Should the US fund health insurance or leave it to the market?
Health insurance has once again become a battleground in US politics.
Irish government announces plan to build 300,000 homes within five years
Proposal includes 72,000 social homes to tackle housing crisis, but critics call it ‘old wine in a new bottle’
The Irish government has announced a long-awaited plan to tackle the country’s severe housing shortage by building 300,000 new homes within five years.
It plans to boost supply by increasing construction capacity and the amount of zoned and serviced land, and to increase support for vulnerable groups, according to proposals published on Thursday.
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- Starmer's chief of staff McSweeney not leaving role over briefing war, BBC told BBC
- The Guardian view on 10 Downing Street: not up to the job | Editorial The Guardian
- Labour Party’s Internal Fight Goes Public, as Starmer’s Trouble Grows The New York Times
- Sir Keir Starmer is a prisoner of the politics he pledged to end The Economist
- The sharks are circling UK PM Keir Starmer as crunch points loom CNBC
Deadly Rio police raid failed to loosen gang’s iron grip, residents say
More than 120 people were killed in the raid which targeted the Comando Vermelho criminal gang.
LIVE: Ireland vs Portugal – World Cup 2026 qualifier
Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game as Ireland host Portugal in Dublin.
Canada moves to rebuild trade ties with India after years of tension
The Canadian trade minister, on a visit to India, says Ottawa wants to attract more investment from New Delhi.
U.S. issues unusual warning to Americans in Japan: Beware of bear attacks – CBS News
- U.S. issues unusual warning to Americans in Japan: Beware of bear attacks CBS News
- Wildlife Alert: U.S. Embassy Tokyo U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Japan (.gov)
- Amid Japan’s surge in bear attacks, a torrent of AI-generated videos is adding to anxiety The Guardian
- US State Department warns Americans in Japan: Watch out for bears CNN
- Japan deploys troops to combat deadly wave of bear attacks Reuters
South Sudan leader sacks powerful vice-president in shock move
Bol Mel, who is sanctioned by the US for alleged corruption, had been tipped as Kiir's successor.
Journalist Sami Hamdi arrives in London after 2 weeks in ICE detention
British Muslim journalist and political commentator Sami Hamdi has arrived in London after being held by ICE.
Italy’s PM Meloni determined to continue sending migrants to Albania
Giorgia Meloni's plan to use detention centres in Albania faces numerous legal challenges and human rights criticism.
US calls for international action to cut weapons supply to Sudan paramilitaries
"They're committing acts of sexual violence and atrocities," says the US secretary of state, "and it needs to end immediately".
Gaza girl shares story of being found alive in morgue after Israeli attack
Raghad al-Assar, 12, continues to suffer trauma after her home in central Gaza was bombed, killing two of her sisters.
ASEAN can’t let Trump’s America set the pace on climate action
As US President Donald Trump retreats on climate, Southeast Asia must lead where the US won’t.
Italian journalist who lost job over Israel question says he stands by it
‘Do you believe Israel should repay for the reconstruction of Gaza?’
Anthony Zurcher: Democrats left bruised after historic shutdown yields little
Trump emerges from the shutdown having made little in the way of substantive concessions to Democrats in Congress.
Anthony Zurcher: Democrats left bruised after historic shutdown yields little
Trump emerges from the shutdown having made little in the way of substantive concessions to Democrats in Congress.
What we know about new Epstein emails that mention Trump
In emails released by Democrats, Epstein says Trump "knew about the girls". The White House says they are an attempt to "smear" the president.
Nigeria cancels mother-tongue teaching in primary schools and reverts to English
Exam results from areas which dropped English have declined, the education minister says, announcing the U-turn.
New Epstein emails and files: What do they reveal about Trump?
The US House of Representatives will vote on releasing all files related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein next week.
Row over definition of ‘gender’ hangs over Cop30 plans to support women
Advocates say conservative states’ push to define gender as ‘biological sex’ would backslide on decade-old language within the UN
A row over the definition of the term “gender” threatens to bog down pivotal talks at the Cop30 climate summit.
Before the UN talks in Brazil, hardline conservative states have pushed to define gender as “biological sex” over their concerns trans and non-binary people could be included in a major plan to ensure climate action addresses gender inequality and empowers women.
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