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Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka's coalition government is falling apart ahead of the crucial third reading of a major bill to change the country's 2013 Constitution.

Conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine have slashed fuel production capacity and sent margins way up

Finance Minister Katy Gallagher says growing pressures on the federal budget mean the government cannot promise it will find overall savings in its December update, even as Australians brace for another interest rate rise amid ongoing high inflation.

Finance Minister Katy Gallagher has put all government spending under scrutiny as Labor searches for budget cuts, but won’t guarantee savings will outweigh new spending.

Lisandro Martinez is sent off for Manchester United as they suffer a 2-0 defeat against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge to pile more pressure on under-fire manager Michael Carrick.

Goals from Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer give Chelsea a 2-0 win over Manchester United in the Premier League.

Interest groups tied to cryptocurrency are spending millions to tilt the midterm elections. They had mixed success in 2024

As growers face a year-round harvest cycle driven by warming temperatures, they mix up to five or six different products, including insecticides, fungicides, micronutrients, and growth promoters, into a single tank. Experts warn that such ‘tank cocktails’ can actually weaken cardamom plants, increase their disease risk, harms essential pollinators.

IMD says the well-marked low pressure is centred near southeast Bay of Bengal as of Saturday morning and is expected to concentrate into a depression off Andhra Pradesh by night

The Federal Communications Commission has previously barred China Mobile, China Telecom and China Unicom from providing ​international telecommunications services to the United States, citing broad national security concerns.

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Russia’s most prominent investigative newspaper is closing, with staff accusing the government of killing it off.

Intel shares cratered and Amazon tumbled on Friday, as disappointing earnings reports fuelled a new wave of investor concerns over the AI buildout and the massive investments powering it. Intel shares sank 28.51 percent after forecasting a weak fourth-quarter outlook due to slowing demand for PCs, triggering a slide for other semiconductor stocks. AMD, Arm H

Novaya Gazeta has been one of the most high-profile independent news outlets in Russia over the last three decades.

French protesters say new government measures do not go far enough, raising the prospect of further unrest ahead of a presidential election next April.

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Oct 29 (Reuters)&nbsp;-&nbsp;Ukraine's military has paused its strikes on Russian oil refineries after pressure from US President Donald Trump, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, citing people with knowledge of the operations.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 &mdash; Malaysia&rsquo;s inflation rate fell to 1.8 per cent last month from 1.9 per cent in August...

Kyiv has temporarily halted one of its most effective operations against Moscow after complaints from President Trump.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate is unlikely to act before the end of the year on a House-passed bill that would make daylight saving time permanent, defying President Donald Trump and dashing the hopes of Americans who don't like having to change their clocks twice a year. As daylight saving time ends early Sunday and much of the country turns the clocks back a

The department has issued grand jury subpoenas to local election officials as part of a widening effort to prove unsubstantiated claims about large numbers of illegal voters in the state.

Formed over Andaman Sea, the low-pressure area may strengthen over the next three days and approach Andhra Pradesh coast, says IMD

Some 80-100 women have borrowed money through self-help groups from a micro-finance firm based in neighbouring Washim district, and were allegedly facing harassment despite repaying at least 70% of the amount, a Krantikari Shetkari Sanghatana functionary said

<p>Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc on Thursday piled pressure on Israeli Arab leaders over unproven accusations of foreign funding, in a push to neuter parties that could hold the key to forming a government after an inconclusive election.</p> <p>Israeli President Isaac Herzog called for an investigation into allegations of fraud but cautioned again

The US is reportedly considering ways to convert "dark tankers" into legitimate vessels, allowing them to transport crude oil that is not subject to sanctions.

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The U.S. Fed is expected to keep the rates elevated, making U.S. Treasuries and the dollar relatively more attractive than emerging market economies for foreign investors

The system is likely to intensify into a depression by October 31, the IMD says

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Researchers have discovered a small group of brain cells that prevents dangerous blood pressure swings, even when average readings appear normal. The finding reveals a hidden source of cardiovascular risk and could open the door to new treatments that protect the heart and brain.

Beijing deploys hundreds of coast guard, navy and other vessels in the South China Sea, which it claims almost entirely without legal basis.

As Jamie Dornan visits Middle-earth for his next role, he’s not attempting to fill Viggo Mortensen’s boots for The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum. The Golden Globe nominee, who takes on the role of Aragorn for the upcoming Andy Serkis-helmed prequel, opened up about the “pressure” of playing the J.R.R. Tolkien character, […]

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<p>LAHORE: Incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan’s sister Noreen Niazi was moved from Lahore’s Kot Lakhpat jail to the Punjab Institute of Cardiology on Wednesday due to high blood pressure, her lawyer said.</p> <p>Three sisters of the ex-premier — Noreen, Aleema Khan, and Uzma Khan — have been <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2031544">detained</a> since Sep

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Jamie Dornan is stepping into the shoes of Aragorn in “The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum,” after the hero was famously played by Viggo Mortensen in the original “LOTR” trilogy. Dornan spoke to L’Officiel (translated by Slash Film) about taking on the role and playing a younger version in the prequel. “There’s […]

The 2026 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement offers a welcome pause at the petrol pump, but mistakes temporary relief for a durable answer to South Africa’s cost-of-living crisis.

US President Donald Trump ’s war against Iran has emerged as a liability for Republicans before next week’s midterm elections, including for several prominent hawks on foreign affairs committees. Democrats are linking Republican support for the Iran war to higher fuel prices and what they say is Mr Trump's lack of a clear plan to end the conflict. The approa

Andrew Scott, Damien Lewis and Brendan Fraser star in this World War II drama about the lead up to D-Day.

Negotiations with the province to help relieve Toronto's budget pressures loomed over Olivia Chow's election victory, as she vowed to be the "mayor for everyone."

European Commission forecasts suggest non-EU partners have pledged just €4bn in aid for Kyiv next year, down from €19bn in 2026

Since a CBS California Investigates report first aired in August, Bee & Co. stores at Westfield Topanga in Canoga Park and Del Amo Fashion Center in Torrance have closed their doors permanently.

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The college hoops season is here. Who will win it all? Here's everything to know before games begin.

<p>India has faced no pressure from ​the US to reduce its <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/1971128">Russian crude ‌imports</a>, oil minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Tuesday at an industry event.</p> <p>“I never felt anything,” Puri said when ​asked if there has been pressure to ​cut Russian oil imports.</p> <p>Puri said Middle East oil ⁠supplies have be

A surprisingly simple exercise routine could help lower blood pressure without requiring daily workouts or expensive equipment. In a study of 100 adults, researchers found that wall squats performed just once or twice a week helped maintain significant reductions in systolic blood pressure over the short term.

The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has warned judges to guard against pressure, forum shopping, and conflicting orders ahead of the 2027 po Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-cjn-warns-judges-against-pressure-conflicting-orders/

<p>Israeli prime minister increases alarmist rhetoric as his far-right coalition narrowly trails in polls</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/oct/27/israel-elections-knesset-netanyahu-likud-eisenkot-gaza-latest-updates">Israel election – live updates</a></p></li></ul><p>Benjamin Netanyahu has resorted to increasingly alarmist r

In Congress and in several states, officials have been questioning online gambling companies about their use of artificial intelligence.

The luxury carmaker is set to open its first factory in the United States — a move Trump credits to his tariffs. DW examines the German reaction amid a massive auto industry cull at home.

Rosanna Tennant, Guenther Steiner and Damon Hill discuss teenager Kimi Antonelli's phenomenal performance in winning the US Grand Prix.

More than 260 counsellors and psychologists have been recruited to public schools. We spoke to three of them.

Manchester United's winless run stretches to eight matches in all competitions as they are beaten 3-0 by Bournemouth at Old Trafford - a defeat that leaves United's manager Michael Carrick under severe pressure.

Crystal Palace boss Pierre Sage had a tough act to follow in Oliver Glasner - and four months into the job the Frenchman is already under big pressure.