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Angela Rayner approves Piddington asylum seeker housing plan despite backlash
Communities Secretary Angela Rayner has greenlit a controversial facility for over 1,200 asylum seekers near Piddington, despite intense local opposition.
Chris Van Hollen challenges Chuck Schumer for Senate majority leader
Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen has launched a leadership challenge against Chuck Schumer for Senate majority leader following Democratic midterm gains.
University of Alberta graduate Conrad Tsang wins Harvard public health fellowship
University of Alberta medical graduate Conrad Tsang secured a prestigious fellowship to study public health at Harvard University.
Zelenskyy says Russia agrees to largest-ever prisoner exchange
Following U.S.-mediated talks in Abu Dhabi, President Zelenskyy announced that Russia has agreed to a record prisoner exchange involving over 1,000 detainees per side.
Paraguayan prosecutors raid former president home in bank collapse probe
Paraguayan law enforcement raided properties belonging to ousted former president Santiago Peña as part of a criminal investigation into the collapse of Ueno Bank.
Clean-up begins as oil spill shuts 18 Kent beaches
Eighteen Kent beaches have been closed after a major oil spill hit the Isle of Thanet, prompting an investigation by environmental agencies and local authorities.
US envoys meet Zelensky in Dublin following Moscow talks with Putin
US envoys have briefed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Dublin following direct talks with Vladimir Putin, setting the stage for European powers to join upcoming peace negotiations.
Four grizzly bears killed in Canada after DNA links them to fatal attack on mother and daughter
Four grizzly bears in British Columbia have been euthanized after forensic DNA testing confirmed their involvement in a fatal mauling.
Ukraine strikes Russian missile ship Naro-Fominsk in Gulf of Finland
Ukraine launched a reported drone strike against a Russian Kalibr-armed warship in the Gulf of Finland during an overnight operation.
Rolls-Royce Derby gas leak cordon lifted after emergency response
Emergency services have lifted a major cordon and reopened roads surrounding the Rolls-Royce factory in Derby following a chemical and gas leak.
Rolls-Royce Derby nuclear site hit by gas leak and road closures
Emergency responders rushed to the Rolls-Royce facility in Derby following alarms over a suspected manufacturing gas leak, prompting road closures and shelter-in-place orders.
Trump Netanyahu clash over Iran strikes in heated phone call
Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly engaged in a heated phone call over US military strikes against Iran, exposing deep strategy divisions.
Indonesia VP Gibran Rakabuming Raka resigns over education credential dispute
Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka resigned after court rulings invalidated his educational credentials and an impeachment process began.
Andy Burnham commits UK to 2050 net zero target at Cop31 summit
Prime Minister Andy Burnham reaffirmed the UK's 2050 net zero target at the Cop31 summit in Turkey while facing criticism over domestic policies.
Gibran Rakabuming Raka Resigns as Indonesia Vice President Over Diploma Scandal
Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka submitted his resignation after court rulings invalidated his high school equivalency credentials.
FTSE 100 rises as oil recovery and stronger third-quarter UK GDP support stocks
The FTSE 100 climbed on Thursday, bolstered by an oil price recovery and official data showing stronger-than-expected UK economic growth.
Trump and Netanyahu get into shouting match from hell over Iran war
Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu clashed over divergent war aims regarding Iran, with Netanyahu pushing for military action while Trump resists.
UK economic growth hits two-year high driven by AI spending surge
Britain's economy expanded at its fastest rate in two years during the third quarter, driven by a surge in artificial intelligence spending.
Manchester United sack Michael Carrick as head coach
Manchester United dismissed head coach Michael Carrick following a dismal start to the Premier League season that left the club in the relegation zone.
Israeli strike on Nasser hospital in Gaza kills six including surgeon
An Israeli air strike hit the surgery department of the Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis, killing at least six people and wounding twenty others.