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Raging Putin Blitzes Power Stations

NEARLY a third of Ukraine’s power stations have been destroyed in just over a week, as Russia steps up its attacks ahead of a bitter winter.

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India Treads A Fine Line On China's Taiwan Ambitions

Amid mounting international concern that China could attempt to take over Taiwan by force, India and the United States are set to stage major high-altitude war games in the Himalayas this month the closest ever to the Chinese border in a move that has drawn strong objections from Beijing. Some analysts fear a disproportionate response to the drills from China, which remains in a state of heightened military engagement along sections of its Himalayan border with India since tensions there flared into deadly clashes in 2020.

Third Of Ukraine's Power Stations Destroyed In A Week

A third of all Ukraine’s power stations have been destroyed over the past week by Russian attacks, president Volodymyr Zelensky has claimed.

PM In More Peril As Even Tory Members Lose Faith

LIZ Truss has survived a meeting of the Cabinet without any ministers calling for her to quit but Tory members and voters appear to be turning on her.

Starmer: Tory Chaos Is Putting Britain At Risk

SIR Keir Starmer has accused Tory MPs of putting their party's interests ahead of the country's, as he claimed some secretly believe a change in power might be "good".

Inflation Expected To Be Double Digit

Inflation is expected to have returned to double-figures in September due to rising food prices, according to economists.

Omicron Subvariants Could Dominate Winter Virus Cases

Subvariants of the Omicron Covid strain could dominate cases this winter, experts have warned.

How A General Election Could Be Called Before 2024

However strong the moral or democratic argument that the people should have a say in the policies and personnel of our government, the procedures for obtaining a general election make it hard.

Tourism Hopes And Fears As Japan Ends Pandemic Isolation

After more than two years of near-total isolation, Japan has reopened its borders to overseas visitors but the road back to the pre-Covid tourism boom could be long and bumpy.

UK At Risk Of Missing Key 2030 Target On Nature Protection'

The UK will miss its key nature pledge to protect 30% of land and sea by 2030 unless it scraps plans to deregulate environmental protections, a report has warned. The UK is one of more than 100 countries committed to protecting 30x30” as a way to halt the destruction of the natural world.

Mystery Over Iranian Climber's Hijab Mistake'

Mystery of apology’ from woman who climbed without wearing her hijab

Truss Faces Tory Unrest Over Toxic' Budget Cuts

Ministers defiant amid fears pensions triple lock may be targeted

Motion Sickness Is Tech Slowdown A Post-Pandemic Reset Or A Sign Of Real Trouble?

This year’s great slowdown in the tech sector is continuing unabated, with analysts warning that US economic headwinds including rising inflation and recession fears mean worse news is on the way.

'She Is Not Hiding Under A Desk' The Day Power Drained From PM

When it was announced that Penny Mordaunt had offered to stand in for Liz Truss in response to an urgent Commons question over the economic crisis yesterday, some Conservative MPs thought it was a joke.

Hunt Rips Up PM's Plans In Astounding U-Turn On Tax

Hunt reverses nearly all of PM’s economic plans in astonishing U-turn

Putting The Country First Is Only Way Tories Will Survive

If you want to understand how politics may play out over the next few days, you need to be aware of just one key statistic: Labour’s poll lead is now, on average, around 25 per cent.

Festive Dinners Under Threat As Bird Flu Spreads

SHOPPERS could face a shortage of British poultry at Christmas following the largest outbreak of avian flu.

New Alarm On Pensions Triple Lock

Jeremy Hunt reignited fears over the state pension triple lock after refusing to rule out breaking a Tory pledge that protects millions of retirees.

‘Years Of Chaos' Warning Over Sturgeon's Independence Plan

Nicola Sturgeon’s proposals for independent Scotland would cause “years of financial turmoil”, say critics.

How to let Diwali light up your autumn

The Festival of Lights will brighten up the coming month, and there are plenty of events to join in the capital to celebrate.

Study Finds Dementia Linked To Medication

Patients likely to have been treated for other conditions

President Xi Calls For China Military Boost

Chinese leader Xi Jinping has called for faster military development and announced no change in policies that have strained relations with Washington and tightened the ruling Communist Party's control over society and the economy.

Jabs For Cancer By End Of Decade

BioNTech duo declare Covid success sped advances

China Will Not Renounce Use Of Force Over Taiwan, Says Xi

Chinese president Xi Jinping said China would not renounce the right to use force over Taiwan, in his opening speech at the ruling Communist Party's 20th congress in Beijing.

UK 'Wargaming A Response

Experts believe the Russian president is planning how he could escalate the conflict in Ukraine after humbling defeats

UK To Enter Recession Until Summer, Economists Warn

The UK will enter a recession until summer 2023, economists have warned. Britain's economy is expected to shrink around 0.2 per cent each quarter from October through to June next year.

Netflix Defends The Crown As John Major Brands Series A Barrel Load Of Nonsense'

Netflix last night rejected criticism of the latest season of its big-budget royal drama The Crown after Sir John Major described it as a "barrel load of nonsense".

Truss Fights For Survival As Tory Rebel MPs Warn That 'Game Is Up'

Rule stopping leadership challenge could change, says 1922 Committee

Vaccine For Cancer Within A Decade, Say Covid Jab Pioneers

Anti-cancer vaccines could be available to patients in the next 10 years, the husband and wife behind one of the most successful Covid jabs said yesterday.