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Woman’s Hour – Melania Trump’s diplomacy, Philippa Gregory’s The Royal Witch, Back to Black at 20, Iron deficiency – BBC Sounds
Melania Trump has reportedly helped broker a temporary ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine to allow humanitarian aid into Oleshky, according to White House statements.
Affordability, AI and Iran: Americans on the key issues guiding their midterm votes
Americans head to polls on 3 November for midterm elections determining control of the House, Senate, and 36 governorships, citing affordability, foreign policy, and technology concerns.
‘I can’t believe I get to see that’: One Born Every Minute is back for a 12th series
One Born Every Minute returns for a 12th series, shifting focus to parents’ experiences and tackling topics including miscarriage, infertility, and mental health in modern childbirth.
Egyptian Cinema Eyes Its Next Act as Industry Veterans Call for Better Scripts, Wider Distribution
Egyptian cinema industry leaders discuss challenges including script development, distribution strategies, and audience expectations amid signs of production recovery in recent years.
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Asian shares advance, led by a nearly 6% gain for South Korea’s Kospi
Asian shares advanced Thursday with South Korea’s Kospi surging nearly 6%, buoyed by U.S. Treasury plans to expand government debt purchases that eased bond yield pressures across markets.
Four workers dead after being hit by train in Japan
Four workers were killed when struck by a train at Shin-Kanuma Station north of Tokyo while performing herbicide spraying operations, prompting service suspension on the Tobu Nikko Line.
Edmonton Marathon organisers say 2026 route was 674m too long
Edmonton Marathon organisers acknowledged their 2026 course was 674 metres too long, potentially affecting runners’ Boston Marathon qualification times and personal records.
Deadly overnight storms batter Germany, killing a woman and injuring at least 2
A woman was killed by a falling tree during severe overnight storms across Germany, with at least two others injured and extensive damage reported in multiple regions.
Privacy advocates call on Maryland to investigate data brokers
Privacy advocates filed a consumer complaint asking Maryland’s attorney general to investigate data brokers accused of selling residents’ location data to federal immigration authorities in violation of state privacy law.
Bodies of 2 hikers missing for decades in Swiss Alps turn up as glacier melts
Two Belgian mountaineers missing since 1992 have been identified after their remains emerged from a melting Swiss glacier, officials announced Wednesday.
States expand student loan options as new federal borrowing caps take effect — but they come with trade-offs
States are expanding student loan programs as new federal borrowing caps take effect, but experts caution that state loans function more like private credit products and carry significant trade-offs compared to federal options.
Inheriting a home can leave siblings with financial headaches — how to avoid costly mistakes
Siblings inheriting a home together face complex financial decisions involving property taxes, insurance, maintenance and potential capital gains taxes, requiring clear communication and planning.
K-shaped economy shows up in housing: Luxury sales rise as starter-home buyers struggle
Luxury home sales are rising while starter-home sales fall despite increased availability, reflecting a K-shaped economy where high earners gain wealth while lower-income buyers struggle with affordability.
‘The market is dead’: why aren’t flats in England selling?
England’s flat market is struggling as leasehold concerns, pricing mismatches, and stricter mortgage lending rules deter buyers, with most flats remaining unsold within six months across major regions.
British energy bills forecast to hit three-year high this winter
British household energy bills are forecast to reach a three-year high this winter as Middle East tensions push wholesale prices upward, offsetting the government’s planned VAT reduction on electricity.
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 earners including asylum applicants and DACA recipients.