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For Harris and Trump, runaway US debt is the elephant in the room
Both presidential candidates have unveiled costly proposals that would greatly add to the ballooning national debt.
Singapore ex-Transport Minister Iswaran pleads guilty to corruption
Charges reduced from 25 to five as rare corruption trial involving a senior politician gets under way in city state.
Russia’s new Sarmat missile suffered ‘catastrophic failure’: Researchers
Satellite imagery of test site shows 60-metre crater and extensive damage that wasn't there previously.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 942
As the war enters its 942nd day, these are the main developments.
Biden administration designates UAE ‘major defence partner’ in rare move
US-UAE boost military cooperation as Middle East tensions over war in Gaza surge and despite friction over Sudan war.
Myanmar anti-coup forces target Mandalay in struggle to oust military
Trained and guided by ethnic armed groups, Myanmar's volunteer fighting forces are challenging the generals' grip.
'I left my son at school so he'd be taken into care'
BBC Spotlight has discovered 44 disabled children have gone into care in Northern Ireland since the start of the pandemic.
Gunman who killed 10 in Colorado grocery store found guilty of murder
Jury rejects defence plea that Ahmad Alissa was insane and hearing voices prior to 2021 shooting.
Death toll climbs from Israeli strikes on Lebanon
Israeli strikes in Lebanon have killed hundreds of people and wounded more than 1,600.
Israel-Hezbollah war? | Start Here shorts
Are Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah in an all-out war?
Egypt delivers more weapons to Somalia amid rising tensions with Ethiopia
Ties between Egypt and Somalia have grown this year over their shared mistrust of Ethiopia.
Southeast US under major storm warning as hurricane watches issued
A system of storms in the Caribbean is forecast to develop into Hurricane Helene by the middle of this week.
US plans to prohibit key Chinese software, hardware in connected vehicles
US is concerned about data collection on US drivers by connected Chinese vehicles and potential manipulation.
UN officials say ‘atrocities must end’ in Gaza as Israeli raids kill dozens
Heads of UN agencies say they cannot do their jobs 'in the face of overwhelming need and ongoing violence'.
Rising death toll as Israel strikes civilian areas across Lebanon
Israel conducted airstrikes across Lebanon on alleged Hezbollah sites that were in crowded civilian areas.
Why is Israel intensifying its crackdown on media coverage?
Israel is expanding curbs on media freedom, with the Al Jazeera Media Network a main target.
Calls for teacher oath on relationships with pupils
A union says asking staff to pledge not to have pupil relationships shows contempt for teachers.
Marxist-leaning Dissanayake wins Sri Lanka’s election: What’s next?
From an IMF deal he wants to renegotiate to parliamentary elections, president-elect faces key challenges.
Man accused in ‘assassination attempt’ left note with plan to kill Trump
Florida prosecutors expected to request would-be Trump assassin Ryan Routh remain detained at Monday US court hearing.
The US Fed cut interest rates by more than expected. So what?
Many households will have to wait for some time to feel the benefit of lower interest rates.
