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Donations of £72m make Reform’s prospects both rosier and riskier

Party can boost its campaign power with funds from billionaire backers, but it can also lose support from ordinary BritonsAll things being equal, pretty much any political strategist would welcome a £72m war chest; a sum higher than the combined spending of every major party at the 2024 general election. But all things are not equal, and with such a huge amount comes risk.Reform UK has been vocal ...

Iranian official tells Al Jazeera IAEA ruling was imposed by US and Israel

Iranian official tells Al Jazeera an IAEA resolution on Tehran’s nuclear safeguards was ‘imposed’ by the US and Israel

Which countries are home to the largest number of Indian migrants?

United Arab Emirates and the United States host the largest Indian-born populations abroad. Saudi Arabia and Pakistan follow with significant numbers of Indian emigrants. Kuwait, the United Kingdom, and Canada also have substantial Indian communities. Australia, Oman, and Qatar are other key destinations for Indian migrants. These figures highlight the Gulf's significant role in Indian overseas mi...

BRICS nations urge 'maximum restraint' in Middle East war

Members of the 11-nation BRICS group including China, Russia, Iran and India called for calm in the Middle East at a summit in New Delhi on Saturday, overcoming earlier divisions to issue a joint statement.

Trump says he would ‘love’ to see unified Ireland and ‘it may as well happen now’ as he visits Dublin – as it happened

This blog is now closed, you can read more on this story here:Full story: Donald Trump says he would ‘love’ to see united IrelandReuters has issued a series of alerts on Trump’s latest comments (he is currently meeting with Micheál Martin). Here is what the news agency has reported:On Iran: War will end very soon. Continue reading...

Céline Dion's comeback: Why did she choose Paris?

Céline Dion was set to make her long-awaited return to the stage in Paris on Saturday after years of battling a rare neurological disorder, with fans counting down the hours until showtime. But why did she choose this city? "It's not just the Olympics effect. Paris was the launch pad for her career. Beyond Quebec, through the '80s and early '90s, commentators have always mentioned that Paris is li...

Céline Dion's come back: Why did she choose Paris?

Céline Dion was set to make her long-awaited return to the stage in Paris on Saturday after years of battling a rare neurological disorder, with fans counting down the hours until showtime. But why did she choose this city? "It's not just the Olympics effect. Paris was the launch pad for her career. Beyond Quebec, through the '80s and early '90s, commentators have always mentioned that Paris is li...

Germany: Protests follow AfD election victory

Protests are taking place against the AfD in Germany. The party came first in last Sunday's election after promising to curb migration and restore ties with ⁠Moscow."That's a shock to many people", our correspondent Nick Holdsworth reports.

Taxes wouldn’t fund $5,000 Trump ‘dividend’ if Republicans win midterms, says commerce secretary

Lutnick said $500bn of estimated $1tn needed to fund checks to all US adults could come from new visa programDonald Trump’s controversial proposal to give a $5,000 “dividend” to all US adults if Republicans maintain control of Congress in November’s elections would not be paid out from US tax revenues, according to the US commerce secretary, Howard Lutnick.“It’s not tax money,” Lutnick said in an ...

Germany: AfD leads in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Merz's CDU slumps to 7%

Germany's far-right AfD is leading in polls ahead of regional elections in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania on September 20, while Chancellor Friedrich Merz's centre-right CDU has fallen to just 7%, according to a new ZDF poll. The result would mark the party's worst-ever showing in a regional election in Germany.

Who is Chander Agarwal? Indian-origin CEO who spent $370,000 on ex-girlfriend for luxury gifts, loses repayment case

England survive Pakistan scare to seal 3-0 Test series sweep

England overcome early tremors to win ⁠third Test against Pakistan by eight wickets, clinching a series whitewash.

Farage’s Reform UK gets second record £36 million donation in 48 hours

Cryptocurrency billionaire Christopher Harborne said on Saturday he had donated £36 million (US$49 million) to Britain’s anti-immigration Reform UK, matching an already record contribution to Nigel Farage’s party a day earlier as it prepares for the next election. The donation gives the veteran Brexit campaigner’s party £72 million from two donors in ‌less than 48 hours at a time when it is confro...

Africa: Rethinking the city of tomorrow

How should we envision the African city of tomorrow? A city adapted to population growth and climate change, and freed from a colonial past that is still very much present in some places. Africa’s first pan-African architecture biennale, held this week in Kenya, is seeking to answer that question.

Senegal: Building a home-grown space industry

Africa’s space ambitions are gathering pace, and Senegal is determined not just to put satellites into orbit, but to build them at home. Senegalese engineers are already mastering satellite manufacturing in France, with the goal of bringing that expertise back to their country and developing a home-grown space industry.

Trump says a unified Ireland would be ‘fantastic’ during Irish visit

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham maintains there is not enough popular support for Northern Ireland to leave the UK.

Niger: Kafra oil block could hold 2.5 billion barrels

Niger’s oil minister held a press conference on Wednesday to address a key issue for the country: the oil reserves Niger could rely on to fuel its development. Most of Niger’s oil production is currently operated by Chinese companies, but one area — the Kafra oil block — could become a cornerstone of economic cooperation with neighbouring Algeria. Active drilling has begun in the block, with the m...

Milwaukee Brewers owner Mark Attanasio to dedicate $2M Malibu property to public after beach dispute

Milwaukee Brewers owner Mark Attanasio will dedicate his $2 million Malibu property to public use following a settlement over alleged removal of sand and rocks from a protected California beach. The California Coastal Commission called the agreement a victory for public beach access, while the company involved agreed to restore the affected area.

DR Congo: At least 24 children die in school fire

At least 24 children have died after a fire broke out at a school in Bukavu, in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The blaze reportedly started while children were in class, with some attempting to escape by jumping from higher floors. Adults are also reported to have died, while an investigation into the cause of the fire is underway. Our correspondent Emmet Livingstone tells us more. 

Trump begins two-day Ireland visit, security operation costs €20 million

US President Donald Trump arrives in Dublin for a two-day visit to Ireland, where he is expected to meet Irish leaders and spend time at his golf resort in Doonbeg, County Clare. His visit has prompted a major security operation reportedly costing €20 million, while opinions remain divided among locals.

French officials investigate if 'malicious act' caused train derailment

Officials say a rail fragment was found on the tracks after Friday's crash of a passenger train that left 44 people injured.

Quality concerns prompt further tests on concrete used in 3 public housing blocks

The quality of concrete used in three blocks of a public housing estate under construction in Tung Chung requires further testing and review, Hong Kong’s Housing Authority has revealed. According to official documents, the main contractor on the project is Able Engineering. The same company is also involved in a scandal over defective lift installation work at an expansion project at Queen Mary Ho...

Six Nigerians extradited to US over $6m online romance scam

Alleged members of Black Axe criminal network that swindled US women out of $6m flown from South AfricaSix Nigerian nationals linked to an organized criminal network that allegedly swindled American women out of more than $6m through online romance scams were extradited to the United States on Friday.South African police confirmed they were to be extradited earlier on Friday, while local news in A...

Six Nigerians extradited to US over $6M online romance scam

Alleged members of Black Axe criminal network that swindled US women out of $6m flown from South AfricaSix Nigerian nationals linked to an organized criminal network that allegedly swindled American women out of more than $6m through online romance scams were extradited to the United States on Friday.South African police confirmed they were to be extradited earlier on Friday, while local news in A...

On board a warship headed to support the war in Iran

The USS George Washington was deployed to New York after the 9/11 attacks. Now, the aircraft carrier is headed to the Middle East to support President Trump's war against Iran. Tom Hanson is on board with a new report.