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Help-to-Buy scheme delivered ‘very high value for money,’ review finds

Exclusive: George Osborne’s programme to reduce costs for first-time buyers delivered £25bn in social value in UK last yearGeorge Osborne’s scheme to reduce costs for first-time buyers represented “very high value for money”, according to a government review, bolstering the case of senior government figures who have been arguing to resurrect the idea.An official audit of the Help-to-Buy programme ...

One in five black, Asian and minority ethnic NHS managers in England plan to quit amid racism, report finds

Health service faces exodus as almost four-fifths of BAME managers surveyed reported racism, exclusion and barriers to career progressionThe NHS in England is facing an exodus of minority ethnic managers who have suffered racism, exclusion and discrimination during their working lives, a report has found.Almost four-fifths of managers from black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) backgrounds have e...

Top Singaporean chemist Lu Yixin to join Chinese university EIT next year

Singapore’s most decorated chemist has confirmed he will leave his present position to join the fledgling Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT) in Ningbo, Zhejiang province, eastern China. Lu Yixin, a professor with the National University of Singapore (NUS), said he planned to move to the private research institute in early 2027, in a full-time role. Lu is a fellow of the Singapore National Acade...

Singapore’s top chemist Lu Yixin confirms he will join Chinese university EIT next year

Singapore’s most decorated chemist has confirmed he will leave his current position to join the fledgling Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT) in Ningbo, Zhejiang province, eastern China. Lu Yixin, a professor with the National University of Singapore (NUS), told the South China Morning Post that he plans to move to the private research institute in early 2027, in a full-time role. Lu is a fellow...

Indian-origin shooter becomes only second Canadian to win two national rifle titles

Texas farmer swaps cotton for sheep grazing, turning a $200,000 loss into $300,000 profit

University students launch ‘student list’ to shake up Serbia’s elections

Serbia’s university students formally entered the election race on Monday, 14 September, challenging President Aleksandar Vučić and his ruling party ahead of the 25 October early parliamentary vote.

Leeds United defeat Newcastle 4-1 to go third in Premier League

Goals from in-form forward Calvert-Lewin, Okafor and Bogle boost Leeds' standing in the league table.

Man allegedly breaks into Darwin military base, assaults ADF member and flees in stolen car

NT police say person ‘unlawfully gained access’ to the base in the suburb of Winnellie and is still on the runFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAn intruder remains on the run after allegedly forcing their way on to a Royal Australian Air Force base in Darwin, assaulting a member of the defence forces and fleeing in a st...

US 10-year Treasury yield breaches 5% as global bond sell-off deepens

The benchmark 10-year US Treasury yield briefly touched 5.011% on Monday, its highest level since October 2023, before retreating.

Internet shutdown crosses 100 days in Pakistan-administered Kashmir

Mobile data, broadband services suspended in the territory since protests calling for electoral reform in June.

How to save millions of lives as humanitarian funding falls? Taxing the rich

Putting a 3% tax on billionaires' wealth could save up to 29.5 million lives among the most vulnerable populations by 2030, according to new research published in The Lancet, as traditional sources of humanitarian and development funding face an unprecedented squeeze.

Tuesday briefing: How to understand Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland’s joint call for change

In today’s newsletter: Plaid Cymru, the SNP and Sinn Féin have signed an agreement for greater powers, as pressure grows on Westminster over the UK’s futureGood morning. Back in May, the shape of British politics shifted dramatically. I’ll forgive you if you were too preoccupied refreshing Andrew Sparrow’s live blog for the latest speculation about Keir Starmer to notice, but since 7 May, centre-l...

Mbappé, Yamal, Dembélé, Kane: Ballon d'Or campaign is in full swing

With two weeks to go before voting closes for the Ballon d’Or, the leading contenders are campaigning.

Mbappé, Yamal, Dembélé, Kane: Ballon d'Or campaign is in full swing

With two weeks to go before voting closes for the Ballon d’Or, the leading contenders are campaigning.

Pauline Hanson says she’s sorry ‘if I offended people’ with Indigenous Australians remarks

One Nation leader had been condemned by figures from across the political spectrum over the newly resurfaced podcast commentsPauline Hanson has made a qualified apology after describing Indigenous Australians as the “most primitive race on Earth”, saying she did not intend to upset people and said she was sorry “if I offended people”.The One Nation leader has been under fire from all sides of the ...

California removed millions of urchins; 55 acres of Kelp forest returned

Australian politics live: Fugitive developer Jean Nassif tells Icac ‘I’m not corrupt’ and ‘you want the country ruled by crooks’ in rant from bedroom

Follow the day’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe South Australian premier, Peter Malinauskas, says there is optimism that steel making will continue in his state, after the closure of a major blast furnace at Whyalla was announced yesterday.Speaking to ABC News Breakfast from Whyalla and donned in some hi-vis, Malinauskas says there was disappointment, heart...

US Supreme Court deals blow to Trump's attempts to restrict mail ballots ahead of midterm election

The decision allows states to continue sending out mail ballots under the same processes they’ve used for years and have accounted for nearly a third of votes cast.

Hong Kong’s MTR Corp announces half-price fares for ‘Thank You Day’ on October 24

Hong Kong’s rail operator will offer half-price fares across its network on October 24, as part of a “Thank You Day”. The MTR Corporation said discounts would apply to Octopus and JoyYou card users on its railway, Light Rail, and bus services in the northwestern New Territories, as well as to QR code ticket holders on the heavy rail network. Cross-border journeys to and from Lo Wu and Lok Ma Chau ...

In 1928, Bel-Air founder built this LA mansion; bought for $5.5m in 2010, now listed at $32.5m

A 1928 mansion built for Alphonzo Bell, the oil businessman who helped create Bel-Air, is now listed for $32.5 million. Michael Wexler bought the Los Angeles home for $5.5 million in 2010 and spent years restoring it. The 10,600-square-foot property now has seven bedrooms, a theatre, pool, wine cellar and 26 newly planted redwood sequoias.

Israel’s crocodile prison plan puts wildlife protection and land use under scrutiny

A controversial initiative to incorporate crocodiles into prison moats has prompted environmental scrutiny. This initiative centers on Nile crocodiles, deemed a 'cultivated wild animal.' Animal rights advocates are pressing the judiciary, highlighting ethical dilemmas. The discourse also engages with land utilization and conservation frameworks within Israel, underscoring the intricate ramificatio...

🔴 Middle East live: Pentagon report says Iran war has led to munitions shortfall

MIT scientists developed a way to turn discarded plastic into strong building materials

Atlas Building Composites uses AI and robotics to recycle plastic into strong building components. This innovative system melts and fuses plastic with fiberglass for durable construction materials. The company has already supplied recycled trusses for a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers bridge project. Their waterless recycling method processes low-grade plastic efficiently and locally. Atlas aims ...

Malaysian mother honours slain daughter Yap Shing Xuen’s memory

The mother of Malaysian schoolgirl Yap Shing Xuen has shared a moving tribute to her late daughter, who was stabbed to death nearly a year ago in a school toilet. On Monday, the Shah Alam High Court found Yap’s attacker, who was 14 at the time, not guilty of her murder on the grounds of insanity. Medical testimony accepted by the court established that the boy had severe undiagnosed schizophrenia ...