Why are New Zealand’s Maori protesting over colonial-era treaty bill?

Summary Ontario Premier Doug Ford criticized the federal Conservative party's campaign strategy led by Pierre Poilievre, stating that his own campaign manager, Kory Teneycke, would have avoided the party's current election struggles. Teneycke has publicly criticized Poilievre's approach, suggesting the Conservatives risk being "obliterated" if they do not change their message. In support of Teneycke, Ford expressed confidence in his abilities and emphasized that there is still time for the party to turn things around,...

A longstanding clothing retailer, Winfields Outdoors, has closed six of its seven stores after entering administration, leaving only its flagship location in Haslingden, Lancashire, operational. The closures, attributed to challenges from the pandemic and the cost of living crisis, have drawn lament from locals, as over 13,000 high street shops shut down in 2024 alone. Despite these setbacks, Winfields confirmed it will continue online sales, reassuring customers of its ongoing service amidst the difficult retail...

The chipmaker’s move is the latest by tech firms to bring jobs to the United States.Nvidia plans to invest up to $500 billion in building AI servers in the U.S. over the next four years, collaborating with partners like TSMC and Foxconn. This initiative, supported by the Trump administration, aims to enhance local manufacturing and is expected to generate hundreds of thousands of jobs, despite concerns about tariffs potentially impacting employment. Nvidia's CEO emphasized the...

Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) has taken a significant step in its turnaround strategy by selling 51% of its Altera unit to Silver Lake for $8.75 billion, about half of its 2015 acquisition price. This move, under new CEO Lip-Bu Tan, reflects a shift towards a more focused approach, as Intel aims to regain competitiveness in AI and custom semiconductors. While the sale enhances Intel's balance sheet and opens opportunities for future partnerships, it marks a crucial...

Pressure is increasing on the UAE regarding its involvement in a London conference focused on ending the Sudan war, following a leaked UN report questioning its role in the conflict. The report indicates that the UAE may have been clandestinely supplying weapons to Sudanese paramilitaries via Chad, although it denies these accusations. Despite evidence of regular cargo flights from the UAE to Chad, the UN experts could not confirm the contents of these flights as...

The recent agreement between the centre-right CDU and centre-left SPD marks a significant shift towards increased investment in Germany, the largest economy in Europe. The previous fiscal conservatism, epitomized by Wolfgang Schäuble's "black zero" policy advocating a balanced budget, is being abandoned under the incoming chancellor, Friedrich Merz, allowing for substantial spending on defense and economic revitalization. This transition reflects a response to a rapidly changing global landscape, indicating a departure from stringent public debt...