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‘Scottish Widows is burying me in paperwork over £200k life policy’
‘Scottish Widows is burying me in paperwork over £200k life policy’ thetimes.com
Germans Are Voting Again, Amid a Far-Right Surge. Here’s What to Watch.
Elections in eastern Germany on Sunday could galvanize the Alternative for Germany, an ascendant far-right party, or spur a backlash.
Morocco’s PJD: what has the party learned from its dramatic fall
After its 2021 defeat, the party with an Islamic reference is rebuilding under Abdelilah Benkirane. Can it regain trust?
After Nandigram, Rejinagar Independent candidate arrested in old election clash case
An Independent candidate for the Rejinagar Assembly bypoll in West Bengal has been arrested in a five-year-old case linked to a clash between two groups during the 2021 state elections, police said. Saiful Islam, who is associated with the Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AJUP) led by H...
Hong Kong holds state funeral for Tung Chee-hwa, first post-handover leader
A state funeral was held in Hong Kong on Sunday for Tung Chee-hwa, the city’s first post-colonial leader, who oversaw its early years after the 1997 handover from British to Chinese rule. Chinese officials and Hong Kong political leaders attended the service, which was only the t...
Saudi Arabia says Houthis tried to attack its capital
Saudi Arabia on Saturday said that Yemen's Houthi rebels tried to attack Riyadh with a ballistic missile, the first time the Saudi capital has been targeted since the escalation in fighting with the Iran-backed rebels opened a new front in the Iran war.
Florida congresswoman running for reelection breaks with Trump on immigration
Florida congresswoman running for reelection breaks with Trump on immigration pbs.org
Early voting begins in U.S. midterm elections that could flip control of Congress
Early voting begins in U.S. midterm elections that could flip control of Congress pbs.org
Can Kevin Warsh Change the Federal Reserve?
On Sept. 15 and 16, Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh presided over his third Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, the body responsible for setting the interest rates that shape the American economy.
Showunmi: Atiku’s Subsidy Proposal Will Take Nigeria Back to Egypt - THISDAYLIVE
Atiku, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate for the 2027 election, has said he would restore petrol subsidy if elected, arguing that Nigerians should benefit from the country’s resources and that the removal of the subsidy has worsened living conditions.
2027 Elections: Peter Obi Visits Kaduna, Cautions Politicians Against Unrealistic Promises - THISDAYLIVE
Ahead of the 2027 general election, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has called on candidates of other political parties to refrain from making unrealistic campaign promises that they cannot fulfill if they get into office.
Gombe, Kano, Bauchi, Delta polls lessons for 2027 — INEC - Punch Newspapers
L-R: National Commissioners, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mrs. May Agbamuche-Mbu and Prof. Rhoda Gumus; Honourable Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN; and National Commissioner, Malam Mohammed Haruna, during the monitoring of multi-state bye-elections in the...
BBK UNPLUGGED | There’s wisdom in Zwane’s curious Bafana case - TimesLIVE
In a country where clubism (that weird behaviour by fans who see the national team through club-coloured lenses) reigns supreme, it is little surprising some parts of the public commentary that greeted the Bafana Bafana final squad centred on Themba Zwane.
PAGASA: ‘Habagat’ to bring rains over western Luzon
MANILA, Philippines — The southwest monsoon, locally known as “habagat,” may affect the western part of Luzon on Sunday, September 20.
Carandang elected College Press Corps president
MANILA, Philippines -- Justin Kenneth Carandang of GMA News Online was elected new president of the Collegiate Press Corps for the 2026-27 athletic season, which covers UAAP Season 89 and NCAA Season 102.
South Cotabato school shooter used DepEd employee father’s gun
MANILA, Philippines — A Grade 9 student who opened fire at Banga National High School in South Cotabato used his father’s firearm, Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said.
Coalition vows to cut $15 off tank of petrol when global prices spike - ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Coalition vows to cut $15 off tank of petrol when global prices spike ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation