Musk says Twitter board will be paid nothing if he acquires the company
Currently, Twitter spends about $2.9 million in cash and stock awards to board members.
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WHO is tracking omicron BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants as they spread through Africa and Europe
The two subvariants of the highly contagious Covid-19 strain have been detected in Botswana, South Africa, Germany and Denmark, among other countries, WHO said.
Crypto bosses say the 'tide is turning' on regulation
The bosses of several major crypto companies say governments are beginning to take a more positive approach to the sector.
Russia threatens new nuclear deployments if Sweden, Finland join NATO
Russia says that a nuclear-free Baltic region would no longer be possible if Finland and Sweden joined NATO.
DOJ charges 3 Russians with running 'foreign influence and disinformation network' in U.S.
The three Russians worked to undermine the U.S. and "promote Russia's illicit actions designed to destroy the sovereignty of Ukraine," an indictment alleged.
UK freezes record $13 billion in assets linked to Abramovich associates
The actions against Eugene Tenenbaum and David Davidovich represent the largest asset freeze action in British history, according to a government spokesperson.
World's largest yacht, linked to Russian billionaire Usmanov, is seized by Germany
Germany's federal police informed European authorities in Brussels on Wednesday that a thorough investigation found the vessel was owned by Usmanov's sister.
Ukraine seizes 26 cars and 32 apartments of detained Kremlin ally Medvedchuk
Authorities also described how they foiled an elaborate Kremlin plot to smuggle Medvedchuk first to Russian occupied territories and then on the Moscow.
White House will crack down on Russian attempts to evade sanctions, Biden security advisor says
National security adviser Jake Sullivan said that the Biden administration is focused on ensuring Russia does not evade global sanctions.
Sustainable recovery spending could be derailed by commodity price spikes following Ukraine war
Concerns related to both the energy transition and energy security have been heightened by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
European Central Bank may bring forward the end to its bond buying as inflation spirals
With the war in Ukraine and the heavy sanctions on Russia the economic outlook for the euro zone has deteriorated sharply.
Ukraine war could mark the most dangerous moment since the Cuban missile crisis, says 'Sapiens' author
Yuval Noah Harari, author of "Sapiens," says the growing risk that Russia may turn to nuclear weapons poses an existential threat to humanity.
Looking for talent during the Great Resignation? It's time to push the boundaries, says recruitment firm's CEO
The current "war for talent" is an opportunity for companies to push the boundaries of who they traditionally hire, the CEO of PageGroup told CNBC.
Leaked documents show notorious ransomware group has an HR department, performance reviews and an 'employee of the month'
The notorious ransomware group Conti operates much like a regular tech company, say cybersecurity specialists who analyzed the group's leaked documents.
Biden authorizes additional $800 million in military assistance for Ukraine
The Biden administration said last week that it has provided more than $1.7 billion in security assistance to Ukraine since Russia's invasion in late February.
Russia's war in Ukraine threatens to hurt billions, UN warns, as food and energy prices soar
Russia's war in Ukraine is already taking a dramatic toll on the world economy, causing disruptions to global food, energy and financial markets, the UN said.
'Everything changed when Russia invaded': Finland and Sweden inch closer to seeking NATO membership
Marin's and Andersson's comments are the strongest indication yet that the two Nordic countries could swiftly seek to join NATO.
Putin and Lukashenko falsely claim British operatives committed the atrocities in Bucha
Lukashenko said he and Putin discussed in detail "the psychological special operation in Bucha carried out by the British."
France's liberal base is aging fast. Macron now needs to win over angry younger voters
The outcome of the first round of France's presidential election Sunday was a stark awakening for the incumbent leader.
UK inflation hits 30-year high of 7% as energy prices surge
U.K. inflation came in at an annual 7% in March, its highest since for 30 years.
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