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Asda sells 24 stores and depot in strategic debt-cutting plan
Asda sells 24 stores and depot in strategic debt-cutting plan

Grocery giant Asda has agreed to sell 24 supermarket sites and a key depot in a deal worth million

COP31 host country confirmed amid controversial bid negotiations
COP31 host country confirmed amid controversial bid negotiations

The 2026 COP hosting rights go to a group of countries including Western Europe, Australia and others

UK PM Sir Keir Starmer expected to visit China amid rising tensions
UK PM Sir Keir Starmer expected to visit China amid rising tensions

The UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is preparing for a likely visit to China in the new year

US jobs report surpasses expectations with strong September gains
US jobs report surpasses expectations with strong September gains

The long-delayed September employment report showed a strengthening in the job market after several months of weakening

Zohran Mamdani set for major Oval Office meeting with Donald Trump
Zohran Mamdani set for major Oval Office meeting with Donald Trump

President Donald Trump and New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani are set to hold their first meeting

Frida Kahlo self-portrait expected to smash records for female artist
Frida Kahlo self-portrait expected to smash records for female artist

'El sueño (La cama)', with an estimated price of $40 million to $60 million, could shatter auction records

Miss Jamaica hospitalised after falling off stage at controversial pageant
Miss Jamaica hospitalised after falling off stage at controversial pageant

Miss Universe pageant's preliminary evening gown rounds saw Miss Jamaica tumbling off the stage

Trump greenlights release of Jeffrey Epstein files
Trump greenlights release of Jeffrey Epstein files

President Donald Trump has signed a bill to release Epstein files after a unanimous congressional vote

NYC Mayor-elect Mamdani retains Jessica Tisch as police commissioner
NYC Mayor-elect Mamdani retains Jessica Tisch as police commissioner

Jessi Tisch is confirmed to continue her responsibilities when Zohran Mamdani takes office as NYC mayor in January

Tom Steyer, billionaire Democratic jumps into California governor's race
Tom Steyer, billionaire Democratic jumps into California governor's race

The billionaire activist is seeking to succeed Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, who cannot run in 2026 due to term limits

South Korea ferry with 267 people runs aground, no causalities reported
South Korea ferry with 267 people runs aground, no causalities reported

At least five people have sustained injuries after the ferry was grounded in a shocking accident near Jangsan Island

UK warns against 11 more countries over methanol poisoning
UK warns against 11 more countries over methanol poisoning

Travellers have been alerted to the risk of methanol poisoning in new countries, as the list expands

Rare Klimt painting sets record as priciest work of modern art
Rare Klimt painting sets record as priciest work of modern art

The 'Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer' was fetched for $236.4 million, becoming the most expensive work of art ever sold by Sotheby's globally

China suspends Japanese seafood imports amid diplomatic row over Taiwan
China suspends Japanese seafood imports amid diplomatic row over Taiwan

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi faces backlash from China over Taiwan comments

Jamal Khashoggi's widow slams Trump for defending Saudi crown prince
Jamal Khashoggi's widow slams Trump for defending Saudi crown prince

Jamal Khashoggi's widow Hanan Elatr demands apology and compensation from Saudi crown prince

Musk to Bezos: Guests at lavish White House dinner for Saudi crown prince
Musk to Bezos: Guests at lavish White House dinner for Saudi crown prince

Donald Trump hosted lavish dinner for Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman at White House

US Senate unanimously approves release of Epstein files, bill heads to Trump
US Senate unanimously approves release of Epstein files, bill heads to Trump

Congress sends Jeffrey Epstein files release bill to President Donald Trump's desk after House vote

Catherine Lucey called ‘piggy’ by Trump over Epstein question, sparks debate
Catherine Lucey called ‘piggy’ by Trump over Epstein question, sparks debate

Bloomberg breaks silence after President Trump calls its reporter Catherine Lucey ‘piggy’

ExxonMobil set to shut Fife plant, hundreds of jobs at risk
ExxonMobil set to shut Fife plant, hundreds of jobs at risk

The Fife Ethylene Plant makes basic materials used to produce plastics

UK residents must follow this simple rule to stay safe in icy conditions
UK residents must follow this simple rule to stay safe in icy conditions

Temperatures are expected to drop below zero in the UK

Zelenskyy to meet US envoy, Erdogan in Ankara amid rising tension
Zelenskyy to meet US envoy, Erdogan in Ankara amid rising tension

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is dealing with a major political crisis now a days

Disney steps in with major restoration plan after California wildfire devastation
Disney steps in with major restoration plan after California wildfire devastation

Disney has rolled out massive restoration project in California as part of its promise to help rebuild areas damaged by wildfires

UK immigration sees surprising drop in net migration
UK immigration sees surprising drop in net migration

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer introduced plans aimed at reducing net migration in the UK over the next four years

Deadliest plane crashes in 2025: A look at troubled year for aviation
Deadliest plane crashes in 2025: A look at troubled year for aviation

Multiple fatal crashes in 2025 raised concerns over safety protocols and pilot training

Olivia Nuzzi sets record straight on Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s brain health
Olivia Nuzzi sets record straight on Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s brain health

Olivia Nuzzi's RFK Jr. memoir 'American Canto' sparks controversy over brain parasite claims

Larry Summers quits public roles, ‘deeply ashamed’ of Epstein ties
Larry Summers quits public roles, ‘deeply ashamed’ of Epstein ties

Ex-Harvard President Larry Summers steps back from public life amid Epstein email fallout

Cambridge Dictionary names 'parasocial' word of the year: What does it mean?
Cambridge Dictionary names 'parasocial' word of the year: What does it mean?

'Parasocial' chosen as 2025 word of the year highlights concerns over AI and celebrity culture.

Zohran Mamdani to meet Trump at White House? President signals expected talks
Zohran Mamdani to meet Trump at White House? President signals expected talks

Trump open to meeting with newly elected mayor Zohran Mamdani to discuss New York City issues

US universities see 17% fall in new international students this autumn
US universities see 17% fall in new international students this autumn

The rate of new international enrolment at US universities dropped sharply compared to previous years

World’s top 11 most beautiful countries revealed in new study
World’s top 11 most beautiful countries revealed in new study

A newly published list has revealed 11 destinations based on the experiences of travellers who have actually visited them