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The Occupy Wall Street movement, which began in 2011, has had a lasting impact on American politics. Yotam Moram, a key figure in the movement, reflects on its legacy and the lessons learned. Moram notes that the movement's focus on…

Ukrainian drone strikes have disrupted essential services in Crimea, leaving residents without electricity, water, or fuel. The Russian-held region is experiencing a harsh summer due to the Ukrainian campaign to isolate it. Residents are growing frustrated with Moscow's inability to…

Canada is prepared to escalate trade talks with the US as new tariffs are set to be imposed. The tariffs, ordered by President Trump, will affect a wide range of goods. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has stated that Canada…

US-Iran tensions continue to escalate, with rising casualties among American personnel. The conflict has sparked widespread anxiety and calls for de-escalation. Democratic lawmakers are urging President Trump to end the escalation, citing growing concerns over the safety of US troops.…

The United Nations has released a report showing that 2.69 billion people, approximately one in three globally, cannot afford a healthy diet. Global hunger has declined for the third consecutive year in 2025, but the cost of nutritious food remains…

The UK's public sector borrowing requirement was £16bn in December, lower than economists' forecasts. This figure, released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), reflects a decrease in borrowing compared to the same period last year. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's counterpart…

Defence sector shares have increased following the appointment of John Healey as chancellor by Labour leader Andy Burnham. Healey, a former defence secretary, is expected to boost spending on the sector. Babcock and BAE Systems were among the companies to…

Russia has launched a series of attacks on Ukraine's gas facilities, targeting plants in Kharkiv for the third consecutive day. The strikes come as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy faces growing unrest at home. Protests have erupted over the recent sacking…

Defence stocks have risen following the appointment of John Healey as chancellor. Healey, a former shadow defence secretary, is expected to increase defence spending. The FTSE 250 index of mid-sized companies, which includes several defence contractors, has gained 0.5%. BAE…

A Russian warship, Neustrashimy, has conducted a rare live-fire exercise 45 miles off the UK coast, south of Plymouth. The exercise lasted 30 minutes and involved the ship's guns. UK defence officials were given short notice of the drill, which…

Thames Water investors have proposed offering a "golden share" to the UK government, granting it a veto over significant decisions and hostile takeovers. This move aims to address concerns over public control and potentially head off nationalisation. The offer comes…

Jamie Dimon, CEO of JP Morgan, has warned that higher taxes on banks could have consequences for the sector. Dimon's comments come as Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham considers introducing a tax on banks to fund local services. The proposed…

The UK government has pledged £10m to support the development of an electric flying taxi, bringing total investment in the project to £48m. Vertical Aerospace, the company behind the initiative, plans to launch the innovative aircraft by 2029. This funding…