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AFCON qualifiers: Wissa guides DR Congo to win, Tunisia held by Botswana

Al Jazeera - Politics

Democratic Republic of the Congo secure their second straight win in Group E, with striker Yoanne Wissa scoring again.

Africa’s space ambitions are moving from policy to practice

Al Jazeera - Politics

As the Africa Space Expo closes in Abidjan, African innovators are showing what the continent can build.

Andy Burnham refuses to back third runway at Heathrow

BBC News - Politics

Andy Burnham said he would wait for the results of a consultation on a scheme estimated to cost £33bn

Anti-South Asian ‘hate speech’ on X surges by 240%, US report finds

Al Jazeera - Politics

Researchers link the rise to immigration politics, economic anxiety and the growing visibility of South Asians in US.

As Congress debates college sports, athletes-turned-senators have a seat at the table

NPR Politics

The Protect College Sports Act is on the brink of passing in the Senate, where a handful of former college athletes who are now senators on both sides...

Asian Games: South Korea volleyball team latest to be taken to wrong venue

Al Jazeera - Politics

Transporting athletes to the wrong location has emerged as a recurring issue at the Asian Games in Japan.

Australia raises interest rates to 15-year high

Al Jazeera - Politics

Reserve Bank of Australia lifts benchmark rate to 4.6 percent amid stubborn inflation.

Avanti West Coast services to be nationalised from March

BBC News - Politics

The move is part of a plan to improve rail infrastructure, cut train delays and improve experiences for passengers.

Avanti West Coast to be renationalised in March as ministers float public ownership of new trains

The Guardian - Politics

Andy Burnham hails nationalisation of much-criticised service between London, Birmingham and GlasgowBritain’s biggest intercity rail operator, Avant...

Best thing we can offer young people is a job, not benefits, says chancellor

BBC News - Politics

John Healey's speech comes ahead of next month's Budget, as he faces pressure to bring down government borrowing costs.

Britons are not ageing healthily – we need to learn from countries that have made it a priority | Devi Sridhar

The Guardian - Politics

Although we’re living longer, the data on healthy life expectancy in the UK isn’t good. Andy Burnham must reverse this trend to protect the NHS an...

Burnham announces scheme to help first-time buyers onto housing ladder

BBC News - Politics

The prime minister says he wants people without support from the "bank of mum and dad" to receive help.

Burnham has a battle plan, with social care the flagship. Risks lie ahead, but Labour now travels in hope | Polly Toynbee

The Guardian - Politics

Here in Liverpool, the PM’s ambition for the party – and the country – is evident. There should be no complacency, but also no fearHis ambition ...

Burnham not doing enough to boost growth, says former business secretary

BBC News - Politics

Ex-Business Secretary Peter Kyle calls for more urgency on the economy, as Labour members head to the party's annual conference.

Burnham promises to roll back privatisation with government-backed grid plan

The Guardian - Politics

Exclusive: Creation of GB Grid will be major step towards putting Britain’s utility companies into public control Andy Burnham will take his first m...

Burnham proposes NHS-style social care system for England

BBC News - Politics

The prime minister told the BBC that social care in England is "as unfair as American healthcare".

Burnham to unveil public body to invest in electricity grid

BBC News - Politics

The prime minister will say he wants to reduce energy costs in his first conference speech as Labour leader.

Cost of green transition could be spread among UK taxpayers, energy secretary suggests

The Guardian - Politics

Miatta Fahnbulleh says Britain must look at how costs are recovered – and that could mean money off billsBillions of pounds worth of green levies co...

Could a far left candidate win a midterm race in a red state like Florida?

NPR Politics

Angie Nixon, the Democratic U.S. Senate Candidate in Florida, is running from the far left — raising questions about whether such a campaign can wor...

Ethiopian army claims to have taken Tigrayan stronghold

Al Jazeera - Politics

The Ethiopian military and allied militia claim to have overtaken the town of Alamata in the Tigray region.