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GOP leaders map out potential Obamacare extension as hard-liners warm to health talks
The discussions surround how to structure and advance an extension of key insurance subsidies before the end of the year.
Construction of White House's ballroom underway
The White House has begun the demolition of a portion of the East Wing to make way for President Donald Trump's planned US$250 million ballroom. First built in 1902, the East Wing has been renovated multiple times, with a second floor added in 1942.
Study finds Airbnb safety reviews can turn off some but the increased transparency can mitigate that
A new peer-reviewed study in the journal Marketing Science sheds light on how online safety-related reviews from Airbnb guests influence booking decisions and how the platform itself balances consumer welfare against its own financial incentives.
Solomon Islands critic of China, Daniel Suidani, dies on eve of protest court ruling
SYDNEY - Daniel Suidani, a former school teacher turned Solomon Islands provincial leader who won international recognition for his defiance of China, has died in Honiara, his friends said on Tuesday.
Tokyo Gap-Financing Market Launches Awards Program, Taps Cannes and Venice Reps for Producer Sessions
The Tokyo Gap-Financing Market is introducing its first awards program at the sixth edition of the industry platform, which runs Oct. 29-31 as part of TIFFCOM 2025. The newly launched TIFFCOM TGFM 2025 Awards will be presented at a ceremony on Oct. 31 at Midtown Hibiya’s Lexus
Sanae Takaichi makes history as Japan's first female prime minister
A staunch conservative, she takes over as Japan grapples with rising cost-of-living and mounting debt.
Oil heading below US$ 50 per barrel anticipates Energy Agency
When oil prices in the international market are sliding faster than expected, already in the range of US$ 50 the barrel, the International Energy Agency, IEA in its latest report anticipated that because of soaring “supply and subdued demand”, oil oversupply will be larger than
Mexico shipping oil to energy starved Cuba
So far this year, Mexico has shipped more than US$ 3 billion worth of subsidized fuel to Cuba through Gasolinas Bienestar, a subsidiary of Pemex, according to an investigation by Mexicanos Contra la Corrupción y la Impunidad (MCCI), as reported by OilPrice.
Falklands, visit from Shetland salmon expert
Shetlands’ author and former fish farmer John Goodlad visited the Falklands this week to give a public talk, at the invitation of Unity Marine (*). The expert advisor for two seafood investment funds and three times author, spoke about his latest publication, ‘Food from the
Russian attack cuts power to hundreds of thousands in northern Ukraine
KYIV - A Russian bombardment of energy infrastructure cut power to hundreds of thousands of people in northern Ukraine's Chernihiv region on Tuesday, with repairs unable to start due to the lingering threat of drone strikes, Ukraine's energy ministry said.
Salmon Free Falklands fact-finding trip to the Faroe Islands
Salmon farming was once again a topic of conversation last week, both in Stanley and further afield in the Faroe Islands. A small delegation from Salmon Free Falklands recently spent a week in the Faroes, intent on gathering facts and figures, and listening to local expert
European leaders back Trump's call for Ukraine ceasefire at present lines
LONDON - European leaders, including from Britain, France, Germany and the European Union, issued a joint statement with Ukraine on Tuesday backing U.S. President Donald Trump's call for a ceasefire at present battle lines.
Taiwan’s Apec rep to seek ‘proactive’ exchanges with other leaders at summit
Mr Lin Hsin-i said semiconductor powerhouse Taiwan has an important role to play.
Taiwan's APEC representative to seek 'proactive' exchanges with other leaders at summit
TAIPEI - Taiwan's representative to next week's APEC summit in South Korea said on Tuesday he will seek \"proactive\" exchanges with other participating leaders at one of the few international forums in which Taiwan and China both participate.
Bolivia's future president to resume diplomatic ties with Washington
Bolivia's president-elect, Rodrigo Paz Pereira, announced on Monday his intention to reestablish diplomatic relations with the United States after a 17-year hiatus under the Movement Toward Socialism (MAS) governments.
‘Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie’ Tops U.K., Ireland Box Office as ‘Black Phone 2’ Rings In at No. 2
Universal scored a double victory at the U.K. and Ireland box office this weekend, with “Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie” opening in first place at £1.9 million ($2.5 million), according to Comscore. The big-screen debut of the popular preschool property proved a major draw for
Can France retrieve its priceless crown jewels - or is it too late?
Experts warn that whilst the criminals may yet be caught, the gemstones they stole may never be recovered.
How Israeli strikes that killed 5 journalists at a Gaza hospital unfolded
The strikes on Nasser Hospital fit what military and legal experts said has been a pattern of reckless targeting and weaponeering by Israeli forces in Gaza.
Letitia Wright, Aneil Karia to Receive HollyShorts London Honors
The second edition of the festival runs Nov. 13-16.
Thailand gears up for cooler weather, with low of 18 deg C expected in Bangkok
Heavy rainfall is expected to persist in the south of the country.
Watch Oscar Isaac Attempt To Cover Tears for Fears on Bagpipe on ‘Fallon’
The actor also discussed being inspired by Mick Jagger and Prince for his performance in Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein
French ex-president Sarkozy goes to jail over Gaddafi money
Nicolas Sarkozy, president from 2007-2012, has appealed against his jail term at La Santé prison.
French ex-president Sarkozy goes to jail for campaign finance conspiracy
Nicolas Sarkozy, president from 2007-2012, has appealed against his jail term at La Santé prison.
How Thieves Stole Priceless Jewels at the Louvre in 8 Minutes
On Sunday morning, some audacious thieves stole priceless jewels from the Louvre Museum. The heist took only eight minutes from start to finish. At 9:30 a.m., the robbers parked a truck with a portable ladder in front of the Parisian museum. They ascended the ladder, cut
Podcast: Innovation through collaboration with academia
In the latest episode of Eurostat’s Stats in a Wrap podcast we investigate how partnering with academia drives statistical innovation that makes data gathering smarter, faster and more effective. In this episode, host Jonathan Elliot is joined by Eurostat’s Aleksandra
'Regime of fear and crime': With Gaza cease-fire in effect, Hamas is back in charge and dissent is once again dangerous
As Hamas' security forces return to the streets, activists, journalists and ordinary Gazans who voiced criticism during the war now face intimidation, arrests and, in some cases, deadly retribution
'The man who made India laugh' - Tributes pour in for veteran actor Asrani
Asrani, who acted in more than 300 films over five decades, died this week at the age of 84.
Scientists detect hidden brain damage years before MS symptoms
Scientists at UCSF have uncovered evidence that multiple sclerosis silently damages the brain years before diagnosis. By studying proteins in blood samples, they identified early immune signals and markers of nerve damage. The findings point to IL-3 and MOG as crucial early
EU takes aim at plastic pellets to prevent their nightmare cleanup
At first glance, the tiny plastic pellets appear relatively harmless. No bigger than a lentil, these "nurdles" are destined to be melted down to make everything from car bumpers to salad bowls.
Jon Stewart Dubs Donald Trump the ‘Imitation Crab of Kings’ on ‘The Daily Show’
"Maybe Trump isn’t an all-powerful king, the kind who can do whatever he wants. But he’s undeniably king-adjacent, king-esque, moving for more," the host noted
'Do I have to wear mud pants?' Finnish researchers ask what really happens in the preschool cloakroom
What exactly are mud pants? Rows of mud pants are a familiar sight in Finnish preschool cloakrooms. Since the 1950s, they have kept children dry, but children rarely like wearing them, and educators find them cumbersome.
Space exploration in the backyard, on a budget: How NASA simulates conditions in space without blasting off
Humanity's drive to explore has taken us across the solar system, with astronaut boots, various landers and rovers' wheels exploring the surfaces of several different planetary bodies. These environments are generally hostile to human and equipment health, so designing and
‘Toto the Ninja Cat’ Pounces From Page to Stage in World Premiere Musical
Dermot O’Leary’s bestselling children’s book series is leaping from page to stage in a new family production featuring puppetry and original songs. Little Angel Theatre, Mercury Theatre Colchester and Mayflower Southampton have unveiled the world premiere stage adaptation of
Road safety statistics for 2024 show progress continues amid challenges
In 2024, 19,940 people lost their lives in road crashes across the EU, according to statistics released by the European Commission last Friday. This represents a 2% decrease compared to 2023 and marks continued, but slow, progress toward the EU's Vision Zero goal of halving
Trump’s tightrope: between Yeltsin’s chaos and Putin’s control
When Boris Yeltsin climbed onto a tank outside the Russian parliament in 1991, he looked like a liberator from a dying empire. Within a few years, he presided over asset disposal, collapsing institutions and a social freefall. Economic and financial shock therapy—advised by
Fifty not-out: Madrid exhibition traces decades of democratic transitions in Portugal and Spain
"Inquietude: Freedom and Democracy" is the title of the exhibition at the Casa Encendida in the Spanish capital, organised by the Montemadrid Foundation and the Commission for the Commemoration of Fifty Years of Spain in Freedom.
Scientists just found hidden life thriving beneath the Arctic ice
Melting Arctic ice is revealing a hidden world of nitrogen-fixing bacteria beneath the surface. These microbes, not the usual cyanobacteria, enrich the ocean with nitrogen, fueling algae growth that supports the entire marine food chain. As ice cover declines, both algae
S. Korean woman dies saving her baby from building fire sparked by neighbour trying to kill a cockroach
The fire was sparked by a second-floor resident who tried to kill a cockroach using a lighter and aerosol spray.
Indonesia to repatriate British grandma on death row, says govt source
Lindsay Sandiford was sentenced to death for attempting to smuggle $2.7 million worth of cocaine in 2012.
EU strengthens tax co-operation with Switzerland
The Commission has signed an amending protocol enhancing the existing tax cooperation agreement with Switzerland. This marks a significant step in the fight against tax fraud and evasion. This update is a necessary step to ensure further alignment with the EU Directive on
US and Australia sign critical minerals deal as a way to counter China
Beijing recently said it would tighten rare earth exports, prompting the US to impose further tariffs on Chinese goods. Now, Australia and the US are looking to counter China's dominance of the critical minerals market.
New Delhi air quality at hazardous levels after Diwali firecracker ban relaxation
"Green crackers” were allowed to be set off for a maximum three hours each on Oct 19 and 20,
U.S. seeks to enlist Azerbaijan in international force to stabilize Gaza under Trump's postwar plan
Washington sees Azerbaijan as a key candidate for an international peacekeeping force due to its ties with Israel and Turkey, but Baku remains hesitant to join as Israeli officials warn against Turkish military involvement in postwar Gaza
Toxic haze in Delhi despite 'green' Diwali
People in the city burst crackers late into Monday night, defying a court order to use only 'green' fireworks.
Trump's hopes for swift summit with Putin may be stalled, CNN reports
U.S. President Donald Trump's hopes for a quick summit in Budapest with Russian President Vladimir Putin may be stalled after a preparatory session between the leaders' top foreign-policy aides this week was put on hold, CNN said on Monday.
Highest government borrowing in September for five years
Higher interest payments offset increased revenue from tax and national insurance, the UK statistics body says.
China imports no US soybeans in September for first time in seven years
It comes as Chinese buyers continue to shun American cargoes amid ongoing trade tensions.
