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Knife-wielding schoolboy kills teacher, injures two in Slovakia

Police detain the 13-year-old in the northwestern village of Staskov, launch investigation into 'premeditated murder'.

Key data missing for half of US child labor deaths, official report finds

Over half of 260 workplace child fatalities between 2013 and 2023 lacked data on cause of death or the industry workedInformation is missing on over half of deaths at work of people under the age of 18 in the US because of significant gaps in child labor data, according to a government accountability office (GAO) report released on Tuesday.The report found that between 2013 and 2023, an average of...

Smart ring maker Oura puts off initial public offering due to market ‘uncertainty’

Researchers say the IPO market was off to a solid start but tailed off in the third quarterSmart ring maker Oura Inc says it is postponing a planned initial public offering due to market “uncertainty”.In a Tuesday press release, Oura said it is delaying the stock market float “despite strong demand”. Continue reading...

No explosives found in three vans searched near RAF Fairford, say police

Head of counter-terrorism policing defends decision to bail five British men arrested in connection with the incidentNo explosive devices were found in three vans searched near RAF Fairford as part of a terrorism investigation but a quantity of petrol was recovered, police have said.Five British nationals were arrested in the early hours of Sunday morning after a resident living near the Glouceste...

US to lend 40m barrel oil from strategic reserve as Ukraine war strains supply

The United States has proposed a loan of 40 million barrels of oil from its Strategic Petroleum Reserve to energy companies. This initiative is designed to counteract rising oil prices, which have been significantly impacted by the conflicts in Ukraine and Iran. As Indian refiners brace for a decline in Russian oil supplies, competition with China is pushing them toward pricier oil options.

Burnham sets out 'new path' for Britain, vows to seek consensus on ties with EU

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledged Tuesday to give Britain "a new social contract for the 21st century", reform the country's electoral system and build consensus on a new relationship with the European Union as he set out a long-term vision to tackle the UK's woes in his first speech as leader at the annual Labour party conference.

Spain aims to ban evictions after pensioner’s removal from home sparks protests

Spain’s coalition government said it had agreed on proposals including banning evictions until 2030 to address the country’s housing crisis, as the 87-year-old woman whose forced removal last week triggered protests accepted an offer to return home. Hundreds of ‌people remained camped in one of Madrid’s main squares on Tuesday to protest Maricarmen Abascal’s removal from her home on a stretcher la...

87-year-old woman whose eviction sparked protests in Spain is returning home

Spain’s coalition government said it had agreed on proposals including banning evictions until 2030 to address the country’s housing crisis, as the 87-year-old woman whose forced removal last week triggered protests accepted an offer to return home. Hundreds of ‌people remained camped in one of Madrid’s main squares on Tuesday to protest Maricarmen Abascal’s removal from her home on a stretcher la...

Trump administration ‘must be changed’: Iran’s IRGC appeals to US voters

Iran's military has issued an open letter accusing Trump of lying to US citizens about the state of the ongoing war.

Morocco's king appoints the country's first woman prime minister

Morocco's King Mohammed VI names Urban Planning Minister Fatima Zahra Mansouri as the country's prime minister

In 1964, an Arizona couple began building a carport with discarded bottles; years later...

A couple in Tucson, Arizona, transformed glass bottles into a 2,700-square-foot home over several decades. They used discarded bottles collected from local sources to construct the unique property and create a natural cooling effect. After completion, the house was maintained by an artist who updated essential systems while preserving original features. The property has now been listed for sale, a...

Eiffel Tower chief to step down over removal of women staff for Hindu group visit

The operating company that runs the Eiffel Tower said on Tuesday its chief would step down at the end of this year in the wake of a controversy over the removal of women staff during a visit by a Hindu religious group. Patrick Branco Ruivo, who has been director general of the Paris landmark since 2018, would leave his job at the end of the year after an internal probe revealed that “operational f...

Eiffel Tower chief out over removal of women staff for Hindu group’s visit

The operating company that runs the Eiffel Tower said on Tuesday its chief would step down at the end of this year in the wake of a controversy over the removal of women staff during a visit by a Hindu religious group. Patrick Branco Ruivo, who has been director general of the Paris landmark since 2018, would leave his job at the end of the year after an internal probe revealed that “operational f...

Eiffel Tower chief stepping down over removal of women staff for Hindu group’s visit

The operating company that runs the Eiffel Tower said Tuesday its chief would step down at the end of this year in the wake of a controversy over the removal of women staff during a visit by a Hindu religious group. Patrick Branco Ruivo, who has been director general of the Paris landmark since 2018, would leave his job at the end of the year after an internal probe revealed that “operational flaw...

Jack Smith says Lindsey Graham would ‘likely’ have been a witness in case against Trump – US politics live

Republican senator Darline Graham accuses former special counsel of adding ‘stress’ to her brother’s life through subpoenas but Smith says he was ‘a patriot’Sign up to the US Breaking News emailFor some context, it’s worth remembering that Smith had a two-volume report of his findings as a result of his criminal investigations – that resulted in two indictments against the president after his...

Lindsay Clancy appears in court as her lawyer pushes for murder case dismissal

Clancy's defence lawyer wants her to be cleared of murdering her three children in 2023 but prosecutors say the state proved guilt.

Lindsay Clancy appears in court as her lawyer pushes for murder case to be dismissed

Clancy's defence lawyer wants her to be cleared of murdering her three children in 2023 but prosecutors say the state proved guilt.

Ethiopia blames regional rivals as risk of conflict spillover rises

Ethiopia accuses Sudan and Egypt of backing armed groups, deepening tensions amid internal unrest.

Burnham says he would put PR in Labour manifesto and scrap triple lock to fund social care – as it happened

PM, in first speech to party conference as leader, insists his plans are a ‘good deal’ for older peopleBurnham to signal willingness to look at scrapping pension triple lock to fund social careAngela Rayner, the housing secretary, has apparently confirmed that Andy Burnham will float the prospect of getting rid of the pensions triple lock to help fund the creation of an NHS-style care service.Aske...

First female prime minister named in Morocco after winning elections

Her appointment by the king makes her only the second woman to lead a government in the Arab world.

Burnham’s emotional solo act had Labour in raptures – but his promises will take time to come good

PM’s speech, written almost entirely alone, was full of radicalism but his biggest plans will have to wait until after the next electionKey takeaways from Andy Burnham’s conference speechUK politics live – latest updatesHope Again is the conference slogan. But what felt even more apt was Try Again.Just forget about the last two years, after the party won a historic majority but where the mood neve...

Burnham’s emotional solo act had Labour in raptures but his promises will take time to come good

PM’s speech, written almost entirely alone, was full of radicalism but his biggest plans will have to wait until after the next electionKey takeaways from Andy Burnham’s conference speechUK politics live – latest updatesHope Again is the conference slogan. But what felt even more apt was Try Again.Just forget about the last two years, after the party won a historic majority but where the mood neve...

Barclays softens return-to-office plans for UK staff after backlash

Bank allows employees to delay being in workplace at least three days a week until 2027, if permission grantedBarclays has watered down its return-to-office plans after a major staff backlash, with the bank allowing some employees to wait until next year before having to be in at least three days a week.The bank this summer announced the attendance requirement would come in for its 45,000 UK staff...

Trump’s own America.gov chatbot contradicts US president on 2020 polls, climate

CDC reports second measles death in US while excluding Pennsylvania deaths

Discrepancy in data comes amid row between Pennsylvania governor and health secretary RFK Jr over measles deathsA second measles death in the US has been announced on Tuesday by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as the country grapples with an outbreak affecting 47 states.As of 24 September, a total of 3,659 measles cases have been confirmed by the CDC, with the two dea...