Business, Politics
EU Buys Much More from China Than It Sells There, Study Finds
A new study has found that the European Union imports three times more goods from China than it exports there. This creates a large trade deficit for the EU.
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Business, Politics
UK Government Borrowing Rises More Than Expected
UK government borrowing was higher than expected in August, according to new figures.
Travel, Politics
Air Traffic Control Problem Fixed After UK Flight Disruption
A technical issue at the Prestwick Centre air traffic control facility caused flight disruption across Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England. The UK transport secretary, Heidi Alexander, has confirmed that the
Politics
Wong Talks to Palestinian Minister; Queensland Premier Calls Visa Cuts ‘Nuts’
Australia's foreign minister, Penny Wong, has spoken with the Palestinian foreign minister about the ongoing situation in Gaza. The conversation is part of Australia's continued engagement with international issues linke
Politics
Morocco's PJD Party Tries to Rebuild After Big Election Loss
Morocco's PJD, a political party with an Islamic reference, is trying to rebuild its image after a major defeat.
Politics, Business
Secret Deals Behind Trump's Drug Price Plan
Newly revealed contracts show hidden terms inside President Trump’s drug-pricing deals. Reporters found details that were not made public before.
Politics, Entertainment
Thousands Protest Plans for Kennedy Center in Washington
Thousands of people protested outside the Kennedy Center in Washington on Friday evening. They were reacting to fears that President Trump plans to demolish part of the arts institution.
Technology, Politics
Australia May Ban Smart Glasses in Government Offices
Australia is considering a new rule that would ban smart glasses from government offices. Smart glasses are wearable devices that look like normal glasses but contain small cameras or computers.
Politics
Trump, Denmark and Greenland to Sign Arctic Security Pact
US President Donald Trump has announced plans to sign an Arctic security pact with the leaders of Denmark and Greenland.
Politics
Trump Says He Is Banning CNN and Politico From White House
US President Donald Trump has said he is banning CNN and Politico from the White House. Both organisations are well-known American media companies.
Politics
New Lawsuit Says Epstein Had Child Sexual Abuse Material
A new lawsuit claims that Jeffrey Epstein had a huge collection of child sexual abuse material.
Business, Politics
UK Interest Rates and What They Mean for Mortgages
The Bank of England is the UK's central bank. It decides the country's main interest rate.
Politics
Labor Reverses Cap on Health Care for Veterans
Australian Senator Jacqui Lambie has welcomed a decision by the Labor government to cancel a planned cap on health services for military veterans. A cap is a limit that stops something from going above a certain amount.
Politics
Labor Reverses Cap on Health Support for Veterans
Australia's Labor government has reversed a plan to place a cap on allied health services for military veterans. The decision, described as a backdown, followed an emotional speech by Senator Jacqui Lambie in parliament.
Politics, Business
Report: US Paid Federal Workers Billions Not to Work
A new government report says federal employees were paid billions of dollars to not work under a program connected to DOGE.
Politics
Duterte Appears at International Criminal Court
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has been seen in person at the International Criminal Court for the first time.
Politics
Mexico Celebrates Independence Day at the Zócalo
Mexico celebrated its Independence Day with a large ceremony at the Zócalo in Mexico City.
Politics, Business
UK Considers Joining Global Defence Bank Led by Canada
The UK is in talks about joining a new global defence bank. The plan is being led by Canada. The bank would help pay for military spending around the world.
Politics, Sports
Senate Moves Forward on College Sports Bill
The U.S. Senate has voted to begin considering a new bill about college sports. It is called the Protect College Sports Act.
Technology, Politics
Trump Calls Nvidia CEO — Call Ends Up on Speakerphone
U.S. President Donald Trump made a phone call to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to talk about artificial intelligence.