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Putin Visits India to Strengthen Strategic Ties

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in New Delhi for a state visit aimed at bolstering defence and economic cooperation with India, amid Western pressure over Ukraine. Read the full analysis.

Macron in China for trade and Ukraine talks with Xi

French President Emmanuel Macron begins a three-day state visit to China, aiming to rebalance trade ties and seek Beijing's influence on Russia regarding the Ukraine war. Follow the latest diplomatic developments.

OBR Chair Resigns as Fiscal Forecasts Spark Political Row

Richard Hughes, chair of the Office for Budget Responsibility, has resigned. The move follows intense scrutiny of the watchdog's economic forecasts and exposes the government's delicate balancing act between political promises and market demands.

UK government borrowing soars ahead of budget

UK public finances show higher-than-expected borrowing of £17.4bn in October, creating a major challenge for Chancellor Rachel Reeves' upcoming budget statement. Read the full analysis.

Russia's wartime economy slows, taxes rise

Russia's wartime economy slows, forcing the Kremlin to raise VAT and other consumer taxes. Discover the impact on ordinary Russians and the budget deficit.

Doctor's No-Food-Ban Diet Plan for Weight Loss

Leading obesity expert Dr Spencer Nadolsky reveals why he bans no foods for patients. Discover his calorie-deficit strategy and the Mediterranean diet's role in sustainable weight management.

Zohran Mamdani: Socialist Star Reshaping US Politics

Meet Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic Socialist reshaping American politics with radical housing reforms and challenging establishment norms. Discover how this Queens assemblyman is becoming an unlikely star.

Socialist Mamdani Wins NYC Primary in Democratic Upset

Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani secures decisive victory in New York Assembly race, defeating moderate challenger in contest that exposed party divisions and drew intervention from former Governor Andrew Cuomo.

NY Socialist Revolution Sparks Democratic Civil War

Exclusive analysis reveals how Shahana Hanif and Yemenia 'Yemi' Mamdani's socialist uprising in New York has ignited civil war among Democrats, while Donald Trump watches with quiet satisfaction from the sidelines.

Farage's Tax Reforms Create £40bn Budget Hole

Reform UK's manifesto pledges would create massive budget shortfall requiring severe spending cuts or tax rises elsewhere, according to IFS analysis of Nigel Farage's economic plans.

Britain Bottom of Global Nature Connection Ranking

Groundbreaking research reveals Britain sits at the bottom of a global ranking measuring people's connection to nature, with serious implications for wellbeing and environmental action.

Obama's Stark Warning to Democratic Party

Former President Barack Obama delivers urgent message to Democrats about party unity, electoral strategy, and the future direction ahead of crucial political battles.

Britain among world's least nature-connected nations

Shocking new research shows Britain has one of the lowest levels of nature connection globally, while Nepal tops the chart. Discover why urban living and modern lifestyles are creating a nature deficit.

Ireland faces €13.4bn corporate tax shortfall

Ireland's Department of Finance confronts a staggering €13.4bn corporate tax shortfall as tech and pharmaceutical giants see profits decline, threatening the nation's economic stability.

Reeves Confronts £50bn Fiscal Black Hole

New Chancellor Rachel Reeves inherits a staggering £50 billion budget shortfall, with experts warning of potential income tax and VAT increases to fill the Treasury void.

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