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UK net migration drops by two-thirds as government rolls out tougher policies

Long-term net migration to Britain fell by more than two-thirds in the year to June, official data showed on Thursday, extending a downward trend fuelled by tougher

UK net migration drops by two-thirds as government rolls out tougher policies
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Britain's budget reduces uncertainty, doesn't change outlook for gilts, JPM says

Britain's tax-raising budget reduces near-term uncertainty, but doesn't change JPMorgan's expectations for government bond yields to rise next year, the bank's head

Britain's budget reduces uncertainty, doesn't change outlook for gilts, JPM says
Economy|Europe|World

Spanish parliament rejects government's 2026 spending plan

Spain's lower house rejected the government's proposed 2026 spending plan on Thursday, providing a setback to the government's attempts to restore a normal budget timetable.

Spanish parliament rejects government's 2026 spending plan
Economy|Election|Political|World

St Vincent heads to polls as incumbent party seeks sixth straight term

KINGSTOWN -Residents of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines head to the polls on Thursday in a general election that could usher in an unprecedented sixth-consecutive five-year term for Prime Minister

St Vincent heads to polls as incumbent party seeks sixth straight term
Europe|Political|World

France's Macron unveils voluntary military service amid 'accelerating threats'

President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday

France's Macron unveils voluntary military service amid 'accelerating threats'
Science|Technology|World

Soyuz spacecraft blasts off for International Space Station with Russian and American crew

A Russian Soyuz MS-28 spacecraft blasted off for the International Space Station (ISS) on Thursday with two Russian cosmonauts and one NASA astronaut on board, a live stream of the

Soyuz spacecraft blasts off for International Space Station with Russian and American crew
Health|Political|World

Kast, the favorite to win Chile's presidential runoff, could limit abortion access

Chile's gradual expansion of abortion access is at risk of a dramatic reversal as far-right candidate Jose Antonio Kast, a staunch Catholic who opposes even

Kast, the favorite to win Chile's presidential runoff, could limit abortion access
MidEast|Political|World

After meeting Pope, Erdogan praises his 'astute stance' on Palestinian issue

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan praised Pope Leo's stance on the Palestinian issue after meeting him in Ankara on Thursday, and said he hoped his first overseas visit as Catholic

After meeting Pope, Erdogan praises his 'astute stance' on Palestinian issue
Americas|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Brazil seeks US cooperation as money laundering probe flags Delaware firms

Brazil's government will seek a cooperation agreement with the U.S. to fight money laundering and the illegal export of weapons, Finance Minister Fernando Haddad told reporters on

Brazil seeks US cooperation as money laundering probe flags Delaware firms
Business|Crime|Europe|World

Italy sends Ukrainian suspect in Nord Stream pipeline blast to Germany

A Ukrainian man suspected of coordinating the sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipeline in 2022 arrived in Germany on Thursday after Italy's top court approved

Italy sends Ukrainian suspect in Nord Stream pipeline blast to Germany
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Taiwan raids former TSMC exec's home in trade secrets probe

Taiwan prosecutors said on Thursday investigators had raided the homes of a former senior TSMC executive and seized computers after the company

Taiwan raids former TSMC exec's home in trade secrets probe
Africa|Business|Crime|Finance|World

General sworn in as Guinea-Bissau leader in swift coup after disputed vote

Guinea-Bissau’s military said it installed General Horta Nta Na Man as transitional president on Thursday, a day after soldiers toppled the civilian leadership in a swift power grab

General sworn in as Guinea-Bissau leader in swift coup after disputed vote
Business|Crime|Europe|World

Air France, Airbus dispute pilot roles in Rio-Paris crash

Air France and Airbus clashed over the role of pilots in a mid-Atlantic crash that killed 228 passengers and crew more than 16 years ago as the two companies fought

Air France, Airbus dispute pilot roles in Rio-Paris crash
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Oil steadies as investors await Russia-Ukraine peace talk direction

Oil prices steadied on Thursday as market participants weighed talks to end the war in Ukraine against the impact of Western sanctions on Russian supply, though

Oil steadies as investors await Russia-Ukraine peace talk direction
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Portugal's centre-right government passes 2026 budget with Socialists' abstention

Portugal's parliament on Thursday gave final approval to the centre-right minority government's 2026 budget, projecting slightly faster growth and a fourth

Portugal's centre-right government passes 2026 budget with Socialists' abstention
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Party of Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan seeks prison visit over health concerns

The party of Pakistan's jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan demanded a meeting with him on Thursday, saying it was worried about his health as he has been

Party of Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan seeks prison visit over health concerns
Europe|World

Putin says it's senseless to sign documents with 'illegitimate' Ukrainian leadership

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday called the Ukrainian leadership illegitimate and said it was senseless to sign any documents with them.

Putin says it's senseless to sign documents with 'illegitimate' Ukrainian leadership
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Tunisia frees prominent lawyer Sonia Dahmani, a critic of the president

Tunisia freed prominent lawyer Sonia Dahmani, a vocal critic of President Kais Saied, on Thursday after a year and a half in prison and she said she hoped her release

Tunisia frees prominent lawyer Sonia Dahmani, a critic of the president
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Hong Kong fire poses test for China's grip on the city

A huge fire still burning in a Hong Kong high-rise apartment complex that has killed at least 55 people with almost 300 missing poses

Hong Kong fire poses test for China's grip on the city
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Dutch prosecutor fines Morgan Stanley 101 million euros for tax evasion

The Dutch Public Prosecutor (OM) has imposed a total fine of 101 million euros ($117.10 million) on two Morgan Stanley entities in London and Amsterdam for dividend tax evasion,

Dutch prosecutor fines Morgan Stanley 101 million euros for tax evasion
Business|Economy|World

Dollar set for biggest weekly fall in four months, Fed in focus

The U.S. dollar headed for its steepest weekly drop in four months on Thursday as investors bet on further monetary easing, amid pressure from President Donald Trump to

Dollar set for biggest weekly fall in four months, Fed in focus
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Kyiv says external funding critical, urges EU to unlock Russian assets

Ukraine still has a critical need for external financing, officials said on Thursday, issuing a fresh appeal for the EU to approve a loan backed by frozen Russian

Kyiv says external funding critical, urges EU to unlock Russian assets
Business|Crime|Europe|Political|World

Swiss lawmakers seek probe into whether gifts to Trump by business leaders breached law

Two Swiss lawmakers asked prosecutors to examine whether gifts by Swiss business leaders to U.S.

Swiss lawmakers seek probe into whether gifts to Trump by business leaders breached law
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

JPMorgan to build multi-billion pound tower in London's Canary Wharf

JPMorgan Chase & Co will build a tower in London's Canary Wharf financial district, unveiling plans on Thursday to invest billions of pounds on the heels of a budget

JPMorgan to build multi-billion pound tower in London's Canary Wharf
Crime|Political|US|World

FBI searches properties, seizes electronics in probe into shooting of National Guardsmen

The FBI searched multiple properties in Washington state and San Diego on Thursday in what officials said was a terrorism probe into

FBI searches properties, seizes electronics in probe into shooting of National Guardsmen
Europe|Sports|World

Ukrainian sports minister rejects idea of Russian athletes returning for Winter Olympics

Ukrainian sports minister rejects idea of Russian athletes returning for Winter Olympics

Ukrainian sports minister rejects idea of Russian athletes returning for Winter Olympics
Business|Crime|Education|Environment|World

Hong Kong police arrest construction firm bosses over fire; death toll hits 75 with 300 missing

Hong Kong police arrested the bosses of a construction company on suspicion of manslaughter on Thursday over the city's worst fire in

Hong Kong police arrest construction firm bosses over fire; death toll hits 75 with 300 missing
Arts|Crime|Europe|Political|World

Sally Rooney says UK ban on Palestine Action could force her books off shelves

Irish novelist Sally Rooney said Britain's decision to ban pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation could stop her receiving royalties and even lead to her

Sally Rooney says UK ban on Palestine Action could force her books off shelves
Europe|Political|World

Germany's Merz: Ukraine will need strong army after any peace deal

Ukraine will need strong armed forces and security guarantees after any peace deal with Russia is agreed and Kyiv should not be forced to surrender territory, German Chancellor

Germany's Merz: Ukraine will need strong army after any peace deal
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Health|World

Thailand shifts gear in flood evacuation; Indonesia death toll climbs to 61

Flood rescue teams in Thailand readied drones to deliver aid and helicopters dropped supplies to people marooned on rooftops on Thursday, as the

Thailand shifts gear in flood evacuation; Indonesia death toll climbs to 61
Europe|Political|World

Putin says US-Ukraine text could form basis for future peace deal

President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that the outlines of a draft peace plan discussed by the United States and Ukraine could become the basis of future deals to end the war in

Putin says US-Ukraine text could form basis for future peace deal
Election|Europe|Finance|Political|Technology|World

Hungarian podcasters push back against Orban’s media dominance

Adam Nagy, one of Hungary’s most popular podcasters, says building an audience on YouTube gave him the financial independence to speak his mind in a media

Hungarian podcasters push back against Orban’s media dominance
Food|Travel|World

Pope Leo warns that conflicts are endangering humanity on first overseas trip

Pope Leo warns that conflicts are endangering humanity on first overseas trip

Pope Leo warns that conflicts are endangering humanity on first overseas trip
Asia|Crime|Environment|World

How did Hong Kong’s massive housing estate fire turn so deadly? Here’s what we know

How did Hong Kong’s massive housing estate fire turn so deadly? Here’s what we know

How did Hong Kong’s massive housing estate fire turn so deadly? Here’s what we know
Europe|World

French president unveils new military program for volunteers aged 18 and 19

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a new military service program for volunteers aged 18 and 19

French president unveils new military program for volunteers aged 18 and 19
Africa|Crime|World

Guinea-Bissau soldiers announce general as junta leader, cementing coup days after election

Soldiers in Guinea-Bissau have announced a new junta leader for the country, cementing a forceful takeover of power that began days after the country’s presidential election

Guinea-Bissau soldiers announce general as junta leader, cementing coup days after election
Business|Education|Environment|Science|World

From hunters to guardians: Angolan villagers help to save endangered sea turtles

Once a sea turtle hunter, Joaquim Avelino Fragoso now patrols Angola’s Longa estuary to protect the very creatures he once killed.

From hunters to guardians: Angolan villagers help to save endangered sea turtles
Asia|World

Japan will pay 'painful price' if steps out of line over Taiwan, China military says

China's defence ministry said on Thursday that Japan will have to pay a "painful price" if it steps out of line over Taiwan, responding to Japanese plans to deploy missiles on an

Japan will pay 'painful price' if steps out of line over Taiwan, China military says
Asia|Economy|Political|World

Trump urged Japan's Takaichi not to aggravate China dispute, sources say

U.S.

Trump urged Japan's Takaichi not to aggravate China dispute, sources say
Asia|Business|Science|Technology|World

Alibaba starts selling Quark AI glasses in China, enters global wearables race

Alibaba released on Thursday its new Quark artificial intelligence glasses in China, heralding the Chinese tech company's efforts to break into the AI wearables market dominated by

Alibaba starts selling Quark AI glasses in China, enters global wearables race
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

China's tech giants move AI model training overseas to access Nvidia chips, FT reports

Top Chinese firms are training their artificial intelligence models abroad to access Nvidia's chips and avoid U.S. measures aimed at curbing their progress in advanced technology, Financial

China's tech giants move AI model training overseas to access Nvidia chips, FT reports
Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|World

Drowning survivor gets a chance to thank her rescuers

Drowning survivor gets a chance to thank her rescuers

Drowning survivor gets a chance to thank her rescuers
Business|Economy|Political|Travel|World

Venezuela revokes flight rights for six airlines amid escalating US tensions

Venezuela has revoked operating rights for six major international airlines which suspended flights to the country following a warning from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration.

Venezuela revokes flight rights for six airlines amid escalating US tensions
Business|Economy|World

German consumer sentiment brightens modestly as holiday shopping begins

Consumer sentiment in Germany will improve slightly in December as households show more willingness to spend on Christmas gifts and festive

German consumer sentiment brightens modestly as holiday shopping begins
Africa|Economy|Political|World

Cameroon's 2026 budget deficit set to double on higher spending needs

Cameroon expects its 2026 budget deficit to more than double due to a sharp rise in spending aimed at supporting economic activity amid continued global

Cameroon's 2026 budget deficit set to double on higher spending needs
Business|Crime|Environment|World

Hong Kong inferno puts spotlight on risks of bamboo scaffolding

Hong Kong's deadliest fire in three decades has highlighted its risky use of flammable bamboo scaffolding and mesh for building work in a tradition

Hong Kong inferno puts spotlight on risks of bamboo scaffolding
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Nigeria’s Tinubu declares security emergency, orders mass recruitment of police and army

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday declared a nationwide security emergency and ordered the army and police to recruit thousands of additional personnel to tackle worsening

Nigeria’s Tinubu declares security emergency, orders mass recruitment of police and army
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Bolivia's bread shortage highlights subsidy reform challenge

Shortages of Bolivia's state-subsidized marraqueta bread roll are creating an early test for newly elected President Rodrigo Paz, as dwindling wheat supplies and rising costs squeeze

Bolivia's bread shortage highlights subsidy reform challenge
Economy|Europe|Finance|World

ECB accounts show no hurry to cut rates, debate on declaring end of easing

European Central Bank policymakers were in no hurry to cut rates when they met last month as uncertainty remained high and some even thought that no more easing would be needed,

ECB accounts show no hurry to cut rates, debate on declaring end of easing