Rail services disrupted across England after fire near Euston | Rail transport

A major UK railway line remains partially closed because of a large fire, disrupting thousands of journeys. National Rail said some lines of the west coast mainline were blocked between…

Wall Street analysts weigh Warsh

It’s official: President Trump has selected the most competent and experienced candidate for a crucial job, irrespective of superficial appearance, family background and political affiliations. Sorry, what’s that? Oh. “Central…

A U.S. letter opposed Iraqis’ choice of prime minister. They went ahead anyway.

The Trump administration sent a private letter opposing the choice of Nouri al-Maliki, the leading candidate for prime minister, considered close to Iran. Source link

The Netherlands Is Getting a New Government. Will It Last?

Rob Jetten, a 38-year-old centrist, is poised to be the youngest prime minister in Dutch history. But his government will be in a daunting position. Source link

Trump nominates Kevin Warsh to replace Powell as fed chair | Donald Trump News

United States President Donald Trump has nominated former Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Warsh to head the US central bank when current Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s term ends in May.…

Labour accuses Reform candidate of ‘toxic politics’ after Tommy Robinson endorsement | Reform UK

Labour have accused the Reform UK candidate for the Gorton and Denton byelection, Matthew Goodwin, of representing “toxic politics” after he was endorsed by the far-right agitator Tommy Robinson. The…

Kevin Warsh is the presumptive Fed chair

The economist is seen as an independent voice, raising the chances of future tussles with Donald Trump Source link

Trump says U.S. will decertify Canadian-made planes, threatens 50% tariff

The president accused Canada of blocking the sale of U.S.-made Gulfstream aircraft and said he would raise tariffs in the latest dispute to rock the once-chummy relationship. Source link

Xi’s Military Purge May Set Back His Taiwan Ambitions

By ousting his top generals, Xi Jinping has secured absolute control but also hollowed out the command structure preparing for possible war over Taiwan. Source link

Bangladesh, The ICC & double standards? | Cricket

Game Theory What ranks as a safety concern in cricket? As the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup gets under way, Samantha Johnson looks at how the IPL exclusion of one…