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Nato members have pledged their support for an “irreversible path” to future membership for Ukraine, as well as more aid. While a formal timeline for it to join the military alliance was not agreed at a summit in Washington DC, the military alliance’s 32 members said they had “unwavering” support for Ukraine’s war effort. Nato has also announced further integration with Ukraine’s military and members have committed €40bn ($43.3bn, £33.7bn) in aid in the next year, including F-16 fighter jets and air defence support. The bloc’s Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said: “Support to Ukraine is not charity – it is in…

The biggest danger facing the American economy for years has been inflation. Now, another problem is emerging as a credible threat on the horizon: Unemployment. Just as inflation continues to cool, yellow lights are flashing in the still-strong jobs market. The Federal Reserve must now confront the risk that it’s making a mistake by keeping interest rates too high for too long. That’s why some economists are pleading with the Fed to ease up its inflation fight—before high interest rates, which it’s used to tame surging prices, grind the US economy into a recession. “It’s time to cut rates,” said Joe Brusuelas, chief economist at…

Public outrage is mounting in China over allegations that a major state-owned food company has been cutting costs by using the same tankers to carry fuel and cooking oil – without cleaning them in between. The scandal, which implicates China’s largest grain storage and transport company Sinograin, and private conglomerate Hopefull Grain and Oil Group, has raised concerns of food contamination in a country rocked in recent decades by a string of food and drug safety scares – and evoked harsh criticism from Chinese state media. It was an “open secret” in the transport industry that the tankers were doing double duty, according to…

The perfect coastal home must cope with shifting sands, heavy winds and sloped terrains – here are some of the smartest and most stunning designs in the world. Stilts for sloped terrain or shifting sands and sea; fabulous views; an internal courtyard; and a protective shutter system in case of extreme weather. These are some of the things on architects’ checklists when they’re designing a beach house. Whether it’s in the Scottish Highlands or California’s Big Sur, the elements and the experience must stay front of mind. On the Danish coast, “The weather is unpredictable, so we design beach houses…

A former soldier who was sexually assaulted while serving in Japan’s military has reached a civil settlement with three of her convicted attackers in a case that exposed a widespread culture of harassment in the country’s self-defense force. The settlement, initiated by the three former soldiers who were found guilty of sexual assault by a Japanese court in December, includes them apologizing and paying a sum of money, Rina Gonoi said on her X account on Tuesday. She did not disclose the amount of money involved. “Today, I would like to announce that a settlement has been reached in the civil trial…

For years, Airbnb has known some of its hosts have used hidden cameras to secretly spy on guests, invading their most private and intimate moments. While Airbnb has repeatedly acknowledged the problem in financial filings, it has worked to keep the scope of the issue out of the public eye through arbitration, confidential settlements and employee non-disclosure agreements. The company has also fought against regulations that could protect users and would provide authorities with more insight into who is using the platform. CNN reviewed more than 2,000 pages of lawsuits and police records to understand more about the short-term rental…

As he prepares for England’s Euro 2024 semi-final with the Netherlands in Dortmund, manager Gareth Southgate faces the days that will define his legacy. He has experienced a wide range of emotions in Germany. From hostility and beer thrown at him following their draw with Slovenia in Cologne, to dancing in front of jubilant fans after the quarter-final win on penalties against Switzerland in Dusseldorf. There is a growing belief Southgate’s eight years in charge will come to an end after Euro 2024, whether that is following Wednesday’s meeting with the Dutch or a final against Spain in Berlin on Sunday. England’s…

Members of an Australian religious group have gone on trial accused of killing an eight-year-old diabetic girl by denying her medical care. Elizabeth Struhs was found dead at a home in Toowoomba – about 125km (78 miles) west of Brisbane – in January 2022, after she had allegedly gone without insulin for almost a week. Prosecutors say members of a sect, known as The Saints, prayed that God would cure the child, rather than seeking help as her health deteriorated. The girl’s parents are among 14 defendants, all of whom have elected to represent themselves in the highly publicised and…

Saving money regularly can help improve sleep, a new report suggests. Putting a monthly amount aside, however small the sum, also helped people to relax and be more optimistic about the future, the study by academics at Bristol University found. Regular savers on low incomes have similar life satisfaction levels as richer non-savers, they said. A quarter of UK adults have savings of less than £100, surveys have suggested. Saving money has been tough in recent years, owing to sharply rising bills and food prices – even though the interest paid by banks and building societies has improved. An estimated…

Ticketmaster customers in North America have been sent emails warning them to take action after the company was hacked in May. Emails were sent overnight to Canadian customers, urging them to “be vigilant and take steps to protect against identity theft and fraud.” The company has not commented on the notification process – however similar emails have reportedly been sent to victims in the US and Mexico. The personal details of 560 million Ticketmaster customers worldwide were stolen in the hack – with cyber criminals then attempting to sell that information online. Ticketmaster has not responded to the BBC asking it why…