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Green Party Wins UK By-Election for First Time
PoliticsBBCAl Jazeeraaktualne-cz+2delfi-ltthe-journal38m ago5 sources

Green Party Wins UK By-Election for First Time

The UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer suffered a significant blow as the Green Party secured its first-ever by-election victory in the Gorton and Denton constituency.

Peerless South Africa storm into T20 World Cup semifinal
SportYahoo1h ago

Peerless South Africa storm into T20 World Cup semifinal

South Africa secured a dominant nine-wicket victory over the West Indies, with Aiden Markram's unbeaten 82 leading the charge. This win, following a strong bowling performance, not only confirmed South Africa's semifinal spot but also eased pressure on the Indian team. The West Indies posted 176/8, with crucial lower-order contributions preventing a complete collapse.

As US Readies Iran Action, Kim Jong Un Vaunts 'Irreversible & Permanent' Nuclear Arsenal
Worldzerohedge7h ago

As US Readies Iran Action, Kim Jong Un Vaunts 'Irreversible & Permanent' Nuclear Arsenal

As US Readies Iran Action, Kim Jong Un Vaunts 'Irreversible & Permanent' Nuclear Arsenal Kim Jong-un just gave a fresh nuclear speech, vowing that North Korea will expand its atomic arsenal in both scale and sophistication, and that this is necessary given pressure from nuclear-armed "imperialist" superpowers like the United States. Kim presented the strategy during a weeklong congress of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea, declaring that his country's nuclear-armed status is "i...

NGX: Sell pressure wipes N514bn off investors’ wealth
Financepunch-ng9h ago

NGX: Sell pressure wipes N514bn off investors’ wealth

The Nigerian stock market sees a third consecutive day of losses due to strong NGX sell pressure, wiping N514bn from investors’ wealth amid profit-taking. Read More: https://punchng.com/ngx-sell-pressure-wipes-n514bn-off-investors-wealth/

Longest Ethereum dip since 2022 ignored by whales as new inflows appear in Mutuum Finance
Financecyprus-mail18h ago

Longest Ethereum dip since 2022 ignored by whales as new inflows appear in Mutuum Finance

Ethereum is experiencing its longest weekly losing streak since 2022, with price pressure mounting as whale participation declines and liquidity tightens around key levels. While large-cap assets face renewed uncertainty, on-chain data also show selective capital movement into smaller DeFi protocols, including Mutuum Finance, reflecting uneven positioning across the market. Ethereum records sixth consecutive weekly […]

Anthropic has less than 36 hours before it barrels toward uncharted territory with the US government
TechnologyberlingskeDWBusiness Insider21h ago3 sources

Anthropic has less than 36 hours before it barrels toward uncharted territory with the US government

Anthropic's military contract has come under threat following a meeting between the AI company's CEO and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Chance Yeh/Getty Images for HubSpot; AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post Anthropic and the US government are at a standstill over the use of the company's Claude model. The Pentagon is pressing Anthropic to accept its terms or lose its military contract. Sources said the government is willing to use 2 levers to compel Anthropic to agree. Anthropic is fast-appr...

How a completely unusual election period went
Politicsberlingskesvenska-dagbladetpolitiken22h ago3 sources

How a completely unusual election period went

A general election has been called. We look back at the more than three-year government period with war in Ukraine, American pressure on Greenland, and internal disputes at Christiansborg – led by a…

US and Iran Hold Nuclear Talks Amid Military Deployment
WorldThe GuardianNPRruv+3France 24cyprus-mailklix-ba1d ago6 sources

US and Iran Hold Nuclear Talks Amid Military Deployment

The US and Iran are conducting a third round of indirect talks in Geneva regarding nuclear issues, as President Donald Trump increases pressure on Tehran with a significant deployment of military assets to the Middle East.

Rubio: Trump's Patience Is Not Unlimited
Politicsdelfi-lt1d ago

Rubio: Trump's Patience Is Not Unlimited

Washington continues to pressure Moscow and supply weapons to Ukraine, but the war has no military solution. At the same time, US President Donald Trump's patience on this issue is not unlimited.

Ghana Fuel Prices Set to Rise in March 2026
Financemyjoyonline1d ago

Ghana Fuel Prices Set to Rise in March 2026

Ghanaian consumers should prepare for higher fuel costs in March 2026, as global crude price increases and the cedi's performance are expected to drive up pump prices for petrol and diesel.

Qantas unveils bumper $1.46bn profit as Australian travellers shrug off cost-of-living pressures
BusinessThe Guardian1d ago

Qantas unveils bumper $1.46bn profit as Australian travellers shrug off cost-of-living pressures

Airline credits better fuel efficiency, customer demand, new routes and more flights to Japan, Bali and New Zealand for strong result Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Qantas has delivered a bumper $1.46bn half-year underlying profit as travellers shrug off cost-of-living pressures to travel within and outside Australia. Australia’s biggest airline credited robust customer demand, new routes and increased flig...

Sharia law: Two legal systems can’t coexist – Igbo group
Politicsvanguard-ng39m ago

Sharia law: Two legal systems can’t coexist – Igbo group

. Backs US lawmakers By Steve Oko An Igbo pressure group, Ndigbo Worldwide Union, has thrown its weight behind United States lawmakers urging Nigeria to expunge Sharia and blasphemy provisions from its Constitution, warning that no modern state can function with two parallel legal codes. In a statement jointly signed by its President, Benjamin I. […] The post Sharia law: Two legal systems can’t coexist – Igbo group appeared first on Vanguard News.

Slovak Retailers Implement Measures to Reduce Food Waste
Businessaktuality-sk5h ago

Slovak Retailers Implement Measures to Reduce Food Waste

With rising food prices, households are scrutinizing every euro, while retailers face increasing pressure to prevent food waste. Slovak chains are implementing various strategies, including discount boxes, food banks, and donating food for animal feed, to ensure unsold items do not end up in landfills.

Gloomy weekend forecast for Hong Kong, with showers from Saturday
EnvironmentSCMP5h ago

Gloomy weekend forecast for Hong Kong, with showers from Saturday

This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. Get faster notifications on the latest updates by downloading our app. Hong Kong can expect gloomy weather and occasional rain this weekend, with showers persisting into next week, according to the city’s weather forecaster. The Observatory said on Friday that under the influence of a broad low-pressure trough, there would be a few showers on Saturday,...

Fox Chapel freshmen make big splash at WPIAL swim meet
SportYahoo9h ago

Fox Chapel freshmen make big splash at WPIAL swim meet

Feb. 26—Ellie Lange and Delaney O'Toole didn't let the pressure moments in their first WPIAL swimming championship meet overtake them. In fact, the Fox Chapel freshmen thrived. Lange and O'Toole won Class 3A titles in their individual swims Thursday and helped the 200-yard medley relay team also capture gold. Lange outdistanced the field in the girls 200 individual medley with a winning time ...

PoliticsNHK World14h ago

Hong Kong Court Sentences Activist's Father Under National Security Law

A Hong Kong court has sentenced the father of a pro-democracy activist, who is wanted in the US, to prison for violating the national security law by attempting to cancel his daughter's insurance contract. This ruling highlights the authorities' increasing pressure on families of overseas activists.

Instagram to warn parents when teens search for suicide terms
Technologyle-figaroel-mundodigi24+6la-vanguardiahindustan-timesndtvDaily Sabahvanguard-ngnaharnet15h ago9 sources

Instagram to warn parents when teens search for suicide terms

Instagram will begin notifying parents when their teenage children repeatedly search for content related to suicide or self-harm, platform owner Meta announced Thursday, as the company faces mounting legal pressure over its handling of young users. The post Instagram to warn parents when teens search for suicide terms appeared first on Vanguard News.

Rate My FPL GW28 Team
SportYahoo19h ago

Rate My FPL GW28 Team

Gameweek 27 gave us plenty to think about. Arsenal delivered a big statement win in the North London Derby, Manchester City kept the pressure on in the title race, and Liverpool secured another narrow but important victory. At the same time, Chelsea dropped points again, while a few unexpected performers stepped up and made an […]

Fed Independence Is Sacred... Or So We've Been Told
Financezerohedge21h ago

Fed Independence Is Sacred... Or So We've Been Told

Fed Independence Is Sacred... Or So We've Been Told Authored by Richard Roberts via RealClearMarkets.com, For the better part of a year, many had become convinced that the Federal Reserve's independence was in its final days. The narrative rested on two prongs. First, an FOMC browbeaten by relentless public attacks, threats of removal, and a Justice Department criminal probe into Chair Jerome Powell. The pressure, many argued, had grown so intense that Fed decisions would ...

Explainer: US seeks deal to prevent Iran acquiring nuclear arsenal 
Politicsnaftemporikiin-cyprus23h ago2 sources

Explainer: US seeks deal to prevent Iran acquiring nuclear arsenal 

The United States hopes talks with Iran in Geneva will produce an agreement to prevent Tehran acquiring nuclear weapons, and President Donald Trump has amassed forces in the Middle East to increase pressure on the Islamic Republic to reach a deal. WHAT IS AT STAKE? Iran has over decades developed an advanced and large-scale uranium enrichment programme. While enriched uranium […]

Exclusive: Abela wanted €24,000 in fees instead of €500 paid from public coffers
Politicsthe-shift-news1d ago

Exclusive: Abela wanted €24,000 in fees instead of €500 paid from public coffers

Prime Minister Robert Abela allegedly pressured court employees in 2018 to calculate legal fees in a way that would have increased his payment from less than €500 to more than €24,000 in cases linked to the 2015 Paqpaqli tragedy, according to claims made by Judge Wenzu Mintoff and independent calculations made by The Shift, according … Continued

Bull market cools Korea’s activist battles
BusinessKorea Herald1d ago

Bull market cools Korea’s activist battles

Activist hedge funds were once treated as unwelcome agitators in South Korea, often turned away at corporate doorsteps. Management teams, wary of short-term pressure and hostile campaigns, viewed them as disruptive forces threatening their control and stability. While a full detente has yet to emerge, the mood is noticeably shifting. Amid a blistering stock market rally, shareholder activism has moderated as rising valuations ease the urgency for direct confrontation. At the same time, corporati

Rachel Roddy’s recipe for beans with greens and sausages | A kitchen in Rome
CultureThe Guardian1d ago

Rachel Roddy’s recipe for beans with greens and sausages | A kitchen in Rome

A comforting and rustic plate inspired by trip to a traditional Roman trattoria The benefit of soaking and cooking (or, better still, pressure cooking) your own beans are many: less packaging; money saved (a 500g bag of dried beans costing £2.50 will yield 1.5kg cooked beans, while some 400g tins can cost more or less the same); the suspiciously coloured but flavourful and starchy bean cooking water; and some personal satisfaction that you actually remembered to soak the beans in the first pl...

Larnaca district reduces water supply
Environmentcyprus-mail1d ago

Larnaca district reduces water supply

The amount of water being supplied to the Larnaca district has been reduced, the Larnaca district government said on Wednesday, with the water pressure in the district’s pipes having been reduced. It said the water pressure had been reduced on Tuesday, as part of measures the district government is undertaking to “rationalise water use and […]

Slot insists star striker will return to form
SportYahoo1h ago

Slot insists star striker will return to form

Salah, Form and Slot: Patience in a Season of ExpectationsPressure of High StandardsThere is a curious thing about greatness. It becomes routine, and routine breeds entitlement. So when Liverpool’s ...

‘Must-win games reveal temperament’: Sachin Tendulkar hails India’s 256-run blitz in do-or-die clash
SportYahooTimes of India2h ago2 sources

‘Must-win games reveal temperament’: Sachin Tendulkar hails India’s 256-run blitz in do-or-die clash

India's T20 World Cup campaign reignited with a dominant 72-run victory over Zimbabwe, setting a new tournament record with their highest-ever total of 256/4. Batting legends praised the team's character and fearless intent under pressure. This emphatic win, fueled by collective batting brilliance, has instilled renewed belief ahead of their next crucial match.

Louisville Wins 69-50 Over Georgia Tech
SportYahoo8h ago

Louisville Wins 69-50 Over Georgia Tech

This was a 2-point game with about 7 minutes left in the second quarter when Coach Jeff Walz took a timeout after his team did not get back on a fast break. After the timeout his team played with significantly more fire. They turned up the defensive pressure and ended the half with 20 points […]

Economy Shows Signs of Stability Amidst Fiscal and External Pressures
Financeexpress-tribune15h ago

Economy Shows Signs of Stability Amidst Fiscal and External Pressures

Macroeconomic indicators have improved in the second quarter, suggesting economic stability, though the country continues to face fiscal and external challenges. Big firms are urging the IMF for policy certainty, as the mission chief emphasizes phased growth while businesses highlight concerns over taxes, energy costs, and export slowdowns.

Instagram to alert parents on teen suicide searches as UK weighs social media ban
Technologycyprus-mailchannel-news-asia22h ago2 sources

Instagram to alert parents on teen suicide searches as UK weighs social media ban

Instagram said it would notify parents if their teenager repeatedly searches for terms related to suicide or self-harm within a short period, as pressure grows for governments to follow Australia’s ban on the use of social media for under 16s. Britain said in January it was considering restrictions to protect children online, after Australia’s move […]

UK Gorton and Denton By-Election
PoliticsNYTFTorf+1New Statesman23h ago4 sources

UK Gorton and Denton By-Election

A parliamentary by-election in Gorton and Denton, outside Manchester, is expected to be a tight race, testing support for Labour leader Keir Starmer amidst political pressure.

Endocrinologist Explains Key Sign of Healthy Metabolism
Healthiefimerida1d ago

Endocrinologist Explains Key Sign of Healthy Metabolism

An endocrinologist highlights the number one sign of a properly functioning metabolism, emphasizing its role in managing energy, blood sugar, cholesterol, blood pressure, and waist circumference to reduce the risk of chronic diseases.

Ranji Trophy Final: J&K make Karnataka toil, end Day 2 at 527/6
SportYahoo1d ago

Ranji Trophy Final: J&K make Karnataka toil, end Day 2 at 527/6

Jammu and Kashmir dominated day two of the Ranji Trophy final, reaching a commanding 527/6 against Karnataka. Shubham Pundir's century anchored the innings, with multiple batters crossing fifty. Despite early struggles, veteran Paras Dogra returned strongly, helping J&K build a massive total and put Karnataka under immense pressure.

Albania's Stability and Institutional Pressure
Politicsbalkan-web1d ago

Albania's Stability and Institutional Pressure

Albania maintains moderate stability and remains outside the map of crisis-stricken states, but has not yet reached full security, according to The Fund for Peace's Fragile States Index 2026, which notes institutions are under pressure.