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A shareholder at a securities hall in Hangzhou, the capital of Zhejiang province in east China, on Sept. 24, 2024.Cfoto | Future Publishing | Getty ImagesChina stocks rallied Monday to their best day in 16 years, with related U.S. ETFs also soaring after recent economic stimulus buoyed investor optimism in the market.The Shanghai Composite Index surged 8.06% in its best day since September 2008, and capping a nine-day win streak for the index. It ended September up 17.39%, its first monthly gain in five and its best monthly performance going back to April 2015.The Shenzhen Composite Index closed up 10.9%,…

Marine Le Pen, long-time leader of France’s far-right National Rally and presidential hopeful, goes on trial in Paris on Monday accused of misusing European parliamentary funds.More than 20 other senior figures in the party are also facing the same charges. They are accused of hiring assistants who worked on party affairs rather than for the European parliament which paid them. If Le Pen is found guilty, she could face fines and imprisonment – and potentially be declared ineligible to run for office for up to 10 years, hitting her presidential ambitions.She has denied wrongdoing, and party spokesman Laurent Jacobelli said…

Is Josh Duggar receiving “special privileges” behind bars? That’s the claim being made by one insider after the convicted sex offender was transferred to a “renovated” prison dorm at the Seagoville Federal Correctional Institution in Dallas. As you’re likely aware, Josh is serving a 151-month sentence on charges of receiving and possessing CSAM (child sexual abuse material). In this handout photo provided by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, former television personality on “19 Kids And Counting” Josh Duggar poses for a booking photo after his arrest April 29, 2021 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Duggar was reportedly arrested by federal agents and…

Ukraine has used long-range drones to strike multiple ammunition depots inside Russia this month.These attacks have caused extensive damage and resulted in the loss of valuable weaponry.Russia has been unable to stop these attacks despite operating an extensive air-defense network. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you’re on the go. download the app By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking “unsubscribe” at the bottom of the email. Russia maintains an extensive air-defense network,…

As Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador nears the final hours of his presidency, a debate is already raging over the legacy that the Mexican leader, widely known as AMLO, is leaving behind. Limited to a single six-year term by Mexico’s Constitution, AMLO will leave office on Monday with an approval rating that never dropped below 60 percent. Political parties that once dominated Mexico have been swept aside by the rise of his Morena Party, and his successor, President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum, won a landslide victory in the country’s June elections. “Lopez Obrador is leaving power with a very high level of popularity, which…

Celebrities are paying tribute to Kris Kristofferson after the country music star died at the age of 88. News broke on Sunday, September 29, that Kristofferson died the previous day in his home. “We’re all so blessed for our time with him,” his family wrote in a statement on Sunday. “Thank you for loving him all these many years, and when you see a rainbow, know he’s smiling down at us all.” Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum CEO Kyle Young also honored Kristofferson via social media on Sunday. “Kris Kristofferson believed creativity is God-given, and those who ignore…

In the newest episode of the Power House podcast, host Clayton Collins chats with Robert Pieklo, chief operating officer of American Financial Resources (AFR), and Adam Carmel, CEO of Polly. They discuss the latest developments in the mortgage market, along with key dynamics and growth strategies for lenders as interest rates continue to fall. The conversation also covers cost-to-completion metrics, new technology and tactics strategies for making customers happy in today’s market.  Collins immediately kicks off the conversation by diving into the current state of the mortgage industry. He asks both guests to outline the dynamics and trends that will…

Shipping containers stacked at a storage yard outside of the APM Terminals yard at the Port of Mobile in Mobile, Alabama, US, on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.Micah Green | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesWith a potential strike at ports up and down the East Coast and along the Gulf Coast set to begin after midnight Monday, logistics executives tell CNBC the remaining hours are critical in moving out as much trade as possible before a shutdown that will do serious damage to the functioning of the U.S. economy.Based on data from ImportGenius, which tracks the bills of lading — the digital…

Israel has been carrying out air strikes across Lebanon for days, but Sunday’s strike on Kola was the first to hit the heart of the capital Beirut.Four people were killed and a further four were injured in the attack, Lebanon’s health ministry said.The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) – a Palestinian militant group – said three of its leaders were among those killed.The group has not been involved in the cross-border conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, but is believed to have participated in the 7 October Hamas attack on Israel and the ensuing war in Gaza.The BBC’s…

Play video content Kanye West was spotted chillin’ at a wrestling match in Japan, where he crossed paths with wrestler La Dinastia Wagner — and naturally, the internet went wild over the unexpected encounter. In a fan clip from Monday’s Pro Wrestling NOAH event in Tokyo, Wagner made his way into the crowd and pointed at someone in particular — turns out, it was Kanye! You can spot Wagner giving a fist bump to the person next to Kanye before heading over to Ye himself for the main event. Kanye gave a hesitant fist-bump back, making it pretty clear he…