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Badenoch registers gift of £8,177 for Murdoch meeting in Greece

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The Murdochs' News Corp company paid for flights and accommodation for the Conservative leader and her husband to travel to Greece.

Benjamin Netanyahu attacks Israel’s enemies and allies in UN speech

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Israeli prime minister denounces Iran, NYC Mayor Mamdani and critics accusing Israel of crimes against Palestinians.

Burnham brands ban on football fans drinking alcohol in stands as 'discrimination'

BBC News - Politics

The prime minister opposes the law - in place since 1985 - and believes there is a case to remove it.

Chinese leader Xi Jinping arrives in U.S. for first state visit in 11 years

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Chinese leader Xi Jinping arrived in the United States on Wednesday evening for his first state visit in 11 years.

Costa Rica minister fired for unapproved meeting with Trump in US

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President Fernandez dismisses foreign minister over his attendance at the "Shield of the Americas" meeting in New York.

Could the White House try its press ban again? A press freedom expert explains

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A federal judge's ruling restored CNN, MS Now and Politico's access to the White House. Gabe Rottman says better procedure alone may not resolve the b...

Croatian court approves extradition in Nord Stream bombing case

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Nord Stream sabotage suspect to be extradited from Croatia; court ruling faces appeal with final decision still pending.

DR Congo and Ivory Coast top Africa Cup of Nations qualifying opening wins

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DR Congo beat Equatorial Guinea, while Ivory Coast cruise by Ghana and Cameroon beat Comoros as AFCON qualifiers begin.

Davey promises tax cuts for millions if UK rejoins EU single market

BBC News - Politics

The Lib Dem leader vows to raise tax thresholds if he becomes PM, in a speech to his party conference.

Delegates walk out of Netanyahu’s UN speech

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Dozens of delegates walked out of the assembly hall as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu began his UN speech.

Dutch PM’s contrasting stance on ICC-wanted Putin, Netanyahu

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Dutch PM Rob Jetten says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should be at the UNGA despite an ICC arrest warrant.

Ethiopian army says 272 Tigrayan fighters killed in Amhara

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Tigray People’s Liberation Front says in a 'situation of full-blown war' with Ethiopia's government.

Farmers' fury as race for £233m funding compared to 'scramble for Oasis tickets'

BBC News - Politics

Farmers fear they may not be able to carry out environmental work because they lost out on funding.

Former ministers lose out in Isle of Man general election

BBC News - Politics

Results are declared in seven of the 12 House of Keys constituencies at the 2026 general election.

From cybersecurity to AI to Taiwan, what's at stake in Trump's summit with Xi

NPR Politics

As President Trump and China's President Xi prepare to meet, Rush Doshi of the Council on Foreign Relations explains the current state of U.S.-China ...

Glasgow City Council to fire and rehire over 23,000 employees

BBC News - Politics

It says redundancy notices will be withdrawn if the three unions agree to ballot their members on the pay offer.

Greek PM urges Burnham to return Elgin Marbles permanently

BBC News - Politics

Andy Burnham said in 2023 the sculptures should be returned to Greece with "no strings attached".

Greens aim for first London MP in Holborn race

BBC News - Politics

There are 15 candidates standing in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election on Thursday 8 October.

Home secretary hits out at 'unacceptable' migrant landings

BBC News - Politics

The arrivals of two unescorted migrant boats mark the first uncontrolled landings recorded in the UK since 2025.

In one of their last votes before November, Senate GOP blocks effort to end Iran war

NPR Politics

The vote on a war powers resolution introduced by Democrats came at a moment when some Republicans have begun to distance themselves from President Tr...