A leaked UK budget outline reveals scrapping the two-child welfare cap and introducing tax hikes, prompting debates over the impact on families and government spending.
UK Budget Leak Reveals End to Two-Child Welfare Cap
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Germany Lights Up “World’s Largest” Christmas Tree in Dortmund — Built from 1,200 Spruces
Dortmund, Germany lights a huge Christmas tree built from 1,200 spruces — hailed as the world’s largest — ushering in festive cheer across Europe.
CD Projekt Q3 Net Profit Jumps 148% on Strong Game Sales
CD Projekt posted a big 148% rise in Q3 earnings, driven by Cyberpunk 2077 sales and strong cash flow that supports major new game development.
Social Media Giants Face Lawsuit Over Impact on Youth Mental Health
A U.S. lawsuit accuses Meta, TikTok, Snapchat and YouTube of fueling a youth mental-health crisis by prioritizing engagement over teen welfare.
Wall Street Futures Rise as December Rate-Cut Hopes Strengthen
Futures for U.S. indexes edged higher as markets bet on a December Fed rate cut, spurred by softer economic signals and improving investor sentiment.
Sensex Surges Over 1,000 Pts, Nifty Nears Record High on Rate-Cut Hopes
Sensex jumped more than 1,000 points and Nifty climbed close to its all-time high as markets rallied on expectations of global rate cuts and renewed investor confidence.
Mitchell Starc’s First-Over Firemarks Him among Australia’s Greats
Mitchell Starc tore through England’s lineup early, grabbing a first-over wicket and a 10-wicket haul, proving once again why he ranks among Australia’s greatest fast bowlers.
Abby Dow Retires at 28, Chooses Engineering Over Rugby
Rugby world-cup champion Abby Dow has shocked fans by announcing her retirement from professional rugby at just 28 years old. She plans to shift her focus to a career in engineering. The decision brings to a close a remarkable sporting journey that began when she...
Oxford’s OpenSAFELY Team Wins Queen Elizabeth Prize for Higher and Further Education 2025
The OpenSAFELY team at the University of Oxford has been awarded the 2025 Queen Elizabeth Prize for Higher and Further Education, a major recognition of its transformative impact on public-health science. The award celebrates the group’s leadership in secure data...
Oxford Announces 2025 Word of the Year Shortlist as Public Voting Opens
Oxford University Press has released its 2025 Word of the Year shortlist and invited the public to vote for the final winner before November 27.
