Twitter Missed Deadline to Report UK Finances, Registry Says
Twitter Inc.’s UK unit failed to report its 2021 corporate finances by a December deadline, the government’s public registry said.
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Platinum Equity Mulls Sale of Class-Ring Maker Jostens
Platinum Equity, the private equity firm led by Tom Gores, is exploring the sale of Jostens Inc., a maker of mementos including yearbooks, high school class rings and professional sports championship rings, according to people with knowledge of the matter.
Billionaire Benko Writes Off $261 Million at Cycling Unit Wiggle
Austrian real estate investor and billionaire Rene Benko wrote off the expected benefits of a merger with cycling retailer Wiggle Group before injecting more capital into his troubled sports retail business.
Russia’s Latest Information War Tactic: Spoofing Foreign Media
The Russian government is supporting operations that impersonate international media outlets as part of its disinformation campaigns, which have become more sophisticated and active since its invasion of Ukraine, according to a European Union study.
Curbing Pharma Pollution is Key to Superbug Fight, Report Says
Cutting down on pollution in the pharma, agriculture and health-care sectors is key to help fight superbugs, according to a new report.
Ukraine Latest: Russia Declares Progress in Battle for Bakhmut
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said Kremlin forces are “advancing successfully” in the fight for control of the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut.
US Trade Gap Widened to Record in 2022 on Imports Surge
The US trade deficit widened to a record last year on a surge in imports as American companies scrambled early on to ensure they had enough merchandise on hand to meet demand.
South Africa’s Main Opposition to Weigh Tie-Up With Ruling ANC
South Africa’s main opposition Democratic Alliance will consider whether to enter into an alliance with the incumbent ruling party to form part of the national government after next year’s elections.
Paris Club Piles Pressure on China to Join Sri Lanka Debt Relief
Western lenders are stepping up pressure on China to stop playing solo and join the international effort to provide debt relief to Sri Lanka.
Serial Rapist London Cop Sentenced to Life in Prison
A serial rapist London police officer was sentenced to life imprisonment for carrying out an “unrestrained campaign of rape and abusing” 12 women over almost two decades.
