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Oct 22, 2026Politics

Trump Defends Ramaswamy Ad That Republicans Criticized

President Trump has defended a campaign ad made by Vivek Ramaswamy, who is running for governor of Ohio.

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Oct 22, 2026Business, Politics

Barclays CEO Says Bank Taxes in Budget Could Be 'Bearable'

The chief executive of Barclays, one of the UK's largest banks, has said that possible new taxes on banks in the upcoming budget could be 'bearable.'

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Oct 22, 2026Politics

Why US Politicians Are Getting Older

In the United States, many top politicians are older than in the past. This trend has made people ask why young people struggle to reach high positions in government.

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Oct 21, 2026Politics

US Envoy to Meet Putin as Zelensky Says Intelligence Sharing 'Works Now'

A US envoy is set to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Russia, as part of ongoing efforts related to the war in Ukraine.

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Oct 20, 2026Politics

Netanyahu Says He Talked With Trump About Ending Iran's Government

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said he discussed eliminating Iran's regime with US President Donald Trump.

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Oct 20, 2026Politics

Badenoch Warns of Worse Budget Ahead of Healey's First Statement

John Healey, the UK chancellor, will deliver his first budget in a week's time. Two news developments are shaping how it will be received.

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Oct 19, 2026Politics

Independent MP Helen Haines Critically Injured in Wangaratta

Helen Haines, an independent member of the Australian parliament, is in critical condition after being hit by a car in Wangaratta, a town in Victoria.

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Oct 19, 2026Politics

French PM Blames 'Ultra-Left' for Protests, Plans Curfews

France is facing serious unrest, with protests breaking out in several cities across the country.

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Oct 19, 2026Politics, Business

Ship on Fire in Strait of Hormuz After Mine Blast

A vessel caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz after it was hit by a sea mine. Reports describe the ship as 'violating,' though details about the rule it broke were not given. The Strait of Hormuz is a key narrow sea route

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Oct 19, 2026Politics

France's Government Faces Pressure After Violent Weekend

France's government is facing growing political pressure after a weekend of widespread violence during protests.

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Oct 19, 2026Business, Politics

Ukraine Steel Boss Says EU Tariffs Meant for China Are Hurting Ukraine

The boss of one of Ukraine's biggest steel companies has criticised EU tariffs, saying they are harming Ukraine instead of only China.

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Oct 18, 2026Politics

Protests in France Grow; Arrests Reach 1,800

Protests in France have grown, with arrests rising to 1,800 people, according to reports.

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Oct 18, 2026Politics

Why Iran-US Negotiations Keep Failing

For many years, Iran and the United States have struggled to reach agreements with each other.

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Oct 18, 2026Politics

European Diplomats Attacked by Settlers in West Bank

A group of European diplomats was attacked by Israeli settlers in the West Bank, according to a BBC report.

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Oct 17, 2026Technology, Politics

Should Britain Say No to Cheap Chinese AI?

A new opinion piece argues that Britain should be careful about using cheap artificial intelligence from China. The article points out that Chinese companies, including DeepSeek and Xiaomi, regularly release new AI produ

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Oct 17, 2026Politics

Trump Suspends Several Russia Sanctions Amid Zelensky Dispute

US President Donald Trump has waived several sanctions on Russia that Congress had recently passed. A waiver temporarily stops a law from being used, even though the law still exists.