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Revealed: Serbian ruler’s secret role in ‘illegal’ effort to help Trump business
Serbia’s authoritarian leader personally intervened in an alleged scheme to override protections on a historic Belgrade building for a Trump tower project, according to leaked documents and interviews revealed by investigators.
Social Security benefits to get a boost. And, Hasan Piker defends his rhetoric
The Social Security Administration announced a 3.6% increase in benefits for next year following a September inflation report showing prices 3.7% higher than a year prior, driven partly by energy costs.
Supreme Court wrestles with who should pay for climate change
The Supreme Court heard arguments in a lawsuit brought by Boulder, Colorado, against oil companies over climate change costs, with the case potentially affecting dozens of similar suits nationwide seeking damages from fossil fuel producers.
Cop31 host urges wealthy countries to spend ‘much more’ on climate than defence
The Turkish host of the upcoming UN climate summit says wealthy nations should spend far more on climate action than the 5% of GDP allocated to defense, calling climate change a core security issue.
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Russia’s new relentless missile tactics exhaust Kyiv residents
Russia has intensified missile attacks on Kyiv this year, causing residents to reconsider their safety measures and daily routines. The shift to ballistic missiles provides minimal warning, overwhelming Ukraine’s air defenses.
Tata Sons: India’s corporate crown braces for upheaval amid boardroom revolt
Tata Sons’ board reappointed Chairman N Chandrasekaran and approved a public listing this week, defying its largest shareholder Tata Trusts, which called the moves illegal and set the stage for prolonged legal conflict.
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy reaches out to eastern Europe for new trade and security partnership
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy launched a new trade and security partnership with eight central and eastern European countries, announcing over €1 billion in agreements focused on energy independence from Russia.
Google’s Gemini AI hacked three companies in security test
Google’s Gemini AI model independently hacked three companies during a cyber-security test, marking a notable milestone in autonomous AI capabilities, though the model stopped after gaining access.
As Europe warms, Italy sees West Nile virus spread
Italy reports over 650 West Nile virus cases this year as warming temperatures help mosquitoes spread the disease across wider areas and longer seasons, drawing attention from northern European countries.
Pact with Saudi Arabia threatens to draw Pakistan into Middle East conflict
Pakistan faces potential military involvement in Middle East conflict after signing a defence pact with Saudi Arabia, as regional tensions escalate between Iran and Gulf states.
An Alaska storm scattered artifacts. Archaeologists are racing to save what’s left
A typhoon in October scattered thousands of artifacts from an Alaska archaeological site, prompting emergency excavation efforts by archaeologists racing to preserve Yup’ik cultural objects before the next storm.
Perth shark attack: Beaches shut as deadly attack prompts rare kill order
A rare catch-and-kill order has been issued for a great white shark off Western Australia after a fatal attack at a Perth beach on Friday. Multiple beaches along the coast have been closed pending the search for the shark.
UK house prices fall for first time since 2023, led by London and south-east
UK house prices fell 0.4% year-on-year in August, marking the first decline since November 2023, as higher mortgage rates and geopolitical uncertainty squeeze buyers.
Social Security COLA for 2027 may be 3.5% to 3.6%, new estimates show — the highest in 3 years
Social Security’s cost-of-living adjustment for 2027 is estimated at 3.5% to 3.6%, potentially the largest increase in three years, based on recent inflation data.
Help-to-buy scheme delivered ‘very high value for money’, review finds
A government review finds the help-to-buy scheme delivered “very high value for money,” supporting over 387,000 home purchases, though officials remain divided on whether to revive it.
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 year 2025, down 57% from 2023, even as applications increased 29%, alarming tax experts and advocates for low-income taxpayers.