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Bank of England cuts rates to 4.75% but sees higher inflation after Reeves' budget

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

The Bank of England has reduced interest rates to 4.75%, marking its second cut since 2020. The decision was influenced by the recent government budget, which is projected to stimulate economic growth while potentially increasing inflation. The Bank anticipates further gradual interest rate reductions in the future.

Israel strikes on Lebanon kill 40 people around Baalbek

NBC News 

Israeli strikes on Lebanon killed 40 people around the eastern city of Baalbek in the Bekaa Valley on Wednesday, according to the country’s health ministry, and at dusk more strikes hit Beirut’s southern suburbs.

Presidential historian alarmed by Trump's boast of 'awesome' secret powers at his disposal

Raw Story 

Appearing on MSNBC just 24 hours after Donald Trump was declared the next president of the United States, presidential historian Michael Beschloss ticked off the many ways that Trump could abuse his powers with the approval of a compliant Supreme Court.

Speaking with "Way Too Early" host Jonathan Lemire, the noted historian pointed to a comment the president-elect made that he said should alarm everyone.

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Fintech transforms African financial services, but funding costs are obstacle - EIB

Engineeringnews.co.za 

Financial technology (fintech) companies in Africa have nearly tripled in number since 2020, improving access to finance for people and businesses across the continent, says development finance institution EIB's 'Finance in Africa 2024' report. “Fintech is revolutionising the way we think about finance in Africa. By leveraging technology, we can improve access to finance for millions and foster sustainable economic growth,” says EIB VP Thomas Östros.

Sinner, former champ Medvedev in same group at Nitto ATP Finals

ATPWorldTour.com (Tennis) 

pTop seed a href='https://www.atptour.com/en/players/jannik-sinner/s0ag/overview'Jannik Sinner/a and 2020 a href='https://www.atptour.com/en/tournaments/nitto-atp-finals/605/overview'Nitto ATP Finals/a champion a href='https://www.atptour.com/en/players/daniil-medvedev/mm58/overview'Daniil Medvedev/a will lead the a href='https://www.atptour.com/en/players/ilie-nastase/n008/overview'Ilie Nastase/a Group at the a href='https://www.atptour.com/en/tournaments/nitto-atp-finals/605/overview'Nitto ATP Finals/a... Читать дальше...

Xi Jinping congratulates Donald Trump on presidential win, calls for 'properly managing differences'

BigNewsNetwork.com 

Beijing (China) [India], November 7 (ANI): Chinese President Xi Jinping congratulated Donald Trump on his election as the next United States President, and emphasised the importance of cooperation between the two nations. Xi further expressed hopes for peaceful coexistence, enhanced dialogue, communication, and win-win cooperation. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China in a statement said, "On November 7, 2024, Preside

Global Freshwater Supplies in the Balance

Project Syndicate 

The world cannot afford to let this year's COP16 biodiversity negotiations pass without significant progress toward protecting critical ecosystems and maintaining the stability of the global water cycle. The costs of inaction are already too high, and the situation is getting worse.

A look at Suryakumar Yadav's fine record against South Africa ahead of 1st T20I

BigNewsNetwork.com (sports) 

Durban [South Africa], November 7 (ANI): As India prepares to face South Africa in the first T20I in Durban on Thursday, all eyes are on skipper Suryakumar Yadav, who boasts an impressive record against the Proteas. The young Indian side aims to extend their T20I dominance as they kick off their South African tour, which features four T20Is, with the first match in Durban on Friday. Suryakumar's record against South Afric