Brits 'saving for months' to afford Christmas – as Martin Lewis offers toy sale tips

Record number of purges as Xi emphasises 'party discipline' at China political gathering

Xi's anti-corruption campaign has become "an effort to consolidate and maintain authority", observers say.

B'desh regime change: Hasina's ouster planned days before Aug 5, Yusuf aide claims

In a Facebook post on October 28, Alam alleged that Qadaruddin Shishir, who was then with AFP's fact-checking team in Dhaka, helped arrange initial discussions between Yunus and student leaders who wanted him to head an interim government after Hasina's departure. Alam's account suggests that discussions about who would lead Bangladesh after Hasina had begun before she fled the country on August 5, 2024.

Mystery celebrity in London says he will 'kill himself' if sexual misconduct allegations against him are made public

Russian drone attack on Ukrainian train station kills at least 13, officials say

Dnipro regional head Oleksandr Hanzha said at least 10 others were wounded in the attack, including an 11-year-old boy.

PH, Australia eye involving more countries in joint military drills

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and Australia are considering opening their joint military exercises to other countries covered by visiting forces agreements as the two allies seek to deepen defense cooperation amid regional security tensions, the Department of National Defense (DND) said on Thursday. Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. and Australian Deputy Prime Minister and

Carney to push for closer ties at Canada-EU summit in Montreal

The term "associate member" is reportedly off the table as officials discuss deeper economic and defence ties.

At 26, Kia Humberstone builds a $40,000 home on a truck

US Midterms: Can Democrats Take The Senate? New Poll Shows Blues Ahead In Two Key Races, Two Toss-Ups

CNN polling puts Democrats ahead in Michigan and Texas, while Maine and Kansas remain toss-ups in the battle for control of the Senate.

Pope Leo XIV's cancer battle takes troubling turn

Pope Leo XIV's cancer battle takes troubling turnPope Leo XIV’s recent cancer diagnosis has sparked major concern, as reports of his diagnosis are devastating.For those unaware, the head of the Catholic Church was diagnosed with lung cancer when he underwent lung surgery to remove the lower lobe...

Spain train crash: 3 days of mourning declared after disaster kills nearly 70

Spain train crash: 3 days of mourning declared after disaster kills nearly 70Spain has entered a three-day mourning period, with flags lowered to half-mast after the deadly train crash that took nearly 70 lives.The disaster has profoundly shaken public confidence in Spain's high-speed rail network...

Two US activists charged with felonies after undercover voting stunt in Minnesota

Two conservative activists, James O'Keefe and Cam Higby, have been charged with unlawful voting and identity theft in Minnesota after visiting polling stations and allegedly using other voters' identities during an undercover exercise. The men say they were testing the state's election rules and did not cast any ballots. Prosecutors argue that using someone else's identity while seeking a ballot is illegal.

Newborn baby killed by avocado falling from tree after council ‘ignored’ calls to cut it back

Lucas was just 12 days old when he was struck in the head outside nursery in Argentina