Portuguese PM quits over lithium, hydrogen corruption probe

Portuguese PM quits over lithium, hydrogen corruption probe

Prosecutors investigating lithium, hydrogen deals PM Costa subject of related investigation Says his conscience is clear, to cooperate with probe President to address nation on Thursday LISBON, Nov 7 (Reuters) – Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa resigned on Tuesday, hours after prosecutors detained his chief of staff in an investigation into alleged corruption in his … Read more

Portugal’s PM Costa resigns over corruption investigation

Portugal’s PM Costa resigns over corruption investigation

LISBON, Nov 7 (Reuters) – Portugal’s Prime Minister Antonio Costa resigned on Tuesday amid an investigation into alleged irregularities committed by his majority Socialist administration in handling lithium mining and hydrogen projects in the country. Costa announced the decision in a televised statement after meeting President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa. He said he conscience was … Read more

India-Canada diplomatic thaw remains remote despite visa easing

India-Canada diplomatic thaw remains remote despite visa easing

Maximalist stands hinder recovery of India-Canada ties Indian elections, Canada murder trial could be obstacles Diplomatic crisis to hurt people movement, Indian students NEW DELHI/OTTAWA, Nov 6 (Reuters) – Mending frayed diplomatic relations between India and Canada will be a long process after each side adopted maximalist positions, despite New Delhi’s surprise move to ease … Read more

Hamburg airport remains closed as police deal with ‘hostage situation’

Hamburg airport remains closed as police deal with ‘hostage situation’

[1/5]Police secure the area after a man drove through a barrier onto the grounds of the city’s airport with a child in his car in Hamburg, Germany, November 5, 2023. REUTERS/Fabian Bimmer Acquire Licensing Rights FRANKFURT, Nov 5 (Reuters) – Hamburg airport remained closed on Sunday, authorities said, as police dealt with a hostage situation … Read more

Hamburg airport closed as police deal with ‘hostage situation’

Hamburg airport closed as police deal with ‘hostage situation’

An aerial view ahead of the G20 summit shows the Helmut Schmidt Airport in Hamburg, Germany, June 23, 2017. REUTERS/Fabian Bimmer/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights FRANKFURT, Nov 4 (Reuters) – Hamburg police said on Saturday they were dealing with a hostage situation after a man drove through a barrier onto the grounds of the city’s … Read more

Sam Bankman-Fried convicted of multi-billion dollar FTX fraud

Sam Bankman-Fried convicted of multi-billion dollar FTX fraud

NEW YORK, Nov 2 (Reuters) – FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried was found guilty on Thursday of stealing from customers of his now-bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange in one of the biggest financial frauds on record, a verdict that cemented the 31-year-old former billionaire’s fall from grace. A 12-member jury in Manhattan federal court convicted Bankman-Fried on all … Read more

Exclusive: US FDIC is probing former First Republic Bank directors and officers

Exclusive: US FDIC is probing former First Republic Bank directors and officers

Nov 1 (Reuters) – The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is investigating potential misconduct by executives and board members of First Republic Bank (FRCB.PK), raising the prospect of stiff penalties for the failed bank’s former bosses. “We can confirm a D&O probe into First Republic is taking place,” a spokesperson told Reuters on Wednesday, referring … Read more

New York Republican moves to expel George Santos from Congress

New York Republican moves to expel George Santos from Congress

[1/2]U.S. Rep. George Santos (R-NY) stands alone at the back of the House chamber during a second round of voting that once again failed to elect a new Speaker of the House at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., October 18, 2023. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights WASHINGTON, Oct 26 (Reuters) – A New … Read more

Canadian PM says India’s actions making life hard for millions of people

Canadian PM says India’s actions making life hard for millions of people

Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks during the Canada-CARICOM Summit in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada October 18, 2023. REUTERS/Blair Gable Acquire Licensing Rights OTTAWA, Oct 20 (Reuters) – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Friday the Indian government’s crackdown on Canadian diplomats was making normal life difficult for millions of people in both countries. Trudeau spoke … Read more

US House lawmaker receives death threats after voting against Jordan for speaker

US House lawmaker receives death threats after voting against Jordan for speaker

Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, speaks during a House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., May 19, 2021. Susan Walsh/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights WASHINGTON, Oct 18 (Reuters) – U.S. Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks has received “credible death threats,” she said in a statement on Wednesday, after voting … Read more