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Benjamin Black, son of private equity billionaire Leon Black, has been nominated by President Trump to lead the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, aiming to shift towards a more "pro-market" approach in allocating U.S.A.I.D.'s budget of $40 billion. Black advocates for investments that benefit American interests, criticizing U.S.A.I.D.'s past focus on humanitarian concerns. His background in finance and connections to Wall Street could help attract private equity firms and international investors to participate in the...

A cross-party committee of MPs in the UK is calling for tougher reforms to protect workers' rights from exploitation by "rogue employers" by providing more explicit details on banning exploitative zero-hour contracts and ensuring all employees qualify for new rights. Business groups are lobbying for changes to soften the impact of the legislation, while unions are confident the reforms will remain intact. The government is expected to publish amendments to the employment rights bill, with...

The opening week of the landmark trial of Greenpeace in a multimillion-dollar lawsuit by Energy Transfer over the Dakota Access Pipeline protests did not go well for the defense, leading Greenpeace's lawyers to petition to move the trial out of Morton County due to impartiality issues. Energy Transfer alleges that Greenpeace played a significant role in protests that delayed pipeline construction, while Greenpeace argues it had a minor role in supporting Native American activists and...

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Israel has halted humanitarian aid to Gaza after Hamas rejected a ceasefire extension proposal, leading to a breakdown in negotiations. The conflict has been paused for 42 days, but disagreements over releasing hostages have reignited tensions. The US may be involved in the proposed deal, while Israel's decision to cut aid has been met with condemnation from Hamas. Full Article

President Trump initiated an investigation into whether lumber imports threaten national security, potentially leading to tariffs on wood imports from Canada. The inquiry aims to increase American lumber supply and address trade deficits caused by cheap imports. The move may escalate tensions with Canada and impact industries like construction. Full Article