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History Repeating Itself Saudi Arabia's World Cup Bid Gains Pace - But At What Cost?

On 13 December, two years will have passed since John Njau Kibue died.

Fiscal Rules Reeves's Radical Changes Could Go Further - New Zealand Shows How

Rachel Reeves will this week change the way the UK government's debt rules are calculated to unlock billions of pounds in additional headroom for spending on long-term infrastructure projects.

China Lambasts US Over $2bn Arms Package For Taiwan

China will take "countermeasures" to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity, the government has said, lambasting a $2bn arms sale package by the US to Taiwan.

Georgia's Pro-EU Opposition Says Country Must Protest Over 'Rigged' Election Result

Georgia's pro-Western opposition has called on the country to protest today against the disputed parliamentary victory of the ruling, Russia-aligned Georgian Dream party (GD).

Too Old To Hire? Ageism 'Must Be Addressed' To Get Britain Working

When the investment firm Canada Life took on and trained a group of over-50s at its Isle of Man investment headquarters recently, managers had three concerns: the new recruits turned up to work too early, they dressed in suits and they peppered their bosses with questions.

Gaza Seventy Killed In A Day As UN Chief Calls Plight 'Harrowing'

An estimated 70 people have been killed in Israeli airstrikes over the past day, health officials in Gaza said yesterday, as Israel's campaign in the north of the strip shows no sign of slowing despite the revival of cease-fire talks after a three-month hiatus.

Iran Pledges 'Appropriate' Response To Israeli Airstrikes But Says It Does Not Seek War

Iran's leadership said yesterday it was weighing a response to this weekend's Israeli airstrikes as the country called on the UN security council to meet today.

Make A Big, Bold Bet' Invest In Millennium-Style Culture Projects, Urges Economist

Now is the time to "invest, and invest big" in radical millennium-style arts and culture projects, a top economist has urged before the government's first budget on Wednesday.

Scheme to boost French school trips 'at risk' under entry rules

A scheme designed to boost the numbers of French children able to travel to Britain for school trips is reportedly in peril as a result of an overhaul of UK entry requirements.

Autism diagnosis rates vary widely across NHS England trusts - study

Children and adults seeking an autism diagnosis in England are almost seven times more likely to receive one in some NHS foundation trusts than others, according to research.

Morales blames government of Bolivia after video shows car hit by gunfire

The former president of Bolivia, Evo Morales, said yesterday that his vehicle was hit by gunfire, captured in a video reflecting political tensions between him and President Luis Arce, a former ally.

Power at last Now Reeves must show how Labour can wield it

On Wednesday, for the first time in more than 14 years, a Labour chancellor will have the chance to deliver a budget, and much is riding on what Rachel Reeves comes up with.

Media Washington Post 'caving in' to Trump

Furious Washington Post readers have accused it of \"caving in\" to Donald Trump and failing to abide by its principles, while staff have begged supporters not to cancel their subscriptions, as the media outlet struggles to cope with the fallout of its decision not to endorse Kamala Harris in the US presidential election.

Reparations Backbenchers accuse PM of 'colonial mindset'

Three prominent Labour backbenchers have accused Keir Starmer of an \"insulting\" and \"colonial mindset\" over his reluctance to discuss reparations for the transatlantic slave trade.

Hospitality Venues face closure if rates relief ends

Pubs and restaurants are warning of closures and a tough Christmas ahead if Rachel Reeves's budget this week raises taxes and ends a Covid-era relief on business rates.

'It's time to choose a path': Starmer takes on critics ahead of budget

We will defy populism and 'embrace harsh light of fiscal reality', says PM

Mexico to ban vapes but critics fear organised crime will gain

Mexico's president, Claudia Sheinbaum, has confirmed that her government will seek to enshrine a ban on e-cigarettes and vapes in the country's constitution by the end of the year.

Firms hit by staff absences due to creaking public services, bosses tell TUC

UK businesses are losing staff working time because of waits for healthcare or caring duties caused by under-funded public services, according to a poll of managers before Rachel Reeves's first budget.

Aim listings at lowest level in 23 years amid tax relief fears

The UK's Alternative Investment Market (Aim) has shrunk to its smallest size in 23 years as business owners and investors anticipate an abolition of inheritance tax relief in Wednesday's budget.

Unease grows over assisted dying as MPs criticise speed of bill's progress

Opposition to the assisted dying bill is growing in parliament after the interventions of the health and justice secretaries to call for caution and a backlash among new MPs who are angered by the speed of the legislation.

Scientists work on treatment for chronic pain in cancer survivors

Treatments that could help alleviate the chronic pain experienced by thousands of childhood cancer survivors are being investigated by scientists and researchers in the UK.

McDonald's manager heard berating Uber Eats drivers in recording

A McDonald's manager at a branch in Northern Ireland warned Uber Eats drivers they had a \"responsibility\" to learn English in their own time and claimed to have dismissed a courier for being \"cheeky,\" a leaked recording reveals.

Man, 40, dies trying to cross the Channel after small boat deflates

Ten Hag rails at 'unfair and unjust' penalty in United loss

Erik ten Hag cried injustice after a controversial video assistant referee decision led to a 2-1 defeat for Manchester United against West Ham at the London Stadium.

Woman said to have been pressed to withdraw ICC sex claims

Aid Knesset urged not to sever ties with UN agency

Israel's reputation as a democracy would be \"deeply harmed\" if the Knesset pressed ahead with bills this week that would end all government cooperation with the Palestinian relief agency Unrwa, the UK's Middle East minister said yesterday.

'Hurting' Stokes backed to find form after poor tour

Brendon McCullum has backed Ben Stokes to bounce back from a disappointing tour of Pakistan, admitting the England captain is \"hurting\" after he returned from a hamstring injury that kept him out of the team's one victory for their two subsequent defeats, but that he also benefits from being \"a tough bugger\".

What is a working person? Maybe we will find out by the time the chancellor sits down

It is a phrase that crops up 21 times in the Labour manifesto, 12 times in the Conservative manifesto and has been used in the House of Commons more than 3,500 times in the past decade. So, surely everyone knows what \"working people\" are - don't they?

Indo-Pacific Starmer will boost military presence to counter China

The UK will increase its military and economic presence in the Indo-Pacific to support regional stability, Keir Starmer will announce today.

Car loan users win milestone legal challenge against lenders

Consumers have won a landmark car finance mis-selling case, in a development that could pave the way for companies to be forced to pay billions of pounds in compensation to borrowers.