UN votes to adopt new world map reflecting Africa’s true size
The United Nations has voted to adopt a new world map intended to reflect Africa’s true size, following a resolution sponsored by Togo. The resolution received backing from 164 nations. The United States was the only nation to vote against it. The vote…
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Germany’s far-right AfD seeks first state-level power in eastern vote
Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is seeking an outright majority in a vote in Saxony-Anhalt, a result that would mark the party’s first time holding state-level power in Germany since the end of World War Two. The vote in the eastern…
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Mistrial Declared in Lindsay Clancy Murder Case After Jury Deadlocks
A mistrial has been declared in the Lindsay Clancy murder case after the jury failed to reach a verdict, leaving the case and Clancy’s future unresolved. The mistrial means the question of whether Clancy will be held criminally liable in the deaths of…
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Germany Blames Russia for Leipzig Airport Attack as Suspicious Incidents Spread Across Europe
Germany has blamed Russia for an attack on Leipzig airport, as a series of suspicious incidents elsewhere in Europe raises concern about a wider campaign of sabotage. The accusation against Moscow is the central development in a report describing an…
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Zelensky Says Russian Drone Struck Ukrainian Security Headquarters in Kyiv
A Russian drone struck the headquarters of Ukraine’s security service in the heart of the Ukrainian capital, President Volodymyr Zelensky said. The unmanned aerial vehicle hit without warning, according to the available account. The reported strike…
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Palestinian teenagers killed after settlers and soldiers enter West Bank village
Palestinian teenagers Omar al-Naasan and Khalil Abu Alia were shot dead after Israeli settlers and soldiers entered a village in the occupied West Bank, according to information reported by the BBC. The deaths were described by the father of one of the…
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Nepal rescuers race to reach dozens trapped in tunnel after two found alive
Rescuers in Nepal are trying to reach dozens of people trapped inside a tunnel after two survivors were found alive, raising hopes that others may still be rescued. More than 1,300 people have died and thousands remain missing, according to the available…
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Germany’s far-right AfD bids for first taste of power in eastern vote
Germany is holding its breath this weekend as there is a seismic election in the country’s east. The Alternative für Deutschland party is aiming to secure a majority in the regional parliament of Saxony-Anhalt. An outright win would mark the first…
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Trump signs order to remove endangered species protection for grey wolves
Donald Trump has signed an executive order to remove endangered species protection for the grey wolf and a subspecies, the Mexican wolf. The US president’s decision could pave the way for pastoral farmers to kill the canines to protect their…
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US and Iran trade retaliatory attacks on ships as conflict flares
The US and Iran traded retaliatory attacks on ships on Saturday, in the latest round of strikes since fighting flared up a week ago following a month of relative calm. The US military said it had “permanently disabled” two Iran-linked oil…
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US envoys meet Zelensky in Ukraine after talks with Putin in Russia
President Volodymyr Zelensky is holding talks with Donald Trump’s top envoys, in their first visit to Ukraine since Russia’s full-scale invasion. The Ukrainian leader greeted Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner at Kyiv’s St Sophia…
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CD ladder vs. bond ladder: Which strategy is best for maximizing interest?
If you’re looking for a relatively safe and steady way to grow your cash, consider a CD or bond ladder. These two strategies are designed to manage interest rate risk and provide periodic access to your cash. But which option is better for your…
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The best rewards credit cards for 2026
Use these rewards credit cards to start saving money today. As you make purchases, you’ll earn points, miles, or cash back to use toward future spending. Rewards rate 6% cash back at U.S. supermarkets (on up to $6,000 in eligible purchases…
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Best high-yield savings account rates for September 2026
See the best high-yield savings account rates available today, plus our expert picks for the 10 best HYSAs based on rates, fees, customer service, and more. Our top picks for high-yield savings accounts If your savings is sitting in a traditional bank…
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Inflation data, Oracle earnings, and an energy supply crunch: What to watch this week
Coming off a bombastic August nonfarm payrolls report that far exceeded expectations, investors step into a holiday-shortened trading week with all eyes on inflation data and earnings from the final hyperscaler of the cycle, Oracle (ORCL). Two questions…
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UK petrol prices hit highest level since Iran war began
UK petrol prices have risen to their highest level since the beginning of the Iran war as the conflict continues to hit drivers’ finances. The average cost of petrol has reached more than 163p per litre, according to motoring group the RAC, which…
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