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Donald Trump heads into the US midterm elections with an issue similar to his political foe Joe Biden.

Chinese and Hong Kong stocks have lagged an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven rally across Asia, but JPMorgan Asset Management remained “structurally very positive” on both markets, according to a senior executive at the firm. Chinese markets offered “a lot of depth and breadth” and ample liquidity despite widespread headwinds, Ayaz Ebrahim, the firm’s CEO for Singapore, Southeast Asia and India, told the South China Morning Post in an interview on Monday. “Markets that work have a strong...

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A petition from the Digital News Publishers Association challenges provisions of India's digital privacy law. The law may restrict journalistic activities by requiring consent from individuals under investigation. News publishers argue that this could hinder the freedom of the press and expose confidential sources. Concerns regarding the potential penalties for non-compliance have also been raised by the petitioners.

Dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, accounted for more than 10% of all deaths for the first time, new data reveals Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Dementia has accounted for more than 10% of all deaths for the first time, while the number of people dying from asthma is at decade-high levels, new data published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reveals. There were 188,421 deaths registered in 2025. Of these, 19,019 deaths were caused by dementia, includ

Video appears to show football star refer to Mao Zedong as a ‘dictator’ Dongpeng Beverage and Mengniu end deals with France captain Kylian Mbappé was dropped Tuesday by two major brands in China after a video circulated online in which the French football superstar apparently joked about former leader Mao Zedong. In China jokes about Mao, the country’s founding leader who died in 1976, are considered disrespectful and remain a social taboo. Continue reading...

About 40 fans of A Court of Thorns and Roses series celebrated at a "lock-in" event in Carrickfergus.

This brilliant film follows photographer Kwame Brathwaite and his stunning archive. Plus: unseen Only Fools and Horses gems. Here’s what to watch this evening 10pm, BBC Four “Every photo in this film was taken by Kwame Brathwaite or is of Kwame Brathwaite,” starts this brilliant documentary. And what photos! Over seven decades, the Harlem photographer captured shots that helped define the Black Is Beautiful movement – including pictures of big stars and daily African American life. Brathwaite’s

Grant part of $560m invitation-only scheme transparency advocates say largely funded projects in Labor-held seats Anthony Albanese has admitted he got it wrong after telling parliament a $6m grant to a golf club in his electorate was to stop “raw sewage” going into the nearby river. The grant given to Marrickville golf club in Sydney’s inner west is under scrutiny as part of a larger $560m invitation-only grants scheme, which transparency advocates say largely funded projects promised at the 202

Bankers have barely begun to repay the billions they cost the country after 2008. In this PM they may have met their match Vibes matter. We live by how we feel – an idea that orthodox economics gets wrong and Andy Burnham’s first budget looks set to get right. This walking good-vibes maestro is spreading a confetti of small good deeds. These may not shift the dial yet on 40 years of neoliberal economics, but they show the way he’s heading. Eyecatching everyday things – from capping bus fares to

Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari announced the opening of new road projects next month. Travel time from Delhi to Haridwar will be reduced to just one hour. Increased road connectivity has led to a significant rise in tourist traffic at religious destinations. Gadkari highlighted the economic impact of infrastructure investment, promoting job creation in the sector.

There are not a lot of famous people in “The One About Matthew Perry.” None of the late actor’s “Friends” castmates sat for an interview for the three-part Netflix docuseries; neither did Perry’s longtime friend and “Simpsons” star Hank Azaria, who knew Perry as a striving young actor in L.A., or later collaborators like Bradley […]

From Stanley Matthews to Harry Kane, how do England's Ballon d'Or winners rank?

People in the prime minister's constituency say rising costs are squeezing household finances.

Saif Ali Khan and Vidya Balan are set to reunite on screen after Parineeta and Eklavya, with the two actors coming together for filmmaker Ritesh Batra’s upcoming project, Long Years Ago. The comedy drama also features international actor Mélanie Laurent and has begun shooting in Mumbai. The film is being produced by Jio Studios in association with Good Chaos. The project marks another collaboration between Saif and Vidya, whose first film together was Parineeta. Their reunion also brings them in

Chinese artificial intelligence start-up Moonshot AI, developer of the popular Kimi series, apologised on Monday for limiting customers’ use of its latest model, in a botched roll-out that has also invited scrutiny over its promotional practices and cybersecurity measures. “We’re sorry for the rate limits and unnecessary quota consumption on the K3.1 Pro subscription plan,” Moonshot said in a post on its X account. In a separate Chinese-language notice, it said it took responsibility for the...

Binbag-wielding volunteers clear encampment used by thugs to intimidate opponents of deposed government Student List cleaned up at Serbia’s parliamentary elections. So it was only fitting that the morning after a night of raucous celebrations, the movement’s supporters were gathering, bin bags in hand, at Pioneers Park, opposite the national assembly building in Belgrade. For the previous 18 months, this small patch of greenery – with its established trees and playground – had been a no-go zone.

Sean Bowe’s proposal would send the committee’s 8% share of newly created ZEC to a reserve for future miners. The committee would keep the money it has already received.

Nearly 50,000 people had been moved to shelters from vulnerable areas, according to Indian authorities.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will expand the list of festivals that can serve as standalone qualifiers for the International Film Oscar category, AMPAS CEO Bill Kramer confirmed this morning during an interview with Deadline at the Tokyo Film Festival. Kramer, who has become a frequent fixture on the international festival circuit […]

Mahindra Lifespace Developers has announced plans to develop a 10.05-acre land parcel in North Bengaluru. The expected gross development value of the project is Rs 1,250 crore, offering around 1 million sq ft of residential apartments. The project, located about 8 km from the airport, is set to launch within the next nine months. With this addition, Mahindra now has three projects in the area, enhancing its market presence.

Aspiring homeowners say rent, rising costs and house prices are delaying plans to buy.

In his first interview with BBC Sport since taking the knee for the first time, Colin Kaepernick reflects on his journey.

Weakness in Chinese stocks may persist, with a quick rebound unlikely after a key benchmark slid into bear territory last week, according to global investment banks including Morgan Stanley. China’s onshore and offshore stocks could decline by an additional 10 to 15 per cent before bottoming out, based on valuations during several troughs since 2008, according to Morgan Stanley. Meanwhile, UBS Group said sentiment would not recover soon even though the further downside room was limited. Chinese.

Proposed lifting of paywall would reveal who owns vast majority of land in England and Wales Plans by the government to give the public free access for the first time to information on who owns England’s land are at risk of being scuppered by landowners, campaigners have said. On Tuesday the government set out its proposals to lift the paywall on the Land Registry, arguing that opening it would help the UK build more houses, protect nature and improve strategic planning. The plans will be open t

China's Unitree Robotics has urged investors to exercise caution over the commercial prospects of humanoid robots.

Anup Bagchi has taken charge as the managing director and chief executive officer of HDFC Bank. He succeeds Sashidhar Jagdishan, who completed his tenure on October 26. HDFC Bank acknowledged Jagdishan's contributions in terms of performance and culture during his leadership. The bank expressed optimism for Bagchi’s leadership moving forward in terms of strategic priorities. They provided details regarding both executives in compliance with regulatory requirements effective from October 1.

Ahead of the Budget, residents tell BBC Radio Surrey their experiences of the cost-of living crisis.

Many punters say inconvenience of bus rerouting is small price to pay for more space, but not everyone is happy To the east of Oxford Circus, there is chaos. A steady stream of red London buses swing round the last junction before the newly pedestrianised Oxford Street begins. The streets are crammed with pedestrians, some squabbling over who poked whom with their umbrella first. To the west, pedestrians walk freely through the temporary bollards on to a green welcome banner rolled along the tar

Jez Litten and Morgan Knowles are brought into the starting line-up for England's must-win Rugby League World Cup match against Papua New Guinea - with Brad O'Neill dropping out.

Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said India has faced no US pressure to reduce Russian crude imports. US President Donald Trump waived fresh sanctions and duties on Russian energy exports under a new law, sparing India from potential tariffs of up to 100%.

Campaigners say tour could hasten Charles’s removal as head of state unless he does more to confront monarchy’s historic role in slave trade King Charles’s upcoming Caribbean tour could accelerate moves to remove him as head of state in several countries unless he does more to confront the monarchy’s historic links to slavery, campaigners have warned. The king will embark on a nine-day tour on Tuesday, visiting the Bahamas and Guyana before travelling to Antigua and Barbuda, and will attend the

Pune Metro Line 3: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to virtually inaugurate Pune Metro Line 3 on November 3, with 17 stations on the 23.3-km Hinjewadi-Shivajinagar corridor set to open to passengers. The launch follows repeated delays, as IT employees await relief from traffic congestion. While 17 stations have received safety clearance, four stations are still awaiting approval.

BIG FM has submitted a request to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting for launching six news channels. This expansion aims to create a national news network combining traditional and digital broadcasting. The new channels will focus on timely reporting and hyperlocal content tailored for digital consumption. BIG FM's initiative is part of the broader ONE BIG WORLD media ecosystem.