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European Union on Brink of Collapse as East-West Divide Widens

The sound of shattering glass echoed through the Brussels streets as protesters clashed with police outside the …

Indonesia’s new food labels are ‘long overdue’, but can they help fight rising obesity?

A Warning Sign on the Plate

A steaming plate of nasi goreng, Indonesia’s national dish, lies before you, its aromatic flavors and enticing colors masked by a disturbing …

EU set to sign off €90bn loan for Ukraine and fresh Russia sanctions – Europe live

A Delicate Balance Shifts in Europe’s Frozen Conflict

Tensions between Russia and Ukraine have been simmering for months, with the European Union struggling to maintain a …

Democrats dominate midterm fundraising, but Republicans have a huge cash advantage

Money Trails: A Tale of Two Parties

As the US midterm elections inch closer, a stark reality is emerging in the world of campaign finance: Democrats may be dominating fundraising …

UK undershoots annual borrowing target by £700m

Fiscal Pragmatism Meets Geopolitical Reality

A £700 million undershoot in the UK government’s annual borrowing target has temporarily eased pressure on Rachel Reeves, the …

David Malouf, Australian author of Remembering Babylon and Ransom, dies aged 92

A Literary Legacy Lost: David Malouf’s Enduring Impact on Australian Storytelling

David Malouf, the Brisbane-born author whose works probed the complexities of his own …

Israel kills journalist and wounds another in south Lebanon targeted attack

Targeted Violence in Lebanon: Israel’s Escalation in the Shadow of the Global Order

A burst of gunfire pierced the evening air in the sleepy Lebanese town of Marjayoun, …

Use of toxic Pfas in consumer goods must be urgently restricted, MPs say

Toxic Legacy

In a Yorkshire town where the air is thick with the bitter taste of betrayal, the echoes of a long-forgotten industrial era still linger. Bentham, a quaint market town …

Travel scheme could allow Hong Kong, Macau yachts to sail to 6 Greater Bay Area ports

Unlocking the Waters of the Greater Bay Area

Hong Kong’s picturesque skyline is a sight to behold, but for its sailing enthusiasts, the city’s maritime borders have …

Israeli Strikes Kill a Journalist and Injure Another in Lebanon

“Crossfire” in the Levant: A Deadly Escalation in the Israeli-Lebanese Conflict

A sudden burst of gunfire shattered the stillness of the early morning hours in the …