Boeing and Google each give $1m for Trump inauguration
US aviation giant Boeing has told BBC News it is donating $1m (£812,600) to an inauguration fund for President-elect Donald Trump. Google and Microsoft have also confirmed they have made…
US and UK toughen sanctions on Russian oil industry
The Biden administration has imposed some of its toughest sanctions yet on Russia, in a move designed to hit Moscow’s energy revenue that is fuelling its war in Ukraine. The…
MPs urge checks as Shein refuses to answer questions
The London Stock Exchange (LSE) has been asked what checks are in place to vet firms after fast-fashion retailer Shein refused to answer “basic questions” over its supply chain. Liam…
US top court leans towards TikTok ban over security concerns
The Supreme Court appears poised to uphold a law that bans TikTok in the US over national security concerns unless its China-based parent company sells the platform ahead of a…
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Meta and Amazon axe diversity initiatives joining US corporate rollback
Meta and Amazon are axing their diversity programmes, joining firms across corporate America that are rolling back hiring and training initiatives criticised by conservatives, citing legal and political risks. The…
Reeves defends China visit and hails £600m boost to UK
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has defended her decision to travel to China to improve economic ties at a time when soaring government borrowing costs threaten to squeeze UK public finances. She…
GB&I take charge of Ryder Cup-style Team Cup
Great Britain and Ireland lead Continental Europe 3½-1½ after day one of the Ryder Cup-style Team Cup at Abu Dhabi Golf Resort. The three-day competition is designed to give Europe…
Rybakina ‘hasn’t made any complaints’ about banned coach
World number six Elena Rybakina says she never made “any complaints” about her former coach Stefano Vukov. The 2022 Wimbledon champion wants to bring Vukov back into her team but…
Five Australian Open storylines to watch out for
The star players have landed in Melbourne for a season-opening Grand Slam which has already thrown up some intriguing storylines. The Australian Open begins on Sunday, culminating with the finals…
Man City agree £33.6m deal for Lens defender Khusanov
Manchester City have agreed a 40m euros (£33.6m) deal with Lens for central defender Abdukodir Khusanov. Sources with knowledge of the deal say there are additional bonus payments attached to…
