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Japan's ruling party loses its majority in blow to new PM
The prime minister announced a snap election despite voter apathy and low approval ratings.Top stories - BBC News - October 28 -
OKC's Holmgren has pelvic fracture after hard fall
The Thunder detailed Chet Holmgren's injury as a right iliac wing fracture and said an update on his status will be provided in eight to 10 weeks.Sports - ESPN - November 11 -
Wise's billionaire CEO fined £350,000 by UK regulators over failure to report tax issue
Kristo Käärmann, CEO and co-founder of Wise, was ordered by regulators to pay a £350,000 fine due to a breach of senior manager conduct rules.Business - CNBC - October 28 -
Santander delays full UK results as it weighs impact of car finance ruling
Profits drop in British business as one of Spanish bank’s biggest markets emerges as a trouble spotBusiness - Financial Times - October 29 -
UK motor finance in disarray after court rules against hidden commissions
Major providers have stopped lending or paused commissions as they race to assess implicationsWorld - Financial Times - November 6 -
Man’s will written on back of food boxes is valid, UK high court rules
Malcolm Chenery left estate to Diabetes UK charity when he died in 2021, writing will on fish and mince pie boxes. A will written on the back of cardboard food packaging has been found to be valid ...World - The Guardian - November 13 -
Gauff wins WTA Finals title, while underdogs rule in last ATP events
Gauff capped her year with the WTA Finals trophy, while two unexpected champions won titles and Medvedev had an epic meltdown.Sports - ESPN - November 12 -
Denmark launches landmark framework for using AI under EU rules — with Microsoft backing
Denmark unveiled a blueprint on how to use generative AI in the corporate world to help firms get into compliance with strict new regulation from the EU.Business - CNBC - November 13 -
DeVonta Smith helps Eagles hold off Jaguars with sensational 1-handed TD grab while falling out of bounds
Smith helped bail the Eagles out after they nearly blew a 22-0 second-half lead.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 4 -
UK Budget as it happened: Rachel Reeves raises tax, spending and borrowing
Taxes rise as chancellor delivers the first Labour budget since 2010Business - Financial Times - October 30 -
Serco shares fall on Australian contract loss and changes to UK national insurance
UK operator of prisons and asylum accommodation expects a combined £38mn hit in 2025World - Financial Times - November 8 -
UK business activity shrinks for first time in a year as confidence in Labour falls
Many companies report worsening conditions following rise in employers’ national insurance contributionsBusiness - Financial Times - Yesterday -
Man dies after tree falls on car as Storm Bert sweeps UK
Weather warnings for rain, wind, and floods remain in place for much of England, Scotland, and Wales.Top stories - BBC News - 1 hour ago -
Delayed and Canceled Products Show How Big Tech Can Fall Behind the Cutting Edge
Having years of technical know-how, staff with expertise, and billions of dollars available to invest doesn’t necessarily a good product make.Business - Inc. - November 1 -
Mexico and US reach agreement to address Mexico's habit of falling behind in water-sharing payments
Mexico and the United States have reached an agreement they hope will address Mexico’s habit of falling behind in water-sharing payments in the Rio Bravo watershed, also known as the Rio GrandeWorld - ABC News - November 9 -
At COP29, ‘Sewage Beer’ Is Just Fine
The hoppy pilsner from Singapore, where freshwater is scarce, is part of an effort to promote recycling solutions.World - The New York Times - Yesterday -
The Guardian view on UK-EU security cooperation: some red lines must be blurred | Editorial
Sir Keir Starmer should not assume that defence cooperation can be kept separate from the thornier issue of trade integration. In the big picture of global security, a single factory making gun ...World - The Guardian - October 27 -
UK’s rising fiscal burden narrows tax gap with Europe
Britain’s fiscal picture is closer to EU averages than it has been for decadesBusiness - Financial Times - October 30 -
EU citizen caught up in Home Office residency backlog forcibly removed from UK
Border Force puts Costa Koushiappis on plane with three days’ notice after request to remain rejected. UK politics live – latest updates An EU citizen caught up in a Home Office backlog of ...World - The Guardian - November 1 -
UK can strike Trump trade deal and rebuild EU relations, says top economist
Keir Starmer can show UK is ‘open for business’, says former Bank of England chief economist Andy Haldane. Business live – latest updates The UK can strike a US trade deal with Donald Trump ...World - The Guardian - November 12 -
Brussels downgrades Eurozone growth forecast to 1.3%
Germany’s economic struggles weigh down on region as US continues to outpace EuropeBusiness - Financial Times - November 15 -
UK must pick between US economic model or EU’s ‘socialism’, says Trump adviser
Stephen Moore suggests taking a ‘more socialist’ European outlook may harm future transatlantic trade negotiations. A top adviser to the US president-elect, Donald Trump, has said the UK should ...World - The Guardian - November 16 -
Ukraine strikes Russia with US-made long-range missiles for first time
Weapons arsenal in Bryansk region hit after Biden administration lifts restrictions on Kyiv’s use of AtacmsBusiness - Financial Times - 4 days ago -
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Chet Holmgren injury update: Thunder center out at least 8-10 weeks with hip fracture
Holmgren's injury took place after a hard fall while trying to contest a layupSports - CBS Sports - November 11 -
Welsh Water dumped sewage in conservation area
The equivalent to 17 tankers a day was going into a special conservation area, campaigners say.Top stories - BBC News - November 7
