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Kemi Badenoch pledges to raise defence spending by £10bn by cutting welfare bill – UK politics live
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Kemi Badenoch pledges to raise defence spending by £10bn by cutting welfare bill – UK politics live

The Labour party says the Conservatives have used ‘dodgy’ costings, which are not credibleThe Electoral Commission has released political donation figures for the second quarter of 2026. They show that Reform UK continues to rake in far more than other parties. Nigel Farage’’s party had declared donations worth £5.3m. Labour got £3.6m, and the Conservatives £2.8m.Most of Reform UK’s money came fro...

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In 2001, synthetic estrogen was added to an Ontario lake; its minnow population collapsed after 2 seasons

In 2001, synthetic estrogen was added to an Ontario lake; its minnow population collapsed after 2 seasons

Times of India •

A groundbreaking experiment conducted in Ontario's Lake 260 unveiled alarming ecological consequences stemming from synthetic estrogen exposure. The minuscule amounts of 17α-ethynylestradiol resulted in reproductive failure among fathead minnows, nearly driving the species to extinction. This critical study highlighted how even minimal contaminant levels can dramatically disrupt aquatic ecosystems...

Palm Beach’s ‘Ham and cheese house’ bought for $15.975 million in 2013, now listed at $105 million

Palm Beach’s ‘Ham and cheese house’ bought for $15.975 million in 2013, now listed at $105 million

Times of India •

Casa Eleda, the historic “Ham And Cheese House” in Palm Beach, Florida, has been listed for $105 million. Built in 1928, the seven-bedroom oceanfront mansion was bought for $15.975 million in 2013. Its owners carried out a multi-year restoration while preserving its historic details. The property has direct ocean access through a private tunnel and includes an oceanfront cabana.

A $6.9 billion Ohio data-centre project has sparked a one-year moratorium and ballot fight, here's why

A $6.9 billion Ohio data-centre project has sparked a one-year moratorium and ballot fight, here's why

Times of India •

Grove City is facing a split among residents regarding a charter amendment targeting substantial developments, including data centers. Proponents assert this measure safeguards the community's unique character and resources against unchecked growth. In contrast, critics warn that the amendment could stifle potential economic opportunities. The decision on this pivotal amendment will be presented t...

EU, China talk trade as Europe’s deadline for action looms

EU, China talk trade as Europe’s deadline for action looms

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European Union and Chinese officials have been holding talks in Beijing ahead of the bloc’s October deadline for seeing “tangible results” in efforts to curb a trade deficit running at €1 billion-plus (US$1.2 billion) per day. Denis Redonnet, the EU’s top trade enforcer, has led the European delegation, the South China Morning Post reported on Wednesday. The official has recently become the bloc’s...

For India, Bangladesh’s talk of joining ‘Islamic Nato’ raises red flags

For India, Bangladesh’s talk of joining ‘Islamic Nato’ raises red flags

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Bangladesh’s potential entry into a defence pact with Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan could give Dhaka fresh leverage in its dealings with India, but observers warn the move risks fracturing its long-standing strategic neutrality and alarming a hawkish New Delhi. Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman told parliament on August 27 that Bangladesh was considering joining the Mecca pact, a security frame...

Magnitude 5 quake hits Tibet amid ongoing search for hundreds missing after deadly floods

Magnitude 5 quake hits Tibet amid ongoing search for hundreds missing after deadly floods

Times of India •

An earthquake of magnitude five struck Tibet on Thursday. Rescue operations continue following catastrophic flooding near the Gyirong border crossing. The only road to the crossing reopened, allowing heavy machinery access. Authorities reported twenty-one deaths and 541 people remain missing. Landslides continue to pose a significant concern for rescue teams.

China lambasts France’s ‘discriminatory’ fast-fashion law

China lambasts France’s ‘discriminatory’ fast-fashion law

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China on Thursday called on France to abandon a new law on ultra-fast fashion that would impose fees of up to almost €20 per garment, calling it "clearly discriminatory". The law, which targets major Asian e-commerce platforms including Shein and Temu, aims to curb the industry's environmental and local economic impacts.

South Korean police seek tycoon behind K-pop supergroup BTS to be indicted

South Korean police seek tycoon behind K-pop supergroup BTS to be indicted

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South Korean police are pushing for an indictment of music tycoon Bang Si-hyuk, the chairman of the agency behind K-pop supergroup BTS, over alleged investor fraud. The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency referred Bang to the Seoul Southern District Prosecutors’ Office on Thursday, asking him to be indicted on a charge of violating the Capital Markets Act, according to the police agency and the prose...

Disgraced lawmaker William Wong to face 4 charges, including dangerous driving

Disgraced lawmaker William Wong to face 4 charges, including dangerous driving

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Former Hong Kong lawmaker William Wong Kam-fai, who allegedly drove and crashed his vehicle while in an intoxicated state two months ago, will appear in court next week to face four criminal charges, including dangerous driving. Police on Thursday confirmed that Wong was set to appear in Sha Tin Court next Wednesday morning to face four charges: driving under the influence of alcohol, dangerous dr...

Property developer claimed ‘the premier is my best friend’ in tapped phone call, Icac hears

Property developer claimed ‘the premier is my best friend’ in tapped phone call, Icac hears

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Charles Perrottet, the younger brother of the former premier, tells Icac that claims made by Jean Nassif in the call were ‘bravado’ and ‘far-fetched’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA property developer who allegedly made prohibited donations to support factional Liberal work claimed “the premier is my best friend” in ...

Green party leader Zack Polanski seeks to stand in byelection for Keir Starmer seat

Green party leader Zack Polanski seeks to stand in byelection for Keir Starmer seat

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Polanski says he will ‘stand up for people struggling to pay their bills’ if he becomes MP for Holborn and St PancrasUK politics live – latest updatesZack Polanski will seek to stand as a candidate in the Holborn and St Pancras byelection, he has announced.The leader of the Green party in England and Wales told the Camden New Journal on Thursday he would “stand up for people struggling to pay thei...

75.8% of flat owners at block unscathed by Tai Po fire agree to sell to authorities

75.8% of flat owners at block unscathed by Tai Po fire agree to sell to authorities

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More than 75 per cent of homeowners at the only block spared the worst of last November’s deadly fire at Wang Fuk Court have agreed to sell their flats to the Hong Kong government, with authorities to press ahead with acquisition procedures. The Housing Bureau said on Thursday that 75.8 per cent of the flats at the estate’s Wang Chi House, or 188 households, had signed sales and purchase agreement...

Over 50,000 protest in Madrid over Spain's handling of Cueta migrant crisis

Over 50,000 protest in Madrid over Spain's handling of Cueta migrant crisis

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Spain witnessed a large-scale protest as thousands rallied against the recent surge of migrants flooding into Ceuta. Demonstrators demanded the resignation of the Prime Minister and a plan for either repatriation or redistribution of the newcomers. Over seventy thousand migrants breached the Spanish border within just two days in July. The government blames human trafficking and misinformation for...