China stocks extend declines with bond yields hitting record lows as PBOC reportedly signals rate cuts

Britain’s new ambassador to Washington, Peter Mandelson, has faced criticism and pressure over his friendship with paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. In an interview with the Financial Times, Mandelson expressed regret for meeting Epstein and dismissed questions about their relationship with a foul-mouthed rant, accusing others of being obsessed with the issue. Despite the controversy, Mandelson has taken up his role as ambassador, navigating diplomatic challenges amid scrutiny of his past associations. Full Article

France has delivered the first batch of Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets to Ukraine to help defend its airspace against Russia, as part of their military cooperation. The delivery also included training Ukrainian pilots for the aircraft in recent months, strengthening Kyiv's defense capabilities. This move signifies France's commitment to supporting Ukraine in its efforts to protect its sovereignty and security. Full Article

One of the investigators involved in the search warrants at Union Montréal's offices had a unique task during the probe of Frank Zampino, the former head of the city's executive committee. The investigator was assigned to search for a specific document related to a real estate project linked to Zampino, which was crucial to the case. This unusual assignment added an intriguing twist to the investigation into Zampino's alleged misconduct. Full Article

Virginia McCaskey, principal owner of the Chicago Bears and daughter of team founder George Halas, passed away at 102. Reluctantly taking over the franchise after her brother's death, McCaskey guided the Bears for four decades with a focus on what was best for players, coaches, staff, and fans. Known for her humility and determination, she maintained the team as a family business, overseeing key decisions with grace and passion. Full Article

out of the summary. WWE Women's Champion Tiffany Stratton is set to return to Toronto with her title. The video failed to load, but viewers can tap a link to watch. Stratton will be showcasing her championship belt during the event. Full Article

A Russian diplomat has been expelled from the UK in retaliation for Moscow's expulsion of a British official in November, with Foreign Secretary David Lammy stating that the UK will not tolerate intimidation of its staff. The expelled diplomat's accreditation was revoked after being accused of spying by Russia, which has yet to publicly comment on the expulsion. Diplomatic tensions between the two countries have escalated since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, leading to...