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Gaza’s Christians mourn mother and daughter killed in Israeli attack
Two Palestinian Christian women were killed in an Israeli air attack on Gaza City, prompting expressions of grief from religious leaders and highlighting the vulnerability of Gaza’s dwindling Christian community.
Why Canada is preparing for a (longshot) US invasion
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney acknowledged preparing for a potential US invasion scenario, describing it as low-risk but necessary contingency planning amid shifting US-Canada relations.
Ten injured after car crashes into rugby supporters in Australia
A vehicle struck a crowd of rugby league supporters in Newcastle, Australia, injuring 10 people including three children, with two in critical condition. An 18-year-old driver was arrested.
Gaza voters want jobs and security as Palestinian elections approach
Palestinian voters in Gaza prioritize employment and security as legislative elections scheduled for November 28 approach, with unemployment at approximately 80 percent following years of conflict and blockade.
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Harrods seeks to recover abuse compensation costs from Mohamed Al Fayed’s estate
Harrods seeks to recover compensation costs paid to abuse survivors from Mohamed Al Fayed’s estate, a move survivors say contradicts the retailer’s public acceptance of responsibility.
Kevin Warsh may be the adult in the room. But can he calm the US economy?
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh approved the first interest rate increase in three years while facing pressure from the Trump administration to cut rates instead, highlighting tensions in U.S. economic policymaking.
Repeated air traffic control failures leave us in worrying territory
The UK’s air traffic control provider faces mounting criticism following two major system failures within a fortnight that caused thousands of flight cancellations and widespread travel disruption.
Unexpected UK borrowing surge adds to pre-Budget pressure on chancellor
UK government borrowing surged to £18.3 billion in August, significantly exceeding forecasts and adding pressure on Chancellor John Healey before his first Budget later this year.
Ed Davey promises tax cuts for millions if UK rejoins EU single market
Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey has pledged to cut taxes for millions of workers by raising the personal tax allowance to £15,000, funded through economic gains from rejoining the EU single market.
Jim Ratcliffe halts production at Hull chemical plants over ‘ridiculous’ gas prices
Ineos has paused production at three Hull chemical plants, with the company citing UK gas prices as 12 times higher than in the US, affecting approximately 240 direct employees.
Trump says he would back ban on diesel exports as pump prices hit record
President Trump said he would support halting US diesel exports to reduce pump prices, as national average diesel costs reached record highs ahead of mid-term elections.
UK and US warned to take action on spiralling debt costs by IMF
The IMF head warns the UK and US must cut borrowing and reduce debt levels, as government interest costs have surged in response to global economic shocks and supply disruptions.
Europe’s car makers are in crisis. Will the threat of war rescue them?
Europe’s struggling car manufacturers are pivoting toward defense contracts as commercial pressures mount, with Ford, Renault, and Jaguar Land Rover bidding for military vehicle and equipment orders.
Critics of UK government’s economic forecaster are ‘shooting the messenger’, say MPs
UK lawmakers defend the independent Office for Budget Responsibility against criticism from across the political spectrum, rejecting calls for fundamental reform while suggesting consideration of a 10-year economic forecast.
How an ‘AI freeze’ could make big AI companies bigger and hurt smaller firms
Tech executives call for AI development slowdown, but critics warn it could entrench leading companies’ dominance and harm smaller competitors trying to catch up.
OECD: global economy more resilient to Iran war than expected
The OECD reports the global economy has proven more resilient to the Iran war than initially feared, though it warns future economic stability depends heavily on achieving a lasting Middle East resolution.