Business & Economy

Oligarchs and Corporate Lobbying Threaten Basic Rights

Oligarchs and Corporate Lobbying Threaten Basic Rights

Oligarchs and corporate lobbying are increasingly undermining basic rights, as recent US and UK policies reveal a coordinated campaign to silence d...

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England's Hosepipe Bans: Golf Courses Stay Green While Lawns Die

England's Hosepipe Bans: Golf Courses Stay Green While Lawns Die

England's hosepipe bans have left residents watching their lawns turn brown, yet private schools and golf courses stay green, sparking outrage. The...

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Weather Drones vs Balloons: Meteobase Revolutionizes Research

Weather Drones vs Balloons: Meteobase Revolutionizes Research

Weather drones are emerging as a game-changing alternative to traditional instrumented balloons for atmospheric research, especially in the critica...

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HSBC Exits Australia Retail Banking: What It Means for You

HSBC Exits Australia Retail Banking: What It Means for You

HSBC is closing all its Australian branches and exiting the retail banking market, a major shift that impacts thousands of customers. The London-he...

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Summer Berry Dutch Baby Recipe: Easy Brunch Pancake

Summer Berry Dutch Baby Recipe: Easy Brunch Pancake

The summer berry dutch baby recipe from Benjamina Ebuehi is a delightful twist on the classic puffy pancake. This hybrid of pancake and Yorkshire p...

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Why Attacks on Hospitals Now Happen With Impunity

Why Attacks on Hospitals Now Happen With Impunity

Why attacks on hospitals from Ukraine to Lebanon now happen with impunity is a pressing question that reveals the erosion of international norms. A...

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Iraq Denies Prior Knowledge of US-Saudi Attacks: Key Updates

Iraq Denies Prior Knowledge of US-Saudi Attacks: Key Updates

Iraq has stated it had no prior knowledge of the US-Saudi attacks, a development that adds to regional tensions and impacts global shipping. This a...

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FIFA World Cup Sell-Off: Australia's Position Explained

FIFA World Cup Sell-Off: Australia's Position Explained

FIFA's controversial World Cup sell-off plans have ignited a global firestorm, with Football Australia and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) n...

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Chess Team Promotion Sparks Gender Rule Controversy in UK

Chess Team Promotion Sparks Gender Rule Controversy in UK

The UK's only all-female chess team, She Plays to Win Lionesses, has been promoted to the top tier of the Four Nations Chess League (4NCL) only to ...

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NHS Scraps Medical Training Initiative for Overseas Doctors

NHS Scraps Medical Training Initiative for Overseas Doctors

The NHS has scrapped the Medical Training Initiative, a longstanding scheme that allowed overseas doctors to gain valuable experience in UK hospita...

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Jack Smith Referred for Criminal Investigation by House GOP
Jack Smith Referred for Criminal Investigation by House GOP
Jack Smith, the former special prosecutor who investigated Donald Trump, has been referred for a criminal investigation by the House Judiciary Committee over allegations of lying to Congress. The committee... Read more...
US House Passes War Powers Resolution to End Iran Conflict
US House Passes War Powers Resolution to End Iran Conflict
The war powers resolution to end the Iran conflict has passed the US House of Representatives for the second time, directing President Donald Trump to withdraw American troops from hostilities.... Read more...
Petrol Pump Theft: The Only Way to Stop Thieves in the UK
Petrol Pump Theft: The Only Way to Stop Thieves in the UK
Petrol pump theft is a growing concern in the UK, where self-service fuel stations often rely on trust alone to secure payment. Unlike many US states, British drivers can fill... Read more...
Police to Football Clubs: Ease Security Burden on Taxpayers
Police to Football Clubs: Ease Security Burden on Taxpayers
Police are calling on English football clubs to ease the security burden on taxpayers as new data reveals record incidents at matches. The Home Office annual report shows a 4%... Read more...
UK Aid Cuts to Somalia Threaten Lives and Livelihoods
UK Aid Cuts to Somalia Threaten Lives and Livelihoods
The UK's decision to almost halve bilateral aid to Somalia by 2029 threatens to unravel years of progress and deepen the suffering of millions already battered by climate shocks. As... Read more...
Iran Crisis: Systemic US Foreign Policy Failures Beyond Trump
Iran Crisis: Systemic US Foreign Policy Failures Beyond Trump
The Iran crisis is not solely a product of Trump’s rule; it is a recurring feature of American power and global economic dependence on secure energy supplies. While Donald Trump’s... Read more...
Elon Musk Admits Getting Carried Away With Trump, Still Holds...
Elon Musk Admits Getting Carried Away With Trump, Still Holds...
Elon Musk has admitted he became too consumed by politics during his volatile alliance with Donald Trump and his brief tenure as head of the so-called "department of government efficiency"... Read more...
Oil Prices Break $100 as Bab al-Mandab Threat Hits Markets
Oil Prices Break $100 as Bab al-Mandab Threat Hits Markets
Oil prices have surged past the $100 per barrel mark for the first time in weeks, driven by a new threat to global supply routes through the Bab al-Mandab strait.... Read more...
MI5 Unlawful Phone Data Access: Ex-BBC Journalist Wins £20,000
MI5 Unlawful Phone Data Access: Ex-BBC Journalist Wins £20,000
MI5 and the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) unlawfully accessed phone data of former BBC journalist Vincent Kearney, resulting in a £20,000 damages award. The investigatory powers tribunal found... Read more...
West Virginia Flash Floods Leave Two Missing, State of...
West Virginia Flash Floods Leave Two Missing, State of...
West Virginia flash floods have left at least two people missing after torrential rain caused widespread devastation across the state. Governor Patrick Morrisey declared a state of emergency for all... Read more...
Ukraine Defence Minister Refuses Role as EU Sanctions Russia
Ukraine Defence Minister Refuses Role as EU Sanctions Russia
The Ukraine defence minister situation has taken a new turn as Mykhailo Fedorov refuses any other role in President Zelenskyy’s government, while the EU adopts its 21st package of sanctions... Read more...
5.0-Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Texas Panhandle: Key Details
5.0-Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Texas Panhandle: Key Details
A 5.0-magnitude earthquake struck the Texas panhandle early Thursday morning, marking the strongest quake to hit the region since 1900, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). The temblor occurred... Read more...