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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.

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

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.

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.

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 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 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.

Can Pakistan’s Sohail Afridi win freedom for ex-PM Imran Khan?

Al Jazeera - Politics

At 37, he's the PTI's top elected leader. But the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief minister is assuming a national role too.

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...

FIFA could disburse millions to members as Infantino seeks re-election

Al Jazeera - Politics

FIFA president Infantino is open to providing 'greatest level of additional funding' to associations amid opposition.

Fighting in Ethiopia intensifies: What’s the latest?

Al Jazeera - Politics

Capture of key town could pave the way for federal forces to push towards Tigray's capital, Mekelle.

Gaza doctors face tough decisions as patients face long waits for diagnoses

Al Jazeera - Politics

Medical staff in Gaza struggle to treat patients with shortages in testing equipment.

Glasgow City Council pauses plan to fire and rehire 23,000 staff

BBC News - Politics

Talks between the council and three unions will resume early next week to try to reach a new deal on pay.

I'm not tempted to call an early election, Burnham says

BBC News - Politics

The prime minister told the BBC an early poll would throw the country into a "backward-looking process".

Israeli forces kill Hamas commander Izz al-Din al-Beik in Gaza attack

Al Jazeera - Politics

Head of Hamas's armed wing in northern Gaza killed in ⁠an Israeli strike on an apartment building in Gaza City.

Israeli settlers attack Jalud village in occupied West Bank, torch homes

Al Jazeera - Politics

A group of settlers attacked two homes belonging to the Al-Tubasi family in northern West Bank village.