Faisal Islam: We are heading for significant tax rises
Repeatedly borrowing more is not a long-term solution to rising day-to-day spending pressures. Read More
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Europe’s freedom faces greatest threat since WW2, Macron says
The French president has called for his country’s defence spending to rise by €3.5bn (£3bn) in 2026. Read More
The ‘strongman’ PM who inspired Trump’s playbook – but now finds his power crumbling
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban finds his power under threat, but not in the way one might expect. Read More
Two women shot dead at Kentucky church
Investigators believe the suspect, who was shot dead by police, had a connection to individuals at the church. Read More
South Africa’s police minister suspended over organised crime allegations
Senzo Mchunu – who denies the claims – has been put on an immediate “leave of absence” by President Cyril Ramaphosa. Read More
RSF storms cattle market and prison in ‘death trap’ Sudanese city
It is the first time RSF fighters have entered el-Fasher in such numbers since a siege began in May 2024. Read More
Al Fayed family battle over luxury penthouse with ‘leaky roofs and noisy lifts’
An exclusive Park Lane address owned by the Fayed family is at the centre of an eight-year dispute. Read More
Iran president was reportedly injured in Israeli strikes
Iran’s Fars news agency says President Masoud Pezeshkian had a leg injury when his secret site was hit in June. Read More
Former Nigerian leader Muhammadu Buhari dies aged 82
The former military ruler was “converted” to democracy and won the historic 2015 elections. Read More
Gaza officials say children killed in strike as Israeli military admits ‘error’
Six children waiting for water are among those killed in an Israeli air strike, emergency service officials say. Read More