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US Diplomats Walk Out of UN After France Slams Human Rights

US Diplomats Walk Out of UN After France Slams Human Rights

US diplomats staged a UN walkout after France criticized the country's human rights record under Donald Trump, escalating tensions between two long...

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UK Budget Under Pressure as Iran War Drives Inflation and Oil

UK Budget Under Pressure as Iran War Drives Inflation and Oil

The UK budget is facing severe pressure as the ongoing Iran war drives up oil prices and inflation, according to a leading thinktank. The National ...

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White House Teleprompter Operator Fired Over Trump Speech Bets

White House Teleprompter Operator Fired Over Trump Speech Bets

A White House teleprompter operator who allegedly used inside knowledge to profit from bets on Donald Trump’s speeches has been removed from his po...

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ICE Agents Used Racial Slurs During Los Angeles Immigration

ICE Agents Used Racial Slurs During Los Angeles Immigration

ICE agents deployed to Los Angeles last summer used racial slurs during immigration operations, newly released court documents reveal. The slurs, i...

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US Senate Advances Russia Sanctions Bill Granting Trump New

US Senate Advances Russia Sanctions Bill Granting Trump New

The US Senate voted to advance a Russia sanctions bill that would grant President Donald Trump expansive new tariff powers, marking a significant s...

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Wildberries Attacks Shake Russian Economy and Banking Sector

Wildberries Attacks Shake Russian Economy and Banking Sector

Wildberries, often called Russia’s Amazon, has lost 10% of its warehousing capacity in Ukrainian drone attacks, shaking the Russian economy and ban...

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India Heatwave Death Toll Rises: A Devastating Crisis Unfolds

India Heatwave Death Toll Rises: A Devastating Crisis Unfolds

The India heatwave death toll continues to climb as extreme temperatures devastate vulnerable communities. This article examines the human cost and...

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Inflation Eases to 3.8%: Australia Mortgage Holders Dodge Rate

Inflation Eases to 3.8%: Australia Mortgage Holders Dodge Rate

Australian mortgage holders have dodged a bullet as inflation eases to 3.8%, reducing the chances of an RBA interest rate hike in August. The lates...

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Andy Burnham Pauses Early Prisoner Release, Cuts Business Rates

Andy Burnham Pauses Early Prisoner Release, Cuts Business Rates

Andy Burnham has paused the early prisoner release scheme that was due to begin in September, prioritizing public safety while announcing a 20% cut...

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British Gas Axes 1,300 Jobs as Customers Prefer AI Chatbots

British Gas Axes 1,300 Jobs as Customers Prefer AI Chatbots

British Gas is cutting 1,300 call centre and back office jobs because its customers increasingly prefer AI chatbots over human staff, according to ...

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Andy Burnham Plans Schools to Adapt Teaching to Local Business
Andy Burnham Plans Schools to Adapt Teaching to Local Business
Andy Burnham's plan for schools to adapt teaching to local business needs marks a fundamental shift in English education. This devolution drive aims to tackle the jobs crisis for young... Mehr lesen …
Trump Warns Iran Diplomacy May Lead to Strong Military Action
Trump Warns Iran Diplomacy May Lead to Strong Military Action
Trump warns Iran diplomacy may collapse, leading to a return of strong military action against Tehran. The US president’s latest ultimatum comes amid tense negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz... Mehr lesen …
Abdul El-Sayed Clarifies 'Ogre' Remark Was About Fetterman
Abdul El-Sayed Clarifies 'Ogre' Remark Was About Fetterman
Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed clarified that his controversial 'ogre' remark was directed at Senator John Fetterman, not his primary opponent Representative Haley Stevens. During a televised debate on Monday,... Mehr lesen …
Trump Supports Pete Hegseth as Iran Tensions Rise – Key Updates
Trump Supports Pete Hegseth as Iran Tensions Rise – Key Updates
Trump backs Pete Hegseth amid renewed tensions with Iran, marking a critical moment in the second Trump administration. The announcement came during a week of intense political maneuvering, as the... Mehr lesen …
Ukraine Drone Expo Organizer Held in Custody After Deadly Strike
Ukraine Drone Expo Organizer Held in Custody After Deadly Strike
The Ukraine drone expo disaster has led to the court appearance of organizer Vasyl Goncharuk after a Russian strike killed at least 11 people. The attack targeted a weapons exhibition... Mehr lesen …
Train Drivers Threaten Strike Over Lack of Toilet Facilities
Train Drivers Threaten Strike Over Lack of Toilet Facilities
Train drivers are threatening strike action over a lack of adequate toilet facilities, a health and safety crisis that has persisted despite regulatory warnings. The Aslef union has put the... Mehr lesen …
Andy Burnham Takes Bold Risk to Bust the Big Lie of Politics
Andy Burnham Takes Bold Risk to Bust the Big Lie of Politics
Andy Burnham is taking a bold risk by busting the big lie of politics – that change is impossible. In his first week as prime minister, Burnham has rejected the... Mehr lesen …
Royal Mail Bulk Price Hike: NHS Facing Millions in Extra Costs
Royal Mail Bulk Price Hike: NHS Facing Millions in Extra Costs
Royal Mail's bulk price hike of up to 25% is set to cost the NHS millions of pounds in additional postal expenses. The price increase, effective from October 5, 2025,... Mehr lesen …
Security Firm MTC Sees UK Revenue Slump After Contract Loss
Security Firm MTC Sees UK Revenue Slump After Contract Loss
Security firm MTC reported a sharp UK revenue slump after losing the Manston asylum centre contract, yet a new deal could deliver up to £539m. The Management & Training Corporation... Mehr lesen …
Britain's Broken Promise to Hongkongers: BN(O) Visa Betrayal
Britain's Broken Promise to Hongkongers: BN(O) Visa Betrayal
The British government's promise to protect Hongkongers from Chinese repression is under threat as the BN(O) visa scheme faces new obstacles. Despite granting over 230,000 visas, recent immigration decisions cast... Mehr lesen …
Andy Burnham’s First Week as PM: Bus Fares, VAT, Business Rates
Andy Burnham’s First Week as PM: Bus Fares, VAT, Business Rates
Andy Burnham’s first week as prime minister has been marked by a flurry of policy announcements aimed at tackling the cost of living crisis. From re-introducing a £2 cap on... Mehr lesen …
AI Sell-Off Deepens as Chip Stocks Dive on China Concerns
AI Sell-Off Deepens as Chip Stocks Dive on China Concerns
The AI sell-off has intensified as investors flee chip stocks, driving South Korea’s Kospi index to a three-month low. Semiconductor giants SK Hynix and Samsung plunged over 10%, and Nvidia... Mehr lesen …