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NBC News - Top stories
Korean adoptees say they were 'commodified' and governments ignored fraud, investigation finds
Many South Koreans adopted by Western parents as children have since discovered that their adoption paperwork was untrue, an AP report found. They're now on a quest for accountability.6 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
Starmer warns ‘unpopular’ decisions needed to ‘fix’ broken Britain
PM says Labour is ‘proud to be the party of wealth creation’ in personal conference speech11 hours ago -
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The Wall Street Journal - Tech
After Years of Warnings, Telegram Founder Cedes to Police Requests About Users
Following the arrest of founder Pavel Durov in France, the messaging and social-media app has reversed course and is regularly turning over phone numbers and other information about users suspected ...16 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
What's in the latest government funding bill?
Congressional leaders have agreed on a short-term spending deal to keep the federal government open for nearly three months. Lawmakers are facing an Oct. 1 deadline to get the new bill passed to ...Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
House voting on plan to avert government shutdown
The House of Representatives will vote on a measure to fund the government and avert a shutdown. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion breaks down how House Speaker Mike Johnson ...Yesterday -
ABC News - Tech
Were warning signs ignored? Things to know about testimony on the Titan sub disaster
Last year, five people hoping to view the Titanic wreckage died when their submersible imploded deep in the Atlantic OceanYesterday -
Financial Times - World
Nurses in England reject government pay deal
RCN general secretary says ballot result shows members’ expectations are ‘far higher’ than 5.5% offerYesterday -
Inc. - Business
Stopgap Bill Averts Government Shutdown
The three-month continuation legislation does not include the immigration-related measure GOP candidate Donald Trump demanded.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Johnson’s government funding plan B disappoints conservatives
Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) move to bring a clean, short-term government funding stopgap — his plan B after his first gambit failed — is upsetting conservative House Republicans, who will be key ...Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Congressional leaders announce deal to temporarily fund government
The new plan to avert a government shutdown comes after the House rejected Speaker Johnson's opening gambit in the funding fight last week.2 days ago -
ABC News - Top stories
House leaders unveil bill to avert government shutdown
House leaders unveiled on Sunday their new legislation to avert a shutdown at the end of the month and fund the government until Dec. 20.2 days ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Speaker Mike Johnson sets up vote to fund government, warns shutdown would be ‘political malpractice’
Speaker Mike Johnson said the House will vote this week on a three-month stopgap funding bill to keep the federal government open through Dec. 20.2 days ago -
NBC News - Politics
Sen. Schumer says there's a 'good chance' in avoiding government shutdown
During a press conference, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said, "There is a good chance we can avoid the government shutdown." Congress has over a week to pass a short-term funding ...2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
France’s new government under pressure as opponents threaten no-confidence vote
Critics of new cabinet, finalised by Michel Barnier on Saturday night, said it was ‘same-old, same-old’. Mounting threats of a parliamentary motion of no-confidence have put Michel Barnier’s new ...2 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
Governance watchdogs take fright as ‘zombies’ stalk US boardrooms
Directors retaining seats without backing from majority of shareholders prompts concern2 days ago -
Financial Times - World
Government urged to improve frontline health services after drop in childhood jabs
Lack of appointments blamed for fall in take-up of key vaccinations2 days ago -
Financial Times - World
Starmer and Reeves must articulate the government’s purpose
Labour’s problematic conference backdrop makes outlining the vision urgent2 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Amazon says workers must be in the office. The UK government disagrees. Who is right?
Amazon is ordering its staff back to the office five days a week, but the UK government is promoting flexible working.3 days ago - United Kingdom -
BBC News - Top stories
Macron unveils new right-wing French government
The new cabinet pulls in allies from the centre and right, despite left-wing parties winning France's election.3 days ago - France -
The Guardian - World
Macron names right-leaning French government under Michel Barnier
New cabinet likely to face immediate no-confidence motion from leftwing bloc sidelined by president. The French president, Emmanuel Macron, has named a new government led by the prime minister, ...3 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
France announces new center-right government 2 months after elections
The 39-member Cabinet includes primarily ministers from French President Emmanuel Macron's centrist alliance and the conservative Republicans.3 days ago -
Financial Times - World
French prime minister takes rightward tilt with new government
Michel Barnier maintains big role for loyalists of President Emmanuel Macron3 days ago - France -
The Wall Street Journal - World
France's New Prime Minister Forms His Government, Shifting Rightward
The new cabinet remains largely dominated by ministers from the ranks of President Emmanuel Macron despite his party’s heavy losses in recent parliamentary elections.3 days ago -
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The Guardian - World
Kamala Harris at Wisconsin rally: ‘Women have died because of Trump’s abortion bans’ – live
Vice-president again highlighted case of Amber Thurman, who died in Georgia due to strict abortion ban. Kamala Harris will be in Georgia today and is expected to speak about Donald Trump’s role ...4 days ago - Abortion -
Inc. - Business
Experts Want UN to Set Up Principles for Global AI Governance
As the technology makes rapid progress, observers say it's 'imperative' to establish the foundations forinclusive global institutions to track its evolution and establish safeguards.4 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
Deadly flood losses mount as insurers and governments tally costs
Brussels’ pledge of up to €10bn following European floods comes as insurers face estimated €3bn in claims4 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Sheriff who allegedly killed judge was accused of ignoring courthouse abuse
Kentucky Sheriff Shawn M. Stines has been charged with murder in the first degree in the fatal shooting of District Judge Kevin Mullins.4 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Missing Kenyan anti-government protesters resurface as police chief appears in court
Anger had been growing at police chief Gilbert Masengeli after abductions of Jamil and Aslam Longton and Bob Njagi . Three Kenyans who were abducted last month after taking part in an ...4 days ago -
Financial Times - World
International lawmakers call on VW to withdraw from Xinjiang
Move follows FT report on an audit clearing the carmaker of forced labour at its plant in western China4 days ago -
The New York Times - World
A North Korean Trash Balloon Hits a Seoul Government Compound, Again
Debris was found more than a day after the North’s latest balloon launch. South Korea says it’s essentially impossible to track every balloon.4 days ago - North Korea -
The Hill - Politics
Morning Report — Government funding up in the air
Lawmakers in the House are launching plan B to avert a government shutdown at the end of the month. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) failed to pass plan A, a six-month stopgap bill with a non-citizen ...4 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Government borrowing in August highest since Covid
Higher spending on public services and benefits led to a rise in government borrowing, figures show.4 days ago - Covid -
Financial Times - World
UK government borrows more than expected in August
Net debt hits 100% of GDP in blow to chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of Budget4 days ago - United Kingdom -
Financial Times - Business
Waheed Alli: How Labour donor’s largesse tarnished government’s image
Donations to seven cabinet ministers and UK prime minister’s wife have raised eyebrows5 days ago -