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Stories for June 25th 2019

• Tuesday, June 25th 2019 - 08:35 UTC

  Bolsonaro supports Rio to host the F1 Grand Prix starting 2021; Sao Paulo refuses to yield

  

  President Jair Bolsonaro said on Monday there is a “99% chance” that Rio de Janeiro will host Formula One's Brazilian Grand Prix starting in 2021 -- the latest in a battle with Sao Paulo, the current host city.

• Tuesday, June 25th 2019 - 08:10 UTC

  Boris Johnson's tax proposals questioned by the Institute for Fiscal Studies

  

  Boris Johnson's tax proposals would cost “many billions” and benefit the wealthy the most, according to the Institute for Fiscal Studies. Mr Johnson, the front-runner in the race to lead the Conservative Party, has outlined plans to raise the threshold for the highest rate of income tax to £80,000.

• Tuesday, June 25th 2019 - 07:19 UTC

  FAO has a new director general, Qu Dongyu from China

  Qu Dongyu of China was elected on Sunday Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Qu Dongyu received a total of 108 votes out of 191 cast, constituting a majority in the first round.