Thousands rally in Berlin as Gen Z protests in more than 30 German cities
Demonstrations sweeping Europe are inspiring young Germans frustrated by rising costs of living amid military spending.
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As US midterms approach, farmers decide what to plant and how to vote
In Arkansas, rising costs spurred farmer Hallie Shoffner’s long-shot Senate campaign. Will farmers back her?
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Pentagon says Iran war has cost US taxpayers $47bn: What that means
With five days to go before the US midterms, analysts say the war could affect how people vote.
North Koreans being recruited into forced labour in Russia, report says
Russian broker network recruiting North Korean labourers using student visas, Global Rights Compliance report says.
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Europe’s wealth gap: Older households eight times richer than young ones
As protests over living costs and programme cuts spread across Europe, under-35s hold 2.8%t of household wealth.
Kalshi, cofounders hit with criminal charges in US state of Utah
The charges come after a federal judge ruled that Utah could enforce its anti-gambling laws against prediction markets.
Fed leaves interest rates unchanged despite inflation in the US
Rates will remain 3.75-4 percent even as inflation continues to rise.
Five key takeaways from the UK Autumn Budget
The United Kingdom’s government says its policies are for the ‘working people of Britain’.
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Canada-EU summit: What do both sides want, and what’s at stake?
The EU has proposed to make Canada its first associate member amid tensions over US tariffs.
![European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (L), Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney and European Council President Antonio Costa pose during the 20th EU-Canada summit in Brussels, on June 23, 2025. [Olivier Matthys/POOL/ AFP]](/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/AFP__20250623__63GN36G__v1__MidRes__BelgiumEuCanadaSummitDiplomacy-1793122029.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
Bank of Canada raises interest rates for the first time in three years
The central bank increased the key rate by a quarter point as soaring energy prices pushed up inflation.
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Burnham’s government unveils its first UK budget: What to expect
UK chancellor to present an autumn budget amid rising living costs and energy bills.
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