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Israeli PM Netanyahu's wife to face criminal charges over expenses
Sara Netanyahu, the wife of Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, is set to stand trial after accusations involving the use of state money for private expenses.
Trump economic adviser Cohn's position under threat - report
Gary Cohn, Donald Trump’s key economic adviser, could be on the way out of the administration as the two men’s relationship begins to sour, Reuters reported on Friday.
Death toll rises to 27 after Mexico hit by earthquake
At least 27 people have been killed after an earthquake hit Mexico’s south-western coast overnight.
Uber competitor Taxify ordered out of London after just a few days
A startup competitor to Uber has been ordered out of London just a few days after it launched.
Drinks industry said to be playing down links between alcohol and cancer
A study by the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) said that the drinks industry had been publicly downplaying and misrepresenting links between alcohol and cancer in an effort to keep its profits intact.
MPs demand explanation from FCA on Saudi Aramco proposals
The Financial Conduct Authority’s decision to open a new premium category to accommodate a London listing for Saudi Aramco has drawn criticism from MPs, who have asked for an explanation of the decision.
Equifax directors sold shares after company discovered data breach
Amid one of the biggest data breaches in US history, it has emerged that three Equifax senior executives sold almost $1. 8m in shares in the days after the credit reporting agency discovered a hack which could have compromised the data of 143 million American customers.