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state pension은 ‘다른 시대를 위해 만들어졌다’고 정부 재정 압박 속에 전직 총리의 기관은 밝혔습니다. 정부 재정 압박이 가중되는 가운데 Labour는 Tony Blair 싱크탱크로부터 pension triple lock을 폐기하라는 촉구를 받았습니다. Iran 전쟁이 공공 지출 계획을 무산시킬 위협이 있는 상황에서, Tony Blair Institute (TBI)는 pension triple lock을 유지하겠다는 ‘감당할 수 없는’ 매니페스토 공약이 state pension의 광범위한 개편의 일환으로 철회되어야 한다고 밝혔습니다. Continue reading...

Santa Barbara 인근 해역에서 foil boarders가 상어(likely a great white로 추정)에게 추격당했으나, 상어는 곧 흥미를 잃고 헤엄쳐 사라졌습니다. Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox Ron Takeda와 Tavis Boise는 Santa Barbara 해안에서 몇 마일 떨어진 곳에서 그들의 뒤를 쫓는 거대한 물체를 발견했습니다. surfing의 특수한 형태인 foil board 위에 서서 파도를 가르며 나아가던 Takeda가 "Tavis, 저거 돌고래니?"라고 물었습니다. 당시 질주 장면을 촬영 중이던 Boise는 이 질문을 불길한 징조로 받아들였습니다. 베테랑 서퍼라면 돌고래를 즉시 알아보지 못할 리가 없었기 때문입니다. Continue reading...

Lula 대통령의 법안 거부권이 브라질 하원과 상원에 의해 번복되었으며, 이는 현재 대법원의 확정을 기다리고 있음을 의미합니다. 보수 성향이 강한 브라질 의회는 작년 쿠데타 시도 혐의로 유죄 판결을 받은 극우 성향의 Jair Bolsonaro 전 대통령의 형량을 감경하는 법안을 승인했습니다. 이 법안은 당초 12월 의회를 통과했으나, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva 대통령은 Jair Bolsonaro 지지자들이 수도 Brasília를 약탈한 지 3년이 되는 시점을 상징하는 조치로 지난 1월 거부권을 행사했습니다. 계속 읽기...

1999년 공포 영화 히트작의 새로운 리부트에 원조 출연진 2명과 감독팀이 총괄 프로듀서로 참여할 예정이다. The Blair Witch Project 리부트 측은 원조 관계자들이 불만을 토로한 이후 이들을 프로듀서로 영입하게 되었다. 35,000달러의 제작비로 2억 4,800만 달러를 벌어들인 1999년의 이 인디 히트작은 역사상 가장 수익성이 높은 영화 중 하나가 되었다. 계속 읽기...

이번 조치는 항공업계가 Iran war에 대한 불확실성과 Brent crude 가격 상승에 대응하는 가운데 나온 것입니다. Business live – 최신 업데이트. Air France-KLM은 Iran war로 인해 연료비가 수십억 달러 증가함에 따라 올해 공급력 성장 전망치를 하향 조정했습니다. 이 French-Dutch 항공사는 Middle East 분쟁이 시작된 이후 비용이 급증함에 따라 올해 연료비가 24억 달러(18억 파운드) 증가할 것으로 예상하고 있습니다. 이에 대한 대응으로 올해 공급력 성장 전망치를 기존 3%~5%에서 2%~4%로 축소했습니다. Continue reading...

마두로 생포 및 중동 전쟁 참전 등 10개월간의 임무를 마치고 귀항하는 USS Gerald R Ford 이란과의 전쟁 참여와 베네수엘라 지도자 Nicolás Maduro 생포 등 300일이 넘는 기록적인 배치를 마친 세계 최대 항공모함 USS Gerald R Ford가 본국으로 향할 예정이라고 미 당국자 2명이 수요일 밝혔다. 민감한 군사 이동을 상세히 설명하기 위해 익명을 요구한 관계자들에 따르면, 포드함은 수일 내로 중동을 떠나 5월 중순 버지니아 모항으로 돌아갈 예정이다. 앞서 The Washington Post가 관련 내용을 보도했다. 계속 읽기...

• 미국은 휴전 합의에도 불구하고 2개월간의 이란 갈등이 격화됨에 따라 4월 24일 수천 명의 정예군과 함께 제3 항공모함 타격단을 중동에 배치했으며, 이는 2003년 이라크 침공 이후 최대 규모의 군사력 증강이다. • Trump 대통령은 평화 노력이 실패할 경우 미국 군대가 "준비가 되었다(ready to go)"고 경고했으며, 워싱턴과 테헤란이 서로의 위반을 비난하는 동안 미국이 4월 8일의 휴전을 군사력을 "재정비(restock)"하는 데 사용했다고 밝혔다. • 2월 28일 시작된 미국의 폭격 작전은 이란의 군사 인프라와 지도부를 초토화했으나, 테헤란은 전 세계 석유 및 가스 공급의 핵심 경로인 Strait of Hormuz에 대한 통제권을 유지하고 있으며, 이에 따라 미국은 4월 13일 해군 봉쇄를 단행했다.

• 연방준비제도는 이란 전쟁으로 인한 인플레이션 상승 우려를 들어 수요일 기준금리를 3.5%에서 3.75%로 동결하기로 결정했습니다. • 이는 2025년 9월, 10월, 12월에 걸쳐 세 차례 연속으로 25bp 금리 인하를 단행한 이후 연준의 금리 조정 중단 기조를 이어간 것입니다. • 제롬 파월 연준 의장은 동부 표준시 기준 오후 2시 30분에 기자회견을 열어 이번 결정에 대해 논의할 예정이며, 이는 그의 연준 의장으로서 마지막 금리 발표가 될 가능성이 있습니다.

연준의 독립성과 파월 의장의 미래에 대한 의구심이 지속되는 가운데, 상원 위원회가 트럼프 대통령의 지명자를 통과시킬 준비를 하고 있습니다.

Reform leader changed his mind about standing as MP after gift from Thai-based crypto tycoon Christopher HarborneNigel Farage was given £5m by the crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne shortly before announcing he would stand in the 2024 British general election, the Guardian can reveal.Farage had already stated he did not intend to stand as a prospective MP but U-turned within weeks of receiving the personal gift from the Thai-based businessman. Continue reading...

Anant Ambani revives offer to transport 80 animals, all descendants of Colombian drug kingpin’s pets, to IndiaIt remains one of the strangest conundrums in modern zoological history – what to do with the descendants of Pablo Escobar’s hippos?The animals – herbivores native to sub-Saharan Africa – were originally imported into Colombia by the drug kingpin for his own entertainment. But the beasts and their offspring were left to roam free after his death in 1993. Continue reading...

Anant Ambani, the son of tycoon Mukesh Ambani, said he had put in a formal request to the Colombian government to stay a decision to kill the animals.

High fuel prices and passenger delays caused by EU’s EES entry-exit system causing problems, says trade bodyBusiness live – latest updatesEurope’s smaller airports may not survive if jet fuel shortages triggered by the Middle East crisis lead to widespread route cancellations, the industry’s trade body has warned.Although airlines insist that there are currently no supply issues within the normal four- to six-week horizon, the US-Israel war on Iran and the effective closure of the strait of Hormuz have doubled the price of jet fuel, prompting some carriers to cancel flights. Continue reading...

Japan Airlines will introduce the robots for trial run at a Tokyo airport amid country’s surge in inbound tourism and worsening labour shortagesJapan’s famously conscientious but overburdened baggage handlers will soon be joined by extra staff at Tokyo’s Haneda airport – although their new colleagues will need to take regular recharging breaks.Japan Airlines will introduce humanoid robots on a trial basis from the beginning of May, with a view to deploying them permanently as a solution to the country’s chronic labour shortage. Continue reading...

Sources say staff have been asked to pack up final stock and equipment after waves of closuresJewellery chain Claire’s is closing its final UK stores on Tuesday, cutting about 1,000 jobs months after falling into administration.Sources said staff at Claire’s, which collapsed in January, had been asked to pack up the final stock and equipment with the final outlets to formally close on Tuesday after successive waves of closures in recent weeks. Continue reading...

Proposal for a one-time 5% tax on billionaires in the state is opposed by Silicon Valley tech titans and Gavin NewsomProponents of a proposal to levy a one-time tax on California billionaires say they’ve gathered enough signatures to place the measure on the ballot in November.The campaign says it has collected more than 1.5m signatures, according to a statement. Continue reading...

• Delta Air Lines reported first-quarter net income of $1.8 billion, up 22% year-over-year, benefiting from strong leisure and business travel demand with average fares rising 8% despite lower capacity growth across the industry. • CEO Ed Bastian stated that forward bookings through summer 2026 indicate "resilient demand," with premium cabin bookings up 15%, offsetting concerns about potential economic slowdown and suggesting corporate travel spending remains solid. • The strong results bolstered airline sector sentiment, lifting Southwest Airlines and United Airlines stocks by 2.4% and 1.9% respectively on optimism about sustained pricing power and margin expansion through peak summer travel season.

Trade union criticises airline’s plan to halve passenger numbers to the city as ‘purely profit-oriented’ Ryanair is to shut its Berlin operating base and cut its winter schedule to the German capital in half, blaming its decision on soaring aviation taxes in the country.The Irish budget carrier said its relocation of seven aircraft to other centres would reduce its Berlin passenger numbers from 4.5 million to 2.2 million a year, with flights in and out of the city served from October by planes based at other airports. Continue reading...

Secondhand car buyers urged to carefully inspect vehicles, while owners told to beware tests that are suspiciously quickRise of the ‘ghost owner’: 18,000 UK vehicles in use without proper recordsYou have just bought a secondhand car. It was older than you wanted, but were reassured because it had recently passed its MOT.Within a few days, you notice a problem with the steering and take it into a garage to be checked. As well as that issue, they find the tread depth of the tyres is so low it should not have passed the test. Continue reading...

• The Israeli Defense Forces conducted sustained airstrikes across Gaza Friday night, striking targets in Khan Younis and Rafah; Palestinian health authorities reported 34 deaths and 89 injured, though casualty figures remain disputed. • The UN Security Council's humanitarian affairs office announced plans for an emergency session Monday to address escalating civilian casualties and requested immediate access for international inspection teams to assess damage. • Aid organizations warned that the latest military operations have severed critical supply routes, leaving approximately 1.2 million Palestinians facing acute food shortages and limited access to medical facilities.

Dnipro bore the brunt of the attacks but Odesa and Kharkiv were also targeted in largest onslaught for several daysRussian drone and missile strikes across Ukraine killed at least seven people overnight, including five in the city of Dnipro, Ukrainian local authorities have said.Reports say that at least 34 people have been injured in the strikes, which lasted “practically all night”, according to the Dnipropetrovsk regional head, Oleksandr Hanzha. The bodies of four people were found in the ruins of a house destroyed in the attacks, and workers continued to search for bodies on Saturday morning. Continue reading...

Overnight incident in Romania did not lead to hostilities as potential target stayed within Ukrainian airspaceTwo RAF Typhoons have been scrambled from a Romanian air base to engage Russian drones close to Nato air space although did not fire or shoot any down.British defence sources said the fighter jets did not enter Ukrainian airspace, contradicting reports that Russian drones had been shot down by the RAF there, an event which would have represented a major escalation in hostilities between the western alliance and Moscow. Continue reading...

• The Department of Justice dropped its criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Powell regarding the agency's building expenditures, marking a significant development in federal oversight. • The decision came amid broader discussions on Capitol Hill about federal accountability, with both Republican and Democratic representatives weighing in on the implications. • The outcome reflects shifting priorities in federal investigations and debates over Fed governance and spending practices.

• The Department of Justice has dropped its investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, marking a significant policy shift. • The decision comes amid Trump's emergency economic orders, potentially easing tensions over Fed independence. • This move is viewed as stabilizing financial markets but criticized by conservatives seeking accountability on monetary policy.

Ernie Dosio, a 75-year-old vineyard owner, was hunting an antelope species in Africa when the incident occuredSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxAn American millionaire big-game hunter has died after being crushed by a group of elephants during a hunting expedition in Gabon.Ernie Dosio, a 75-year-old vineyard owner, was hunting yellow-backed duiker, an antelope species, in the central African country of Gabon when the incident occurred last Friday. While in the Lope-Okanda rainforest, he and his guide unexpectedly came across five female elephants accompanied by a calf. Continue reading...

Carriers will retain airport slots if they cancel services as passengers are urged to continue with travel plansPenalties on airlines that cancel UK flights because of jet fuel shortages have been eased, it has emerged, as the government issued fresh advice to reassure the public they can still fly and should stick to travel plans.Airlines who cancel flights will not lose their rights to valuable takeoff and landing slots at busy airports, which can be forfeited when flights fail to operate over a period. Continue reading...

Former Scottish Labour leader says she understands that expressing respect for author caused ‘worry, anger and upset’The incoming chair of the LGBTQ+ charity Stonewall, says she is “truly sorry” after she expressed “huge respect” for JK Rowling in an interview with the Guardian.Kezia Dugdale, the former leader of Scottish Labour, said she understood that her words had caused “worry, anger and upset and I am truly sorry about that”. Continue reading...