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How BRICS can become a platform that helps businesses build together

When consensus is required among all BRICS members, outcomes tend to settle at the lowest common denominator. These include knowledge exchange, working groups, joint statements. They are useful but don't move the real economy. This happens through businesses. So, the question to ask is: does BRICS help build projects, reduce…

The Economic Times

Inside the 58 hours that saw French police free a crypto hostage whose finger was chopped off

Police tracked the gang to a house in the Essonne region south of Paris

The Independent UK

"RapidBlues is a photography and social media project that reflects my passion for both my profession and my photography"

RapidBlues about the passion to pursue photography and the story behind the shot showing the Bristol Royal Infirmary

Digital Camera World

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Manhattan's biodefense project rises on the plains

The emerging research hub is a new first line of defense against animal diseases.

Axios

At Indonesia’s biggest bank, customers’ savings can vanish with a click

Indonesians robbed of their savings in cyber scams report little relief from banks or authorities.

Al Jazeera

Can Europe's Global Gateway out-rival China's Belt and Road?

This week the EU invited 16 leaders from the developing world to mark the first Global Gateway forum – Brussels' answer to China’s Belt and Road Initiative, a massive project aimed at building infrastructure across the globe and gaining political influence.

Radio France Internationale

Taliban: why China wants them as a friend and not as a foe

The Taliban’s presence at the massive October jamboree in Beijiing to celebrate the 10th year of China’s ambitious trade plan, the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), is part of Beijing’s regional strategy.

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The BRI at 10, some hits, many misses

Many issues have tarnished the reputation of brand Belt and Road Initiative, as there are perceptions that it is a win for China twice over at the cost of other stakeholders

The Hindu

As China's Belt and Road project turns 10, it's about more than just development

China's global infrastructure initiative has always been controversial. As Xi Jinping's signature project turns 10, leaders and representatives of 130 countries are in Beijing to mark the anniversary.

WEKU

China woos global south and embraces Putin at belt and road Beijing summit

Development drive’s forum will focus on poorer countries as Xi’s relations with the west become increasingly frosty

The Guardian - UK

China touts its Belt and Road infrastructure lending as an alternative for international development

China is touting its 10-year-old Belt and Road Initiative as an alternative model for economic growth as it seeks to win friends and strengthen its leadership of the developing world

The Independent UK

Xi Jinping’s wants a ‘multipolar world’, as China accelerates its shift away from the west

In the face of increasingly strained relations with the west, Beijing is attempting to build its influence in the global south

The Guardian - AU

‘Revolutionary’, ‘US efforts lose steam’: What media in Middle East, China said on India-Saudi corridor

Amid a lot of praise and some criticism for the New Delhi G20 declaration, the announcement of a new trade corridor has emerged as a major takeaway of the group summit in the national capital.

Newslaundry

Bristol death notices and funeral announcements from this week

Our thoughts are with all those who have lost a loved one

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Watchdog raps Bristol hospital bosses for failing to let woman know her mum was dying

University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Trust says it has learned lessons from four cases partly upheld by ombudsman

Bristol Post

One in three Bristol hospital staff do not feel 'safe' to report colleagues' wrongdoing

University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Trust bosses have promised to change its culture

Bristol Post

Bristol hospital strikes force bosses to freeze some waiting lists

Some unions have accepted a government pay offer while others are still balloting members on industrial action

Businessweek

Giorgia Meloni Seeks to Cement Power by Remaking Corporate Italy

The right-wing leader must decide whether to opt out of China deal as she looks to drive change in the economy through state-owned companies.

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ABC News

What is going on with China's Belt and Road Initiative?

While the leaders of the G7 met in Japan, Chinese President Xi Jinping used a China-Central Asia Summit to push further economic and trade ties along the old Silk Road under the banner of his signature policy — the Belt and Road Initiative. So how is the project tracking and…

Bristol Post

At least 300 Bristol and Weston hospital staff attacked or abused in last six months

Police are investigating 37 cases, most of which are going to court

Bristol Post

Bristol bus cuts: Residents feel 'stuck' on estate after last service is cut

“We are really, really stuck."

The Guardian - UK

Dame Mary Quant obituary

Designer who revolutionised British fashion in the 1960s

Bristol Post

Bristol NHS eye hospital hub moves to Galleries shopping centre for 'the longer term'

The new location is thought to be more convenient for patients

The News Lens

Bangladesh Reassesses Its Belt and Road Initiative Strategy With China as the US Offers a New Alternative

The economic troubles faced by Pakistan and Sri Lanka have prompted Bangladesh to reassess its involvement in BRI-related infrastructure projects.

Bristol Post

Teacher strikes: Full list of Bristol bus services cancelled and rerouted during protest march

The protest march will take place through the city between 11am and 2pm on Thursday (March 2)

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