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Downing Street rejects Witkoff’s description of Putin as a ‘humanitarian’
Downing Street rejected characterizations of Vladimir Putin as a humanitarian made by Donald Trump’s chief negotiator Steve Witkoff during discussions aimed at ending the Ukraine conflict.
White evangelical support for Trump slips but still strong as midterms near
Trump’s support among white evangelical voters has declined to 63 percent from 77 percent since his January 2025 inauguration, though it remains stronger than his overall 31 percent approval rating ahead of midterm elections.
‘Keep away from the doctor’: a visit to an influencer’s wellness event, where the advice could kill
An Australian wellness influencer with millions of followers is promoting dangerous medical advice at UK conferences, recommending patients avoid doctors and antibiotics while suggesting unproven treatments for serious conditions.
Urgent plan needed to end ‘corridor care’ for children, health secretary says
Health Secretary Yvette Cooper announced urgent plans to eliminate “corridor care” for children in NHS hospitals, following pressure from health groups and the case of a two-year-old who died after spending hours in an A&E corridor.
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US diesel prices hit an all-time-high
US diesel prices reached an all-time high of $5.85 per gallon amid ongoing regional conflict, prompting the government to pursue new oil agreements to address fuel costs.
Firmus Energy: Customers face price increase in October
Firmus Energy announced price increases of 8.98% for Ten Towns customers and 12.5% for Greater Belfast, effective in October, citing elevated global gas market costs.
Nepal floods: How DNA identification of bodies works
More than 1,270 people have died in Nepal floods triggered by a glacial collapse, with authorities using DNA testing to identify hundreds of decomposed bodies as relatives provide blood samples.
Why Pakistan overhauled its military command structure after five decades
Pakistan’s parliament passed legislation in late August formalizing the powers of a new Chief of Defence Forces position, marking the most significant restructuring of military command since 1976.
How could US-Iran conflict end? Three experts give their views
As the US-Iran conflict enters its seventh month with an expired ceasefire agreement, experts assess the likelihood of resolution amid ongoing military strikes and economic sanctions.
Germany’s far-right poised for power in state election
The far-right Alternative for Germany party is leading polls ahead of a state election in Saxony-Anhalt, potentially becoming the first far-right party to govern a German state since World War II.
Unprecedented: the US deportees forcibly flown to a fourth country
Six deportees forcibly sent to Liberia refused to disembark and were flown to Equatorial Guinea instead, marking the first time individuals have been deported to a fourth country in what observers describe as an unprecedented action.
Missouri candidate charged with trying to plant cocaine on his political rival
A Missouri House candidate faces federal charges for allegedly attempting to plant cocaine and Adderall on his Republican primary opponent in the weeks before their election.
US billionaire Leon Black defies summons and sues Epstein panel
Billionaire investor Leon Black sued a House committee investigating Jeffrey Epstein after refusing to comply with subpoenas demanding testimony and disclosure of nondisclosure agreements.
Pig kidney works in human body for 271 days – is this the future of organ transplants?
A genetically modified pig kidney functioned in a human patient for 271 days, the longest duration on record, offering potential as a temporary solution amid global organ shortage.
Volkswagen board approves plan to cut another 50,000 jobs
Volkswagen’s board has approved cutting an additional 50,000 jobs, bringing total planned reductions to 100,000 by 2030 as part of a major restructuring effort.
Kenya’s milk shortage: Chai lovers unhappy as cows run dry
Kenya is experiencing a significant milk shortage affecting the country’s beloved chai tea culture, with supermarket shelves nearly empty and prices rising sharply due to drought and reduced pasture availability.