Politics

We’re prepared to change the law to reform water industry, says Angela Eagle

We’re prepared to change the law to reform water industry, says Angela Eagle

Exclusive: New environment secretary insists ‘nothing is off the table’ in dealing with ailing Thames Water Britain’s insolvency laws cannot deal with the aggressive behaviour shown by the companies that control Thames Water, the…

Iran prepared for long confrontation with US — source

The Iranian armed forces have been fighting against enemy forces for 15 months already, from the 12-day war in June 2025 until today

Four killed, three wounded in Ukraine’s attack on Belgorod Region

Several houses and cars were damaged

‘I wouldn’t call it a war,’ Vance says after Iran hostilities flare

‘I wouldn’t call it a war,’ Vance says after Iran hostilities flare

Vice President Vance said Thursday that he wouldn’t call the military operation between the U.S. and Iran “a war,” despite the eruption of hostilities this week. “I wouldn’t call it a war. Right now, there is no active shooting. I…

Trump wants Europe to retroactively pay U.S. for past Ukraine aid

CBC

Trump wants Europe to retroactively pay U.S. for past Ukraine aid

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said he would ask European nations to pay back the United States for military aid and munitions previously sent to Ukraine amid the ‌ongoing war with Russia and appeared to signal a halt in sales to…

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The Punch

Tinubu’s US record dispute is a civil matter — Presidency

The Presidency clarifies that President Tinubu’s US record dispute is a civil FOIA matter, not a criminal case, dismissing reports of wrongdoing. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubus-us-record-dispute-is-a-civil-matter-presidency/

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ICE officer who shot Venezuelan man in Minneapolis charged with lying to investigators

ICE officer who shot Venezuelan man in Minneapolis charged with lying to investigators

Julio Sosa-Celis, who was shot in the leg by Christian Castro and survived, was one of three people shot by federal immigration agents during Trump’s ‘Operation Metro Surge’ A US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer has been…

Will Australia's $600 million deal make a dent in the Pacific's Cocaine highway?

SBS News

Will Australia's $600 million deal make a dent in the Pacific's Cocaine highway?

The expansion of Australian motorcycle gangs into Pacific nations has spurred on the region's drug trade.

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Bipartisan insulin price cap introduced in House as lawmakers seek affordability win

Bipartisan insulin price cap introduced in House as lawmakers seek affordability win

Bipartisan House lawmakers, including two battleground Republicans, introduced legislation Thursday to ensure people with private health insurance don’t pay more than $35 a month for insulin. Lawmakers have discussed the idea of an insulin…

Panetta says Hegseth is ‘undermining the strength’ of the US military

Panetta says Hegseth is ‘undermining the strength’ of the US military

Former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta blasted current Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth on Thursday for “undermining the strength” of the U.S. military. “I think the secretary is undermining the strength of our military, and particularly the…

Ganesh mandal worker slaps anti-noise campaigner in Pune

Times of India

Ganesh mandal worker slaps anti-noise campaigner in Pune

An anti-noise campaigner was assaulted on Tilak Road in Pune. The accused, Santosh Chavan, president of Janjagruti Pratishthan, was arrested by police. This incident occurred amid ongoing debates about Ganeshotsav sound system usage. Chief…

Times of India

Economy won't improve until Australia climbs productivity mountain

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