French police make two more arrests over foiled attack on Bank of America
Prosecutors investigating suspected link to Iran war due to similarities with other recent attempted attacks in Europe.

Prosecutors investigating suspected link to Iran war due to similarities with other recent attempted attacks in Europe.


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Workers in ‘risky’ industries and many religious and ethnic groups have been denied access to financial services.
The $5bn lawsuit alleges JPMorgan abruptly closed multiple accounts in 2021 cutting off Trump & his firms from financing
JPMorgan CEO Dimon said that Trump’s push to cap rates at 10 percent would result in consumers losing access to credit.
During two hours of arguments, some justices pressed US lawyer on why Cook was not given a chance to formally respond.
Powell appears to be casting off last year’s more subdued response to Trump’s repeated attacks on the Fed, AP reported.
Former fed chairs called the indictment an ‘unprecedented attempt’ to undermine the independence of the US central bank.
While the robbers remain at large, customers are furious about the Christmas break robbery.
Police are searching for suspects after thieves stole cash, gold and jewels worth up to $105m.

Footage shows a hole in the vault of Sparkasse Bank in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, where thieves made off with valuables.
Najib sentenced to 15 years after High Court finds him guilty in trial related to 1MDB sovereign wealth fund scandal.