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In a move that has raised tensions between Russia and Britain, Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) announced on Friday that it had revoked the accreditation of six British diplomats in Moscow, accusing them of involvement in “subversive activities and intelligence gathering”. The FSB claims to have “documentary” evidence confirming “Britain’s coordination of the escalation of the international political and military …

Donald Trump has announced that he will not participate in a televised debate with his Democratic rival, Vice President Kamala Harris, ahead of November’s presidential election. In a statement on his Truth Social platform, Trump wrote, “THERE WILL BE NO THIRD DEBATE!” He included in his count his previous debate with US President Joe Biden in June and his recent …

In a move aimed at encouraging immigrants to leave the country, the Swedish government has announced a significant increase in grants for those who choose to return to their home countries. Starting in 2026, immigrants who return voluntarily will be eligible to receive up to 350,000 Swedish kronor ($34,000), a significant increase from the current 10,000 kronor. This development provides …

In a move aimed at encouraging immigrants to leave the country, the Swedish government has announced a significant increase in grants for those who choose to return to their home countries. Starting in 2026, immigrants who return voluntarily will be eligible to receive up to 350,000 Swedish kronor ($34,000), a significant increase from the current 10,000 kronor. This development provides …

A Nigerian nurse living in the United Kingdom (UK), Ruth Auta, has been sentenced to three years in prison for child neglect following the tragic death of her 10-week-old son, Joshua Akerele. The 28-year-old single mother was found guilty of leaving her baby unattended in her nursing accommodation for eight hours while she worked at Royal Bolton Hospital in England. …

Millions of people across Southeast Asia are struggling to cope with the impact of Typhoon Yagi, which has left a trail of destruction and claimed more than 200 lives. The storm brought massive flooding, power outages and infrastructure damage to Vietnam, Laos, Thailand and Myanmar. In Vietnam, the worst-hit country, the death toll has risen to 197, with many more …

Iran’s new President Masoud Pezeshkian today began a three-day visit to Iraq. The visit aims to deepen already close ties with the neighboring country on his first overseas trip since taking office. The three-day trip comes amid chaos in the Middle East caused by the war in Gaza, which has drawn Iranian-backed armed groups around the region. This issue also …

Former US President Donald Trump said yesterday that democratic rhetoric about him may have inspired a failed assassination attempt on him during a July campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Remember that Matthew Crooks shot Trump in the ear, wounded two bystanders and shot dead local father and firefighter Corey Comperatore. Trump made the remarks during a presidential campaign debate with …

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced plans to ban children from using social media. He said in a statement on Tuesday the government would introduce legislation to enforce a minimum age for accessing social media and other relevant digital platforms. The PM said: “We know social media causes social harm, and takes children away from real friends and real …

  With less than two months to go until the US presidential election, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris will face off in their first debate on Tuesday. David Muir and Linsey Davis: Hosts The Republican former president and Democratic vice president remain in a tight race, both nationally and in swing states. JD Vance and Tim Walz to attend vice-presidential …