Rising youth unemployment is one of the challenges that will affect the success of the British chancellor’s economic approach as she unveils a crucial budget on Wednesday.

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Leo XIV will meet political and religious leaders in Turkey and Lebanon, providing an early test of his geopolitical mettle. Here’s what to know.

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Rachel Reeves, the top economic official in an increasingly unpopular government, will appear in Parliament to present tax and spending plans.

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His story began with loss, but the lessons of his “Crocodile Hunter” father helped Irwin spread a message of love as he won Season 34 of “Dancing With the Stars.”

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BEIJING — China's stranglehold on the rare earth minerals industry — from natural reserves and mining through processing and innovation — is the result of a decades-long drive, now giving Beijing crucial leverage in its trade war with the United States. Read More

President Lai Ching-te says the spending, which must be approved by the island’s legislature, would fund purchases of arms from the United States.

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Trump says 'dealmaker' Witkoff will meet Russia's president in Moscow next week

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Torrential rains have unleashed flash floods and triggered landslides on Indonesia’s Sumatra island, killing at least 10 people and leaving six others missing

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The Department for the Interior announced plans for the updated entry fee policies which start on January 1

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Nearly two decades after the chilling discovery of mutilated bodies in drains behind a bungalow in a village near Delhi, India’s top court has now overturned the last remaining conviction in the serial murder case. Speaking to Namita Singh, parents of the victims say they are losing hope of receiving justice

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Americans’ health insurance premiums will skyrocket if the current Affordable Care Act subsidies expire next year, or another healthcare plan is not enacted

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Lloydina McAllister, 42, of Kirkland, Washington, was arrested on November 4 following an extensive investigation into the July death

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Hundreds of women have marched through Mexico City's streets to protest violence against women

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The affidavit alleges they were handed over to a Russian mercenary group

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Hakyung Lee was convicted of murdering her two children and leaving their bodies in suitcases for five years

Authorities have intensified a security crackdown in Indian-controlled Kashmir following a deadly blast near New Delhi's Red Fort

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The National Park Service says it is going to start charging international tourists an extra $100 to enter some of the most popular U.S. parks

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Basketball Australia and its men's and women's professional leagues have unveiled an online safety platform to help athletes and teams protect themselves from social media abuse

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The 39-year-old actor and podcaster revealed he used to dance in college

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Lululemon has cut the price of hundreds of products for Black Friday – these are the discounted items our IndyBest fitness experts can personally vouch for.

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Baroness Chapman of Darlington stated she had never observed the Labour leader consuming sparkling white wine

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