Having secured a landslide victory as expected in last week’s election, Labour’s Keir Starmer has a unique opportunity to reshape the UK’s financial landscape by positioning it as a global cryptocurrency hub, according to the CEO of a leading financial advisory and fintech. “To date, Starmer’s stance on crypto remains somewhat nebulous,” said Nigel Green … Read more
Oleksandr Usyk defeated Tyson Fury in a split decision to become the undisputed heavyweight boxing world champion.
Real Madrid staged a comeback to beat Bayern Munich 2-1 in the Champions League semi-final, with Joselu scoring two late goals to secure their spot in the final against Borussia Dortmund.
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti emphasized that his team will not underestimate Bayern Munich in their Champions League semi-final, despite Bayern’s disappointing domestic campaign.
– Britain’s King Charles will return to public duties next week after being diagnosed with cancer
– The 75-year-old king had been diagnosed with an unspecified form of cancer detected after a corrective procedure for an enlarged prostate
– His treatment program will continue, but doctors are pleased with his progress so far
– Charles and his wife Queen Camilla will visit a cancer treatment center in London next Tuesday
– His daughter-in-law Kate is undergoing preventative chemotherapy after tests revealed cancer had been present
– Charles’s plans will be crafted in consultation with his medical team to minimize risks to recovery
– Charles’s health scare came less than 18 months into his reign and less than a year since his coronation
The Minnesota Legislature is considering several bills targeting corporations, including proposals to require large corporations to disclose their state income tax filings and to cap the number of single-family rental units a company can own. Rep. Esther Agbaje is pushing a bill that would cap the number of single-family homes one business entity can own, primarily corporations. Governor Tim Walz has stated that he is not interested in raising or cutting corporate taxes, but rather maintaining a proper balance. Minnesota has the highest corporate tax rate among the states, but the effective tax rate is lower due to deductions. Several bills are moving in the Legislature aimed at regulating corporations, including those related to single-family home ownership, tax transparency, hospital salaries, debt collection, corporate tax studies, health care acquisitions, and employee classification. Critics argue that the bills and underlying philosophy behind them are anti-business.
Iranian police have arrested a senior operative of Islamic State, along with two other members, for planning a suicide attack during Ramadan celebrations. The arrests were made in Karaj, west of Tehran, following clashes.
Fact: Iranian police arrested a senior operative of Islamic State and two other members accused of planning a suicide attack during celebrations marking the end of Ramadan.
Fact: Newly re-elected Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu is seen as the main challenger to Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan’s reign.
King Charles, who is undergoing cancer treatment, hopes to visit The Bahamas next year, possibly coinciding with the country’s independence celebration in July 2025.