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South Africa will, from next year, be removed from the duty-free benefits of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa), the US government announced. This was after the SA government had “constructively responded” to US concerns.

Adriana Diaz spoke with Texas voters ahead of the state's high-stakes Senate race between James Talarico and Ken Paxton.

Clancy’s trial in the strangulation deaths ended in a jury deadlock that forced the judge to declare a mistrial in September.

Researchers have developed a remarkable new electronic implant that could transform type 2 diabetes treatment by lowering blood sugar without insulin or traditional drugs. The device uses a special electrically powered catalyst to convert excess glucose into a substance that the body eliminates through urine, potentially preventing unwanted energy from being

Air China, China Eastern Airlines and China Southern Airlines all reported losses for the first nine months of the year, a period in which they were profitable in 2025.

IRS officer-turned-filmmaker T Samaya Murali’s insider knowledge lends this gangster drama some authenticity, but its formulaic storytelling gets in the way

A Chinese passenger was caught with nearly 9,000 "weight-loss" injection pens, worth about 5.3 million baht, in his luggage on arrival at Suvarnabhumi airport from Bangladesh.

If adopted, defense buildup spending for the five years from April 2027 would be nearly twice that in the current five-year plan.

The arrival of drugs such as Ozempic and Mounjaro has transformed weight loss. But what happens when people stop taking them? In her new book, dietitian and public health researcher Dr Linia Patel examines the uncomfortable realities of weight regain, muscle loss and the importance of looking beyond the scale.

The BBC's Clive Myrie found voters in the state were asking themselves whether they were better off than two years ago.

Pennsylvania's Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro said on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" about the threats against him and his family, particularly over their religion "it weighs on me, but it doesn't control me. You got to stand up against the hate. You've got to lead by example, and you've got to try and bring some decency back to this country."

The BBC asked voters from across the United States what voting means to them and whether they think it matters in the midterm elections.

KOTA BHARU, Nov 1 — The Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) is considering whether to seek the reinstatement o...

Faced with ever more powerful competitors, small independent Irish sports retailers know they have to think and act smartly to stay in the game

The Halloween edition of “SNL” Weekend Update saw a cameo by Ben Marshall’s Pennywise as well as some jabs at President Trump’s recent obsession with candidates’ posteriors. “Even Vice President JD Vance came out and said that he was jealous that President Trump has never complimented his butt. What the hell is going on! Your […]

The bout went ahead in Riyadh after a week in which the Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted Iran-aligned Houthi missiles and drones aimed at the capital.

Canelo Alvarez reclaimed the WBC super middleweight championship with a dominant performance Saturday over Christian Mbilli in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

There was a mixed Halloween bag of economic news this week. GDP growth is up, but so are prices. For now at least, interest rates are staying the same. What does that mean for the midterm elections?

Former undisputed heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk is eyeing a return to cruiserweight to fight David Benavidez before retiring from boxing, says his adviser.

A move to join Saudi Arabia’s agreement with Turkey and Pakistan could entangle more countries in the kingdom’s escalating conflict between the Iran-backed Houthis.

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<p>Syria’s Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani on Saturday said Damascus was considering whether to join the Makkah defence pact that binds Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye.</p> <p>The Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2021248"><u>signed</u></a> on Aug 7, empowers the three members to consider an armed attack on one member a

<p>Consultation follows growing calls from campaigners, vets and National Farmers’ Union for tighter regulation</p><p>As the nights draw in, the season of sparklers begins, with Diwali, Bonfire Night and New Year’s Eve among the occasions typically celebrated with fireworks. But if campaigners get their way, this could be the last blast for bangers in the ba

Boxer defended his titles by knocking out his challengers 17 times in a row – a record that still stands

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Footage of the little girl being carried out of Terrence Kelly’s home went viral in what crime analysts have called a rare happy ending.

When investors get nervous about AI spending, it helps to have the chipmaker that sells the chips offer to cosign the loan.

Alaska voters are reacting to the state's Dan Sullivan controversy amid the Justice Department's investigation into whether crimes were committed. CBS News' Taurean Small is there and has the story.

Nova Scotia is keeping a close eye on how other provinces are expanding online gambling, but opposition leaders are warning the province should "tread very, very carefully."

Christian Mbilli and Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez make weight for their world title bout in Riyadh just 24 hours after two ballistic missiles are intercepted over the Saudi Arabian capital.

Civil rights groups warn millions of Americans could get sidelined.

European technology shares posted their worst day since July

Mere days remain until Americans decide the balance of power in the midterm elections. Republican strategist Kevin Sheridan and Democratic strategist Chuck Rocha weigh in.

The folks behind Wikipedia say that an extreme decision in either direction could threaten the open web.

OPINION: Whatever happens with the OCR will always disappoint someone, a reader says.

Coaches explain how they've prepared while unsure who will be on their rosters when NCAA basketball games start.

As Washington and Tehran send mixed signals, analysts say trust remains a key obstacle to any deal.

The day that changed modern China also taught me how to recognize true courage.

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Annuities or ARFs? Whichever retirement plan you choose, shopping around is essential

MELAKA, Oct 30 &mdash; The 16th Melaka State Election gives voters a chance to assess each party&rsquo;s track record an...

Analysis showed decision would lead to immediate release of 150 people, including convicts of violent and sexual crimes

"I'm really happy that your film is doing as well as it's doing because I think it pushes the boundaries and we all learn from it," Amir Bar-Lev told Fielder, while Chai Vasarhelyi said of the huge box office showing of the doc, "It was kind of like the most beautiful moment ever in nonfiction."

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From Sunday anyone weighing more than 19st 7Ib (124kg) will be banned from flying to an offshore platform.

Mistral says its new model can afford organizations a kind of control over its cyber defenses that closed models can't.

The French AI lab claims its latest release matches or outperforms even the best models from DeepSeek and Z.ai in coding and cybersecurity.

Hundreds of offshore workers could be at risk of losing their jobs when a new weight limit comes into effect next month, an industry body has warned.

Payment of two instalments of Dearness Allowance from October salary to add to the burden

Two years after returning Trump to the White House, Americans are being asked whether they want to maintain Republican control of Washington or shift the balance of power towards the Democrats.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 &mdash; The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) will suspend or revoke a petrol st...

The champion jockey came under fire for his ride on beaten favourite Ka Ying Rising in the Everest. But he doesn’t feel the need to prove his critics wrong in Saturday’s $10 million feature.

Recycling bosses say used needles are increasingly being found among household waste.

Wegovy,&nbsp;a GLP-1 weight-loss drug, is already available in Singapore as a once-weekly weight-loss injection. Now offered as a daily pill in several countries but not Singapore, how does it compare with the jab? Doctors explain its effectiveness, dosing, side effects and why it isn’t meant for casual weight loss.

The company says it won't make "policy changes" until it consults with publishers.