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Banks expect to be hit with higher taxes in Budget
UK Chancellor John Healey is expected to announce higher taxes on banks in the upcoming Budget, with sector leaders warning of potential impacts on competitiveness and investment.
HelloFresh workers claim physical abuse and denied bathroom breaks in class-action suit
Workers at a HelloFresh facility in Newark, New Jersey, filed an amended class-action lawsuit alleging verbal and physical abuse, denied bathroom breaks, and discriminatory treatment targeting Hispanic employees.
Busan Takeaways: Record Crowds Meet a Political Storm as Asia’s Producers Close Ranks
The 31st Busan International Film Festival drew record audiences of over 200,000 admissions while facing political controversy over a Korean historical thriller and an Iranian director’s war speech.
Singapore Media Festival Launches Creator Summit as Asia TV Forum Adds AI Zone, Microdrama Focus
Singapore Media Festival launches Asia Creator Summit and expands Asia TV Forum with AI programming, set to run December 1–5 at Marina Bay Sands.
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Olu Jacobs: Legendary Nollywood actor dies in Nigeria aged 84
Olu Jacobs, a legendary Nigerian actor whose career spanned over five decades in theatre, television, and film, has died at age 84, his wife announced.
Colombia and Brazil deadliest countries for environmental defenders, report says
Colombia and Brazil recorded the highest number of killings of environmental activists in 2025, with 39 and 26 deaths respectively, according to a Global Witness report.
Abortion bans make ‘evidence-based medicine’ impossible in some cases, new report says
A professional medical society states that abortion restrictions in 41 states prevent physicians from delivering standard evidence-based maternal care, calling for expanded abortion access within legal limits.
Russia seizes Ukrainian POWs, then it demands favors from their relatives
Russia contacts relatives of Ukrainian prisoners of war through social media, demanding they gather intelligence or conduct espionage in exchange for favorable treatment of captives, according to Ukrainian officials and families.
EU moves closer to social media ban for under 13s
The EU is moving toward banning social media for children under 13, with supervised “mini accounts” for ages 13-15, according to European Commission head Ursula von der Leyen.
Eight German state premiers back Merz amid speculation over his future
Eight German state CDU leaders publicly back Chancellor Friedrich Merz amid mounting speculation about his political viability, as the far-right AfD surges in recent elections.
US opts not to back Saudi Arabia in Yemen after meeting Houthi leaders
The US met Houthi leaders and decided against supporting Saudi Arabia’s military operations in Yemen, after the Iran-backed group reaffirmed its 2025 ceasefire commitment and pledged not to target American shipping.
Mice with human brain cells offer a tool to study disease. Ethicists ask: What’s next?
Researchers have engineered mice with millions of human brain cells to create better models for studying neurodegenerative diseases, raising both scientific opportunities and ethical questions about future applications.
Charlie Kirk’s family alleges ‘stunning failures’ by Utah officials led to his shooting
Charlie Kirk’s family filed a legal notice alleging Utah Valley University and state officials made “stunning failures” in security that led to the conservative activist’s 2025 assassination during a campus event.
Sweden voted against more power for the far right – but are centrists listening?
Sweden’s far-right Sweden Democrats lost support in this week’s election, slipping from second to third place, potentially allowing the centre-left Social Democrats to return to power.
Former French culture minister goes on trial over corruption charges
Rachida Dati, a former French culture minister, went on trial in Paris on corruption charges related to €900,000 in payments from Renault-Nissan while serving as a European parliament member.
A tumultuous congressional primary season closes with record departures and defeats
Nearly one in five lawmakers from the 119th Congress will not return next year due to record retirements, resignations, and primary defeats, with 99 seats guaranteed to have different members.