bank cut interest rates for a third consecutive meeting as inflation nears 2%. The deposit rate was cut by a quarter-point to 3% on Thursday. Bloomberg's Lizzy Burden reports from Frankfurt.
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UK welcomes fall of Assad’s ‘barbaric regime’, says Starmer amid calls for peace
The UK welcomes the fall of Bashar Assad’s “barbaric regime” in Syria, the Prime Minister has said as he called for the restoration of “peace and stability”. Overnight on Sunday, a lightning rebel offensive seized control of Damascus,...