Jewish residents in London's Golders Green expressed mixed reactions to the UK government's decision to impose sanctions on West Bank settlers, reflecting diverse perspectives within the community on the contentious policy measure.
Russia welcomed American figures including a U.S. arts official at Putin's economic conference, reflecting internal divisions between hardline security forces and technocratic elites seeking Western engagement despite ongoing sanctions over Ukraine.
Manchester Mayor Burnham reduced business rates for pubs and venues by 20 percent, while Iran-backed Houthis attacked Saudi oil tankers, escalating Middle East tensions amid broader regional conflict.
Putin's 'Davos' between influencers and the war economy
Spain and Argentina competed in the World Cup final while the US launched fresh airstrikes against Iran following American soldier deaths in Jordan, amid rising "wellbeing poverty" affecting 2.2 million Australians and growing concerns over facial recognition technology deployment.
Putin's investment forum in St. Petersburg convenes amid stalled economic growth and the Ukraine war, attracting controversial Western figures including a Trump official and right-wing influencer, as Russia's economy faces recession pressures from military spending and sanctions.