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John Healey promises reduction in welfare bill before next election

The Conservatives criticised the chancellor for not providing more details on welfare reform in his Budget.

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North Koreans being recruited into forced labour in Russia, report says

Russian broker network recruiting North Korean labourers using student visas, Global Rights Compliance report says.

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Obama and Trump spar at rallies in Georgia and Ohio: Key takeaways

Obama and Trump traded barbs over the Iran war, tariffs and the White House ballroom ahead of the US midterm elections.

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European Union backtracks on Canada becoming ‘associate member’

German Chancellor Merz and other EU leaders reportedly pushed for the terms to be removed from the draft statement.

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Details of thousands of US immigration agents leaked in major hack

A group called the Department of Peace released information on more than 41,000 DHS staff.

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‘I held this woman in my arms. She died’: Spain mourns train crash victims

Second tragedy on line in about nine months raises questions about levels of investment in railway maintenance.

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Age-checking methods for under-16s social media ban set out

Ofcom says photo and digital ID, banking checks or facial age estimation can help prove someone is 16 or over.

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Former US officials call on 2028 candidates to denounce Biden’s Gaza policy

Biden-era officials who quit over Gaza urge Democratic candidates for next presidential race to denounce the policy.

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Newport mum of critically ill baby denied food at Grange Hospital

Sophie Price had given birth in the same hospital five days earlier but was denied a hot meal.

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Russia’s alleged sabotage campaign in Europe raises fears of escalation

From drone incursions to an alleged campaign of assassinations, Russia is feared to be pressing a shadow war.

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Spain begins three days of mourning after train crash kills dozens

Emergency teams worked through the night to find victims after one of the worst rail disasters in Europe's modern history.

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Brewers Parade 2026 Date, Route, Time, Anticipated Crowd and Latest Info After World Series Title

It's time to party, Milwaukee.

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Activists accuse Israeli settlers of assault in occupied West Bank

Footage shows men, some armed, beating a US journalist and an Israeli-Russian activist in Umm al-Khair.

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Naz Reid Benched in 2nd Half of Hornets' Loss to Pistons, HC Explains in Video

Charlotte Hornets head coach Charles Lee discussed the decision to bench forward Naz Reid in the second half of a 97-89 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday.

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Newspaper headlines: 'Healey offers cold comfort' and 'A £100 trick or treat?'

Thursday's papers focus entirely on John Healey's first Budget that included £100 for energy bills and a bank tax.

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I earn £30,000. I'm angry there was no fuel duty cut in the Budget

People on a range of incomes from £4,062 to £150,000 a year tell the BBC what they made of this year's Budget.

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Flávio Bolsonaro denies fleeing Brazil after landing in Miami

The defeated Brazilian candidate claims to be the victim of a coup d’état and political persecution, recycling unsubstantiated allegations of “electoral fraud”.

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George Michael: Family row over dozens items up for auction

The brother of the singer's late personal assistant says she would not have wanted the items to be sold.

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No clear winner in Israeli election with nearly 90 percent of votes counted

Netanyahu’s right-wing bloc leads but is falling short of the votes needed to form a government.

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Iran war live: Tehran presses 7-day Hormuz plan; Trump denies peace talks

Araghchi says Iran is in close contact with mediators on ideas to implement its seven-day plan to reopen Hormuz strait.

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Chiefs face sharp questions after signing Justin Tucker to practice squad

The Kansas City Chiefs signed Justin Tucker to their practice squad on Wednesday, giving the five-time All-Pro kicker a second chance in the NFL after serving a 10-game suspension last year for violating the league’s personal conduct policy.

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Death of US actress Hayden Panettiere ruled accidental, ending local police probe

The Heroes and Nashville star died in August from the toxic effects of fentanyl, Xanax and several other drugs.

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Man Camps | CNN

CNN goes inside a workshop that attempts to give men the confidence to approach women. Another camp tries to encourage men to confront emotional hardships from their past. These camps attempt to find solutions to the loneliness epidemic.

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Hayden Panettiere death investigation closed by police in South Carolina

Police in South Carolina closed the investigation into actress Hayden Panettiere’s death after it was determined she died of an accidental drug overdose, the Greenville police department said Wednesday.

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Balad leader blasts ‘racist’ exclusion of Arab parties in Israel

Elections have yielded no clear winner but opposition bloc refuses to ally with Arab parties.

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Astronomers spot a new dwarf planet candidate beyond Pluto

ED138, a newly discovered dwarf planet candidate, could join a group of only five other recognized objects that includes our solar system’s former ninth planet.

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CNN Health Innovation Summit | CNN

CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta talks building a better brain and AI in healthcare, while CNN anchor Pamela Brown gets personal about perimenopause and asks doctors what women need to know.

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Who will be the next CNN Hero of the Year? Get to know the Top 5

The Top 5 CNN Heroes of 2026 are changing lives and making the world a better place.

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Trump’s diehards | CNN

As Trump’s coalition fractures, Donie O’Sullivan reunites with MAGA faithful Joe Black and some of his neighbors in Grand Junction, CO. In 2024, Black hoped Trump would lower gas prices and bring no new wars. Their devotion hasn’t wavered.

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2026 NFL Trade Block Big Board Entering Week 8

We're now less than two weeks away from the NFL's November 10 trade deadline, and fans can expect the trade activity to ramp up in the coming days.

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Goldman Says Slowing Inflation Is Best Path to Lower US Yields

For all the US Treasury’s efforts to stem rising borrowing costs, cooling inflation remains the most compelling way to lower bond yields, according to Goldman Sachs Group Inc.

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Saudis Shuttle Oil North on Sinokor Tankers to Evade Houthis

Shipowners including Sinokor Group are helping Saudi Arabian crude exit the Red Sea via the safer northern route, as Iran-backed militants target the kingdom’s exports via the Bab el Mandeb chokepoint in the south.

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Goldman Muscles Into Indian Banks’ Turf With State Share Deals

Goldman Sachs Group Inc. is making inroads into a corner of India’s deal landscape that’s long been the near-exclusive hunting ground of local finance giants: government share sales.

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China Said to Weigh Potential Bid to Host 2028 UN Climate Summit

China is considering a proposal to host the annual United Nations climate summit in 2028, a move that would signal the country’s intent to show greater global leadership on the issue.

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Korean Chipmakers’ Cash Payout Plans May Drive Won Rally Further

Unprecedented shareholder-return plans by South Korea’s two chipmaking giants are emerging as a key swing factor for the won, potentially extending its recent rally if the firms tap local currency markets to fund the payouts.

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Europe Has Its Own Biotech Star as Argenx Soars on Trial Success

It’s been a big week for biotech stocks on both sides of the Atlantic.

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Goldman, JPMorgan Are Among Most Bullish on Europe

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Stevenage Braces for Life After GSK as Drugmaker Moves to Cambridge

Nursing a pint at a pub a short walk from GSK Plc’s research headquarters in Stevenage, 30 miles north of London, Paul Jamison is fretting about the British drugmaker’s campus becoming a wasteland. The town’s largest employer is leaving, with the majority of …

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UK Firms in Distress Rises 9% Led By Consumer-Facing Sectors

The number of UK firms in critical financial distress grew by 9% in the past year, with consumer-facing industries coming under the most strain, according to research from financial and real estate advisory group BTG.

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The $28,000 Course for an AI Job Nobody Quite Understands Yet

Business schools are racing to prepare executives for the newest C-suite role, even as companies are still figuring out what chief AI officers will do.

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