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Rachel Reeves’ tax-raising Budget will affect you for years

The bean counters are back in control with a chancellor who wants to change the rules without rocking the boat.

Where is the growth in Reeves' 'Budget for growth'?

Labour's first Budget in 14 years had a lot to say about growth, but forecasts paint a mixed picture.

Faisal Islam: The cost-of-living crisis isn't over

Inflation is easing, but many people are still struggling to afford the basics.

Faisal Islam: Rachel Reeves doesn’t mind if you don't like her Budget

The Budget is about the long game on the economy and Reeves believes the current pain is a price worth paying.

U.S. Says It Killed Islamic State Militants in Syria

Airstrikes on Monday targeted people who the military said were senior leaders of the group, which has sharply stepped up its attacks in Iraq and Syria.

World - The New York Times - October 30

After Islamic State: how writers and poets are reclaiming the soul of Mosul

IS burned 100,000 books when they occupied the Iraqi city. Now, as the arts flourish once again and help to restore social cohesion, the ancient cultural centre is being reborn. As the sun sets ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

Gaza’s top Islamic scholar issues fatwa criticising 7 October attack

It is an embarrassing critique for Hamas, which has used religious arguments to justify its actions.

Pakistan's top cleric says use of VPNs is against Islamic laws

Pakistan’s top body of clerics, which advises the government on religious issues, has declared the use of virtual private networks against Islamic laws as the government seeks to ban them

World - ABC News - 6 days ago

Extremist Timbuktu Islamic police chief sentenced to 10 years in jail by ICC

Al-Hassan Ag Abdoul Aziz Ag Mohamed Ag Mahmoud had been convicted of war crimes and crimes against humanity. The international criminal court has sentenced an al-Qaida-linked extremist leader to 10 ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Islamic State is primed to be thorn in the side of incoming Trump administration

The terrorist group has been looking to be active this holiday season, with online chatter about attacks increasing. Amid a presidential campaign with foreign policy discussions more focused on the ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

UFC 309: Michael Chandler wants to fight Conor McGregor, Islam Makhachev and Max Holloway in 2025

Chandler has the perfect 2025 campaign in mind if he beats Charles Oliveira on Nov. 16

Sports - CBS Sports - November 7

Mediha review – remarkable Yazidi victim of Islamic State’s sexual slavery tells her own story

After her village was destroyed, Mediha Ibrahim Alhamad was sold aged 10 by IS. With determination and charm she navigates a difficult aftermath. This is impressive work from film-maker Hasan ...