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UK economy grew more than expected in February
The UK economy grew by more than expected in February, according to the latest official figures. The economy expanded by 0.5%, with the services sector having a strong month, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said. Economists had predicted growth of just 0.1%, but the ONS said several factors contributed to the surprise rise which…
More torrential rain and flash flooding are expected in waterlogged South and Midwest
By The Associated Press Many communities on Saturday were surveying the aftermath of tornadoes that destroyed entire neighborhoods and killed at least seven people, and the weather service warned that more twisters were possible in places this weekend. An additional weather-related death was also reported Friday — 9-year-old boy was swept away in flooding and…
Turkey Ousts and Jails Istanbul Mayor, Who Was Expected to Run for President
Supporters of the mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, said that corruption charges against him were a ploy to hobble the main political rival of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. By Ben Hubbard and Safak Timur Reporting from Istanbul The mayor of Istanbul was jailed pending his trial on corruption charges and removed from office on Sunday, hobbling a…
Netanyahu Expected to Fire Shin Bet Chief Despite Protests
Middle East Tensions Israelis have been demonstrating against the action, which many see as part of an effort to reduce checks on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing government. By Isabel Kershner Reporting from Jerusalem Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel convened his cabinet late Thursday to approve the ouster of the head of the Shin…
Europe Expected a Transactional Trump. It Got Something Else.
Tariffs Europe had been banking on a United States that wanted to make a deal on tariffs and trade. With little progress in that direction, it’s reluctantly starting to hit back. By Jeanna Smialek Reporting from Brussels President Trump is no fan of the European Union. He has repeatedly claimed that the bloc was created…
Energy bills to rise by more than expected in April
Energy bills for a typical household will rise by more than £100 a year in April under regulator Ofgem’s new cap – a higher-than-expected increase adding pressure on people’s finances. The 6.4% increase means a household using a typical amount of gas and electricity will see their annual bill rise by £111 a year to…
33 hostages are expected to be released by Hamas as part of a ceasefire with Israel
By NPR Staff After more than 15 months of fighting, Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire and hostage deal, raising hopes for families that their loved ones could soon return home. In the first phase of the deal, Hamas is expected to free 33 hostages over six weeks — starting with three on…
As dangerous winds are expected to pick up, Los Angeles braces for new fires
By Chandelis Duster This is a developing story. For the latest local updates head to LAist.com and sign up for breaking news alerts. More strong winds are expected across Los Angeles and Ventura counties over the next few days that will create dangerous conditions as multiple blazes continue to burn across the fire-torn areas. The…
LA fires death toll rises to 24 as high winds expected
Weather forecasters in California are warning fierce winds which fuelled the infernos around Los Angeles are expected to pick up again this week, as fire crews on the ground race to make progress controlling three wildfires. Officials warned that after a weekend of relatively calm winds, the notoriously dry Santa Ana winds would pick up…
Los Angeles fires burn through city as death toll expected to rise
Burned areas cover more than 30,000 acres of LA and teams search for casualties as fires continue to rage Crews were combing through the rubble in Los Angeles with cadaver dogs in search of additional victims from the still burning fire siege that has forced tens of thousands to flee and reduced entire neighborhoods to…
All 5 living presidents expected to attend Jimmy Carter’s National Cathedral funeral
Elena Moore Political leaders in Washington will honor the life of former President Jimmy Carter with a funeral service at the National Cathedral this morning. Carter, who died on Dec. 29 at 100, was the nation’s longest-living president. Thursday’s event marks the final public tribute to Carter, following additional funeral services and ceremonies since Saturday…
Former Brexit negotiator Oliver Robbins expected to get top job at Foreign Office
Exclusive: Appointment of former Brexit negotiator as permanent undersecretary thought to be imminent The former Brexit negotiator Oliver Robbins is expected to be appointed as the UK Foreign Office’s most senior civil servant, the Guardian understands. Robbins, who was on the shortlist last year to take over as cabinet secretary but failed to get the…
Trump Jr expected to visit Greenland on Tuesday amid father’s interest in island
Donald Trump’s son to make ‘private’ visit with no government meetings scheduled, island’s foreign secretary says Donald Trump Jr is expected to visit Greenland on Tuesday as his father, president-elect Donald Trump, has again expressed interest in gaining control over the vast Arctic island. The visit was a private one, the island’s permanent secretary for…
Waitangi Day: record crowds expected amid tensions over Māori policy in New Zealand
Event in February that commemorates signing of New Zealand’s founding document expected to draw tens of thousands but PM will not attend Organisers of New Zealand’s national day commemorating the signing of the country’s founding treaty between Māori tribes and the British crown are expecting record attendance in 2025, following a year of rising tensions…
Polar vortex expected to bring snow, ice and brutal cold to most of US
Starting Saturday, millions of people are going to be hit by moderate to heavy snow from Kansas City to Washington – including a high chance of at least 8in (20cm) of snow between central Kansas and Indiana – the National Weather Service warned Friday. As the storm moves out on Monday, hundreds of millions of…