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Andy Burnham, the likely next prime minister of the UK, will present his economic and regional power plans in a speech soon. He aims to raise living standards over ten years by focusing on industry, housing, infrastructure, and public control of services.
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Andy Burnham is the leading candidate to replace Keir Starmer as UK prime minister.
Starmer resigned two years after winning a large Labour majority.
Burnham plans to give more power to local regions and communities, especially in the North of England.
His economic plan includes reindustrialisation, improving housing and infrastructure, and reforms in utilities like transport, water, and energy.
Burnham calls his approach “Manchesterism,” which favors business-friendly socialism and rejects trickle-down economics.
He supports keeping Labour’s fiscal rules on borrowing and debt control.
Fiscal challenges include economic impacts from the war in Ukraine and conflicts in the Middle East.
United States President Donald Trump described Burnham as “extremely liberal” and doubted a North Sea oil and gas drilling opening under him.
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Israel's military caused a large explosion in the southern Lebanese village of Majdal Zoun. They said they destroyed a long tunnel used by the group Hezbollah, even though there is a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon backed by the United States.
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The explosion happened in Majdal Zoun, a village in southern Lebanon.
Israel’s military said the blast destroyed a tunnel about 200 meters (about 650 feet) long.
The tunnel belonged to Hezbollah, a Lebanese group.
The explosion was very large and shaken the village.
There is a US-led ceasefire framework between Israel and Lebanon to stop fighting.
This event happened despite the ceasefire agreement.
Hezbollah is considered a political and military group in Lebanon.
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South Korea announced a large investment plan of over $1 trillion focused on making advanced semiconductor chips and artificial intelligence (AI) projects. The government and major companies like Samsung and SK Hynix will build new chip factories and AI data centers, especially in the southwestern part of the country, aiming to lead in these technologies by 2035.
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South Korea will invest more than $1 trillion in AI and chip industries over several years.
Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, two leading chipmakers, plan to spend $518 billion to build new chip factories in the southwest.
The government plans to invest between $3.2 billion and $13 billion in projects in Gwangju and South Jeolla province.
An additional $52.5 billion will be used to build a chip-packaging cluster near Seoul.
AI data centers will be developed with $356 billion of investment from companies like SK Group, GS Group, and Naver.
By 2035, South Korea aims to build AI data centers with a total investment of $648 billion.
The government focuses on developing regions outside the capital area to reduce economic gaps.
Some critics say the choice of location favors President Lee’s political stronghold rather than business needs, but Lee defends the plan, citing local power resources and industrial benefits.
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This article honors people who take great risks and explore unknown areas. It focuses on daredevils and pioneers who challenge limits and inspire others through their bravery and creativity.
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The article celebrates individuals known as daredevils.
Daredevils are people who take physical and mental risks.
It highlights pioneers who explore new and uncharted areas.
These individuals push themselves beyond normal limits.
Their actions often inspire others to overcome fear and be brave.
Examples mentioned include Evel Knievel and Chuck Yeager, famous for their bold feats.
The theme is about imagination and courage driving progress.
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Pakistan carried out airstrikes and sent troops into Afghan border provinces, killing dozens, including civilians. Afghanistan’s Taliban government condemned the attacks, while Pakistan said the strikes targeted militants linked to recent attacks inside Pakistan.
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Pakistan launched airstrikes and ground troops into Paktia, Paktika, and Kunar provinces in Afghanistan.
At least 36 civilians, including women and children, were killed according to the Taliban government.
Pakistan’s information minister said 29 militants were killed in the strikes aimed at their hideouts.
The Taliban government called the attacks a "crime and atrocity," saying civilian homes were hit.
Pakistan claims the strikes were in response to recent terrorist attacks on innocent people in its territory.
The Taliban rejects Pakistan’s accusation that it harbors terrorists who attack Pakistan.
The border area has seen intermittent clashes and strikes in recent months, causing deaths on both sides.
The latest strikes followed a suicide attack in Karachi that killed three Pakistani paramilitary members, claimed by a banned militant group linked to Afghanistan.
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Liberal politician Andrew Hastie described the term “multiculturalism” as politically charged and extreme, comparing it to “monoculture.” He expressed a desire for his party to regain voters from the right-wing One Nation party by promoting a strong, centre-right message focused on shared values.
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Andrew Hastie called multiculturalism a “loaded political term” and “extreme,” similar to monoculture.
Hastie criticized the idea of a “free for all” society and stressed the need for common values in a democracy.
He did not label One Nation as “hard right” and aimed to win back its voters instead of alienating them.
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson argues Australia should be a “monocultural society” instead of multicultural.
The Liberal Party struggles to clarify its stance on multiculturalism and immigration amid vote losses.
Earlier in the day, several political events occurred, including parliamentary debates and international treaty signings.
The article focused on Australian politics and the debate about national identity and immigration policy.
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Indian journalist R Rajagopal has lost his voting rights and faced delays in renewing his passport due to his name being removed from the voter list in West Bengal. The removal happened during a voter list update called the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), which aims to remove ineligible voters but has also affected millions of eligible people.
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R Rajagopal, former editor of The Telegraph, had his name removed from West Bengal's voter list during the SIR exercise.
The SIR is an election commission effort to identify and remove ineligible voters, started on 4 November 2025.
Around 60 million names nationwide were removed from voter lists, including about 9 million in West Bengal.
Rajagopal’s passport renewal was delayed because police could not complete verification without his name on the voter list.
Rajagopal has lived in the same constituency for over 25 years and has been a registered voter since 2010.
The Editors Guild of India condemned the removal, calling it a hardship for millions and warning about its effects on ordinary citizens.
Political parties and journalists have expressed support for Rajagopal and criticized the voter removal process.
Rajagopal’s appeal against the voter list removal is pending in court following Supreme Court guidelines.
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Liberal Party member Melissa McIntosh suggested the party might need to change its image or name to attract more voters, as their support has fallen to a historic low in recent polls. Opposition leader Angus Taylor admitted the party lost trust during the COVID pandemic, and despite efforts, voter support for the Coalition remains low compared to other parties.
Key Facts
Liberal frontbencher Melissa McIntosh said the party may need a “rebrand” to win back voters.
The Coalition’s polling dropped to a historic low of 17% in Newspoll.
Labor leads with 33% support, One Nation has 29%, and the Greens have 13%.
Angus Taylor, the opposition leader, said the Coalition lost trust during the pandemic by supporting a larger government.
Taylor said rebuilding trust will take time and compared the challenge to turning a large ship slowly.
Some Liberal members have privately expressed concern about the party’s direction.
Labor politicians criticized McIntosh’s comments about rebranding or changing the party name.
Andrew Hastie, a Liberal MP, supported Taylor’s leadership and said policy work is ongoing.
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A mother and her 18-day-old baby were rescued from the rubble after two strong earthquakes hit Venezuela, killing many people. The mother said her baby gave her hope to stay awake and survive until rescuers found them.
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Two earthquakes struck Venezuela, causing widespread destruction and killing at least 1,450 people.
Dayana Patino was trapped under rubble with her newborn son, Juan David, who was 18 days old.
She felt her leg was trapped under concrete and was unable to move, but held and cared for her baby.
Dayana stayed calm and used a Bible she found for hope during her time under the rubble.
Her brother heard her calls and led rescuers to her and her baby.
Both mother and baby were rescued after several hours; Dayana had leg injuries and her baby had minor injuries.
Their home was completely destroyed, and their family dog is still missing.
The family plans to start their lives over after the disaster.
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Bruce Lehrmann lost a court request to get all footage from a documentary called Silenced, which features Brittany Higgins. The judge said the footage is not relevant to Lehrmann’s upcoming rape trial in Queensland and denied the subpoena.
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Bruce Lehrmann is facing a rape trial starting November 2 in Queensland.
Lehrmann wanted all footage from the documentary Silenced, including unused clips and distribution plans.
The documentary discusses how defamation laws can silence survivors of abuse.
Judge Deborah Richards ruled the footage is not relevant to Lehrmann’s trial and denied the request.
Lehrmann’s lawyer wanted the footage to consider asking the court to stop the documentary’s broadcast before or during the trial.
Silenced features interviews with Brittany Higgins, who has been involved in legal actions linked to Lehrmann.
The film is already being shown publicly and has been widely reported on in the media.
The documentary makers are asking Lehrmann to pay legal costs from this court battle.
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Experts warn travelers to be careful with holiday bookings on social media to avoid scams involving fake homes, flights, and tours. They recommend using tools like reverse image searches and booking only through trustworthy sources to prevent financial loss.
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One-third of travelers have noticed more travel-related scams on social media.
Scammers often copy photos from real websites and ask for bank transfers.
Many people are booking holidays late this year due to worries about the Iran war.
Two-fifths of travelers change their behavior during holidays because they fear financial scams.
Half of travelers prefer booking with known travel companies that explain how they protect customers.
Checking if a company is part of trade groups like Abta or protected by schemes like Atol can help avoid scams.
Consumer experts suggest using reverse image search and map checks to verify accommodation pictures.
Victims of scams are advised to contact their bank quickly and report fraud to authorities.
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Victoria’s Premier Jacinta Allan said cost increases in the state’s Big Build projects were due to inflation, not corruption. However, experts and investigations claim that union demands and payments linked to gangland figures have caused large cost overruns and call for a royal commission to investigate.
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Victoria’s Big Build infrastructure projects have seen major cost increases, reaching over $100 billion in total.
Premier Jacinta Allan says inflation and fair wages for union workers explain higher costs, not corruption.
An integrity expert, Geoffrey Watson SC, says blaming inflation alone is “nonsense” and calls for a royal commission to investigate corruption.
Reports show that union demands raised labor costs on the Metro Tunnel project by around 22% above normal levels.
Contractors were forced to add extra non-productive workers due to union pressure, driving labor costs higher.
Investigations revealed money from these projects has been paid to gangland figures, despite government attempts to clean up corruption.
Allan has not read the leaked report detailing these issues but said investigations and law enforcement have powers to act.
The Labor government previously supported meeting the union’s demands during the projects.
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Gabriele Stötzer is an East German artist known for her creative work during the communist era in the former East Germany (GDR). Her first major exhibition is now on display in Berlin, showing 150 pieces and highlighting her art created despite tough conditions and political repression.
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Gabriele Stötzer was a radical artist in communist East Germany who faced material shortages and political restrictions.
She spent a year in prison for protesting against the exile of a dissident singer and began developing her art during that time.
The exhibition "Dabei Sein und nicht schweigen" (Show up and don’t be quiet) is at the Martin Gropius Bau gallery in Berlin until 6 December.
The show presents 150 works and is the largest celebration of an East German female artist in a state museum.
Stötzer refused to leave East Germany to avoid supporting the capitalist West German government and stayed to use the GDR as an artistic and feminist experimental space.
She co-founded a women’s artists’ collective that operated under surveillance and frequent bans by the Stasi, East Germany’s secret police.
Stötzer used everyday materials and her lived experiences, including dreams and traumas, as part of her art.
She preferred to buy film for her Super 8 camera instead of food, capturing personal and rebellious expressions against state control.
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Ring has released a new version of its Video Doorbell Pro, called the Pro 3, with several improvements including a 4K camera and better wifi. The doorbell offers clearer images day and night, improved motion tracking, and faster wifi connection for smoother video streaming.
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The Video Doorbell Pro 3 has a 4K camera that captures more detailed images than previous models.
It can zoom digitally up to 10 times and read things like car number plates from around nine meters away.
The doorbell works well in low light with an infrared mode that shows clear black-and-white images at night.
It has a 140-degree wide field of view to see visitors fully.
Motion tracking uses radar to log people's movements and can be customized to avoid unwanted alerts.
The doorbell supports dual-band wifi 6, which improves speed and connection stability compared to older wifi 5.
Power options include battery or wired connection, with the wired model offering pre-recorded video before motion events.
The doorbell includes package detection to alert users about deliveries near the door.
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A U.S. rescue team saved a mother and her 9-month-old baby from the rubble of a collapsed building after two earthquakes hit Venezuela, killing over 1,400 people. Multiple countries, including the U.S., Mexico, and El Salvador, are helping with rescue and relief efforts amid widespread destruction and many missing people.
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Two earthquakes struck Venezuela, causing buildings to collapse and killing more than 1,400 people.
A U.S. Urban Search and Rescue team pulled a mother and her baby from the rubble; both had minor injuries.
The U.S. military deployed about 100 airmen to manage airport traffic and 130 Marines to reopen a key port in La Guaira.
Other countries like Mexico, El Salvador, and Switzerland are also involved in rescue operations.
Venezuelan officials say about 200 people have been rescued, but around 51,000 are still missing or unaccounted for.
The earthquakes happened very close together in time and were shallow, causing strong damage near the surface.
Many survivors are searching on their own for loved ones because of limited government aid in some areas.
Rescue teams emphasize the first 48 to 72 hours after a disaster are crucial for finding people alive.
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A 23-year-old woman named Mallorie Jane Roberts died from gunshot wounds in a home in Biggera Waters, Gold Coast, Queensland. Ethan Midgley, also 23, was charged with domestic violence-related murder and illegal possession of weapons connected to the shooting.
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Mallorie Jane Roberts was found with gunshot wounds at her home around 8 pm on Sunday.
Emergency services arrived after a neighbor called the emergency number.
Roberts was declared dead at the scene despite efforts to save her.
Ethan Midgley was arrested at the home and charged with murder and unlawful weapon possession.
The weapon used was an unregistered homemade firearm.
Roberts and Midgley were in a relationship and lived together; he is not the father of her two-year-old son.
Police had previously been called to the same address.
The Queensland Domestic and Family Violence Alliance expressed sorrow and highlighted the impact of such violence.
Midgley was held in custody and is scheduled to appear in court in July.
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This episode of "The Everyday Hustle" features a conversation between Af Malhotra and Polly Dhaliwal about how business owners can use artificial intelligence (AI) in their everyday work. They also discuss Polly Dhaliwal’s career and her involvement in different industries.
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The episode is part of "The Everyday Hustle" series.
It was produced by Voxwave for BBC Asian Network in Birmingham.
The episode runs for 30 minutes.
Af Malhotra hosts the discussion.
Polly Dhaliwal shares ideas on using AI in daily business activities.
They talk about Polly Dhaliwal’s professional background.
The episode has been available for over a year.
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Energy bills in the UK are set to rise by 13.5% from July, adding about £221 to an average household's yearly cost. People in Bacup, a deprived area in Lancashire, say this increase will make it very hard for many, especially the elderly, to manage their living costs.
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Energy bills will increase by 13.5% starting 1 July, reaching about £1,862 per year for a typical household.
This increase is due to higher wholesale energy prices and ongoing global conflicts affecting supply.
Bacup has one of the highest levels of poverty in the Rossendale Valley.
Local residents and community leaders report that many are barely able to cover their basic needs, describing the situation as "surviving rather than living."
A government statement said tackling the cost crisis is a top priority and outlined several support measures like discounts and freezing fuel duty.
Many adults in the UK report rising costs for food, fuel, and energy as their main financial worries.
A community centre in Bacup offers support such as affordable meals to help residents cope with rising expenses.
The government has increased the minimum wage and cut VAT on some family activities to ease the financial burden.
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A small Scottish butter company owner says more people in Scotland want to pay extra for quality food and care about where it comes from. Meanwhile, the Scottish government plans to limit prices on essential foods like bread and milk to help those struggling with the cost of living.
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Jules Bal, co-owner of a handmade butter business in Glasgow, sees growing interest in quality food in Scotland.
His butter is sold at markets, to high-end restaurants, and on the Royal Scotsman train.
The SNP (Scottish National Party) promised a price cap on essential foods like bread, milk, and eggs in their election manifesto.
Farmers and food producers have criticised the price cap idea.
The Scottish government says there is a health need to keep nutritious food affordable.
Household spending on food in the UK dropped from 33% of income in 1956 to 16% in 2016.
Experts say cheaper food comes from industrial farming and supermarkets’ power to keep prices low.
Food historian Peter Gilchrist says people have lost connection with fresh, seasonal food and mainly buy packaged goods.
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A drug called Xonvea helps treat severe pregnancy sickness known as Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG). While it is approved and works well for many women, some have trouble getting it through the NHS because doctors tend to prescribe cheaper medicines first, and approval can be complicated.
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Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) is a severe form of pregnancy sickness that makes women feel very sick and unable to eat.
Xonvea is a drug approved by the UK’s Medicines Health Regulatory Authority (MHRA) specifically for treating HG.
Some women find Xonvea more effective than other common treatments for pregnancy sickness.
Access to Xonvea is not always easy; some women must fight to get it prescribed or pay for private appointments.
General practitioners (GPs) often prescribe cheaper anti-sickness drugs first due to cost differences.
Approval for prescribing Xonvea sometimes requires a consultant’s permission, causing delays.
The Pregnancy Sickness Support charity calls access to Xonvea a "postcode lottery," meaning it depends on where a woman lives.
Specialists recommend Xonvea but acknowledge cost and access issues affect its availability to patients.
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