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King Charles urged ‘as human brother’ to support reparations talks at Caribbean summit
Caribbean reparations leaders are appealing to King Charles to support slavery reparations talks at next month’s Commonwealth summit in Antigua and Barbuda.
Tiger Shroff: Attack on Indian actor brings Bollywood’s gangster past back into focus
Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff survived a shooting attack in Mumbai on Sunday as his driver and a vlogger were wounded. The incident has revived concerns about organized crime’s influence on the film industry.
The eyes have it: Reform politician’s ‘smart glasses’ prompt calls for ban in Westminster
A Welsh politician’s use of smart glasses in parliamentary debate has sparked calls from lawmakers to ban the technology at Westminster, citing privacy and security concerns.
Could AI ‘change the stakes’ in the development of bioweapons?
UK intelligence chief warns AI could significantly alter the landscape of bioweapon development, raising concerns about both skilled state actors and less-trained groups potentially exploiting the technology.
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Pacific Islands Forum meeting in turmoil after several leaders pull out of Palau summit
Several Pacific Islands Forum leaders have withdrawn from a summit in Palau, including the Solomon Islands prime minister facing a no-confidence motion and leaders from Fiji, Vanuatu, and Samoa.
Trump administration deports relative of Afghans who helped US military to Central African Republic
The U.S. deported dozens of people to the Central African Republic on Saturday, including an Afghan man whose brothers assisted the U.S. military and faced Taliban threats.
Medicare’s pilot GLP-1 discount program has a catch. Some sick patients don’t qualify
Medicare’s new GLP-1 pilot program offers discounted weight loss drugs at $50 monthly, but patients with certain qualifying medical conditions are excluded, forcing them back to expensive Part D coverage.
Zambian opposition leader Brian Mundubile charged with treason
Zambian opposition leader Brian Mundubile has been charged with treason following his arrest after disputed election results and a deadly security raid that forced him into hiding.
Interest rates may stay higher for longer. What that means for consumers
The Federal Reserve may raise interest rates in coming months despite weak employment data, potentially increasing borrowing costs for consumers already facing affordability pressures from persistent inflation.
Treasury, IRS move to restrict refundable tax credits to certain immigrants
The Treasury Department and IRS proposed rules restricting refundable tax credits for certain immigrants, potentially affecting millions of lower-income households.
No more UK energy bills support likely before price cap rise
UK households are unlikely to receive additional energy bill support before October’s price cap increase, though government officials indicated targeted assistance could be reconsidered if energy prices spike further in January.
‘I’ve £80k in the account, here’s my pin’: turning the tables on the scammers
A man thwarts an elaborate bank scam by posing as a confused elderly customer for three hours, feeding scammers false information including a fabricated PIN and bank balance.
As the U.S.-Iran war heats up again, these parts of the stock market and economy could be affected
Escalating U.S.-Iran military tensions reignited concerns about energy prices and economic impact, though stock markets showed resilience with the S&P 500 remaining near record highs despite rising oil and bond yields.
A Harvard Economist Says the Debt Reckoning Is Coming and Names Who Pays for It
Harvard economist Kenneth Rogoff warns a U.S. debt crisis is coming, driven by a deficit running at 6-7% of GDP, with higher earners likely facing tax increases as a solution.
Richardson Electronics Sees Fiscal 2027 Growth as Semiconductor, Energy Demand Rises
Richardson Electronics expects fiscal 2027 growth driven by stronger semiconductor wafer-fabrication demand, wind-turbine products and battery storage, with fiscal 2026 revenue rising to approximately $228 million.
David Moyes: Everton manager on fans’ anger at potential Harrison Armstrong sale
Everton manager David Moyes acknowledged fan concerns over a potential £40m sale of teenage midfielder Harrison Armstrong to Nottingham Forest, saying “supporters aren’t always wrong.”