Middle East
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Kallas speaks exclusively to Euronews as crucial EU summit kicks off
Kaja Kallas, the EU's top diplomat, speaks exclusively to Maria Tadeo as EU leaders arrive in Brussels for a crucial EU summit on spiralling energy prices, an unfinished seven-year budget, and Donald Trump's pressure on Ukraine. We also interview Abu Abughazaleh, the Jordanian Investment Minister. #EuropeToday
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Tory pledge to reduce inheritance tax is most welcome - Carl Les
The party conferences have run their course, grabbing headlines for public attention, but with some detail for different groups including local government. The real impact comes from the party in government, in the coming Budget, and the anticipated local government settlement that follows.
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Wes Streeting in US for Hegseth meeting as Ukraine tensions escalate – UK politics live
Defence secretary’s meeting comes after Burnham said he would help facilitate reconciliation between Zelenskyy and Trump
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Saudi Arabia says it thwarted a missile strike on Medina, and other Middle East developments
The Saudi-led coalition says it has thwarted a missile attack on Medina and another in eastern Saudi Arabia
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OpenAI ‘not racing to the bottom’ on AI safety, MPs told
The ChatGPT maker scrapped a recent AI model over safety concerns.
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Bank of England deputy ‘surprised how well’ economy absorbed energy price shock
The gross domestic product increased by 0.1% in August, following 0.4% growth in July, according to official statistics.
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UK economy grew unexpectedly by 0.1% in August
The services sector led the stronger-than-anticipated GDP reading, with economists having forecast a contraction
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UK hospitality sector to offer up to 100,000 jobs to young people out of work
Restaurants and pubs such as Nando’s and Fuller’s will create placements for 18- to 24-year-olds under DWP-backed scheme
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Tech Industry
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Yemen's Houthis look to build ballistic missiles with more Chinese supplies, report says
Experts say that Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels are working on a new medium-range ballistic missile system using Chinese parts
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Yemen’s Houthis are reframing 'Iran proxy' role as they bring war to Saudi Arabia
The evolution of the Houthi movement remains intimately connected to Yemen’s domestic political context and to a historical feud specific to the country
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Scottish company owned by Sir Brian Souter family firm swings to £1m loss
A long-standing Scottish engineering company working with the oil and gas industry has posted a swing to a loss.
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Fuel crisis hits Indonesia's Bali, triggers long lines in gas stations for days
Long lines have formed at gas stations across Indonesia’s resort island of Bali after fuel deliveries have been disrupted by a tanker delay, bad weather and strong demand for subsidized fuel
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US inflation rises more than expected - here's what is happening with prices
The pace of price rises increased to 3.7% in the year to September, driving by higher motor fuel costs.
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Container ship sinks in Strait of Hormuz after being hit by projectile, Singapore says
All 21 sailors on the Singapore-flagged GFS Pride were evacuated safely after it was hit by an projectile on Tuesday, maritime authorities say.
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Head of energy regulator warns of ‘difficult’ winter ahead
Ofgem chief executive Tim Jarvis said he shared concerns that ‘people are going to struggle this winter without some help’.
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Drones
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US inflation rose to 3.7% in September in blow to Republicans before midterms
Final inflation report before voters go to polls comes amid widespread anger over cost of living under Trump
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Trump faces fresh economic nightmare as food and gas prices soar before midterms
Consumer prices likely surged in September, driven by rising gasoline and food costs, and adding to a string of unfavorable developments for President Donald Trump
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Israeli strike in Gaza kills a woman, and other Middle East developments
A hospital in Gaza says the latest Israeli strike in the Palestinian territory has killed a woman
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What surprise praise for UK economy tells us about the Budget
On three occasions in the past 24 hours, top IMF officials have praised UK plans to reduce its annual levels of borrowing.
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Trump heads to rallies in Arizona and Montana after campaign stop-off in Alaska – US politics live
Trump has taken to campaigning in conservative-leaning parts of competitive states, rather than in more politically diverse areas
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Are Government plans for heating oil market regulation enough to protect consumers?
The Government’s pledge to protect customers who are reliant on heating oil is to be welcomed. Following the outbreak of war in the Middle East, consumers were treated unfairly by suppliers in what has been a largely unregulated sector.
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World's oldest shipwreck found off Kekova Island in Turkey
Archaeologists say the wreck is up to 4,700 years old, dating to the Early Bronze Age.
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Failure to approve Rosebank would cost UK billions, report finds
A report warns the UK could lose £10.8bn in economic value and thousands of jobs if ministers fail to approve the Rosebank and Jackdaw North Sea projects, as Oxfam Scotland dismisses the findings.
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Asian shares trade mixed after US stocks edge back from their record after profit reports
Asian shares are trading mixed, as market interest in computer chips and artificial intelligence continued to support some global shares
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Even MAGA stalwart Lauren Boebert is speaking out against the Iran war
‘I never wanted us to be in war,’ Boebert said, describing the conflict as ‘detrimental on many levels’
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OpenAI ‘not racing to the bottom’ on AI safety, MPs told
The ChatGPT maker scrapped a recent AI model over safety concerns.
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Chancellor Healey told to raise taxes by £8 billion ahead of Budget
The Resolution Foundation called for the Budget on 28 October to hike taxes – including on pensioners
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Heating oil market to be better regulated under plans to help households
The Competition and Markets Authority launched a study into the sector after the Middle East conflict sent the cost of heating oil soaring.
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Fewer Britons plan to ringfence money for holidays abroad next year, says travel industry
Spain remains most popular destination as Britons book later in hope of better deals, Abta report finds
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Saudis and Yemen's Houthi rebels exchange threats to escalate conflict
Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels and the Saudi-led coalition have threatened new strikes on each other, a fresh escalation in the Middle East conflict
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IMF issues new warning over UK inflation as energy bills threaten to rise
The IMF has raised its UK inflation forecasts for 2026 and 2027, warning that the Middle East conflict could push up food and energy prices.
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Three things we've learnt about the UK economy from the IMF
The influential economics body has upgraded its UK growth forecast for this year, but risks remain.
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Bellway cashflow surges 36 as builder prepares for slower year ahead
Bellway's adjusted operating cashflow rose 36 to £868.6m but the company expects a tougher trading environment in the year ahead
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The Saudi megaprojects at risk of collapse as war with Houthis escalates
Saudi Arabia’s image as a safe haven has been battered by Iranian and Houthi attacks. But could this threaten its much-touted Vision 2030? Alex Croft reports
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Tuesday briefing: Could Burnham take Britain back towards the EU?
In today’s newsletter: The prime minister is calling for closer ties with the EU, but what could this actually amount to?
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UK households to see higher-than-expected inflation as energy prices jump – IMF
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is also now expected to see UK economic growth slow down next year, according to fresh forecasts.
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UK growth forecast upgraded but energy prices and rates to hit in 2027
The prediction from the IMF comes as final preparations are being made to the first Budget under Prime Minister Andy Burham.
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Russian bot traffic decimated overnight after Ukraine drone strikes knock multiple Yandex data centers offline
Drone strikes knock Yandex services offline
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Ukraine war live: Trump insists energy ‘ceasefire’ still holds
Moscow says it is ready to increase diesel output to pre-war levels, but Ukraine's allies say this will only fuel Vladimir Putin's war
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IMF warns global economy ‘could soon test the limits of resilience’
World Economic Outlook says states’ oil stocks are low and budgets are overstretched, as it upgrades UK GDP growth forecast for 2026
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Houthi rebels say multiple airstrikes targeted them in Yemen, and other Mideast developments
The Iran-backed Houthi Rebels say a string or overnight airstrikes targeted the Red Sea island of Kamaran, the Qanawis district north of the port city of Hodeida and the province of Jawf
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UK households to face sharper rise in inflation than previously thought, IMF warns
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is also now expected to see UK economic growth slow down next year, according to fresh forecasts
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Last-ditch bid to save historic warship which was set to become museum
A last-ditch bid has been launched to save a historic Royal Navy warship which was set to become a museum on Greenock's waterfront.
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IMF raises its forecast for world growth this year but says economies will slow in 2027
The International Monetary Fund has slightly upgraded its outlook for the world economy for this year, but it's forecasting growth at a still sluggish 3.1%
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Saudis investigate why defense systems failed to stop deadly Riyadh airport attack
The incident has exposed vulnerabilities in Saudi Arabia's defense system and signaled a dangerous inflection point in an expanding Mideast conflict
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Analysis: Trump's global headaches worsen weeks before midterms
US President Donald Trump has had a whirlwind weekend, announcing a diesel deal with Russia and an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. With the midterms coming up, it looks like Trump is turning overseas for help.
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Cheap drones caused costly damage during the Iran war — the U.S. is fixing that
US Army launches $4.15B counter-drone marketplace with 10 companies — but relies on strict open architecture to break vendor lock-in
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Heathrow Airport ‘cannot wait forever’ for third runway, boss warns
Heathrow Airport expansion is estimated to cost £33 billion, including £1.5 billion to move the M25 to build the runway
