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UK government to offer clearer guidance on student loans after repayment row
The UK government announced it will provide clearer guidance on student loan terms and conditions following criticism that current information materials inadequately warned borrowers of potential policy changes.
Student loan borrowers exiting SAVE may face sharply higher payments if they don’t take action soon
Federal student loan borrowers exiting the SAVE repayment plan face significantly higher monthly payments unless they transition to alternative programs before their deadlines, which begin September 29.
YouTube and Meta Reverse Course, Will Accept ‘Musk’ Trailer Ad
YouTube and Meta reversed course to allow ads for a documentary about Elon Musk after initially blocking the trailer promotion across multiple platforms.
BBC Radio 2 presenter Owain Wyn Evans to cycle UK for Children In Need
BBC Radio 2 presenter Owain Wyn Evans will cycle approximately 400 miles across all four UK nations from November 9-13 to raise funds for Children in Need.
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Coca-Cola hires Rob Gehring from Monster Energy to run its North American operations
Coca-Cola appoints Rob Gehring, former head of Monster Energy’s Americas business, to lead its North American operations starting December 1, 2026.
Here’s exactly what Paramount promised Hollywood to land WBD — and why some are still skeptical
Paramount has pledged to release at least 30 films annually through 2028 and 32 films through 2031 following its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, though questions persist about film quality and sustainability.
‘I felt shame’: former BA worker locked in legal battle after losing job of 30 years
A former British Airways cabin crew member of 30 years is pursuing legal action against the airline after being dismissed during pandemic-related job cuts, claiming unfair dismissal and underpayment of holiday entitlements.
Two arrests made after men emerged from New York City sewers
Two men were arrested after emerging from a New York City sewer manhole near a location where an Israeli prime minister was expected to stay during the United Nations General Assembly.
Indonesia Carstensz Pyramid: Papua’s ‘eternal snow’ on Puncak Jaya is about to disappear forever
Papua’s glaciers, considered eternal snow by Indigenous peoples and scientists, are nearly gone. The peaks’ ice is expected to disappear within a year or two due to climate warming.
Ukraine war briefing: Russian attacks force closure of Ukraine’s largest steelmaker
ArcelorMittal has closed Ukraine’s largest steel plant after Russian airstrikes caused extensive damage and casualties, dealing another blow to the country’s war-strained economy and export sector.
Yemeni leader urges public to enlist, offers amnesty to Houthi defectors
Yemen’s leadership calls for public military recruitment and offers amnesty to Houthi defectors as the Iranian-backed group advances toward the Bab al-Mandeb strait.
PAM wins big in Morocco parliament elections but falls short of majority
Morocco’s PAM won 97 of 395 parliamentary seats, the most in recent elections but falling short of a majority. The party must form a coalition to govern under constitutional requirements.
‘Shaken faith’: Why are India’s elections under unprecedented scrutiny?
India’s Election Commission faces unprecedented scrutiny over voter database changes that critics say have disenfranchised tens of millions, with internal divisions now publicly exposed.
Huckabee blames ‘biblical illiteracy’ for waning support for Israel in US
US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee attributes declining American support for Israel to “biblical illiteracy,” disinformation, and anti-religious sentiment, rejecting genocide and apartheid allegations.
Could AI firms be held responsible for mass shootings?
Canadian lawsuits against OpenAI allege the company failed to alert authorities to threats on ChatGPT before a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge that killed eight people in February this year.
Iran war squeezes Iraq’s economy as oil revenues fall and prices rise
Iraq faces severe economic strain since the start of the US-Israeli war on Iran in late February, losing approximately $60 billion in oil revenues and experiencing disrupted trade routes and rising import prices.