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‘Another coup d’état’: fears grow as Flávio Bolsonaro vows to ‘re-democratise’ Brazil
Flávio Bolsonaro, the far-right frontrunner in Brazil’s presidential runoff, has vowed to ‘re-democratise’ the country, raising concerns among analysts and opponents that he plans to implement authoritarian policies.
Ukraine says Russia bombed apartment block as birthday gift for Putin
Russia launched a major overnight strike across Ukraine killing at least 24 people, with a ballistic missile destroying an apartment block in Pryluky. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy called the attacks a macabre birthday gift for Vladimir Putin, occurring ahead of his 74th birthday.
Earth’s day isn’t exactly 24 hours. The reason may lie deep inside the planet
Earth’s rotation varies by milliseconds as the planet’s liquid core and mantle exchange rotational momentum. A new study suggests gravitational interactions between the inner core and mantle masses may explain these subtle changes in day length.
The ice blasting from Saturn’s moon Enceladus is stranger than scientists realized
Researchers discovered that ice particles ejected from Saturn’s moon Enceladus have surprisingly diverse chemical compositions, revealing unexpected details about how ocean water freezes as it travels toward space.
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US to build two military bases in Greenland under new deal with Denmark
The US, Denmark, and Greenland signed a defence agreement allowing Washington to build two new military bases in the Arctic territory while affirming Danish sovereignty over Greenland.
Ukraine anger as EU removes Russian oligarchs from sanctions list
The European Union is removing sanctions on two Russian oligarchs, prompting strong objections from Ukraine, which views the decision as sending the wrong message to Moscow.
Hurricane Polo, rapidly intensifying from strong El Niño patterns, rages off coast of Mexico
Hurricane Polo rapidly intensified into a category 5 storm off Mexico’s coast in under 24 hours, fueled by record-breaking El Niño patterns strengthening Pacific basin activity.
UK house prices fall for first time since 2023, led by London and south-east
UK house prices fell 0.4% annually, the first decline since 2023, as elevated mortgage rates and geopolitical tensions dampened demand in the housing market.
Social Security COLA for 2027 may be 3.5% to 3.6%, new estimates show — the highest in 3 years
Social Security beneficiaries may receive a 3.5% to 3.6% cost-of-living adjustment for 2027, potentially the highest increase in three years, according to updated government inflation estimates.
‘Costing billions’: is the pensions triple lock a lifeline or simply unaffordable?
The British Chambers of Commerce is calling for the state pension triple lock to be scrapped, reigniting debate over whether the UK can afford the policy costing billions annually.
Help-to-buy scheme delivered ‘very high value for money’, review finds
A government review found the help-to-buy scheme delivered “very high value for money,” supporting over 387,000 home purchases, though senior Labour officials’ push to resurrect it was rejected by the chancellor.
Mortgage credit scores are evolving. What homebuyers need to know
Mortgage lenders can now use alternative credit scores like VantageScore 4.0 alongside traditional FICO scores, potentially helping homebuyers with limited credit histories qualify for loans or secure better rates.
Trump Account contributions have a Dec. 31 deadline — and employers can complicate the math
Trump Accounts have a Dec. 31 deadline for 2026 contributions. Employers and employees must coordinate deposits and deferrals to avoid exceeding the $5,000 annual limit and facing penalties.
IRS tax debt agreements have plummeted: ‘I’ve never seen a number that low,’ taxpayer advocate says
The IRS accepted roughly 5,500 offers in compromise during fiscal 2025, a 57% decline from 2023, while applications for the debt-settlement program increased 29%, leaving more taxpayers unable to resolve tax debts.
‘We lost £14,000’: can a new clampdown stamp out cowboy builders?
A new government-backed Trusted Payments app and builder register aim to protect consumers from cowboy builders, following cases where homeowners lost thousands of pounds to fraudulent contractors.
Why AMD’s new $1 trillion valuation makes perfect sense
AMD’s market capitalization surpassed $1 trillion for the first time, with shares rising 9.9% as the chipmaker continues to gain ground against Nvidia in the competitive AI and server processor markets.