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The UN Security Council passed a resolution demanding a ceasefire in Gaza, the Ukraine war distracted Russian security forces from addressing Islamist terrorism threats, and Boeing chief executive Dave Calhoun plans to step down at the end of the year. Plus, the FT’s Antoine Gara explains how infrastructure went from an investment backwater to a $1tn asset class. 

Mentioned in this podcast:

How Ukraine war distracted Moscow from Isis-K threat

Infrastructure: from investment backwater to a $1tn asset class

Israel cancels Washington visit after UN resolution demands Gaza ceasefire

Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun to step down as company battles safety concerns

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It's the first time the Security Council has called for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas since the war began in October. Also: Donald Trump wins more time to post bond in his New York fraud case, but fails in his attempt to delay his criminal trial over alleged hush money payments, and the Oscar winning British actress Olivia Colman on why she would be paid much more if her name was Oliver.

The Times Briefing for the morning of Wednesday 21st February.

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On today's podcast:
(1) UK wage growth slowed less than expected in the fourth quarter, underscoring the Bank of England's caution against moving too quickly to cut interest rates. 
(2) Arm Holdings Plc soared again on Monday, extending a three-day rally that has driven its value up almost 100%, after a blockbuster earnings report last week showed artificial intelligence spending is bolstering sales.
(3) US President Joe Biden said he's pushing for a six-week pause in fighting between Israel and Hamas to allow for the release of hostages, saying that could lay the groundwork for broader peace.
(4) Elon Musk told US Republican senators "there is no way in hell" that Russian President Vladimir Putin could lose the war on Ukraine, weighing in on a conflict that has been affected by Musk's own Starlink satellite services.
(5) Bond traders have come more in line with the Federal Reserve's trajectory for the upcoming easing cycle. Strategists at Citigroup Inc. say what's missing now is traders hedging the risk of a very brief easing cycle followed by rate increases shortly thereafter.

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The Times Briefing for the Morning of Wednesday 13th December

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The Times Briefing for the Morning of Tuesday 12th December

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Krystal and Saagar discuss a potential ceasefire extension as hostages are released, new images of the destruction in Gaza, Ukraine official admits NATO killed peace deal, P Diddy and Cuomo hit with MeToo allegations, UFO whistleblower says we 100% aren't alone, Fox News falsely claims terrorist attack on border, and US officials exposed on Ukraine vs Israel hypocrisy.

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 Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast:

(1)  OpenAI's board hired former Twitch chief Emmett Shear as chief executive officer, defying calls from investors to reinstate the ousted Sam Altman, according to people familiar with the matter. 

(2) Jeremy Hunt is set to reveal plans to cut Britain's tax burden at this week's Autumn Statement, a pivotal time for the struggling Tories in one of their few remaining set-piece events before a general election expected next year.

(3) A deal for Hamas to release hostages taken during its Oct. 7 attack on Israel may be the closest yet and would require a multiday pause in the fighting, US Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer said.

(4) Elon Musk railed against "bogus" media reports accusing him of antisemitism, issuing his strongest response yet after endorsing antisemitic content in a post on X that provoked outrage and alienated advertisers like Apple.

(5) London Heathrow Airport has experienced flight delays on Sunday after staff shortages and bad weather led to limits on air traffic. 

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The Times Briefing for the Morning of Wednesday 15th November

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