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The US, Japan, and South Korea reaffirmed defense commitments and support for Taiwan ahead of a Trump-Xi summit. Analysts said allies worry Trump may offer concessions to Xi on Taiwan or trade for an economic win. The joint statement also addressed North Korea denuclearization and supply-chain security.
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U.K. government borrowing rose by £2.9 billion in August from a year earlier to £18.3 billion, according to ONS data, complicating plans to reduce the deficit ahead of next month's budget. Borrowing for the fiscal year to date was down on year but still above projections.
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Israel's Football Association accused Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson of 'ignorance, hypocrisy and stupidity' after he said his team was 'playing against genocide' before a match against Israel. The article reports the Israeli FA's response, Hallgrimsson's comments, and a Stop the Game campaign letter urging players not to fulfil the fixtures.
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UK government borrowing rose to £18.3bn in August, almost a fifth higher than a year earlier, as inflation increased spending and debt interest costs reached their highest August level since 1997. The figures put pressure on the Chancellor ahead of the Budget, with economists warning of a difficult fiscal backdrop and the Treasury stressing fiscal discipline.
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The UK government borrowed £18.3 billion in August, £2.9 billion more than a year earlier, according to official data. The increase is described as a setback for the government's deficit-reduction plans ahead of next month's budget. Year-to-date borrowing was down on the year but still above projections.
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A viral video showing a teenage girl being molested and her male friend beaten in Bihar, India, has sparked nationwide outrage and renewed debate over women's safety. Police have arrested three minors and set up a special investigation team, while opposition leaders and women's commissions demand strict action and scrutiny of the state government's response.
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President Trump met with French President Emmanuel Macron at Trump Tower ahead of the UN General Assembly. Macron said they discussed Ukraine, Iran, energy markets, and protecting civilian infrastructure and navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. Both leaders are scheduled to address the UN General Assembly.
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G7 foreign ministers called on Iran to stop arming and supporting Yemen's Houthis and condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia ahead of the UN General Assembly. The report also covers Houthi territorial gains along the Red Sea, reported Saudi strikes and civilian deaths, and international consideration of military support for Saudi Arabia.
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A short BBC video preview outlines what to expect from this year's UN General Assembly, including who President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet and the main agenda topics. It notes that nearly 130 world leaders are gathering in New York under the theme of restoring trust and managing transformation.
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Social Security beneficiaries may receive a larger cost-of-living adjustment in 2027, with estimates ranging from 3.4% to 3.6% based on recent inflation data. Experts note the final figure depends on September CPI data and that seniors' budgets may still feel strained because the CPI-W does not reflect their spending patterns.
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A federal appeals court ruled that Missouri must use its 2025 congressional map for the November 2026 election, setting up another Supreme Court review. The new map gives Republicans a 7-1 House advantage, while critics argue it should be approved by referendum and the old 2022 map used. The dispute has created election administration complications as ballots and early votes have already been cast under different maps.
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A new UC Berkeley-POLITICO poll finds 45 percent of California registered voters support Proposition 40, the billionaire tax measure, down from 50 percent in February, with 43 percent opposed. The measure draws Democratic and union support but opposition from Gov. Gavin Newsom and major donors. Among undecided likely voters, 65 percent lean toward supporting it.