Tears as Jimmy Carter’s coffin leaves Georgia for Washington
The former president’s coffin is being transported to the US Capitol to lie in state.The former president’s coffin is being transported to the US Capitol to lie in state. BBC News
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Explosive fertiliser in Ivory Coast harbour nothing to fear, officials say
Abidjan residents and environmentalists raise concerns after part of the same shipment was dumped in the UK.Abidjan residents and environmentalists raise concerns after part of the same shipment was dumped in the UK. BBC News
Snowed-in pub guests become ‘friends for life’
Guests at the Tan Hill Inn in the Dales are making the most of being stranded, the manager says.Guests at the Tan Hill Inn in the Dales are making the most of being stranded, the manager says. BBC News
Dortmund weighing up Rashford move – Wednesday’s gossip
Borussia Dortmund are considering a move for Marcus Rashford, Manchester City are interested in a deal to sign Omar Marmoush, plus more.Borussia Dortmund are considering a move for Marcus Rashford, Manchester City are interested in a deal to sign Omar Marmoush, plus more. BBC Sport
Dow Dumps 170+
Stocks fell Tuesday as strong economic data raised questions about the possibility of Federal Reserve rate cuts later this year, leading to a spike in Treasury yields. Declines across major tech stocks also dragged the market lower. The Dow Jones Industrials discarded 178.2 points to 42,528.36. The much-broader index backpedaled 66.35 points, or 1.1%, to…
TSX Finishes Negative
Canada’s main stock index gave up early gains by the close on Tuesday, as political changes worked their way into the equation after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his plan to resign. The TSX weakened 69.9 points to end Tuesday at 24,929.89. The Canadian dollar was down 0.08 at 69.65 cents U.S. In corporate news,…
Search for Britons missing in Italian mountains
Aziz Ziriat and Samuel Harris were last heard from on 1 January and never boarded a flight home.Aziz Ziriat and Samuel Harris were last heard from on 1 January and never boarded a flight home. BBC News
Stamp duty changes ‘will motivate first-time buyers’
The UK’s biggest mortgage lender says house prices rose 3.3% during the course of 2024.The UK’s biggest mortgage lender says house prices rose 3.3% during the course of 2024. BBC News
‘Lucky to be there next season’ – Is Dyche running out of time?
Everton’s goals-per-game ratio this season is the worst it has been in 13 years – could it mark the end for Sean Dyche’s time as manager?Everton’s goals-per-game ratio this season is the worst it has been in 13 years – could it mark the end for Sean Dyche’s time as manager? BBC Sport
Trump threatens ‘very high’ tariffs on Denmark over Greenland
In a rambling news conference, the president-elect also repeated the idea of the US taking over Canada and the Panama Canal.In a rambling news conference, the president-elect also repeated the idea of the US taking over Canada and the Panama Canal. BBC News