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Unexpected UK borrowing surge adds to pre-Budget pressure on chancellorUnexpected UK borrowing surge adds to pre-Budget pressure on chancellor
Borrowing was higher than expected in August as inflation piles pressure on the government ahead of the Budget. ...
Martha’s Rule rolled out at every A&E department in EnglandMartha’s Rule rolled out at every A&E department in England
The rule is named after 13-year-old Martha Mills, whose family’s concerns about her care were not listened to before her death. ...
Major US outlets boycott shared Trump coverage in protest at media banMajor US outlets boycott shared Trump coverage in protest at media ban
Regular coverage of the president has been disrupted after he banned CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House. ...
Lithuania ready to ‘fight back’ but has evacuation plans in face of Russia threats, PM tells BBCLithuania ready to ‘fight back’ but has evacuation plans in face of Russia threats, PM tells BBC
Sinkevičius told BBC Newsnight Lithuanians feel “constantly threatened” by Moscow, but the nation was prepared to “fight back” if attacked. ...
UK to provide Saudi Arabia with ‘defensive’ military support, says BurnhamUK to provide Saudi Arabia with ‘defensive’ military support, says Burnham
The prime minister says “defensive air-to-air refuelling” is to be provided following a request from Saudi Arabia, after it faced attacks from the Houthis in Yemen. ...
Burnham expects to find ‘common ground’ with Trump in first meetingBurnham expects to find ‘common ground’ with Trump in first meeting
In New York, the prime minister will also deliver a speech to the UN General Assembly expected to be focused on AI. ...
Seven Ethiopian rebel groups form new allianceSeven Ethiopian rebel groups form new alliance
The groups have been active in Ethiopia’s most populous regions for years and now say they will work together. ...
Russia’s elections had few surprises – but how the Kremlin uses the results will be crucialRussia’s elections had few surprises – but how the Kremlin uses the results will be crucial
Vladimir Putin will likely use the result to claim most Russians back the so-called special military operation in Ukraine, writes the BBC’s Steve Rosenberg. ...
Millions urged to evacuate as powerful Typhoon Dujuan hits JapanMillions urged to evacuate as powerful Typhoon Dujuan hits Japan
The country’s meteorological agency had warned of an “imminent threat to life,” but this has now been downgraded in most areas. ...