A person shops at a Whole Foods Market grocery store on December 17, 2024 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Like…
A state-funded scheme that has helped save cherished community sites including mainland Britain’s most remote pub is being shut early, leaving millions of pounds unallocated. The community ownership fund was launched in 2021, with the aim of handing out £150m worth of grants that would give local groups the financial firepower to take control of…
Getty Images France is to hold a day of national mourning after Cyclone Chido devastated its Indian Ocean territory of Mayotte earlier this month. French President Emmanuel Macron called for the nationwide remembrance during his visit to the island last week – where he was jeered by some islanders who criticised the slow delivery of…
The Liberal Democrats could force a Commons vote on compensation for Waspi women, the party’s deputy leader has said, capitalising on unease among Labour MPs over the government’s decision to rule it out. Daisy Cooper suggested the Lib Dems were open to using one of their upcoming opposition day debates in the House of Commons…
Reuters The Monreale cathedral was declared a Unesco World Heritage Site in 2015, and has recently undergone extensive restoration On a hill overlooking the city of Palermo, in Sicily, sits a lesser-known gem of Italian art: the cathedral of Monreale. Built in the 12th century under Norman rule, it boasts Italy’s largest Byzantine-style mosaics, second…
New Zealand has rejected a proposal by the Cook Islands to introduce a seperate passport for its citizens while allowing them to retain New Zealand citizenship. Cook Islands, a self-governing island Pacific nation, is in “free association” with New Zealand, which is responsible for the former’s foreign affairs and defence. Cook Islanders can also live,…
An Australian pilot will be surrendered to the United States as early as next week after the federal government approved the extradition of the former US Marine pilot to face charges over allegedly training Chinese fighter pilots. Daniel Duggan, who has been in maximum security prison in Australia for more than two years fighting his…
Sands China CEO and President Grant Chum said Macao was diversifying its economy away from gaming to become “a city of sports and … a city of entertainment,” during Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to the city that concluded Friday. In an interview on “Squawk Box Asia,” Chum cited a deal announced in early December…
The Victorian opposition leader, John Pesutto, will face a leadership spill on Friday, with Berwick MP Brad Battin emerging as his most likely challenger. Battin and Liberal MPs Sam Groth, James Newbury, Richard Riordan and Bridget Vallence on Sunday called a party room meeting for Friday, where Guardian Australia understands a motion to spill the…
Tom Green is ready to give marriage another shot over 2 decades after divorcing Drew Barrymore … as the comedian recently announced his new engagement. The actor posted on his Instagram feed on Sunday, where he announced that he had proposed to his girlfriend, named Amanda. He wrote … “Big news! Amanda and I are…
