Afghans Risking Lives

'We are dying every moment' - the Afghans risking their lives to reach UK

Afghans and a people smuggler tell the BBC about the treacherous route they take to try to get out.

An Afghan province bans all media from showing images of living things to comply with Taliban laws

Taliban officials in Afghanistan's south have banned all media from showing images of living things to comply with the Taliban's morality laws

World - ABC News - October 24

Medical workers risk own lives during conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon

Israel's multi-front conflict against Iranian-backed Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon is forcing medical staff and first responders to put their lives on the line to care for the critically ...

Middle East crisis live: North Gaza situation ‘apocalyptic’ with whole population at risk of ‘imminent death’, say UN chiefs

‘The entire Palestinian population in North Gaza is at imminent risk of dying from disease, famine and violence’. The Israel Defence Force has shared pictures of Nazi memorabilia it says it found ...

World - The Guardian - November 1

Middle East crisis live: everyone in northern Gaza at ‘imminent risk’ of death, warns Unicef chief

Catherine Russell’s comments come amid reports of further airstrikes on Jabalia and Beit Lahiya. There are mounting concerns over whether the Israeli government’s ultimate war aims in Gaza include ...

World - The Guardian - November 3

Military officials reportedly discuss how to handle illegal orders from Trump – live

Pentagon officials discuss what to do if Trump were to attempt to deploy the military domestically, CNN reports. Nancy Pelosi says Biden’s delay in exiting race blew Democrats’ chances ...

World - The Guardian - November 9

The Taliban say they are investigating reports of Afghan casualties on the Iran border

World - ABC News - October 17

Bottom Line: Veterans push for green cards for Afghan allies

Immigration With Honor Action, a 501(c)(4) nonprofit that advocates for veteran leadership in public service, hired Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck to lobby on issues related to the Afghan ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Afghan women cannot pray loudly or recite in front of other women, Taliban minister says

Afghan women are forbidden from praying loudly or reciting the Quran in front of other women, according to a Taliban government minister.

Afghan women cannot pray loudly or recite in front of other women, says Taliban minister

A Taliban government minister says Afghan women are forbidden from praying loudly or reciting the Quran in front of other women

World - ABC News - October 30

The Taliban say blasts and gunfire in Iran targeted and killed at least 2 Afghans earlier this month

A Taliban spokesman says explosions and gunfire in Iran targeted and killed at least two Afghans earlier this month

World - ABC News - October 31

There Is No Leadership Without Risk

Those in positions of leadership fear they will say the wrong thing, or say what they believe to be the right thing in the wrong way.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 20

The Risk of Trump’s Old Age

If he were my dad, I’d want to take away the car keys — and nuclear codes.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 26

Policymakers should not exacerbate the risks of deglobalisation

A fragmented approach to rulemaking in banking around the world has the potential to be destructive

World - Financial Times - October 23

Why Kompany managing Bayern is 'not a risk'

Nedum Onuoha discusses how his former Manchester City team-mate Vincent Kompany will lead Bayern Munich in this season's Champions League.

Ozempic lowers Alzheimer’s risk: Research

The diabetes and weight loss drug Ozempic could lower the risk of Alzheimer's disease among people with Type 2 diabetes, according to a new study published Thursday. Alzheimer’s disease is the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

The risk from talking tough to Trump

Preparing fixed battle plans for a trade war with the US may not be the right approach

World - Financial Times - October 28

Homebase collapses into administration with 2,000 jobs at risk

Homebase enters administration, but The Range buys up to 70 stores and the brand.

Pension de-risking: the pitfalls for retirement savers

Bonds, traditionally seen as safe assets for pension pots, have been subject to huge fluctuations in recent years

Business - Financial Times - October 18

US oil companies risk an unexpectedly large bill

Investor group alleges that US oil and gas groups are breaking the rules on corporate financial disclosure

World - Financial Times - October 18

Frozen Waffle Products Are Recalled Over Listeria Risk

Some products were sold under the brands of major retailers like Kroger, Price Chopper and Walmart. No illnesses so far have been linked to the waffles.

Business - The New York Times - October 19

Frozen waffles recalled due to listeria risk

Treehouse Foods recalled frozen waffles due to a possible listeria outbreak in a Friday release. The brand sells items in commercial stores across the United States and Canada. The company says the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 19

Risking death to smuggle alcohol past Somali bandits and Islamist fighters

Despite the dangers, the transporters of the illicit brew see it as a way out of poverty.

Buy now, pain later — the looming risks of BNPL

Prudential regulators should be monitoring both personal and systemic risks

Business - Financial Times - October 21

Risking death to smuggle alcohol past Somali Islamists

World - Yahoo News - October 21

The work sickness timebomb that risks a lost generation of workers

Britain is sick, and getting sicker. Economics editor Faisal Islam unpacks whether the government can get people working again

IUDs and Breast Cancer Risk: What to Know

A new study adds to the evidence on hormonal contraceptives and breast cancer. But experts stressed the overall risk remains low.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 17

‘Everyone will feel some pain’: growth perils of French budget

Michel Barnier’s new government walks tightrope in a fragile economic climate

World - Financial Times - October 23

The Papers: Reeves 'risks hurting pensioners' and shoplifting 'crisis'

Warnings ahead of Rachel Reeves' first Budget, and the soaring cost of theft from shops, lead the papers.

3 home equity loan risks to know this November

Home equity loans can be helpful for borrowers now but there are some risks to know this November. Here are three.

'Drug pollution in water poses risk to my health'

Jo Broughton says she stopped swimming in her local brook over "pharmaceutical pollution" concerns.

German Government at Risk of Collapse After Rift on Economy

A breakup of the divided and unpopular coalition well before elections set for next September could leave the country directionless at a critical time for Europe.

World - The New York Times - November 2

With Novo Nordisk success, is there a "Nokia risk" for Denmark?

Correspondent Jon Wertheim revisits 60 Minutes' coverage of former mobile giant Nokia and discusses potential risks for the Danish economy.

Europe’s unity at risk as sense of crisis grows

The EU needs investment to boost growth and competitiveness, but the debate over who pays has echoes of the financial crisis

World - Financial Times - November 8

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