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Cash to 20m households part of package to help cut energy bills and ease cost-of-living crisis Budget 2026: key points at a glance Budget 2026 live – latest updates John Healey promised to steer Britain through “global…

US health secretary falsely claims at Mike Rogers rally that Arabs have never won major prizes in science or literature Robert F Kennedy Jr , the US health secretary, faced backlash on Wednesday for a “wildly racist…

Jonathan Reynolds has written to Gordon Brothers, which bought retailer for £1 last summer, to ‘establish the facts’ The business secretary has written to the owner of Poundland amid fears that the cut-price retailer…

Former World Cup winner Lothar Matthaus says relationship between Harry Kane and club Bayern Munich is 'perfect'.

Tens of thousands of people have crossed into Kenya, fleeing fighting between regional forces in Ethiopia’s Moyale town.

In this edition of Perspective, we focus on the results of the election in Israel. For analysis, we speak to Yossi Mekelberg, senior consulting fellow at Chatham House's Middle East and North Africa Programme. He tells…

As USS Colorado showcases the program in Perth, Peter Briggs says personnel is just one of the ‘huge issues’ it faces Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Australia faces an uphill battle to…

Health Minister Monica Garcia says emergency workers are focusing on rescuing survivors.

British pharma company reports declining profits amid weaker vaccine sales and looming patent loss for blockbuster HIV drug Business live – latest updates Shares in GSK slid on Wednesday despite the UK drugmaker…

One demerit point added to the Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf’s disciplinary record for conduct during ODI against England.

There ​have been ​no breaches of the US-brokered local ceasefire ​around ‌the ⁠Russian-occupied town of Oleshky ‌in southern Ukraine during its first 30 hours, ​Ukraine's human rights ‌ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets said on…

John Healey is announcing his financial update – here are the main points, with political analysis Budget 2026 live – latest updates John Healey starts by saying that his budget is “delivered at a time when global…

With both blocs short of a majority, parties face a choice: to break the taboo on Arab allies or return to the polls.

François Picard welcomes Igor Mladenovic, a French-Serbian sports writer, sports business analyst and former football commentator based in Luxembourg. For Mladenovic, the backlash in China over Kylian Mbappé's playful…

François Picard welcomes Igor Mladenovic, a French-Serbian sports writer, sports business analyst and former football commentator based in Luxembourg. For Mladenovic, the backlash in China over Kylian Mbappé's playful…

More than 500 passengers were on board the trains when the incident occurred in the province of Toledo, south of Madrid.

Badenoch goes on attack over free movement in showdown with PM before chancellor delivers first budget of Andy Burnham’s government You be the chancellor: play our budget game to see if you can balance the books Martin…

President of Castilla-La Mancha region says numbers likely to rise after crash in Toledo Full report from Spain At least 30 people are believed to have died after two high-speed trains collided in the province of Toledo…

Opposition bloc and Netanyahu’s coalition predicted to fall short of 61 seats needed to form a government, while Palestinian parties set for big gains Full report: Coalition talks loom as Israel exit polls suggest…

Increase will add strain on healthcare system already struggling amid cuts by Trump administration, experts say The number of people with dementia in the United States is projected to increase dramatically over the next…

The ocean absorbs around 30 per cent of human-caused carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions and 90 per cent of excess heat trapped by greenhouse gases. But climate change has already reduced its capacity to absorb carbon by…

Israel was counting votes on Wednesday after pivotal elections in which exit polls showed no clear winner. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc appears to have lost a significant number of seats compared with the…

Israeli voters in Tel Aviv expressed mixed emotions as ballots were counted after the election.

An FEC email said a 'bad actor' tried to breach its systems as the US prepares for its most expensive elections ever.

Chair of membership council says legal advice obtained at own expense suggests offences could have been committed Bafta trustees may have breached charity and company law by accepting free tickets for guests at the…

Flavio Bolsonaro, who lost Brazil's runoff election to incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Sunday, boarded a flight to Ecuador after arriving in Argentina on Tuesday night, October 27. He is expected to land in…

Department of Justice says it intends to appeal as administration tries to keep president’s ally Bill Essayli in office Sign up for the Breaking News US email The US Federal Reserve is expected to leave interest rates…

Cyclone Arnab has left a trail of destruction along India’s eastern coast.

Gaza's impending winter is likely to lead to further devastation for Palestinians.

Benjamin Netanyahu vows to form new coalition while opposition bloc leader says result shows prime minister should step down. Plus, a scathing review of Elon Musk’s AI-generated version of The Odyssey Good morning.…

Moscow aims to strengthen economic and security ties with African leaders during the two-day gathering.

A historic turnout among Palestinian citizens of Israel positions Arab parties as kingmakers against the far right.

Far-right senator and family expected to land in US after crossing into Argentina and then flying out of Ecuador A jet carrying the far-right Brazilian senator Flávio Bolsonaro has left Guayaquil in Ecuador and is on…

Anxious Israelis watched election results take shape Wednesday after the highest turnout in over a quarter-century, as no clear winner emerged and weeks of negotiating could lie ahead for Prime Minister Benjamin…

Defeated far-right presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro has left Brazil for the United States, despite a court order barring him from leaving the country. The son of jailed former president Jair Bolsonaro has yet to…

A 125-kilometer-per-hour cyclone hit the southeastern coast of India on Wednesday, October 28, as authorities warned of localised flooding and the uprooting of power and communications poles. At least 180,000 people…

Projections show votes for Palestinian parties surged in a tight contest that saw the highest turnout in decades Israel election – live updates Israel election: what we know so far Analysis: Rise of Palestinian parties…

Vice president Takeshi Okada said responses to several World Cup controversies did not align with his personal values.

At least 39 people have been killed after two high-speed trains collided near Urda, Spain.

High-speed service reportedly runs into back of another, knocking two carriages off track Spain train crash – latest updates At least 30 people have been killed after two high-speed trains collided in Toledo province in…

Pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil returned to Columbia University for the first time since his US detention.

A local ceasefire in the Russian-occupied southern Ukrainian city of Oleshky held through its first day and night, despite continued fighting between Moscow and Kyiv elsewhere. The truce, which began on Tuesday in the…

With the US midterm elections just under a week away, the cost of living has emerged as a key campaign issue. In Arizona, many Americans are criticising the administration’s decision to slash food stamps, which has had…

UK chancellor to present an autumn budget amid rising living costs and energy bills.

UN agency expresses 'grave concern' in Hebron and warns of echoes of 2025 'Iron Wall' operation.

As the Russia-Africa Summit gets under way, students in the capital say education is helping to build ties.

The two main blocs appear to have too few seats to form the next government without reliance on Arab parties.

Democrats lead national polls as Trump and Obama campaign in key states six days before the US midterm elections.

The Villa Vie Odyssey suspended its voyage and is working with passengers on "temporary living arrangements".

The two Nordic leaders are attempting to influence US-brokered talks in Abu Dhabi to end the war in Ukraine.

In shielding Europe's carmakers from Chinese rivals, the EU risks hurting close partners from Turkey and Morocco to Japan and South Korea. Billions in trade and hundreds of thousands of European jobs are at stake.

The final results are expected tonight or tomorrow morning. For now, the picture is looking increasingly favourable for Benjamin Netanyahu and his bloc, but the Israeli prime minister is still short of a clear victory…

The energy minister described it as a "major milestone" for the East African nation.

Authorities say the attacker in Belgrade was an underage male who was being monitored by security services.

Two trains travelling in opposite directions have collided in southern Spain, on the route between Madrid and Seville. At least 10 deaths have been confirmed, although some media reports put the toll as high as 39. The…

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, October 28: Papers react to the ongoing election results in Israel. Next: Macklemore's Free Palestine tour is coming to Paris. Also: antidepressants don't work the way we thought. Finally: a…

Defeated right-wing presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro was on his way to Ecuador after fleeing Brazil, Argentina's government said on Wednesday, October 28. The 45-year-old senator and his family were granted…

Arab-led parties appear to have made a historic showing in the Israeli election, but it’s not clear if other opponents of Netanyahu's government would form a coalition with them for a majority in the next parliament.…

At least ten people have died in a crash between two trains in central Spain. The crash occurred Wednesday morning in the province of Toledo. Rail service is suspended between Madrid, Ciudad Real and Andalusia. France…

An oil spill from a damaged tanker in the Strait of Hormuz has reached the UAE’s beaches, forcing their closure.

Israel has only ever been governed by coalitions. Can you put one together that reaches 61 of the Knesset's 120 seats?

Mexican police had said they found Shayna Feinman in Tijuana, raising the hopes of missing Arizonan’s family Arizona authorities say their Mexican counterparts were resoundingly mistaken when they publicly claimed…

US central bank last month raised rates for first time since 2023, in move that infuriated Donald Trump The US Federal Reserve is expected to leave interest rates unchanged on Wednesday during its last rate-setting…

Benchmark Tel Aviv 125 index falls more than 3 percent amid uncertainty over who will lead the next government.

Chancellor’s predecessor Rachel Reeves had planned to reduce allowance from £20,000 to £12,000 a year from April Business live – latest updates What to expect from the budget: who wins, who pays? John Healey is to use…

Following its invasion of Ukraine and the resulting rift with the West, Russia has declared that it intends to make a "historic return" to Africa. What have we seen of this so far?

Three weeks into the siege of Yemen’s third-largest city, prices have doubled, and families are down to the basics.

Questions over the future of Israel’s economy are looming in the wake of the elections. With one of the highest costs of living in the region, and defence spending continuing to rise, households are facing growing…

The path ahead remains uncertain in the Knesset in Jerusalem, as the Central Elections Committee continues to count the votes. With more than 60% of ballots tallied, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s camp is narrowly…

Jean Kaseya, of the Africa CDC, warns of the illness spreading like Covid unless more funding is secured to increase preparedness and possible treatment The “unprecedented” spread of the Ebola outbreak means it could…

Netanyahu and Smotrich rail against Arab voters as rival political camps face an uncertain path to power.

Crash occurred near Urda in Toledo province, south of Madrid, on high-speed line connecting the capital with Seville.

🗳️ Both Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin #Netanyahu and rival Gadi #Eisenkot pledged to form a government as the two are projected to finish neck and neck in #Israel's critical election Tuesday. Exit polls show both…

Exclusive: Health secretary to extend role of watchdog, which backers say helps hold service in England to account Yvette Cooper has abandoned plans to abolish the NHS’s independent patient champion after an outcry from…

France international Kylian Mbappe's remarks saw him become the latest foreign sports figure to anger Beijing.

The agreement aims to cut tariffs, reduce red tape and improve market access for businesses in both countries.

As thousands of French businesses grapple with the fallout from recent riots, French senators are debating a new bill aimed at making not only the perpetrators but also those belonging to the same group pay for damages.…

Rami Khouri challenges the idea that a strong IsraelI-Arab bloc result signals any positive shift in Israeli society.

Pro-Israel lobby, AIPAC, is changing its strategy, ending candidate endorsements and direct campaign contributions.