Australia's Mid-Year Budget Shows $12.6bn Deficit
Treasurer Jim Chalmers unveils a mid-year budget update with a $12.6bn deficit. Discover the spending cuts, economic forecasts, and political implications for Australia's future.
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Deloitte: Australia Faces 'Decade of Deficits' Without Tax Reform
A new report warns Australia faces budget deficits 'as far as the eye can see' without bold tax reforms, including an inheritance tax. Read the key proposals.
Putin Visits India to Strengthen Strategic Ties
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in New Delhi for a state visit aimed at bolstering defence and economic cooperation with India, amid Western pressure over Ukraine. Read the full analysis.
Macron in China for trade and Ukraine talks with Xi
French President Emmanuel Macron begins a three-day state visit to China, aiming to rebalance trade ties and seek Beijing's influence on Russia regarding the Ukraine war. Follow the latest diplomatic developments.
1899 Recording Reveals Lost Tasmanian Aboriginal Language
A rare 1899 wax cylinder recording of Palawa woman Fanny Cochrane Smith singing has resurfaced, offering a precious glimpse into a lost Tasmanian Aboriginal language. Listen to this vital cultural heritage.
Chicago Proposes $1.25 Package Fee in Budget Battle
Chicago lawmakers propose a $1.25 delivery fee and doubled rubbish charges to tackle a $1.15bn deficit, clashing with the mayor over migrant spending. Discover the budget battle details.
Coffs Harbour choir sings in ancient Gumbaynggirr language
A community choir in Coffs Harbour performs 'Black Smoke' in the ancient Gumbaynggirr language, a powerful act of cultural preservation. Watch the moving video and learn about this linguistic revival.
OBR Chair Resigns as Fiscal Forecasts Spark Political Row
Richard Hughes, chair of the Office for Budget Responsibility, has resigned. The move follows intense scrutiny of the watchdog's economic forecasts and exposes the government's delicate balancing act between political promises and market demands.
Swinney: Reeves 'misled public' over UK finances
Scotland's First Minister John Swinney claims Chancellor Rachel Reeves misled the public on the fiscal situation ahead of the Budget. Labour ministers deny the allegations.
Cornish Language Awarded Highest Level of Protection
The 'critically endangered' Cornish language is set for the highest level of protection, potentially allowing its use in courts. Discover the revival of Kernewek.
Reeves' £26bn Tax Hike Based on False Deficit Claim
Chancellor Rachel Reeves claimed a £20-30bn deficit to justify a £26bn tax raid. OBR data shows a £4.2bn surplus. Questions mount over her integrity and economic trust.
Starmer backs Reeves amid Budget deficit controversy
Keir Starmer supports Rachel Reeves' Budget decisions despite OBR scrutiny over deficit claims. Chancellor faces allegations of misleading voters about fiscal black hole.
Reeves faces budget row over OBR deficit claims
Chancellor Rachel Reeves defends budget amid controversy over deficit statements. OBR revelations spark opposition calls for investigation. Follow latest developments.
Starmer backs Budget as Reeves faces scrutiny
Keir Starmer supports the Budget while Rachel Reeves faces scrutiny over pre-Budget deficit claims. Opposition calls for FCA investigation into fiscal forecasts.
UK government borrowing soars ahead of budget
UK public finances show higher-than-expected borrowing of £17.4bn in October, creating a major challenge for Chancellor Rachel Reeves' upcoming budget statement. Read the full analysis.
Russia's wartime economy slows, taxes rise
Russia's wartime economy slows, forcing the Kremlin to raise VAT and other consumer taxes. Discover the impact on ordinary Russians and the budget deficit.
Trump lifts tariffs on Australian beef imports
The Australian government welcomes the removal of US tariffs on beef and agricultural exports, a decision reversing Trump's earlier policy amid inflation concerns.
Study: Gen Z Finds Racist Slurs Most Offensive
New research reveals Gen Z ranks racist, sexist, and homophobic slurs as most offensive, while traditional swear words lose their sting. Discover how language taboos are shifting.
Doctor's No-Food-Ban Diet Plan for Weight Loss
Leading obesity expert Dr Spencer Nadolsky reveals why he bans no foods for patients. Discover his calorie-deficit strategy and the Mediterranean diet's role in sustainable weight management.
Romania protests: Thousands rally against austerity
Thousands protest in Bucharest demanding higher wages and tax cuts as the government enforces austerity to tackle the EU's high budget deficit. Read the full story.
Gen Z's Slang Revolution: Decoding Britain's New Vocabulary
From 'huzzah' to 'delulu', discover how Gen Z is reshaping the English language and why these new words reveal more about our changing society than you might think.
AI's 'Good Vibes' Analysis Crowns Rizz Word of 2023
Oxford University reveals how AI analysis of 'good vibes' and emotional language led to 'rizz' becoming 2023's Word of the Year, marking a technological shift in linguistic recognition.
Border Patrol Spanish use sparks California debate
A US Border Patrol agent's use of Spanish during a vehicle inspection in California has ignited debate about language and immigration enforcement practices.
Canada's deficit soars in pre-emptive Trump tariff defence
Mark Carney's government unveils massive spending package, adding tens of billions to deficit in pre-emptive strike against potential Trump tariffs. Analysis of Canada's economic defence strategy.
Farage's Tax Reforms Create £40bn Budget Hole
Reform UK's manifesto pledges would create massive budget shortfall requiring severe spending cuts or tax rises elsewhere, according to IFS analysis of Nigel Farage's economic plans.
Britain Bottom of Global Nature Connection Ranking
Groundbreaking research reveals Britain sits at the bottom of a global ranking measuring people's connection to nature, with serious implications for wellbeing and environmental action.
UK Among Nations With Weakest Nature Connection
Groundbreaking global study exposes which populations feel most disconnected from nature, with UK residents showing alarmingly low levels of environmental engagement.
Schools spend £540m on English language support
UK schools are allocating over half a billion pounds yearly to support pupils who don't speak English as their first language, with some areas seeing two-thirds of students requiring language assistance.
Britain among world's least nature-connected nations
Shocking new research shows Britain has one of the lowest levels of nature connection globally, while Nepal tops the chart. Discover why urban living and modern lifestyles are creating a nature deficit.
Bangor University reveals minority languages' surprising survival
Bangor University researchers uncover remarkable survival and evolution of minority languages across the UK and beyond, challenging assumptions about linguistic diversity in the digital age.
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