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World - The Guardian
King Charles acknowledges ‘painful’ past as calls for slavery reparations grow at Commonwealth summit
Some leaders had hoped Charles might use his speech at Chogm in Samoa as an opportunity to apologise for Britain’s colonial past. King Charles acknowledged “painful aspects” of Britain’s past while ...2 hours ago - United Kingdom -
World - The Guardian
Keir Starmer seeks 2030 host for troubled Commonwealth Games
Prime minister trying to secure tournament’s future at Commonwealth summit in Samoa. Keir Starmer will try to find a host country for the 2030 Commonwealth Games this week as ministers try to shore ...6 hours ago -
World - ABC News
Climate-threatened Pacific Islands criticize Australia at Commonwealth meeting
Several Pacific island nations singled out Australia to do more to phase out fossil fuel exports during the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting which opened in Samoa on Thursday19 hours ago - Australia -
Politics - Politico
A series of skirmishes among House Republicans is poised to reshape Washington
Retirements, term limits and leadership ambitions are opening up a slew of top panel spots on the House Republican side next year.20 hours ago - Republican Party -
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Top stories - BBC News
Commonwealth leaders to defy UK by putting slavery reparations on summit agenda
Downing Street insists a discussion about the issue is not on the agenda for the summit of 56 Commonwealth countries.14 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Top stories - NBC News
Leaders meet at Commonwealth summit with slavery reparations on agenda
Commonwealth leaders convened in Samoa to discuss climate change and reparations for Britain's role in transatlantic slavery.14 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Keir Starmer urged to ‘engage’ on reparations at Commonwealth summit
Call from head of Caribbean reparations body comes as Bahamas foreign minister claims UK PM will change his position. UK politics live – latest updates Britain has a legal and moral case to ...16 hours ago -
Business - CNBC
Jim Cramer explains why Boeing is a buy even after a troubled quarter: 'They’ll be fine once they raise the cash'
CNBC's Jim Cramer on Wednesday explained why he thinks Boeing is a buy even though it posted a third-quarter loss of more than $6 billion.Yesterday -
Politics - NBC News
'Deeply troubling': Harris slams Trump's reported praise of Hitler while in office
Vice President Harris condemned former President Trump after his former chief of staff John Kelly said he praised Adolf Hitler while in office. Harris claimed Trump was pursuing "unchecked power" ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
World - Financial Times
Starmer rejects calls for slavery reparations ahead of Commonwealth summit
PM plans to focus on ‘future-facing challenges’ such as climate change but Caribbean leaders hope to raise the issueYesterday -
Top stories - The New York Times
Professors in Trouble Over Protests Wonder if Academic Freedom Is Dying
Universities have cracked down on professors for pro-Palestinian activism, saying they are protecting students and tamping down on hate speech. Faculty members say punishments have put a “chill in ...Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
Lady Scotland urges Commonwealth members to continue climate action support
Departing secretary general says small island developing states should be given greater access to climate finance. Patricia Scotland, the departing secretary general of the Commonwealth, has ...Yesterday - Climate -
Entertainment - ABC News
King Charles III's Commonwealth visit to Samoa will highlight climate change ... and dance
King Charles III should be prepared to dance when he visits Samoa this week2 days ago - United Kingdom -
Top stories - BBC News
Who are the Commonwealth Games winners and losers?
The Commonwealth Games will take place in 2026 after Glasgow stepped in to host, but the stripped-back event has left some celebrating and others disappointed.2 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Badminton and hockey miss out as Commonwealth Games sports confirmed
The scaled-down games will feature 10 sports across four venues between 23 July and 2 August 2026.2 days ago -
World - ABC News
King Charles III's Commonwealth visit to Samoa will highlight climate change ... and dance
King Charles III should be prepared to dance when he visits Samoa this week2 days ago - United Kingdom -
World - The Guardian
Rugby, hockey and cricket cut from streamlined 2026 Commonwealth Games
Ten sports to feature in Scotland after Victoria pulled out Lawn bowls retained on stripped-down Glasgow schedule The global rugby community has led a chorus of disappointment after 12 sports ...2 days ago - NFL -
World - ABC News
2 dead and 22 rescued after migrant boat runs into trouble in rough weather near a Greek island
Greece's coast guard says a search and rescue operation off the coast of the eastern Greek island of Samos has recovered the bodies of two people reported missing overnight after a boat carrying 24 ...3 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Employment rights bill will cost firms £5bn per year but benefits will justify costs, government says – UK politics live
Analysis from business and trade department says bill will significantly strengthen workers’ right. In the past the weirdest budget tradition was the convention that the chancellor is allowed to ...3 days ago - United Kingdom -
Business - Financial Times
VW fined by UK regulator for treatment of customers in financial trouble
Carmaker’s lending arm hit with £5.4mn penalty and agrees to pay £21.5mn to 110,000 borrowers3 days ago - United Kingdom -
World - Financial Times
Keir Starmer flies to Samoa to answer tricky questions from Commonwealth allies
Slavery reparations and Britain’s shrinking aid budget are up for debate at annual Commonwealth summit this week4 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Starmer urged to open reparations talks at Commonwealth summit
Five Labour MPs call on PM and foreign secretary to address issue of reparatory justice for slavery and colonialism . Keir Starmer is under pressure from Labour MPs and Caribbean governments to ...4 days ago -
World - The Guardian
UK will not apologise for role in slavery at Commonwealth summit, No 10 says
News that no symbolic apology or reparations are planned could put Starmer on collision course with other nations. The UK government will not apologise over Britain’s role in the transatlantic ...5 days ago - United Kingdom -
Top stories - BBC News
No UK apology over slavery at Commonwealth summit
No apology over Britain's historic links to the slave trade at the Commonwealth summit, says 10 Downing Street.6 days ago - United Kingdom -
Top stories - BBC News
Dates for Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games confirmed
Glasgow's scaled back Commonwealth Games will be held between 23 July and 2 August, it has been revealed.6 days ago -
World - ABC News
Italian autoworkers go on strike, as troubled Stellantis faces pressure over production plans
Workers in Italy’s troubled automotive sector are holding a national strike for the first time in 20 years, with a massive demonstration crossing the center of Rome6 days ago -
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Business - Inc.
Here’s Why NASA Sidelined Boeing’s Troubled Space Capsule for a Year
The space industry is changing, making more room for private companies. SpaceX is a big player, but some startups are trying to be part of plans for the International Space Station’s replacement.October 17 -
Sports - CBS Sports
76ers rookie Jared McCain out of hospital after scary fall, might have avoided serious injury, per report
McCain reportedly had pulmonary contusions, i.e. bruising in his lungsOctober 17 - NBA -
Sports - CBS Sports
Mets closer Edwin Díaz is having trouble with his slider, and it's leading to some nervous ninth innings
Díaz is picking up key saves, but he's doing so around extra trafficOctober 15