Chairpersons
The Indian women's cricket team has achieved a historic milestone by winning their first-ever ICC Women's World Cup title, defeating South Africa by 52 runs in a clinical title clash. The team's grit, resolve, and skills have inspired the whole nation, with ICC chairman
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney apologized to President Donald Trump over a TV advert that used comments from former President Ronald Reagan, sparking a trade backlash. The commercial, which was commissioned by Ontario Premier Doug Ford, said tariffs caused trade wars and economic disaster. Trump was so infuriated that he
Rangers and Celtic, the two giants of Scottish football, face off in the League Cup semi-final at Hampden Park, with the winners set to advance to the final against St. Mirren on December 14. The match marks a significant shift in momentum, with both teams having changed managers in recent
Nuclear testing
The Trump administration is planning to conduct nuclear explosions, but not traditional nuclear tests, instead opting for system tests and non-critical explosions. Energy Secretary Chris Wright clarified the announcement made by President Donald Trump, stating that the focus is on testing "all the other parts" of a nuclear
Hezbollah
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has demanded that the Lebanese government fulfill its commitment to disarm Hezbollah and remove it from southern Lebanon, as Israeli strikes against the group continue sporadically. The U.S.-brokered truce between Lebanon and Israel in November 2024 aimed to end over a year of
Gifts
Spouses and civil partners are exempt from inheritance tax if they leave their estates to each other, with the first PS325,000 of the estate being tax-free due to the nil-rate band. The residence nil-rate band of PS175,000 applies if the main home is passed to a direct descendant,
Construction industry
The construction industry is facing a perfect storm of rising costs and a shortage of skilled workers, which could have far-reaching implications for the economy. President Trump's policies, including tariffs on imported materials and immigration enforcement, are exacerbating the problem. The National Association of Home Builders estimates that
Museums
Hundreds of fans of the American singer Taylor Swift gathered at a German museum in Wiesbaden to see a painting by Friedrich Heyser that is believed to have inspired the music video for her song "The Fate of Ophelia." The painting, which depicts the character Ophelia from Shakespeare&
Arab-Israeli conflicts
Israeli authorities are preparing to hand over the remains of three hostages to their families after Hamas released the bodies, following a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. Since the truce took effect on October 10, Palestinian militants have released the remains of 17 hostages, with 11 remaining in Gaza. The
Assault and battery
A chaotic and violent scene unfolded on a high-speed train from Doncaster to London King's Cross on Saturday, November 1, when a man carrying a large knife attacked multiple passengers. The incident, which occurred around 7:40pm, left 10 people hospitalized, with 9 suffering life-threatening injuries. Despite the
Ohtani, Shohei
Tens of millions of Japanese fans watched as the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 7 of the World Series, with Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivering standout performances. Ohtani had two hits and pitched, while Yamamoto earned World Series MVP after a stellar pitching performance.
Drug traffic
Bella Culley, a 19-year-old British teenager, has been transferred to a mother and baby unit in Georgia after spending five months in a prison with harsh conditions. She was arrested in May for accused of smuggling 12kg of marijuana and 2kg of hashish, and her family paid £137,000 to
