Bloomberg Japan rejected a South Korean proposal for a joint compensation fund to resolve a dispute over colonial-era forced labour claims, in the latest sign of strain between the two US allies. South Korea’s Foreign Ministry said it was willing to consider diplomatic talks about compensation for Koreans forced to work for Japanese companies before and during World War II. ...

Bloomberg House Speaker Nancy Pelosi ruled out the possibility of censuring President Donald Trump as an alternative to impeachment, saying that it would be a half-way measure and little more than “a way out.” “Censure is nice but it is not commensurate with the violations of the Constitution, should we decide that is the way to go,” Pelosi told reporters ...

Bloomberg Boris Johnson extended his lead over his rivals in the race to become Britain’s next prime minister, and looked poised to pick up more votes as the hardest Brexiteer in the contest was eliminated. This week will see Conservative members of parliament narrow the field of possible successors to Theresa May down to two candidates, who will then be ...