President Donald Trump had accused Powell of improper cost overruns in renovating the Fed’s building.
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The viral manifesto of ‘anti-woke’ tech boss with NHS and defence contracts
The boss of the controversial tech company with UK government contracts published a 22-point plan on the future of the West.
Mexico says US agents killed in crash weren’t permitted to operate there
The two Americans who reportedly worked for the CIA died in a car crash after a Mexican-led operation to destroy a drug lab.
Thousands at risk after multi-million dollar Everest flood warning system left to rust
The flood warning system at Imja glacial lake has not been maintained since 2016, fearful locals tell BBC.
Explosions and gunfire as armed groups launch coordinated attacks across Mali
Witnesses report clashes in the centre and north of the country in what has been described as the largest jihadist attack in years.
Katya Adler: Europe’s Nato allies push back at reported US threat to Spain
On Friday morning, souring relations between Europe and the United States reared its Medusa-like head again, writes the BBC’s Europe editor.
No 10 says Falklands sovereignty rests with UK after report of US ‘review’
An internal Pentagon document reportedly raised the prospect of a change in position in retaliation for the UK not joining the Iran war.
Nato says ‘no provision’ to expel members after report US could seek to suspend Spain
An internal Pentagon email reportedly outlines options to punish allies over a perceived lack of support for Iran war.
Poisoning suspected in deaths of 18 wolves in Italian national park
After the carcasses of 10 wolves were found last week, another eight have been found in recent days.
Masked Iranian forces appear to seize ships in staged video
Analysis indicates that parts of the video appear to have been filmed hours after the ships were reportedly seized.