Nature, Politics
Amazon Deforestation Hits Record Low Before Key Brazil Election
Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon has dropped to its lowest level since official records began in 1988, according to new government data.
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Sports, Politics
Packers Running Back Josh Jacobs Sues to Block Release of Police Video
Josh Jacobs, a running back for the Green Bay Packers, has joined a woman in filing a lawsuit.
Politics
Zelensky Says Ukraine Can Defend Itself After Trump Criticism
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said his country has the right to defend itself.
Business, Politics
UK Bank Shares Fall on Tax Plan News
Shares in UK banks dropped sharply after news that the government plans to raise taxes on the banking sector.
Politics
UK to Ban Certain Violent Pornography Content from November
The UK government has announced that pornography showing choking or incest will be banned from early November.
Nature, Politics
Severe Drought Declared in Southern England
A severe drought has been officially declared in parts of southern England after a long period of dry weather.
Politics, Technology
Ukraine Raises Concerns Over Starlink Slowdown, Musk Points to Trump
A new report says Ukraine has raised concerns about a slowdown in Starlink, the satellite internet service owned by Elon Musk. Ukrainian officials reportedly believe the United States may be connected to the problem.
Politics, Business
Chancellor Promises Help for Households and Businesses in First Budget
UK chancellor John Healey has promised to give 'breathing space' to consumers and businesses in his first budget.
Politics, Technology
Musk Hints US Government Behind Starlink Problems in Ukraine
Elon Musk has suggested that the US government may have been behind recent restrictions on Starlink satellite internet in Ukraine. Starlink, which Musk owns, is widely used by Ukrainian civilians and the military, includ
Politics
Trump Campaigns for Republicans as Democratic Group Spends Big on Key Races
US President Donald Trump is traveling to Arizona and Montana to support Republican candidates ahead of important elections.
Technology, Politics
Starlink Internet Plays Key Role in Ukraine War
Starlink is a satellite internet service run by SpaceX, the company owned by Elon Musk. It plays a major role in the war in Ukraine.
Politics, Business
Civil Servant Accused of Secretly Working Five Jobs at Once
A British civil servant, Kashim Chowdhury, is accused of faking an illness so he could secretly work five government jobs at once.
Politics
Russia Arrests Japanese Journalist on Spying Charges
Russia has arrested a Japanese journalist, accusing him of spying for Japan.
Politics
Russian Strikes Hit Major Power Plant in Kyiv
Russia launched missile strikes on a major power plant in Kyiv, Ukraine's capital, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Politics
Germany Puts Ukrainian Man on Trial Over Nord Stream Pipeline Attack
Germany has begun the trial of a Ukrainian man named Serhii K. He is accused of helping to blow up the Nord Stream gas pipelines four years ago.
Business, Politics
IMF Raises UK Growth Forecast, but Warns of Risks
The International Monetary Fund (IMF), a well-known economic organisation, has shared new views on the UK economy.
Business, Politics
Heating Oil Customers Promised New Rules After Price Worries
People who use heating oil to warm their homes are facing a difficult winter, despite a government promise to fix the sector.
Politics
NATO Commander Warns of Strong Response to Any Attack
A senior NATO commander has warned that the alliance will do 'anything and everything' if it is attacked. The statement came as European officials called for greater vigilance over possible Russian threats.
Politics
Immigration Agents Search Home of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar
Immigration agents have searched the home of Ilhan Omar, a congresswoman representing a district in the United States.
Technology, Politics
Microsoft President: AI Needs Global Rules
Brad Smith, the president of Microsoft, has said that artificial intelligence is less regulated than milk. Artificial intelligence, or AI, means technology that can learn and make decisions like a human.
