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Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s decisive win in Brazil’s presidential runoff has galvanised millions of…

Teenage cyclist killed in Montreal hit-and-run after provincial police pursuit

The death of an 18-year-old cyclist in Montreal's Ahuntsic-Cartierville borough has triggered an investigation by…

Turbulence Across the Tropics: Fatal Tornadoes and Super Typhoons Signal a Week of Global Weather Extremes

A violent stretch of atmospheric instability is currently tearing through much of the Eastern Hemisphere,…

Congress Party Mobilises for Show of Strength in Capital as Opposition Tests Modi’s Mandate

The Indian National Congress has announced plans for a mass demonstration in New Delhi, signalling…

French Streets Ignite as Massive Protest Turns Violent After Festive Start

Over three hundred thousand demonstrators flooded the avenues of major French cities, many dressed in…

BP Surges to 18-Year Profit Peak, Exceeding 2022 Energy Crisis Levels

In a striking indicator of the energy sector's resilience, BP has reported…

Poundland Files Notice to Appoint Administrators as Insolvency Risk Grows

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UK State Pensions Lag Behind Global Peers as Costs Rise and Gender Gaps Widen

The UK’s approach to retirement security is being put under intense scrutiny…

Chancellor Healey to convene leading retailers and hospitality firms for pre-budget consultations

Chancellor Healey has formally invited the senior management teams behind Britain’s largest…

Households warn £100 energy payment ‘barely touches the sides’ as winter looms

Chancellor John Healey's Budget pledge of a £100 household energy payment has…

Trump’s Lame Duck Status Looms Over 2026 Midterms as Economic Fractures Reshape US Politics

The political landscape of the United States is undergoing a seismic shift…

Michigan Senate Race Thrown into Turmoil as El-Sayed Bars Stevens from Campaign Trail

The fragile truce in Michigan’s pivotal US Senate contest has collapsed. Abdul…

Trump’s Defamation Suit Against The Wall Street Journal Over Epstein Letter Dismissed

Court's Final Ruling A federal judge in Florida has dismissed Donald Trump’s…

North Korean Hackers Pull Off $6.3bn Binance Heist, the Biggest Crypto Theft in History

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Microsoft Profit Surges 32% as AI Infrastructure Splurge Tops $45 Billion

Satya Nadella’s bet on the infrastructure underpinning the generative AI boom is paying off —…

Alphabet Revenue Surges 25% but Profit Slips as AI Investment Cycle Intensifies

Alphabet posted a 25 per cent jump in quarterly revenue, underscoring the enduring strength of…

Delhi ramps up anti‑smog drive with parking hikes, work‑from‑home mandate and vehicle restrictions

Delhi has embarked on a comprehensive offensive against the noxious winter smog that blankets the…

Pacific Islanders on the Edge: The Race to Save Their Homes Before COP31

As the world gathers for the UN climate summit in Antalya, communities on the frontline…

EPA rolls back methane limits for oil industry, drawing fire from climate campaigners

The Environmental Protection Agency has announced a significant softening of its methane‑emission rules for oil…

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Northern Ireland health service trials robotic system to slash gynaecology waiting times

Northern Ireland’s health authority has launched a pilot programme that brings a cutting‑edge robotic assistant into selected gynaecology…

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England launches world’s largest paediatric early warning system in A&E departments

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Local leaders handed new powers to tackle a million‑strong youth unemployment crisis in Milburn’s ‘tough love’ plan

A long‑awaited review by former Labour health secretary Alan Milburn is set to be published this month, unveiling a…

Government unveils offset rules for foreign defence contracts while facing scrutiny over 2030 spending target

The UK government has rejected accusations of procrastination on defence spending, even as it introduces a new “offset”…

Radical Devolution Deal Grants English Mayors New Powers Over Local Tax Revenue

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Manchester Hub Expands as No10 North Announces Major Recruitment Drive

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Health Canada Recalls Walmart Equate Antacids After Metallic Contamination Alert

Health Canada has issued a formal recall for a specific batch of antacids produced by Walmart’s Equate brand.…

Election speculation intensifies after Burnham’s budget, as MPs weigh political calculations against economic headwinds

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Home Secretary to unveil fresh immigration framework amid ongoing debate on borders and talent

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