Former Trump official John Bolton pleads not guilty to criminal charges

Former White House national security adviser John Bolton arrives at U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland, to surrender and face an initial appearance on charges of mishandled classified information, in Greenbelt, Maryland, U.S., October 17, 2025. Leah Millis | Reuters John Bolton, President Donald Trump‘s former national security advisor, pleaded not guilty Friday…

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Canadian prime minister visits Ukraine, leaves door open to possibility of sending troops

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney visited Ukraine on Sunday and left the door open to the possibility of sending land troops to support Ukrainian rescue against Russia. Carney Ukrainian joined Ukrainian President Volodimier Zelancesi for a news conference on Sunday, marking the 34th anniversary of Ukrainian independence. He reiterated Canada’s unwavering support for the country…

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Life Time, Planet Fitness earnings show K-shaped economy

Two of the largest U.S. gym operators delivered the same headline in their latest earnings reports: strong growth. But beneath the surface, Life Time Group Holdings and Planet Fitness told very different stories about the American consumer. They highlighted a widening divide between higher-income households that continue to spend freely and more price-sensitive consumers who…

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The pressure’s on Shell to beat once again

This report is from this week’s CNBC’s UK Exchange newsletter. Like what you see? You can subscribe here. The dispatch It is just over three years since Wael Sawan succeeded Ben van Beurden as chief executive of Shell. While there has been much background noise, not least about a possible takeover bid for BP, a less…

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