Global News Hub
‘Scattergun’ budget will still leave Britons facing higher energy bills, says leading thinktank
Healey’s bid to provide ‘breathing space’ over Iran war gives rich almost as much as poor, says Resolution FoundationBusiness live – latest updatesBudget 2026: what it means for your wallet, your mortgage and your payJohn Healey delivered a “scattergun” budget that did little to boost living standar
Read original ↗
How AI drones are influencing the course of the Ukraine war
Artificial intelligence is making drones faster and more capable. Russia and Ukraine both use AI-powered drones, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that AI could lead decisions on the battlefield as soon as next year.
Read original ↗
Astronomers Discover a Possible New Dwarf Planet in Our Solar System
Lying beyond Pluto, 2026 ED138 could be as large as 1,500 kilometers in diameter. Astronomers are still working to confirm whether it meets the criteria for a dwarf planet.
Read original ↗
State ballots let voters decide on abortion, taxes, transgender restrictions
Missouri voters could ban abortion - after they just removed a ban two years ago. California voters could tax billionaires 5% of their wealth.
Read original ↗
These are the House races to watch in the 2026 midterm election on Nov. 3
An NPR analysis finds 70 House districts where Democrats and Republicans are each investing more than six figures in advertising during the final few days of the election, including in deep red areas.
Read original ↗
Tariffs, diesel and computer chips are driving up costs for automakers
American auto companies say they are paying more for key components like computer chips, steel and copper — plus the fuel needed to transport their products.
Read original ↗
Their colleges closed, but the government refuses to erase their debts, lawsuit says
Federal law requires the Education Department to erase the student loans of borrowers whose colleges close suddenly. A new lawsuit claims the department isn't fully following those rules.
Read original ↗
Business as a liberal art? Some high schools say yes
Learning about money is becoming a growing part of the high school curriculum.
Read original ↗Ahead of midterms, Missourians defend transgender healthcare
The campaign to defend access to transgender healthcare for young people in Missouri is taking an unhurried approach to talking with voters about the proposed ban.
Read original ↗
Audio reveals exchanges between control centre and drivers before deadly Spain train crash
The recordings appear to show one high-speed train was given clearance to move even though another up ahead had stalled.
Read original ↗
Healey accused of a ‘complete failure’ to target energy bill support at those most in need – UK politics live
Resolution Foundation says ‘poorest half of households will gain… just £14 more than the £144 received by the richest half’Good morning. The day after the budget is often the moment when big initiatives announced by the chancellor the day before with a flourish start to unravel as experts pore over
Read original ↗
Hackers leaked details of more than 41,000 Homeland Security personnel
A hacktivist group stole the information of ICE agents and border police from Homeland Security.
Read original ↗
One Nation accuses PM of trying to ‘exert undue political influence’ by offering David Farley an extra staffer
Pauline Hanson says Anthony Albanese made ‘unsolicited’ offer of adviser with $200,000 salary to one of her MPsGet our daily political email, free app or daily news podcastThe prime minister, Anthony Albanese, offered the One Nation MP David Farley an additional staff member in what the party has ca
Read original ↗
Ethiopia acquires Russian fighter jets and air defence systems amid war in Tigray
The acquisition of the warplanes comes amid ongoing fighting in northern Tigray region that started last month.
Read original ↗
Hello Kitty company cuts ties with Japanese spy show after China outcry
Sanrio ends association with TV drama Vivant after China says portrayal of ruthless Chinese agents is ‘deliberate smear’The company behind the successful Hello Kitty franchise has apologised and ended its commercial tie-up with a Japanese TV drama after Chinese state media and netizens condemned the
Read original ↗
Shell profits double to $10.8bn as Iran war pushes up profit margin on oil
Energy firm to return $5bn to shareholders as climate campaigners criticise high profitsShell has doubled its profits in the last quarter after the Middle East conflict drove up the price of oil and gas and created shortages in the global market.Shell reported on Thursday morning that it made an adj
Read original ↗
Reader Q&A: Our money and economics correspondents answer your Budget 2026 questions
The 2026 budget has been revealed; how will it affect you personally, will it change the country and has chancellor John Healey done enough to prepare for the challenges ahead? Our money and economics editors Hilary Osborne and Heather Stewart will be answering your questions from 3pm (GMT) today.Si
Read original ↗
Hello Kitty maker cuts ties with Japanese spy drama after China backlash
Sanrio has apologised after its merchandise line with Japanese TV series Vivant drew criticism.
Read original ↗
Healey vows to cut welfare bill before next election with ‘tough’ approach to young people
Chancellor’s comments come as fiscal watchdog says disability benefits will cost £100bn a year before end of decadeBusiness live – latest updatesJohn Healey had said there will be a reduction in the welfare bill before the next election, with a “tough” approach to young people who do not accept supp
Read original ↗
Albanese concedes savings needed as he faces internal Labor pressure on cost-of-living crisis
Prime minister vows not to slash health and education funding amid political problem over handling of economyGet our daily political email, free app or daily news podcastAnthony Albanese has ruled out major cuts to health, education and essential services in December’s mid-year budget update, but co
Read original ↗
Coroner calls for TGA to review unapproved peptides after death of Australian actor
Richard Norton, 75, went into cardiac arrest in March 2025 after injecting prescribed but unapproved CJC1295 and ipamorelinGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe death of an Australian actor after injecting unapproved peptides could result in tougher restrictions on the subst
Read original ↗
Toyota’s New Hybrids And Plug-In Hybrids Will Be 15% More Efficient
An all-new engine was developed specifically for electrified powertrains, promising higher efficiency than its predecessors.
Read original ↗
Woman, 19, dies after masked gunmen opened fire outside Brisbane pub
Vana-Reese Schuster-Togiatau was injured during a drive-by shooting outside Fitzy’s Loganholme in the city’s south on SaturdayGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA 19-year-old woman who was on a night out with friends has died after a drive-by shooting that left three other pe
Read original ↗
Toblerone owner sues British vegan chocolate brand over chunky shape
Catherine’s Originals denies Mondelēz claims in London high court of ‘passing off’ and trademark infringement The owner of Toblerone is taking legal action against a tiny British vegan chocolate brand which it claims has been copying the Swiss chocolate bar’s famous chunky shape.Mondelēz has filed p
Read original ↗
