SF Mayor Signs Divisive $5m Reparations Fund Bill
San Francisco's mayor has discreetly approved a bill to create a reparations fund, potentially granting eligible black residents $5m each. Discover the controversy and funding challenges.
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Algeria Law Declares French Colonisation a Crime
Algeria's parliament has unanimously approved a landmark law declaring France's 132-year colonisation a crime, demanding an apology and reparations. Explore the details and diplomatic fallout.
Manchester Museum's Africa Hub Sparks Reparations Debate
Manchester Museum opens Africa Hub, displaying 40,000 artefacts to fuel public discussion on colonial-era restitution and repatriation. Share your views.
EU Summit on Frozen Russian Assets Amid Legal Threats
EU leaders meet in Brussels to decide on using €210bn in frozen Russian assets for Ukraine, as Moscow launches lawsuits and warns of war. The outcome tests Europe's global standing.
EU Summit to Decide on €90bn Ukraine Loan from Russian Assets
EU leaders meet in Brussels to decide on a €90bn loan for Ukraine, funded by frozen Russian assets. Pressure mounts as Kyiv faces battlefield challenges. Read the latest.
Tories Vow £50bn Defence Fund from Green Projects
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch announces a £50 billion Sovereign Defence Fund, repurposing money from Labour's climate initiatives to bolster UK military readiness. Read the full plan.
EU to vote on using frozen Russian assets for Ukraine loan
EU leaders decide on a complex €90bn loan for Ukraine, funded by frozen Russian assets. Kyiv would only repay if Russia pays war reparations. The plan faces opposition from Belgium and threats from Moscow.
EU's €90bn Ukraine Plan from Frozen Russian Assets Sparks War Threat
Russia warns EU plan to fund Ukraine with €90bn from frozen assets is an 'act of war'. UK's Starmer vows to maintain pressure on Putin. Full details on the legal battle and diplomatic fallout.
Russia calls EU asset seizure plan an 'act of war'
Russia's Dmitry Medvedev warns the EU that using €90bn in frozen assets to fund Ukraine would be a 'casus belli'. Read the latest on the diplomatic standoff.
Belgium rejects EU plan to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine
Belgium rejects the EU's plan to use €194bn in frozen Russian assets as collateral for Ukraine, citing major financial and legal risks. The move stalls a key funding proposal ahead of a crucial summit.
Future Fund CEO questioned over $20k hotel bill
Future Fund CEO Raphael Arndt faces parliamentary scrutiny over a $20,000 hotel stay during a US trip. Watch the video for the full exchange and details on the fund's expense policies.
Future Fund Spent £20k on Ex-Assistant's US Hotel Scouting Trip
Australia's Future Fund faces scrutiny after spending £20,000 to fly a former executive assistant business class to the US to scope hotels. Discover the details of the controversial expenditure.
Dutch King Apologises for Slavery in Suriname Visit
King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands delivers a formal apology for Dutch slavery in Suriname during a historic royal visit, addressing a painful colonial legacy.
Africa pushes for colonial crime recognition and reparations
African leaders are intensifying demands for colonial-era crimes to be recognised as crimes against humanity, with calls for formal apologies and financial reparations from former colonial powers.
Green Globalist and Tory Clash Over Immigration
A Green Party globalist and a right-of-centre Tory debate immigration and colonial reparations over dinner in London. Did they find common ground?
UK-EU Defence Fund Talks Collapse Over €6bn Fee
Keir Starmer's bid to reset UK-EU relations suffers a major setback as negotiations to join the €150bn Safe defence fund collapse over a multi-billion euro entry fee. Discover the implications for British defence firms.
Family reclaims enslaved potter's works in landmark deal
Descendants of enslaved potter David Drake reclaim his stoneware jars in first major US art restitution case involving works by an enslaved person. Read the moving story.
Caribbean slavery reparations body seeks UK justice
Caribbean leaders clarify reparations aim is not to 'break British Treasury' but find collaborative solution to colonial legacy. Learn about their restorative justice proposal.
ASIC alleges InterPrac enabled $677m super fund collapse
Australia's corporate regulator accuses InterPrac of industrial-scale misconduct, exposing 6843 investors to collapsed super funds. Learn about the case and investor rights.
NS&I Slashes Premium Bond Prize Fund Rate
NS&I has announced significant changes to Premium Bonds, reducing the prize fund rate from 1.00% to 0.95% starting in June 2024. Discover how this affects your chances of winning and what experts recommend for savers.
Prince William faces Caribbean protests over colonial legacy
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge face mounting criticism during their Caribbean tour as protests erupt over Britain's colonial history and calls for reparations grow louder.
Brazil seeks £4.5bn Norway-style fund to save Amazon rainforest
President Lula da Silva's government proposes revolutionary international fund to combat Amazon deforestation, mirroring Norway's successful conservation model.
Billionaire Ackman reverses support after DSA controversy
Hedge fund titan Bill Ackman dramatically reverses position on Democratic Socialists of America after discovering candidate's radical affiliations, sparking intense political debate.
UK withdraws from Amazon rainforest protection fund
Britain withdraws from flagship £1.2bn global forest protection initiative, sparking outrage among environmental groups and raising questions about UK's climate commitment.
George Osborne's £1.3M Hedge Fund Role Sparks Outrage
Former Chancellor George Osborne sparks outrage with lucrative hedge fund position earning £1.3 million annually while serving as MP during cost of living crisis.
Football fans raise thousands after Huntingdon train attack
A community unites after a brutal train station attack leaves a football fan fighting for his life. The shocking incident has sparked outrage and a massive fundraising campaign.
Top lawyer ousted in client fund misuse scandal
Prominent London solicitor James Donovan dismissed from PCB Litigation after allegedly misusing millions in client funds for luxury private jet travel, extravagant parties, and personal expenses in shocking financial misconduct case.
Norway Wealth Fund Rejects Musk's £44bn Tesla Pay Deal
In a dramatic shareholder revolt, Norway's massive sovereign wealth fund has voted against Elon Musk's controversial compensation package, dealing a significant blow to the Tesla CEO ahead of the company's annual meeting.
Labour criticised for HIV funding cuts despite promises
Keir Starmer's Labour Party confronts criticism after quietly reducing UK contributions to global HIV/AIDS initiatives, raising concerns about international health commitments.
Why You Don't Need a Massive Rainy Day Fund
Leading consumer expert reveals why traditional emergency fund advice is outdated and how smarter financial strategies can protect you without draining your savings.
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