Decline in War-Risk Premium Is Boost for Central and Eastern Europe, EBRD Says
Risk premiums have fallen back to levels last seen before Russia’s full scale invasion of Ukraine, the European Bank for
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Beavers released to transform West Glen River in Lincolnshire
A family of beavers have been brought from Scotland to improve biodiversity in a Lincolnshire river. Source link
Ark Wildlife Park at ‘breaking point’ over rising monthly bills
The Ark Wildlife Park is home to exotic animals such as crocodiles, monkeys and wildcats. Source link
Israeli soldiers shot a Palestinian boy and stood around as he bled to death, video shows
Israeli forces blocked Palestinian ambulances while a 14-year-old lay bleeding for at least 45 minutes. Source link
North Korea could ‘get along’ with US, says Kim Jong Un
He also addressed its neighbour South Korea, saying that it would “permanently exclude Seoul from the category of compatriots”, adding
Newspaper headlines: ‘Met exposed Hoyle’ and ‘Iran tempts Trump’
The Met’s apology for revealing a source related to Lord Mandelson’s arrest is prominent on Thursday’s papers. Source link
U.S. Should Shift Gears on Economic Policy, International Monetary Fund Says
In a review of the U.S. economy, the IMF focused on the macroeconomic effect of policy shifts introduced in 2025
Earth’s heat to produce electricity for homes in UK clean energy first
Water super-heated by rocks will also provide the UK’s first domestic supply of the critical mineral lithium. Source link
Epstein Used His Fortune to Infiltrate America’s Most Prestigious Universities
The sex offender positioned himself as a patron of the sciences. It earned him prestige and access, and it fueled
The Sickest Burns on the Internet Right Now Are Coming From French Bureaucrats
The country’s politicians have spent centuries mastering the art of saying nothing. That all changed in September. Source link