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Oct 12, 2026

Why older Americans' wealth may be helping keep consumer spending strong

Boomers report more financial confidence as Federal Reserve and JPMorgan data show older households hold more wealth and draw more from investments.


Burnham hopes for EU deal next month, stirs Brexit debate
Oct 12, 2026

Burnham hopes for EU deal next month, stirs Brexit debate

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he would press to secure a deal to improve trade relations with the EU, urging parliament to back him in building closer ties with the bloc over the long term.


Elon Musk becomes biggest known donor in midterm elections in bid to save Republicans
Oct 12, 2026

Elon Musk becomes biggest known donor in midterm elections in bid to save Republicans

Elon Musk, the world’s only trillionaire, has quietly become the biggest known donor in this year’s midterm elections, doling out more than US$276 million since July to try to save Republican majorities in Congress. The numbers, first reported by the New York Times ahead of this week’s federal filing deadline, were confirmed by Andrew Romeo, a spokesman for Musk’s super PAC (Political Action Committee). The money includes US$158 million given to the Senate Leadership Fund, the main super PAC...


Oct 12, 2026

Trump Gives Putin a Hand in Russia’s Economic War With Ukraine

President Trump is moving to buy Russian diesel while also pressuring Ukraine to halt attacks on refineries, a lifeblood of Moscow’s war machine.


Barbie Packaging Sparks Controversy After Shopper Spots Alleged 'Nazi Symbolism'
Oct 12, 2026

Barbie Packaging Sparks Controversy After Shopper Spots Alleged 'Nazi Symbolism'

When the woman looked at the illustration of the people, the figures had their arms positioned in a way that she claimed resembled a 'Nazi salute'.


Trump’s Russia diesel deal sparks bipartisan backlash: Why the move is under fire
Oct 12, 2026

Trump’s Russia diesel deal sparks bipartisan backlash: Why the move is under fire

Trump’s move to ease sanctions on Russian diesel imports to curb soaring US fuel prices has triggered bipartisan backlash, raising questions over Washington’s efforts to pressure Moscow over the Ukraine war and whether the deal will offer meaningful relief to American consumers.



Pakistan tells Taliban to stop militants using Afghan soil for attacks
Oct 12, 2026

Pakistan tells Taliban to stop militants using Afghan soil for attacks

Pakistan tells Taliban to stop militants using Afghan soil for attacks


Andy Burnham is the PM who can overturn Brexit
Oct 12, 2026

Andy Burnham is the PM who can overturn Brexit

Editorial: Andy Burnham is right to look ahead to the next decade – and he is prepared to talk about a path forward that brings British influence back into the heart of Europe


Trump’s oil deal with Russia may not lower diesel prices as much as president hopes, analysis warns
Oct 12, 2026

Trump’s oil deal with Russia may not lower diesel prices as much as president hopes, analysis warns

Diesel prices are up about $2.55 per gallon from a year ago, as the Iran war continues into its eighth month


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