Trump administration rescinds congestion pricing for New York City

Daily $9 fee designed to reduce traffic in heart of Manhattan and raise billions to upgrade subway train and bus systems

The Trump administration announced on Wednesday it intends to …

Source: The Guardian

Sydney couple allegedly linked to caravan found with explosives charged over anti-Israel incident in Woollahra

Scott Marshall and Tammie Farrugia charged regarding December graffiti attack in eastern suburbs but police say alleged ‘principal offenders’ not yet arrested

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Source: The Guardian

South Africa postpones budget in 'unprecedented' step

The African National Congress and Democratic Alliance disagree over proposed VAT increases, casting doubt on the ruling coalition's ability to govern.

Source: Deutsche Welle

Continental: German auto parts giant to slash thousands of jobs

Auto supplier Continental plans to shutter one plant in Germany, as the company has fallen short of financial targets, despite earlier cutbacks.

Source: Deutsche Welle

Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro slams coup accusations against him

The far-right leader has posted a rebuttal on social media, accusing Brazil's government of being 'authoritarian'.

Source: Al Jazeera

Zelenskyy says Trump is influenced by Russian ‘disinformation’

As President Trump moves closer to Russia and away from support for Ukraine, President Zelenskyy is being forced to defend his position as the legitimate leader of a country suffering …

Source: NBC News

Artists demand National Endowment for the Arts roll back Trump restrictions

More than 400 artists sign letter urging organization to resist funding ban for projects focused on DEI and gender

Donald Trump’s efforts to influence US cultural institutions received more …

Source: The Guardian

Man who made death threats against Brittany Higgins sentenced to at least 16 months in prison

Higgins and partner David Sharaz were ‘terrified to leave the house alone’ because of online threats and abuse from David William Wonnocott

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Source: The Guardian

Brazil’s prosecutor charges Jair Bolsonaro, says he approved plot to poison Lula

Brazil’s prosecutor-general has charged former President Jair Bolsonaro with attempting a coup to stay in power after his 2022 election defeat, alleging that he knew and approved of a plot …

Source: France 24

Record number of cash Isa products on offer

Providers respond to demand from customers for tax-efficient savings accounts

Source: Financial Times

Fund managers step up calls for Reeves to ‘simplify’ UK tax-free savings

Ministers are looking at scrapping popular cash Isas to encourage investment in London stock market

Source: Financial Times

French surfers Dupont, Roseyro triumph in Nazare big wave competition

France's Justine Dupont overcame tough conditions and waves of up to 35 feet to win the Tudor Nazare Big Wave Challenge on Tuesday, with countryman Clement Roseyro taking the men's …

Source: France 24