UK economy SHRANK in October Newsflash: Britain’s economy shrank unexpectedly in October, as the budget cast a shadow of uncertainty over the country. UK GDP fell by 0.1% month-on-month in October, the Office for National Statistics reports, rather weaker than City expectations of a 0.1% increase. That follows the 0.1% contraction in September, and no…
WASHINGTON — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Friday that she and President Trump had a “cordial” hourlong meeting in Washington that ended with both leaders extending invitations to visit each other’s country. “We’ll arrange a date later,” Sheinbaum told reporters outside the Mexican Cultural Institute. The meeting was the first time the two had met face to…
Good morning. Last month, we brought you the story behind the Guardian’s year-long investigation into the US-based Free Birth Society, a multi-million dollar business whose philosophy has been linked to traumatic births and even baby deaths around the world. The society promotes a version of free birth (or unassisted birth) with no medical support that…
Time off or matches under the belt heading into a final? It’s a perennial question and a situation acutely felt by Hobart Hurricanes and Perth Scorchers ahead of Saturday night’s WBBL decider. “If you sit back and think about what is the perfect preparation, I don’t think anyone has the answer,” Hurricanes captain Elyse Villani…
The UN High Seas Treaty is set to take effect in January 2026, promising stronger protection for marine biodiversity beyond national borders. But a new global review raises a tough question: are the organisations currently managing high-seas fisheries ready for this shift? Watch the video to know more. Source link
Anutin Charnvirakul, Thailand’s prime minister, speaks to members of the media on the sidelines of a seminar in Bangkok, Thailand, on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025. Dario Pignatelli | Bloomberg | Getty Images Thailand’s king has approved the dissolution of parliament, deepening political instability in the Southeast Asian nation ahead of an attempt by the U.S….
By John O’Donnell and Padraic Halpin DUBLIN, Dec 12 (Reuters) – Ireland’s planned curbs on trade with Israeli settlements will be limited strictly to goods, a minister told Reuters, offering the first clear signal on the scope of the contested legislation and rejecting accusations that the country is antisemitic. Ireland has been preparing a law…
The Congress on Friday termed as a “blatant lie” Home Minister Amit Shah’s “vote chori” charge against Jawaharlal Nehru as they cited eminent historian-author Rajmohan Gandhi’s comments that people were very happy with Nehru becoming the prime minister and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel himself was in favour of it. Congress general secretary in-charge communications…
Eggs are consumed heavily by children, senior citizens, and patients. File picture for representation only | Photo Credit: Sudhakara Jain Ruling National Conference (NC) legislator Tanvir Sadiq on Thursday (December 11, 2025) claimed the presence of carcinogenic nitrofuran and nitroimidazole residues in eggs in the market and urged the J&K Government to launch a probe into…
Reuters Nemo made history by becoming the first non-binary performer to win Eurovision in 2024 The winner of last year’s Eurovision Song Contest, Nemo, has said they are returning their trophy in protest over Israel’s continued participation in the event. The 26-year-old Swiss singer said there is a “clear conflict” between Israel’s involvement in the…