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58 The British government has suffered a major financial setback after Chancellor Rachel Reeves was forced to reverse plans to cut winter fuel payments for millions of pensioners. Instead of saving £1.5 billion as originally planned, the government is now expected to save just £227 million, according to new data from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). The decision marks one of the biggest U-turns since Labour came into power, showing how public pressure and internal party resistance are reshaping the government’s spending and welfare policies. Why the plan collapsed In June, Chancellor Reeves and Prime Minister Sir Keir…

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook has filed a lawsuit arguing that United States President Donald Trump has no power to remove her from office, setting up a legal battle that could reset long-established norms between the president and the central bank.The lawsuit was filed on Thursday, three days after Trump published a letter saying Cook was removed from her job.In the lawsuit, Cook argues that Trump violated federal law in attempting to remove her from her position. Under the Federal Reserve Act of 1913, presidents may only remove a Federal Reserve governor “for cause”, a high bar generally understood to mean…

Key eventsShow key events onlyPlease turn on JavaScript to use this featureOh wow, a fantastic backhand winner down the line rescues Rublev when Boyer looks set to take the min-break and they’re level at 303; an ace follows. Back on Armstrong, Osaka has broken Baptiste again for 5-2, while Cobolli has broken Brooksby back for 5-5 in the first, their match one that feels like an epic.ShareBack to Boyer v Rublev where somehow, they’re playing a fourth-set breaker; the no 15 seed leads 2-1, no min-break.ShareNext on Ashe: Jannik Sinner (1) v Alexei Popyrin.ShareSwiatek says she made some mistakes but…

Per Shiffman and Wester, an “overwhelming majority” of respondents said that Bluesky has a “vibrant and healthy online science community,” while Twitter no longer does. And many Bluesky users reported getting more bang for their buck, so to speak, on Bluesky. They might have a lower follower count, but those followers are far more engaged: Someone with 50,000 Twitter/X followers, for example, might get five likes on a given post; but on Bluesky, they may only have 5,000 followers, but their posts will get 100 likes.According to Shiffman, Twitter always used to be in the top three in terms of…

Adventure and culture will meet on two wheels this September as Rwanda welcomes riders from around the world for the Rumble in the Jungle Ride 2025, a four-day motorbike experience showcasing the nation’s landscapes, heritage, and vibrant communities. Organized by Silverback Event Management, the event will be officially launched at the Kigali Paramount Hotel with a cocktail reception on 3 September, followed by the ride itself from 4–7 September. The route will take participants from Kigali’s bustling streets through lush highlands and rolling countryside before concluding at the scenic shores of Lake Kivu. Announcing the event, Watipa Ngwira, Chief Marketing Officer at…

Saturday Night Live regular Michael Longfellow is exiting the NBC late night series after three seasons, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed. Longfellow is the third SNL castmember to leave in recent weeks, following Devon Walker and featured player Emil Wakim. Longfellow’s departure, however, is a bit more surprising, as he had been seen as a possible future host for Weekend Update, the anchored topical segment that runs in the middle of each week’s episode. Weekend Update has been anchored by Colin Jost and Michael Che for more than a decade, and Longfellow had appeared frequently during the recurring segment, in…

Thousands of US troops are on warships heading to Venezuela’s coast. President Donald Trump says the move is part of his administration’s fight against drug cartels that the United States has labelled “terrorist organisations”. In response, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has ordered troops to the border and called on citizens to mobilise to defend the country. Is Trump’s aggressive move about fighting drugs or a signal of broader US intervention?Published On 28 Aug 202528 Aug 2025

A historic deal has been finalised to directly supply Tungsten concentrate from Rwanda to the United States, with the first shipment now being prepared, Trinity Metals has announced. The development marks the first consistent and reliable supply of high-grade tungsten from Africa’s Great Lakes region to the US. Trinity Metals, which operates the Nyakabingo Mine, is Africa’s largest tungsten producer and the fourth largest globally. The company produces about 120 tonnes of wolframite, the host mineral for tungsten, each month. ALSO READ: Mining: Rwanda stands to gain as tungsten prices soar globally Keep up with the latest headlines on WhatsApp…

The company behind popular weight loss drug Mounjaro has offered a discounted deal to UK suppliers which is expected to limit the price increase to consumers from September.Earlier this month, Eli Lilly announced it was putting up the list price of the drug by as much as 170% which could have meant the cost of the highest dose going up from £122 to £330 per month.But the BBC understands the highest dose will now be sold to suppliers for £247.50.Pharmacies and other private weight-loss services will add their own mark-up to consumers, but it means the price rise for patients…

Amid US pressure, vote extends peacekeeping mission but then calls for ‘orderly and safe drawdown and withdrawal’.Published On 28 Aug 202528 Aug 2025The United Nations Security Council has voted to extend the UN peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon until the end of 2026 but to then terminate the mission in an “orderly and safe drawdown and withdrawal” over the following year.The unanimous vote on Thursday came just before the mandate for the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) was due to expire on Sunday and as the United States and its close ally Israel have increasingly pushed for the mission’s…