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MOHAMMED BADRA/EPA/ShutterstockFrance says it will summon the US ambassador to Paris, Charles Kushner, over what it says are unacceptable allegations of failing to tackle a surge in antisemitism. Kushner, who is Jewish and whose son is married to US President Donald Trump’s daughter Ivanka, made the comments in an open letter to French President Emmanuel Macron in the Wall Street Journal. Echoing Israel’s criticism of France days earlier, Kushner said there had been an explosion of hatred towards Jews in France since the war in Gaza began.”France firmly refutes these latest allegations” which are “unacceptable”, said a foreign ministry statement,…

Resources nationalism is emerging as an obstacle to an attempt by the oil-rich middle east emirate of Abu Dhabi to acquire Santos, Australia’s second biggest oil and gas company. Working with a consortium which includes Carlyle, a specialist U.S. buy-out group, the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) first proposed a takeover in mid-June priced at an indicative $5.76, a 28% price premium at the time of the bid. The Moomba petroleum and natural gas plant in the Cooper Basin, South Australia Picture by Brendan Esposito (Fairfax Media via Getty Images)Fairfax Media via Getty Images Santos operates the Cooper Basin…

Pintarnya, an Indonesian employment platform that goes beyond job matching by offering financial services along with full-time and side-gig opportunities, said it has raised a $16.7 million Series A round. The funding was led by Square Peg with participation from existing investors Vertex Venture Southeast Asia & India and East Ventures. Ghirish Pokardas, Nelly Nurmalasari, and Henry Hendrawan founded Pintarnya in 2022 to tackle two of the biggest challenges Indonesians face daily: earning enough and borrowing responsibly. “Traditionally, mass workers in Indonesia find jobs offline through job fairs or word of mouth, with employers buried in paper applications and candidates…

Aug 22, 2025, 02:31 PM ETThe US Open kicks off Sunday, with defending champions Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner both in the draw. Will Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz meet again in the final, as they did at both the French Open and Wimbledon, winning one apiece? Or could Novak Djokovic make it to the final — and even win a record 25th Grand Slam title?Iga Swiatek won Wimbledon earlier this summer, and may have momentum on her side. Or could Coco Gauff, the 2023 US Open and 2025 French Open champion, win it all in New York?We polled our experts…

Whether you’re traveling for work, pleasure, or a bit of both, it’s essential to pack pieces that are as versatile as they are comfortable. Few items strike that delicate balance better than joggers. Offering all the ease of leggings and sweatpants but with a more structured silhouette, these pants deliver a slightly tailored, put together look without the need to sacrifice comfort. Also, unlike jeans, joggers are lighter, stretchier, and far easier to move in, making them ideal for long flights or full days on the go. Yet with today’s tailored cuts and elevated fabrics, they can still provide the…

Israeli air strikes hit areas around Gaza City on Sunday, local civil defence said, as the military pressed ahead with plans for a major offensive on what it sees as the last stronghold of Hamas. Fighting also escalated in Jabalia, just north of the city.

Peter HoskinsBusiness reporter, BBC NewsAFP via Getty ImagesEvergrande was once China’s biggest property developerChinese property giant Evergrande’s shares were taken off the Hong Kong stock market on Monday after more than a decade and a half of trading.It marks a grim milestone for what was once China’s biggest real estate firm, with a stock market valuation of more than $50bn (£37.1bn). That was before its spectacular collapse under the weight of the huge debts that had powered its meteoric rise.Experts say the delisting was both inevitable and final.”Once delisted, there is no coming back,” says Dan Wang, China director at…

Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 95, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, welcome, new gadget season is starting, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.)I also have for you Pixel’s next foldable, new Samsung earbuds, a chill indie game, and more.(As always, the best part of Installer is your ideas and tips. What do you want to know more about? What awesome tricks do you know that everyone else should? What app should everyone be using? Tell me everything: [email protected]. And if you know…

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Football season is here and if you’re heading to the stadium to take in a game, you’ll want to pay attention to what you’re bringing — and not bringing — with you. All NFL teams have continued to implement a Clear Bag Policy for the 2025-26 season, which requires all fans to comply with rules about the types and sizes of bags you’re allowed to carry. Per the NFL website, the only bags fans will be allowed to bring…

Your support helps us to tell the storyFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it’s investigating the financials of Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, ‘The A Word’, which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.The…