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Decades after Project Coast, South Africa has rebuilt its biosecurity around peace. But new global threats demand stronger national and regional governance.

Union leaders and workers have rallied outside the Reserve Bank, demanding an end to interest rate rises with another hike expected.

The ACT's inflation rate jumped to 4.7 per cent in the 12 months to September this year, and with households curbing costs some Canberra business owners have been left without customers and unable to afford wages.

A motorbike rider and driver have been killed in crash in Melbourne as the Cup weekend death toll rises.

Ratepayers pay about $1.6m a year (about $50 per rates bill a year) towards running it.

SEOUL, Nov. 2 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating came to 36.9...

En mêlant le récit de destins intimes et le fantastique, cette nouvelle aventure de la saga Godzilla nous plonge dans l'inconscient d'un Japon toujours en proie aux cauchemars de la Seconde Guerre mondiale.

The Nigerian government has authorised tax authorities to conduct lifestyle audits to estimate undeclared income under the new Presumptive Tax Regulations. Read More: https://punchng.com/new-tax-rule-authorises-lifestyle-audit-to-detect-hidden-income/

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Addressing a meeting in Maraimalai Nagar amid the 55th formation day celebrations of the AIADMK, the leader says even schemes launched by it, such as the marriage assistance scheme for women, were originally implemented during his party’s regime

MTN Nigeria has recorded a 55.3% increase in profit after tax to N1.17tn for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, driven by higher revenue. Read More: https://punchng.com/mtn-nigerias-nine-month-profit-rises-55-to-n1-17tn/

The two destinations offer comparable tourism experiences and products. Even amid adverse global conditions, Colombo has managed to surpass its pre-COVID foreign tourist arrival figures, while Keralam has struggled to regain momentum, achieving only around 70% of its pre-pandemic arrivals

BUA Foods Plc has recorded a profit after tax of N450.47bn in nine months, an 11.15% increase, despite a 19% decline in revenue to N1.15tn. Read More: https://punchng.com/bua-foods-profit-rises-to-n450bn-despite-revenue-decline/

Les députés ont adopté plusieurs amendements de la gauche taxant les grandes entreprises, contre l’avis du gouvernement. Des mesures adoptées qui sont à relativiser, car le budget final pour l’an prochain sera largement réécrit au gré de la navette parlementaire et d’un probable recours aux 49.3 ou aux ordonnances budgétaires.

China's manufacturing network, technological capabilities and research and development offer Singapore firms opportunities to improve their products, lower costs and expand internationally.

<p>ISLAMABAD: Short-term inflation rose to 11.32 per cent year-on-year in the week ending October 29, driven largely by perishable food products, according to official data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on Friday.</p> <p>The index, comprising 51 items whose prices are collected from 50 markets in 17 cities, is calculated weekly to track

Businesses expected the prices they charge to rise by 3.8% over the coming 12 months, an increase from the 3.7% expected in September.

Bank reports stronger mortgage and business lending as it expects €1.6bn deal to complete in late 2026 or early 2027

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 &mdash; The government is prioritising the Rural Roads Programme (JALB) project financing with the...

New video tonight from that deadly train collision in Spain shows the urgent race to help the wounded. And new audio appears to reveal fateful moments leading up to the crash. NBC News’ Raf Sanchez reports.

The death toll from one of Spain's worst train disasters has risen, with 74 people now confirmed dead.

Spain's foreign ministry said 42 foreign citizens from seven countries were involved in the crash.

A massive recovery operation is underway in Spain with anger growing among the public after a violent high-speed train collision. Crews are searching for any additional victims as the death toll rises. NBC’s Raf Sanchez reports for TODAY.

Train drivers’ union proceeds ‌with planned strike after high-speed rail collision kills at least 68 people

Pékin dénonce pour sa part "l'exploitation" de "la question des 'droits de l'homme'" comme "prétexte pour mener un protectionnisme unilatéral et des pratiques d'intimidation".

<p>HYDERABAD: The death toll from an ambulance fire in Sindh’s Tharparkar rose to nine on Thursday, according to Mithi Deputy Commissioner Hameed Jagirani.</p> <p>The incident occurred on Wednesday night when an oxygen cylinder exploded in an ambulance at a Peoples Primary Healthcare Initiative (PPHI)-run hospital in the Dano Dhandhal area of Nagarparkar tal

The U.S. Fed kept interest rates unchanged at 3.75%–4.00% as widely expected, but the market reaction turned mildly dollar-negative, forex traders said

The death toll from the crash involving two high-speed trains in Spain has risen to 74 from 69, according to the transport ministry.

SEOUL, Oct. 29 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating rose to 46 ...

After being deployed for nearly a year overseas, Navy lieutenant-commander Kevin Vassighi surprised his son in the middle school lunchroom. Tony Dokoupil reports.

The East and West coasts saw little relief on Wednesday from the dayslong flooding caused by king tides. Carter Evans reports and Rob Marciano has the forecast.

SEOUL, Oct. 29 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's business sentiment rose to a more than ...

YouTube ad revenue grew 9% in the third quarter to hit $11.2 billion, but parent Alphabet’s stock dropped after overall financials undershot Wall Street expectations. Shares in Alphabet fell 8% in after-hours trading on the earnings news. Total revenue of $127.6 billion increased 25% over the year-earlier quarter, marking a 13th consecutive quarter of double

DÉCRYPTAGE - L’an dernier, les propositions d’imposition des plus aisés et des grands groupes tenaient le haut du pavé des débats budgétaires. Cette année, les députés de l’ex-NFP peinent à les imposer.

The Australian sharemarket had a strong session on the back of a positive lead from Wall Street after the Federal Reserve kept interest rates on hold.

Two high-speed trains carrying hundreds of passengers collided in central Spain south of Madrid. Officials warn that the death toll is likely to increase. Follow DW.

Ce revers pour l’exécutif pourrait n’être que temporaire : faute de majorité à l’Assemblée nationale, le gouvernement pourrait faire passer son budget à l’aide du 49.3 ou par ordonnances, deux voies qui lui permettraient de réintroduire la mesure.

Two high speed trains carrying hundreds of passengers collided in central Spain south of Madrid. Officials warn that the death toll is likely to increase. Follow DW.

Two high speed trains carrying hundreds of passengers collided central Spain south of Madrid. Officials warn that the death toll is likely to increase. Follow DW

Dr Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the UAE President, has warned that "wars lead only to further crises" amid mounting concerns over the growing possibility of a renewed US offensive on Iran . He emphasised that diplomacy remained the "most effective path" to achieving peace and security in the region, in a message on social media on Wednesday. Dr Garga

European car giant Stellantis said Wednesday that it recorded a 4 billion euro ($4.5 billion) cash shortfall in the third quarter.

<p>Pedro Sánchez says the government will act with urgency to ‘clarify what has happened, why this tragedy occurred’</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/28/spain-train-crash-high-speed-toledo">Full report from Spain</a></p></li></ul><p><strong>At least 30 people are believed to have died after two high-speed trains collided in t

Dans un climat politique marqué par une succession de crises, Gabriel Attal et Edouard Philippe peinent à faire entendre leur voix. Les deux anciens Premiers ministres cherchent la bonne stratégie pour exister.

At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee recorded marginal gains and touched 95.03, registering a rise of 4 paise over its previous close

Sur cette île des Caraïbes où les relations homosexuelles sont punies par la loi, les organisations de défense des droits des minorités queer et les refuges peinent à poursuivre leurs activités après la diminution de l’aide internationale.

The estimate through Oct. 16 shows that bombs, missiles and other munitions accounted for more than 60 percent of expenses.

Inflation has risen to 4.3 per cent, just days before the Reserve Bank's next interest rates meeting.

<p>CPI release comes ahead of Reserve Bank decision next week as the Middle East conflict intensifies the cost-of-living crisis</p><ul><li><p>Follow our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/oct/28/inflation-abs-labor-anthony-albanese-parliament-greens-david-shoebridge-one-nation-ntwnfb">Australian politics live blog</a> for latest up

The African Export-Import Bank has reported a 24% rise in its net income to $813.5m for the first nine months of 2026, driven by stronger lending income. Read More: https://punchng.com/afreximbanks-nine-month-profit-rises-24-to-813-5m/

À deux voix près, les députés sont revenus sur ce dispositif fiscal créé lors du budget 2025, puis prolongé en 2026. Il vise aujourd’hui les entreprises réalisant au moins 1,5 milliard d’euros de chiffre d’affaires.

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Frappée d’une amende record de 25 milliards de dollars au Nouveau-Mexique, la multinationale américaine de la tech cherchera sans doute à l’esquiver, mais en vain, prédit le journaliste Arnaud Leparmentier dans sa chronique, rappelant certains précédents.

Bandits targeted Binnari village in Taraba state, setting fire to homes, shops, food supplies and motorcycles.

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday surprised his wife, Ibijoke, with flowers and a kiss at the 26th COWLSO National Women’s Conference. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-sanwo-olu-surprises-wife-ibijoke-with-flowers-shares-kiss/

Rick Caruso has remained one of L.A.’s most prominent political figures, even after bowing out of a second run for mayor this year. Now the shopping center magnate is preparing to unveil a memoir, “Breaking New Ground,” which will offer behind-the-scenes political dealings and lessons from a life spent in the midst of civic crises. […]

<p>Prime minister’s disapproval rating increases to 56%, the equal highest in Essential polls since he took the job in 2022</p><ul><li><p>Follow our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/oct/28/inflation-abs-labor-anthony-albanese-parliament-greens-david-shoebridge-one-nation-ntwnfb">Australian politics live blog</a> for latest update