The New Jersey Devils have provided the following end-of-season injury updates: Defenseman Luke Hughes recently underwent successful shoulder surgery Peter Millett at The Steadman Clinic in Vail forward Jesper Bratt has decided to undergo shoulder surgery and he will not participate in the IIHF World Championships for Sweden Both Hughes and Bratt are expected to make full recoveries to be available for the 2025 New Jersey Devils Training Camp This audio recording is part of the World Bank/IMF Spring Meetings 2025 Special Episode of the Foresight Africa podcast AXEL VAN TROTSENBURG: My name is Axel van Trotsenberg I’m the senior managing director at the World Bank LANDRY SIGNÉ: Thank you so much for joining us today what are your key takeaways from the 2025 Spring Meetings is that we have been single-mindedly focused on the jobs agenda largely also driven by the concern that not enough jobs will be created in the developing countries and that could leave many youths without jobs in the future and that should be a common concern to all of us And the good news is that that resonated enormously with our shareholders primarily the developing countries clearly concerned about this see that this jobs agenda needs to be addressed We got very strong support in the development committee for that agenda and we are taking this forward and I’m very pleased about that outcome Second outcome is this is an organization that is also of course providing a lot of financing to developing countries and here half of the financing comes from the International Development Association—that is the fund for our poorest countries And we had successfully negotiated a big package at the end of last year that needed now to go through formal processes 147 countries have now voted in favor of the IDA21 Replenishment Resolution This is important because that allows us to start implementing this package as of July 1 Then the other thing that we have been showcasing here in the MC [Main Complex] is clearly the knowledge agenda and the data agenda that we are pursuing but also promoting a discussion on key development issues this time clearly centered around the jobs agenda So it gives people a bit of a sense that we will seek ideas and we hope through that debate that we all rally for action How might the 2025 Spring Meetings shape policy decisions and deliver tangible results across Africa moving forward the the results for Africa are essentially embedded in these IDA replenishments because as you know there we identify the commitments that have been negotiated between borrowing countries What is important here is to say that from the IDA resources like 70% is going to the IDA countries in Africa And actually we have been delivering on that together with our partner countries in Africa and that is the good news The Foresight Africa podcast is brought to you by the Brookings Podcast Network Send your feedback and questions to podcasts at Brookings dot edu My special thanks to the production team including Fred Dews senior communications coordinator in Brookings Global  The show’s art was designed by  Shavanthi  Mendis Additional promotional support for this podcast comes from my colleagues in Brookings Global and the Office of Communications at Brookings NEWS @Axel Scheffler 2025 Dial Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Penguin Young Readers, announced today that Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler the internationally bestselling author/illustrator duo will return to the world of their most successful and beloved character with a brand new as-yet-untitled Gruffalo story in September 2026 and Open Market rights for the third Gruffalo adventure were acquired by Jennifer Klonsky Dial Books for Young Readers from Macmillan’s Children’s Books UK This news signals the first new Gruffalo story since the publication of the award-winning modern classics THE GRUFFALO (1999) and THE GRUFFALO’S CHILD (2004) The two stories have become a bestselling phenomenon and have touched the lives of children across the globe with a total of over 18.2 million copies sold worldwide Penguin Young Readers is thrilled to be publishing this extraordinary new story which sees the return of much-loved characters in a fresh and exciting adventure that has all the hallmarks of a Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler classic multi-faceted marketing and publicity campaign to establish the book as the children’s picture book publishing event of the year The launch will also harness the popularity of Julia and Axel’s iconic character to drive an international children’s reading and storytelling campaign Julia Donaldson (l) and Axel Scheffler (r) (Photo credit: Urszula Soltys) Julia Donaldson said “It’s always a challenge to write a sequel Five years elapsed between publication of THE GRUFFALO and THE GRUFFALO’S CHILD and now it will be more than twenty between THE GRUFFALO’S CHILD and the third book I actually had the basic idea for the story a long time ago It was only when The National Literacy Trust used the first two books as part of their Early Words Matter programme that I was spurred on to get my idea out of the cupboard and see once and for all if I could turn it into a really satisfying story I was of course delighted when Axel came on board and am even more so now that I’ve seen the brilliant sketches he’s already done for the new book I really hope that children – and adults too – will enjoy the new story as I know what a wonderful experience shared reading can be.” Axel Scheffler said “Never say never – a lesson learnt for me who denied the possibility of another visit to the deep dark wood Till one day out of the blue there came a wonderfully clever and inspired new text by Julia As I have had to draw the odd Gruffalo and his daughter over the last 20 years I’m not completely out of practice.” Jen Klonsky said “The Gruffalo books are perfect read alouds signature illustrations have been loved by American readers for decades We are thrilled and 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Foundation for Journalism at Harvard announced the four winners and three finalists of the 2025 J Berkley joined the nonprofit VOW for Girls and the romance community to help end child marriage around the world It’s time to share your love for libraries an initiative of the American Library Association Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Read this week's magazine picture book classic The Gruffalo and its sequel The Gruffalo’s Child will revisit their beloved character in a new picture book from Dial Books for Young Readers who in hopes of avoiding being eaten by other animals invents the titular monster to scare off the others only to learn that there may really be a monster to fear The Gruffalo became a hugely popular bedtime story in the U.K. leading to its sequel The Gruffalo’s Child which released in 2004 and was named the British Book Awards Children’s Book of the Year in 2005 The books have sold more than 18 million copies worldwide Magic Light Pictures adapted The Gruffalo into an animated short film featuring the voices of Helena Bonham Carter This new picture book marks a return to the Gruffalo universe “It’s always a challenge to write a sequel.” She said she had the concept for a new Gruffalo story “a long time ago,” but struggled to develop it until the National Literacy Trust used the books for its Early Words Matter program “I was spurred on to get my idea out of the cupboard and see once and for all if I could turn it into a really satisfying story getting back to the Gruffalo came as a surprise considering “whenever [I was] asked [I] denied the possibility of another visit to the deep dark wood,” he said in a statement the illustrator found he could not resist the opportunity to share a new journey with the characters “One day out of the blue there came a wonderfully clever and inspired new text by Julia signature illustrations have been loved by American readers for decades,” said Jennifer Klonsky We are thrilled and delighted and cannot wait for our readers to embrace this new adventure!” and open market rights for the third Gruffalo book from Macmillan’s Children’s Books UK Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved son who graced this world for a brief but impactful time He captivated the hearts of everyone who met him was filled with the purest essence of love and joy He brought light into the lives of his family and friends illuminating their days with his innocent spirit He passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 10 He was only 5 months old at the time of his passing yet his presence will forever be cherished Each of them held a special bond with their Axel boy and his memory will forever live on in their hearts They will remember him not only as their brother but as a symbol of love and the beautiful moments that life can bring The Gonzales family is grateful for the love and support they have received during this difficult time In honor of Axel's short yet meaningful life Friends may visit with family on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m Friends and family are invited to join in celebrating the life of this precious child sharing memories and finding solace in each other's company the family kindly requests that donations be made to Axel's gofundme account ensuring support for his family in this time of need Though Axel Logan Gonzales was only with us for a brief moment his impact on our lives will last a lifetime Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors You are viewing your 1 free article this month Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler are to collaborate on the first new Gruffalo picture book after more than 20 years The UK’s number one author and illustrator will return to the world of their most successful and beloved character with a brand-new as-yet-untitled Gruffalo story in September 2026 World rights for the third Gruffalo adventure were acquired from Claire Wilson and Caroline Sheldon at RCW and the illustration rights acquired directly from Axel Scheffler This marks the first new Gruffalo story since the publication of the award-winning modern classics The Gruffalo (1999) and The Gruffalo’s Child (2004) by Macmillan Children’s Books The two stories have become a “bestselling phenomenon” across the world Donaldson has lifetime sales of 49,456,700 up to the 19th April 2025 and The Gruffalo has sold 3.2 million copies and The Gruffalo’s Child 2.1 million copies The publisher added: “Macmillan Children’s Books is thrilled to be publishing this extraordinary new story The team at Macmillan plans for this highly anticipated publication to be one of the biggest in its history supported by a blockbuster marketing and publicity campaign With The Gruffalo translated into an incredible 113 languages and dialects Macmillan Children’s Books plans to make this new story the international publishing event of the decade.” Macmillan is inviting global publishing partners to work with charitable organisations to promote childhood reading Following on from recent joint initiatives with The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo’s Child the National Literacy Trust will be the lead charity partner in the UK with Macmillan Children’s Books working in collaboration with the charity’s Early Words Matter campaign to empower children families and their wider communities through substantial book donations said: “It’s always a challenge to write a sequel Five years elapsed between publication of The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo’s Child and now it will be more than 20 between The Gruffalo’s Child and the third book as I know what a wonderful experience shared reading can be.”   said: “Never say never – a lesson learnt for me who As I have had to draw the odd Gruffalo and his daughter over the past 20 years I’m also very happy that the Gruffalos will get involved in some charitable activities to reach even more young readers with support from the NLT.” managing director of Macmillan Children’s Books said: “Macmillan Children’s Books couldn’t be happier to return to the deep dark wood with a brand new Gruffalo picture book for 2026 – the first in 20 years and a true landmark publishing event We are so proud to publish Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler and continue to be inspired by the power of their storytelling in capturing the imaginations of children everywhere “Together with the National Literacy Trust we will use today’s announcement to seek partners across a diverse range of sectors to join our mission to promote the joy of reading A child’s early grasp on language and first steps to build communication skills will set them up for life our vision at the National Literacy Trust is for every child to start school with language and communication skills ready to grow and learn “Reading and sharing stories is critical for shaping a child’s early speech and language development and we can’t think of a better way to support families in igniting their children’s love of stories and reading than with the magic and influence of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s The Gruffalo We are excited to be working with the team at Macmillan Children’s Books to close the UK’s literacy gap and give more children from disadvantaged communities the tools they need to thrive.”   passed away at the home of his parents on Wednesday He was the second son of Mark and Teresa Harvey Ben never married or had children but lived his best life in the house he bought in 2009 enjoying the company of colleagues he truly appreciated his alter ego—his true passion—was in music He was an active part of the metal community as a bassist for the band Gourmand and the sixth member of Unmerciful Ben was a successful music recorder and producer having built his own recording studio in his basement He worked with many bands across the nation and was well on his way to making music production his full-time career His bandmates and the entire metal community were his second family Ben was an avid Kansas City Chiefs fan and NFL enthusiast sharing game updates and news with his dad He was also a passionate foodie who loved to cook and would often send pictures of his creations to his mom never meeting a person he didn’t consider a friend He often opened his home to traveling bands offering any help he could on their journeys Ben was a bright light in an often dark world who was always there for him; sister-in-law there are no plans for a traditional service or interment—he wouldn’t have wanted that his friends and family will host a celebration of his life (date and time TBD) where all who knew and loved him will be welcome to share their memories Benjamin—our “Benjam Boy.” We will see you again There are no statistics available for this player Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here press@worldbank.org Full Bio High-Res Photo Axel van Trotsenburg is the World Bank’s Senior Managing Director (SMD) responsible for Development Policy and Partnerships he directs the World Bank’s core development work captured by the Verticals – People Infrastructure and Digital – and ensures its integration into operations He oversees the Bank’s partnerships including with the UN and co-chairs the replenishment of the International Development Association (IDA) He represents the Bank in the G7 and G20 meetings and leads the Bank’s climate engagement in the context of the annual COP convenings Axel was the Managing Director of Operations for 3.5 years where he oversaw the Bank’s global operations with a footprint spanning more than 140 offices He was responsible for the delivery of the World Bank program of loans and trust funds and an annual lending and financial support program that averaged around $70 billion/year he managed the massive increase in financial assistance during the COVID19 and other crises In the year before assuming his MDO position he was at separate times Acting World Bank CFO and Acting World Bank CEO Axel has extensive experience mobilizing financial resources for development As Vice President for Development Finance in 2016-2019 he was responsible for the replenishment and stewardship of IDA He has led and negotiated the IDA16 and IDA18 cycles which together mobilized a record $293 billion for the world’s poor Axel also co-led the WBG’s efforts to obtain a capital increase which resulted in shareholders endorsing a transformative package in April 2018 including an increase of the IBRD capital by $60 billion He served as Vice President for the Latin America and Caribbean Region in 2019; as East Asia and Pacific Region from 2013 to 2016; as Country Director for Colombia and Mexico from July 2007 to July 2009; and as Country Director for Argentina Axel was a Senior Manager and architect of the Heavily Indebted Poor Countries (HIPC) Initiative the largest and most comprehensive debt relief program for poor countries and was responsible for the design of the debt relief framework and delivery of debt relief packages of about $30 billion for 20 countries Network of international journalists at Axel Springer launches on March 1 Axel Springer will strengthen its media brands globally with the Axel Springer Global Reporters Network beginning March 1 All editorial teams will have access to the work of the Axel Springer Global Reporters Network BILD’s deputy Editor-in-Chief Paul Ronzheimer and Robin Alexander will be part of the Axel Springer Global Reporters Network internationally bestselling author of books including “Infidel” “Heretic” and “Nomad” and former politician and New York Times-bestselling author James Kirchick former writer-at-large for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty The Axel Springer Global Reporters Network will be expanded in the coming months and supplemented with additional reporters and authors and ONET will each head the Global Reporters in a rotating system starting with John Harris The team will be operationally led by Klaus Geiger formerly Senior Executive Editor at POLITICO Germany Executive Editor at POLITICO in Germany will take over the lead of the PREMIUM-GRUPPE’s competence center for politics John Harris: “The Global Reporters Network is an exciting development that is going to help POLITICO—and all the participating news organizations within Axel Springer—expand our global reach and impact This project is going to be fun for reporters and editors and bring great additional value for readers and viewers.” This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Axel Gumbel’s career has come full circle as he returns to ABC 6 News where his passion for broadcast news took flight nearly two decades ago Axel took on multiple roles at the station — including reporter Axel moved to Minnesota in 2000 to pursue his dreams of a career in journalism He earned his degree at the University of Minnesota and quickly found a home in southern Minnesota’s vibrant communities After a fulfilling chapter of storytelling stories at Mayo Clinic where he is anchoring the morning and daytime shows while mentoring the next generation of journalists as managing editor “I couldn’t be happier to return to the station that helped me fulfill a lifelong dream more than 20 years ago,” Axel says “ABC 6 is not just a workplace – It’s home.” Axel enjoys spending time with his wife and four children and promoting his adopted hometown of LeRoy where he’s involved in many volunteer activities Any person with disabilities who needs help accessing the FCC Public file should email news@kaaltv.com or call (507) 288-7555 Editor's note: Ilia Malinin will take the ice in the men's long program Saturday. Follow along here to catch today's action BOSTON — Ilia Malinin could attempt as many as seven quadruple jumps in his long program Saturday as he seeks to defend his world championship title One of them could be the famous jump that only he can pull off: The quad axel is the only person in figure skating history to successfully land the quad axel in international competition − a milestone for a sport in which jumps have played an increasingly important role part of the moniker that he adopted several years ago when he changed his Instagram handle to "quadg0d." And you're sure to hear a lot more about the quad axel as the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina approach What makes it that much more difficult than any other quadruple jump and everything else you need to know about the jump There are six types of jumps in figure skating: Toe loop The differences between the jumps lie in the method of takeoff and landing the first three jumps on the above list − toe loop in which the skater uses the toe pick on his or her skate to elevate off the ice The axel is unique because it is the only jump in which a skater takes off facing forward and lands backwards All of the other jumps have a backwards takeoff The "quad" part of the quad axel indicates that there are four rotations in the jump are extremely difficult − even for most Olympic skaters And the axel is the most difficult of the jumps because of the front-facing takeoff This means the quad axel actually consists of 4.5 rotations No skater has ever landed a quintuple jump But Mexican skater Donovan Carrillo said there's way more to the mythical nature of the quad axel than that "It’s a jump where you start from one foot But you only have less than a second to achieve those four and a half rotations," Carrillo explained it’s so crazy that (Malinin) is doing that jump Malinin first landed the quad axel in competition at the U.S International Figure Skating Classic in Lake Placid fully-rotated quad axel to be performed in competition it’s pretty easy for me to figure out how to get the right timing and everything to have it be a good attempt," Malinin said afterwards "To do it in competition is a different story because you have nerves and pressure that can get in the way of that What is the point value of a quad axel in figure skating?The quad axel has a base value of 12.5 points which is a full point more than the second most difficult jump But skaters can also earn points for grade of execution on top of the base value depending on the crispness and technical elements of the jump Some in the figure skating community have argued that the quad axel is actually undervalued given that only one person has ever done it It's similar to the debate around Simone Biles and her famed Yurchenko double pike vault There are times he certainly makes it look easy But in a conference call before nationals earlier this year he said he and the quad axel "have a really big love-hate relationship with each other." "There's days where it cooperates and I feel really confident about it and there's some days where I still need to work on it a little bit and touch it up," Malinin said "It's been pretty normal into my training routine in practices So it really does still [require] that energy and that mental focus that I need to put into it." Contact Tom Schad at tschad@usatoday.com or on social media @tomschad.bsky.social DETROIT – The Detroit Red Wings today reassigned forward Michael Brandsegg-Nygård and defenseman Axel Sandin-Pellikka to the American Hockey League’s Grand Rapids Griffins from Skellefteå AIK of the Swedish Hockey League has spent the 2024-25 season with Skellefteå AIK recording 11 points (5-6-11) and 51 penalty minutes in 42 regular-season games His 11 points were the ninth-most among under-20 skaters in Sweden’s top professional league 206-pound forward also collected six points (4-2-6) and 12 penalty minutes in 11 postseason contests helping Skellefteå AIK reach the SHL Semifinals Brandsegg-Nygård attended Detroit’s training camp prior to the 2024-25 season a plus-two rating and four penalty minutes in five preseason games Brandsegg-Nygård spent the majority of the 2023-24 campaign with Mora IK in Sweden’s second-highest professional league a plus-three rating and 19 penalty minutes in 41 regular-season games in addition to 10 points (4-6-10) and eight penalty minutes in 12 postseason matchups a plus-nine rating and 10 penalty minutes in seven games with Mora IK’s under-20 squad in Sweden’s top junior league Brandsegg-Nygård registered 21 points (9-12-21) and 25 penalty minutes in 52 games with Mora IK from 2022-24 along with 50 points (22-28-50) in 42 games with the under-20 team and 10 points (5-5-10) in four games at the under-18 level Selected by the Red Wings in the first round (15th overall) of the 2024 NHL Entry Draft Brandsegg-Nygård became the first Norwegian-born player to be selected in the first round of an NHL Entry Draft native made his professional debut as a 16-year-old with Vålerenga in the EliteHockey Ligaen skating in eight games in Norway’s top professional league during the 2021-22 season Brandsegg-Nygård also racked up 42 points (24-18-42) in 25 games with Vålerenga’s under-20 team and 19 points (10-9-19) in seven games with the under-18 squad in 2021-22 He paced Norway’s under-18 circuit with 16 goals in eight games during the 2020-21 campaign Brandsegg-Nygård won a bronze medal with Norway at the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship Division I He also represented Norway at the 2024 IIHF World Championship recording five points (3-2-5) in seven games en route to being named one of his country’s top three performers He also played for Norway at the 2024 IIHF World Junior Championship notching five points (3-2-5) in five games Brandsegg-Nygård won a gold medal at the 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship Division I collecting five points (2-3-5) in five games and also captured a silver medal at the 2022 IIHF World Under-18 Championship Division I with four points (2-2-4) in five appearances earning Swedish Junior Hockey Player of the Year honors after recording 29 points (12-17-29) and 22 penalty minutes in 46 regular-season games His 12 goals and 29 points were the most of any under-21 skater in Sweden’s top professional league 185-pound blueliner also tallied eight points (1-7-8) and two penalty minutes in 11 postseason contests Sandin-Pellikka won a SHL championship with Skellefteå AIK in 2023-24 logging 18 points (10-8-18) and 17 penalty minutes in 39 regular-season games in addition to seven points (2-5-7) in 14 playoff matchups He was named the recipient of the 2024 Börje Salming Trophy as the best Swedish-born defenseman in the SHL Selected by the Red Wings in the first round (17th overall) of the 2023 NHL Entry Draft Sandin-Pellikka made his professional debut with Skellefteå AIK during the 2022-23 season logging five points (2-3-5) and a plus-two rating in 22 games Sandin-Pellikka has totaled 52 points (24-28-52) and 39 penalty minutes in 107 SHL games since 2022-23 Sandin-Pellikka was named the best defenseman in Sweden’s top junior league in 2022-23 after racking up 36 points (16-20-36) a plus-15 rating and 64 penalty minutes in 31 games with Skellefteå AIK’s under-20 squad Sandin-Pellikka has developed with Skellefteå AIK since 2019-20 collecting 39 points (17-22-39) in 45 games at the under-20 level 22 points (9-13-22) in 40 games with the under-18 team and 12 points (3-9-12) in 24 games with the under-16 squad Sandin-Pellikka represented Sweden at the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship and was selected as the tournament’s best defenseman for the second-consecutive year after recording 10 points (4-6-10) a plus-eight rating and six penalty minutes in seven games Sandin-Pelikka won a silver medal with Sweden at the 2024 IIHF World Junior Championship logging six points (2-4-6) and four penalty minutes in seven games He also had one assist and six penalty minutes in seven appearances at the 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship Sandin-Pellikka captured a silver medal at the 2023 IIHF Under-18 Championship earning top defenseman honors after compiling 11 points (2-9-11) and a plus-eight rating in seven games Sandin-Pellikka claimed a silver medal at the 2022 Hlinka Gretzky Cup posting two assists and six penalty minutes in five contests (ABC 6 News) — Axel Gumbel has joined the ABC 6 News family He will join Carly Berglund and Brandon Marshall starting Monday January 27th for ABC 6 Good Morning weekdays at 4:30am and on ABC 6 Daytime at 11am  Gumbel will also take on the title of Managing Editor as well as his duties and responsibilities on the news desk “We are excited to have someone with deep local ties working with our team to tell important stories that affect our communities in Southeast Minnesota and Northern Iowa.” Rhonda LaVelle Vice-President and General Manager commented says “Axel is a passionate storyteller and amazing community-driven person We welcome him back to the ABC 6 News family.”  where his love for broadcast news took flight nearly two decades ago After a fulfilling chapter of storytelling at Mayo Clinic “ABC 6 is not just a workplace – It’s home.” Axel enjoys spending time with his wife and four children and promoting his adopted hometown of LeRoy MN where he’s involved in many volunteer activities Axel brings over three decades of senior corporate and investment banking experience within the biotech and pharmaceutical industries He joined CureVac from Cardior Pharmaceuticals a private clinical-stage company developing non-coding RNA-based therapeutics for heart disease where he served as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Axel played a crucial role in strategically and financially preparing the company for capital markets also culminating in the successful acquisition of Cardior by Novo Nordisk in 2024 Axel was CFO and Chief Business Officer at Medigene AG His extensive experience also includes senior healthcare investment banking roles at Barclays and Société Générale as well as co-heading European healthcare investments at 3i Group plc he held senior leadership positions at Merck KGaA Axel Malkomes holds a degree in business administration from Otto-Friedrich University in Bamberg and has completed executive management programs at INSEAD Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler have announced they are working on a new outing for the monster in the deep dark wood He’s got knobbly knees, turned-out toes, a poisonous wart at the end of his nose … and he’s back, for the first time in more than 20 years: Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler have announced they are working on a new Gruffalo book the as-yet-untitled picture book will return to the world of the bestselling stories The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo’s Child which were published in 1999 and 2004 respectively The books are among the most popular children’s titles in the world with The Gruffalo having sold 3.2m copies to date The new story “sees the return of much-loved characters in a fresh and exciting adventure that has all the hallmarks of a Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler classic,” according to the book’s publisher Macmillan. “It’s always a challenge to write a sequel,” Donaldson said. “I actually had the basic idea for the story a long time ago, but couldn’t think how to develop it.” It was only when the charity National Literacy Trust (NLT) used the first two books as part of one of its campaigns last year that the writer was “spurred on to get my idea out of the cupboard and see once and for all if I could turn it into a really satisfying story,” she said. “To my surprise, I managed to do just that! I was of course delighted when Axel came on board, and am even more so now that I’ve seen the brilliant sketches he’s already done for the new book.” Read moreScheffler said: “Never say never – a lesson learned for me who The German illustrator and British writer’s first collaboration was a picture book about an unhappy elderly lady who brings a group of farmyard animals into her small home Scheffler and Donaldson have published more than 30 books together The original Gruffalo story is written in rhyming couplets and follows a mouse walking through a wood where he comes across a number of predators before finally meeting the large and terrifying Gruffalo It was inspired by a Chinese folk tale called The Fox that Borrows the Terror of a Tiger about a child who cons a jungle tiger into submission “I intended the book to be about a tiger, but I just couldn’t get anything to rhyme with ‘tiger’,” Donaldson told the Observer in 2004 doesn’t he know / there’s no such thing as a blank-blank-oh.’ Then I began with ‘Grrrr’ Then all I needed was a word of three syllables Free weekly newsletterDiscover new books and learn more about your favourite authors with our expert reviews The original Gruffalo book is available in 113 languages and dialects and has been adapted into plays and an Academy Award-nominated animated film It has also inspired a range of merchandise a theme park ride in Chessington World of Adventures and and a series of woodland trails Macmillan will be partnering with NLT and other charitable organisations across the globe for the publication of the new book, with plans to drive an international children’s reading and storytelling campaign. This follows NLT’s report at the end of last year which showed that only 1 in 3 children enjoy reading in their spare time said: “Reading and sharing stories is critical for shaping a child’s early speech and language development and we can’t think of a better way to support families in igniting their children’s love of stories and reading than with the magic and influence of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s The Gruffalo.” Axel Springer SE (“Axel Springer”) today announced the signing of a definitive agreement to create a new corporate structure with a focused media company and separately held classifieds businesses Following the initial announcement on 19 September this marks the next milestone in the transition positioning all businesses for optimal future growth potential and success in their respective markets all of Axel Springer’s news businesses – BILD and the joint venture Ringier Axel Springer Poland – will remain within Axel Springer Awin will also remain within Axel Springer’s digital marketing media portfolio to continue its ongoing and successful transformation to a MarTech company Friede Springer and Mathias Döpfner will together hold close to 98 percent of the company one of the grandchildren of the company founder will retain the remaining shares – a portion of his previous minority shareholding This makes Axel Springer a fully family owned and operated media company for the first time since the company’s IPO back in 1985 The classifieds businesses – the Stepstone Group and AVIV Group – will be held as separate joint venture companies with KKR and CPP Investments as majority shareholders Axel Springer as minority co-shareholder (approximately 10 percent) and with an economic participation by the grandchildren of Axel Springer The classifieds businesses will continue to independently pursue their respective growth strategies with strong strategic support from KKR and CPP Investments Following significant platform and technology investments over the past five years the businesses are expected to drive increased product innovation to continue providing market leading services for customers The new corporate structure will allow Axel Springer to continue focusing on its mission: shaping the future of independent journalism supported by Artificial Intelligence As a privately owned and operated media company making it well-positioned to further strengthen its market position and pursue long-term growth opportunities and investments in alignment with its entrepreneurial vision The transaction is expected to close in Q2 2025 Axel Springer is an international media and technology company By providing information across its diverse media brands (among others BILD POLITICO) and classifieds (The Stepstone Group and AVIV Group) Axel Springer empowers people to make free decisions for their lives Axel SpringerPeter Huthpeter.huth@axelspringer.com KKRAnnabel Arthurmedia@kkr.com CPP InvestmentsSteve McCoolsmccool@cppib.com Team Visma | Lease a Bike rider Axel Zingle will not be starting in Flèche Brabançonne, Amstel Gold Race, and Liège-Bastogne-Liège. The Frenchman crashed in the fifth stage of Itzulia Basque Country, where he suffered from a dislocated shoulder. Due to this injury, Axel is out of competition for several weeks. Axel Zingle: "Of course it’s difficult not to be able to take part in the Flèche Brabançonne, Amstel Gold Race, and Liège–Bastogne–Liège. These races were really a main goal for me. My shoulder is still too fragile to race, so the focus is now on rehabilitation. Fortunately, I can tell that I’m recovering well, but these races are just coming too soon." It is currently unclear when Axel will return to racing. Subscribe yourself for the Team Visma | Lease a Bike newsletter and receive previews for races, exclusive interviews, video's and promotions! Axel Gene Almgren of Lexington, SC went to be with the Lord on December 26, 2024.  He was born in Butler, GA to the late Michael Gene Almgren and Mary Teresa Hamilton Kull.  Axel spent his entire life serving others.   He gave his life to Christ over 7 years ago and was a member of Palmetto Church of Christ in Columbia. He is survived by his aunt, Linda Kull Kent; three sons,  Phillip Wurtz (Toni), Larry Wurtz, and Adam Almgren; four grandchildren, Justin Walker Jr., Ella-Claire Thiele, Elijah Steele, and Nova Wurtz. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Desiree Almgren. Visitation will be held at Palmetto Church of Christ, 7000 Nursery Road, Columbia, SC 29212, on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 11:00 am.  The Celebration of Life will begin at 12:00 noon. Axel, or Gene as some knew him, had lots of friends and family.  He will be missed. Barr-Price Funeral Home and Crematorium, Lexington Chapel is assisting the family. bringing with him 22 years of experience from the Volkswagen Group.  As Bentley marks its sixth consecutive year of profitability Axel plays a vital role in maintaining the company’s strong financial position its ability to self-fund its future and driving sales and profits This being a key objective of Bentley’s Beyond100+ strategy and ambition to lead sustainable luxury mobility.  Prior to joining Bentley Axel began his career with Audi AG in 2003 and has held a number of senior positions with Audi and the Volkswagen Group His previous role was Executive Vice President Head of Corporate Finance and Mergers and Acquisitions he assumed responsibility for the organisation’s Corporate Strategy Axel was instrumental in the IPO of Porsche AG   Axel’s extensive expertise in strategy and business development in addition to a strong educational background including recent studies at Harvard Business School’s ‘Leadership for Senior Executives’ program has been key to his successful career.warded a degree in Business Administration by the European Business School Images (1) Make a selection0 Images Selected EnlargeDownloadAddShare Please rotate your screen. FALL 2025 MENSWEAR We’ve detected that JavaScript is disabled in this browser Please enable JavaScript or switch to a supported browser to continue using x.com You can see a list of supported browsers in our Help Center Help Center ShareAxel Vervoordt on curating the Onzea-Govaerts Collection: ‘You rely on finding connections between objects on a deep unspoken level’The great tastemaker describes how he brought ‘harmony’ and ‘positive energy’ to a group of objects ranging from Chinese ritual vessels to Japanese screens via Pieter Brueghel the Younger Axel Vervoordt was surrounded by horses from a young age and young Axel was often tasked with breaking the animals in He enjoys ‘being one with a horse,’ he says ‘and through that oneness… feeling oneness with the universe’ There are striking parallels in Vervoordt’s professional life he has been one of the great tastemakers of the late 20th and early 21st century He has firm ideas about what makes a house a home: notably ‘that the owner of a house… feels one with it a home should exude warmth and liveability and be the owner’s ‘most preferred place on Earth’ ‘I always follow my intuition’: art dealer He put those words boldly into practice with the stunning collection of art and objects he helped his Belgian compatriots too — creating harmonious spaces throughout their home where items from a host of times and places were displayed (That word ‘harmonious’ is important On 27 March 2025, Christie’s presents the sale The Onzea-Govaerts Collection — curated by Axel Vervoordt in Paris. Lucio Fontana (1899-1968), Concetto Spaziale, Attese, with the artist’s thumbprint, 1960 Sold for €1,068,500 on 27 March 2025 at Christie’s in Paris the entrepreneur Karel Govaerts founded a business called Fort before expanding its scope to trade other foodstuffs Karel introduced a policy of offering savings stamps with every purchase which customers could collect and subsequently exchange for Fort products his eldest daughter Suzanne took over the reins of the company with her husband the couple founded a highly successful chain of home furnishing stores called CASA — the first store opening in the Belgian town of Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve in 1975 followed by several others nationally and internationally Pieter Brueghel the Younger (1564-1636) 29¼ x 41¾ in (74.3 x 106 cm) Offered in The Onzea-Govaerts Collection — curated by Axel Vervoordt at Christie’s in Paris Vervoordt first met Govaerts and Onzea when he was still a twentysomething The couple were soon frequent visitors to Vervoordt’s home in Antwerp where they discussed their embryonic collection One of the finest table services from that period it was produced by the Parisian master Claude-Auguste Aubry and was widely used at court entertainments Vervoordt says it was obvious from the outset that Govaerts and Onzea had an exceptional eye for quality it was another factor that made his move into curating their collection so easy A 1961 ‘fire painting’ by Yves Klein, Peinture de feu sans titre (F 129) (sold for: €176,400) is positioned above the fireplace in the library; by the fireside is an English George IV mahogany open armchair, circa 1830 (€20,160) Both offered in The Onzea-Govaerts Collection — curated by Axel Vervoordt at Christie’s in Paris ‘They had a very authentic approach to collecting,’ Vervoordt says ‘They only bought things that they loved Govaerts and Onzea’s approach to their house was similarly casual and unpretentious ‘One of the great things about them was that they didn’t just to want to look at their collection,’ Vervoordt says They never liked keeping things behind glass Even with the most beautiful silver they acquired Rik Wouters (1882-1916), Reflets, 1912 Sold for €2,460,000 on 27 March 2025 at Christie’s in Paris A large part of Vervoordt’s role with the couple involved deciding how to show the Onzea-Govaerts Collection within the family home he has worked in a similar way with the likes of Robert De Niro and the pianist sisters Katia and Marielle Labèque ‘I always follow my intuition,’ Vervoordt says ‘Curating is best when it’s kept simple you rely on finding connections between objects on a deep unspoken level.’ Vervoordt puts light colour and form at the service of his intuition and invariably ends up with compelling juxtapositions All offered in The Onzea-Govaerts Collection — curated by Axel Vervoordt at Christie’s in Paris The latter stretches several metres across the wall on which it hangs and depicts a flower-lined stream against a gold background The end result sees the pieces of the collection complement not just each other but their surroundings within the house ‘What I strive for is harmony,’ Vervoordt says ‘I’m seeking more than just beauty — I’m seeking a positive energy throughout.’ His work at Govaerts and Onzea’s home was an early instance of Vervoordt finding such energy Vervoordt was one of the first art-and-design figures to display contemporary works with antiquities a practice that is now relatively widespread.) a weekly newsletter delivering our top stories and art market insights to your inbox ‘I love the diversity of Suzanne and Joris’s pieces,’ he says ‘They weren’t focused on any particular style or period They were focused instead on human expression The collectors would remain close friends with Vervoordt and his wife May until Onzea’s death in 2010 frequently attending parties and concerts together and also enjoying many glasses of wine in each other’s company the two couples taking trips together both to the Salzburg Festival and ‘With the quality and scope of their collection one was able to travel easily from East to West The Onzea-Govaerts Collection — curated by Axel Vervoordt is on view at Christie’s in Paris from 21 to 27 March 2025, before the sale on 27 March It was the second game of a road back-to-back vs the Iowa Wild and the team’s final regular season game The team will compete in the AHL playoffs with Game 1 of the Central Division semi-final taking place at Van Andel Arena on April 29th vs Game 2 of Red Wings prospects Axel Sandin-Pellikka and Michael Brandsegg-Nygard happened on April 19th Two Griffins regular defensemen Anton Johannsson and Shai Buium were serving their one-game suspensions for leaving the bench to engage in a fight in the previous game. Both prospects did quite well in their debuts Sandin-Pellikka found the scoresheet on the power play on a pass across the blue line to an open Amadeus Lombardi for the team’s only goal Brandsegg-Nygard seemed to have developed some chemistry with Nate Danielson though they were playing on different lines Brandsegg-Nygard did get a couple of shots vs but I’ll be looking for him to have more of an impact in this game 4:05 – Sandin-Pellikka is getting lots of ice time early in this game He broke up a few Iowa attempts early with sticks in the lane and even had a couple of chances for a steal 5:39 – Brandsegg-Nygard forced a turnover on the forecheck The puck made its way to the point then was flung towards the net for a redirect chance It didn’t go in but made it’s way to the corner Brandsegg-Nygard has a powerful/explosive stride and he used it to get in front of the defender and body position on the puck The Iowa defender took him down before touching the puck 10:29 – Wild Goal 0-1 – Ondrej Becher picked up the dish from his defenseman in the left corner behind the Griffins net and saw traffic heading up the near-side boards so he decided to try a cross-ice pass through the center of the zone That’s a big no-no unless you’re absolutely sure it’s not going to get picked off who made a nice skate-to-stick move right near the hash marks It was Mistelbacher’s first pro point in his second pro game 20:00 - The first period ends at 0-1 in favor of the Wild The Griffins did not generate much offense in the first period of this game They were getting outshot 12-2 at one point then clawed back to a more respectable 13-8 No high-danger chances through the first 20 minutes 10:00 – The Griffins started the period on the penalty kill and took two more penalties in the first 10 minutes of the second period Neither Sandin-Pellikka or Brandsegg-Nygard play on the penalty kill so neither of them got much ice time There was a shortened power play of about a minute but the Griffins didn’t get much zone time Sandin-Pellikka got one shot away on the rush and there was a rebound but Iowa cleared the puck back to Griffins’ territory 20:00 – The second period ended with no goals The Griffins did fine killing off the three penalties and did start to push back in the second half of the second period Brandsegg-Nygard has not had an opportunity in this game but it’s not because he is not playing well Forwards need their teammates to generate scoring chances Nate Danielson had a shift with Joe Snivley and Austin Watson where Watson was set up beautifully twice Watson drove the puck into the right pad of the goaltender a one-time chance with no block and quite a lot of net to work with I can’t say there would have been better results with Brandsegg-Nygard instead of Watson that I would have rather seen Brandsegg-Nygard get the opportunity instead of Watson 7:45 – Griffins Goal 1-1 – The play started behind the Griffins net William Wallinder made the breakout pass to Amadeus Lombardi through center Lombardi passes to Dominic Shine on the right side then Shine passes through the seam to Sheldon Dries on the left flank He was tracking a man with the puck back into his own zone stepped in front of him to prevent the net-front drive The Iowa player held onto Sandin-Pellikka’s left arm and went down Sandin-Pellikka’s right arm was waving about to show the ref he wasn’t holding but still got the penalty called against him 20:00 – The Griffins secure third place in the division by earning one point in regulation Assuring a Central Division semi-final matchup with the Texas Stars in the Calder Cup Playoffs 2:34 – Jack Campbell makes two spectacular saves Iowa’s 22 carried the puck in the Griffins zone on the left side was streaming through center in front of his check paddle down in case Clark tried to go to the backhand and resorted to the double pad stack on the forehand shot the rebound kicked directly to 22 gliding through the slot 22 elevated the puck to the top of the net but Campbell kicked his left leg and pad hard up into the air and stopped the puck with his back and head flat on the ice A+ save and extra credit for the follow-up save in the traditional butterfly afterwards to keep his team in the game 4:00 – Brandsegg-Nygard was sent in behind the defense on a pass by Amadeus Lombardi but it was at the end of a shift that was spent mostly defending The Iowa player caught up and made a nice stick lift to break up the opportunity Griffins SO Goal 1-0 – Nate Danielson faked to the backhand The goaltender bit and Danielson slid the puck along this ice passed the outstretched pad of the goaltender for the first goal of the shootout Sandin-Pellikka had an opportunity to end the game with a SO goal Iowa failed to score with their third shooter but the Griffins got it into gear about half-way through It was the second game of a road back-to-back with a four-hour bus ride in between The Griffins still found a way to get the win against a team that had nothing to play for except putting out a good showing for their fans Especially the saves from Campbell and the breakaway chance by Brandsegg-Nygard If you want to see Sandin-Pellikka and Brandsegg-Nygard play this season Game 1 of the AHL Central Division Semi-Final is Tuesday April 29th vs the Texas Stars at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids It can also be found online at www.flohockey.tv © 2025 Minute Media - 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Both prospects did quite well in their debuts The Detroit Red Wings have a couple of Swedish prospects officially joining the organization with the playing of their first games with their AHL affiliate Grand Rapids Griffins OKLA (KTUL) — Firefighters have been keeping a fire under control at a petroleum tank farm here in town Andy Little with Tulsa Fire Department says the fire started at AXEL Royal a lubricating gas and oil manufacturer and he says the fire is now under control "It appears that multiple tanks were on fire," said Little "It's petroleum products that are burning." Little says they’re unsure what exactly caused the fire Nick Howard works at Howard’s Precision Manufacturing a neighboring business that also does parts for AXEL Royal He says he heard the explosion when the fire started "It almost sounded kind of muffled because our doors were closed It didn't sound like a gunshot or anything crazy I really thought it was just a pickup truck dropping their tailgate," said Howard I didn't know if our shop was going to explode too or what." he hopes everyone’s OK and that they got out safely "All the people that were at the structure have left the structure," said Little none of our firefighters have been injured." a Tulsa company was established in 1932 and was acquired by the AXEL Christiernsson Group in 2018 but their phone number posted online was disconnected I think that if the company is found negligent then they should be responsible for the cleanup and remediation of the contamination," said Dr an Associate Professor of Emergency Management at the University of Central Oklahoma Provencio says one of her concerns about this fire is water contamination petroleum products can float on water surfaces And then firefighting runoff can carry oil and chemicals into our storm drains into any bodies of water that are close by It can also contaminate groundwater through soil seepage And it's toxic to aquatic life," said Provencio SIGN UP FOR THE CHANNEL 8 NEWSLETTER 'Late Night' host Seth Meyers shares two sons and a daughter with his wife Alexi Ashe Jamie McCarthy/Getty ; Seth Meyers/ Instagram Axel, a 4-year-old dog with a calm and low-energy demeanor, is looking for a loving home. Marvin Perez from Colonial Capital Humane Society described Axel as a dog who "loves attention" and enjoys being the center of it. "He does really well in car rides and loves to snuggle," Perez said. Axel was found as a stray in Lenoir County and has shown a strong dislike for being alone, even jumping out of his kennel to be with another dog. Currently residing at the Colonial Capital Humane Society in New Bern, Axel is vaccinated and up to date on his shots. Although he is heartworm positive, he is set to begin treatment in the coming weeks. Axel's adoption fee is $215, and he is eagerly waiting to find his forever home. 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Lehmann Published 26 February 2025 in Governance • 7 min read Imagine you’re driving down the highway when These signs aren’t just inconvenient; they’re your car’s way of telling you that something needs attention before it escalates into a costly or dangerous problem and you could be stranded by the roadside – or worse early warning signs for an organization’s culture work much the same way Small signals – an executive cutting a discussion short a refusal to put uncomfortable topics on the agenda or an uneasy dynamic between the CEO and other team members – are often the first indicators of a deeper problem These signs don’t always spell immediate disaster but they can point to underlying cultural issues could lead to bigger challenges down the road A prime example of a cultural unwillingness to escalate matters posing grave economic and reputational risk is Credit Suisse The bank racked up $5.5bn in losses in 2021 after it repeatedly ignored warning signs that investment fund Archegos was heading for impending disaster A 165-page postmortem analysis found conspicuous signs that risks were mounting: the fund persistently breached risk limits and ignored requests for new margin proposals Although junior risk controllers raised the alarm these were ignored by more senior bankers who overrode safety limits and failed to raise concerns with more senior executives and the board until just days before Archegos’ collapse your job is to encourage a culture of openness where people feel just as free to share their ideas as voice their criticism and doubts with employees pursuing narrow objectives like growth and profitability at the expense of the integrity and values needed to sustain it can you help to foster a culture of transparency and trust effective performance assessments should include at least two key dimensions: results and behavior Measuring behavior can involve gathering input from the control functions and across the organization ensuring it is not based on isolated incidents I observed how you shut down colleagues who raised concerns about the long-term objectives.” This approach reinforces accountability and encourages a culture where ethical behavior is recognized alongside measurable performance and even mid-level managers notice issues that senior leadership might overlook They are more likely to spot emerging problems speaking up isn’t always easy as the Archegos example illustrates Many employees experience conflicting pressures: the desire to contribute weighed against the fear of repercussions; the impulse to raise concerns tempered by the worry of being labeled as disruptive Leaders should actively reward those who report failures or bravely raise concerns even if it puts them in a vulnerable position Learning to welcome rather than shoot the messenger is key While many large organizations have whistleblower lines a lack of activity on these lines can itself be a warning sign potentially pointing to a culture of fear that prevents employees from sounding the alarm People are far more likely to follow what you do than what you say this means ensuring that your behavior matches the organization’s values and culture If you’re striving for a more inclusive environment examine your conduct in meetings: do you allow certain voices to dominate or do you make an effort to include perspectives that are often overlooked Following through on these values is crucial It’s pointless lamenting a lack of diversity on executive teams if no tangible steps are taken to increase the representation of women and minorities you hold ultimate responsibility for hiring and replacing the CEO and senior executives should unethical behavior persist explore how you can best support and guide them toward responsible action Senior executives operate under intense pressure Look for ways to alleviate some of these pressures perhaps by facilitating smoother relationships with key investors reinforce the organization’s values in your interactions to shepherd leaders onto the right path Responsible leadership demands a careful balancing act among competing priorities and diverse stakeholders When an organization has spent years prioritizing one goal to the detriment of its values and ethical standards restoring integrity and trust cannot happen overnight Persistent issues and scandals rarely stem from isolated individuals; rather they tend to signal deeper systemic problems that require a holistic solution True change calls for a commitment to transparency – where problems are not swept under the rug but brought to light for all to see By examining and addressing underlying issues honestly and comprehensively organizations can foster a resilient culture rooted in integrity and respect Lehmann is a former Chairman of Credit Suisse with over 25 years of experience at group executive board and board of directors’ level in the banking and insurance sector He is Affiliate Professor for Business Administration and Service Management and Chairman of the Executive Board of the Institute of Insurance Economics at the University of St 28 April 2025 • by Jordi Gual in Governance Companies pursuing ESG goals increasingly face a backlash from shareholders who fear a drop in financial performance Changes to corporate governance may be needed to restore trust on both sides of the.. 27 March 2025 • by Jennifer Jordan, Alexander Fleischmann in Governance Take our quiz to see if you're well-placed to implement new European rules on boardroom equality... 26 March 2025 • by Didier Cossin, Yukie Saito in Governance Executive Vice President of People and Culture at Neste – the world’s largest producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) – and a board member of Finnair 18 March 2025 • by Diana Markaki-Bartholdi in Governance New EU legislation requires stronger female representation on corporate boards. 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InstagramYouTube iconYouTubeFacebook iconFacebookTwitter iconTwitterI by IMD is produced by the Institute for Management Development Explore first person business intelligence from top minds curated for a global executive audience playHow Marcus Rashford can prove that he wasn't the problem at Manchester United (2:09)Mark Ogden breaks down Marcus Rashford's loan move to Aston Villa from his boyhood club Manchester United Aston Villa have completed a third signing on deadline day, bringing in Chelsea defender Axel Disasi on loan until the end of the season the Premier League club announced on Monday ESPN reported earlier on Monday that talks between Chelsea and Spurs for the player's services had ended and that Unai Emery's team had become the frontrunners for his signature There is no option or obligation to make the move permanent in the summer and Villa are set to pay the entirety of Disasi's wages Information from ESPN's James Olley and Julien Laurens contributed to this report The 'It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia' costars share two sons Axel Laurance notched up four victories in his debut pro season and joins the Grenadiers to continue that momentum the Frenchman possesses a rapid turn of speed and is a factor in stage races and one-day events criticized the Beltway publication for running a story reliant on Hamas casualty figures Main entrance of the Axel Springer high-rise Israel’s decision to strike Hamas targets across the Gaza Strip early Tuesday ending a fragile ceasefire after negotiations to release the hostages held by the Palestinian terrorist group had effectively collapsed has reignited a debate over media coverage of the conflict as it enters a new phase of escalation.  distributed a push notification on Monday morning that read “A wave of Israeli airstrikes has killed more than 400 people raising the prospect of a return to all-out war,” without specifying that the health ministry is run by Hamas or noting any reason that may have driven Israel to take action.  Most notably, the widely read Beltway news outlet Politico is drawing particularly fierce criticism from an outspoken board member of its parent company, Axel Springer, the German publishing giant whose mission statement has long espoused support for Israel, among other so-called essentials reporters are expected to uphold in their coverage.  Martin Varsavsky, a Jewish tech entrepreneur who is based in Madrid, Spain, took direct aim at Politico on Tuesday in an unusually critical social media comment about the site having run an article by the Associated Press emphasizing that Israel’s renewed airstrikes had killed “at least 200” Palestinians in Gaza.  “I consider this article one-sided Hamas support,” Varsavsky, a longtime member of Axel Springer’s supervisory board “It fails to mention that the airstrikes were aimed at eliminating top Hamas military and that Israel was successful at doing so It also quotes casualty figures given by Hamas that are not believed to be accurate.” Varsavsky did not respond to requests for comment on Tuesday Politico’s own flagship Playbook newsletter on Monday led with the AP article “The surprise attack shattered a period of relative calm during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan and raised the prospect of a full return to fighting in a 17-month war that has killed tens of thousands of Palestinians and caused widespread destruction across Gaza,” before Playbook author Jack Blanchard added his own assessment: “Expect plenty of fallout today.” Varsavky’s unvarnished social media comments were the first to publicly surface simmering editorial tensions between Axel Springer and Politico which Axel Springer acquired in 2021 for more than $1 billion amid a broader push into global markets Axel Springer has struggled to balance its long-standing commitment to the Jewish state enshrined in a set of hallowed principles devised by its eponymous founder more than 50 years ago as Politico has turned a distinctly critical eye on Israel in the wake of Hamas’ Oct The news site has frequently challenged its parent company’s approach to the Jewish state by giving special prominence to detractors of Israel over pro-Israel voices or even neutral foreign policy experts, while publishing columns suggesting Israel is a human rights violator among other sources of apparent disconnect between the two organizations “Mathias is a radical centrist and that annoys people on the right and the left,” Varsavsky said in a social media post last year “If you want to understand more about his views think of the views of our publications Business Insider and Politico: at the center.” In a statement to Jewish Insider last March, a spokesperson for Axel Springer said that Politico’s “editorial independence” is “our first priority,” while adding that “independent critical journalism is not at odds with our essentials which simply affirm the right of Israel to exist.” however,  raised questions about whether his sentiments reflect the company’s own internal assessment of Politico or if he was speaking solely for himself senior vice president and global head of communications and sustainability at Axel Springer “Please understand that we are not going to comment,” he told JI in an email on Tuesday Politico’s executive vice president of global communications and brand He said it was “important to note,” though that the link Varsavsky referenced “is an AP wire story not a Politico article or written by a Politico journalist.” who have been more restrained in speaking publicly about editorial issues did not respond to requests for comment on Tuesday Some recent editorial hires suggest that Axel Springer is more broadly working to bolster its commitment to its values, as Döpfner has vowed to double down on its support for Israel amid a resurgence of antisemitism in the U.S the company announced that it had launched what it called a global reporters network to “enrich the offerings” of Politico and other media properties owned by Axel Springer Among the company’s first hires were the journalists Jamie Kirchick and Ayaan Hirsi Ali The company said in a statement that its network “will be expanded in the coming months” and will be helmed by a rotating crew of editors beginning with John Harris who called the initiative “an exciting development” and said it will “bring great additional value” for news consumers Döpfner did not respond to requests for comment on Tuesday Axel Springer’s editorial values have largely distinguished the company from other mainstream American media outlets But some publications that have faced accusations of unbalanced Middle East coverage are also showing receptivity to addressing such criticism — indicating something of a nascent tonal shift within the industry a spokesperson told JI on Monday that the paper was “aware of the alleged social media posts” and is now “looking into” the matter Copyright © 2025 · All Rights Reserved · Jewish Insider The politics and business news you need to stay up to date delivered each morning in a must-read newsletter Enter your email to gain access to our exclusive contentDon’t worry if you are already subscribed you won’t receive our newsletters twice playRashford move to Villa 'exactly what he needs' (2:45)Luis Miguel Echegaray believes Marcus Rashford's loan move to Aston Villa will "completely improve" him as a player under Unai Emery Spurs had agreed a loan deal with Chelsea -- one source told ESPN that deal included a £5 million fee ($6.1m) and no option for a permanent move -- but the 26-year-old stated his preference to join Villa Villa had not reached an agreement with Chelsea but given the centre-back's stance Tottenham pulled out of the running as they assessed whether to pursue an alternative option at this late stage Talks are expected to continue between Villa and Chelsea for Disasi The club ideally want a substantial loan fee or a deal containing an obligation for a permanent move this summer Manchester United’s pursuit of French starlet Axel Tape appears to have suffered a decisive blow with Bayer Leverkusen emerging as the front runners to sign the Paris-Saint Germain defender The Red Devils were linked with a move for Tape, 17, as part of an ambitious triple raid on PSG for three of the Ligue 1 champions’ highly-rated academy stars along with Mahamadou Sangare and Oumar Camara All three youngsters are set to leave the Parc de Princes this summer as their contracts will expire at the end of the season and they are free to negotiate with potential suitors United have demonstrated a renewed emphasis on attracting the best young talent from across world football since INEOS gained control of the sporting operation at Old Trafford The captures of Ayden Heaven (18) and Chido Obi (17) from Premier League rival have been supplemented by the signing of Sekou Kone (18) from Mali side Guidars FC and Paraguayan wonderkid Diego Leon (18) from Cerro Porteño Tape – a quintessential modern centre-back combining excellent physical attributes with high level ball-playing skills – is considered one of the best defensive prospects in Europe with a host of clubs across the continent joining United in their pursuit Ruben Amorim’s three-at-the-back system would be the ideal formation for a young defender with Tape’s skillset to walk into as Heaven’s ascension into the first-team this season has demonstrated An academy football expert believes the 17-year-old has the ” potential to play at the top level in Europe” and represents a “great market opportunity” for whoever wins the race for his signature drawing a comparison to Bournemouth’s breakout star Dean Huijsen Florian Plettenberg (Sky Sports) reveals Tape is “very open” to joining Bayer Leverkusen and would “prefer” a move to last season’s Bundesliga champions over one to the Premier League 🚨⚫️🔴 Axel #Tape is very open to joining Bayer 04 Leverkusen this summer as a free agent Leverkusen see him as a top player for the future Simon Rolfes and Kim Falkenberg have had video calls with the player and his agent, and Tape was impressed. Premier League clubs were… pic.twitter.com/lvrlgEQJDw — Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) May 3, 2025 Tweet: “Axel #Tape is very open to joining Bayer 04 Leverkusen this summer as a free agent Simon Rolfes and Kim Falkenberg have had video calls with the player and his agent but the 17-year-old talented centre-back from Paris SG 23 would prefer a move to Leverkusen.” Plettenberg is a Bundesliga football expert with excellent contacts in Germany meaning this update is likely to be a nail in the coffin for United’s pursuit of Tape though INEOS have proven they will pull out all the stops to secure elite young defenders as last summer’s move for Leny Yoro proved Featured image Alex Livesey via Getty Images Darragh is a writer for The Peoples Person who spent three years as a history graduate slowly realising football was by far the most interesting thing to write about The page you're looking for does not exist Please try our site search feature to find what you are looking for