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Drumcree talks break up without agreement on fifth day of standoff
Dispute over march will go to legal appeal on Monday after talks hosted by Northern Ireland secretary endTalks aimed at resolving the Drumcree parade dispute have broken up without agreement, with the Northern Ireland secretary, Chris Bryant, describing the situation as being between a "rock and a hard place".Speaking on Thursday night after the latest talks with the Orange Order and residents of Garvaghy Road broke up, Bryant said: "I think this is the end of these conversations. We haven't come to a settled agreement, and it's a shame, but my door remains open." Continue reading...
Zack Polanski calls for three-year cap on rent price increases in Green party conference speech – as it happened
This blog is now closed, you can read more on this story hereZack Polanski also insisted his authority as leader of the Green party of England and Wales does not depend on winning next week's Holborn and St Pancras byelection, amid suggestions that the party's popularity has peaked.Polanski, who is trying to take Keir Starmer's former seat from Labour, described the contest as "probably 50/50 right now" and "really on a knife edge".This will be our biggest and most exciting Green party conference ever, coming on the back of a year of unprecedented membership growth and extraordinary electoral success.Greens have turned hope into electoral wins – in councils, boroughs, in mayoral elections and with our exciting breakthrough in Gorton and Denton. Continue reading...
Polanski says he does not need to win '50/50' byelection to stay Green leader
Exclusive: Party leader says outcome of 'knife-edge' vote in Keir Starmer's former seat will not affect his positionZack Polanski has said his authority as leader of the Green party of England and Wales does not depend on winning next week's Holborn and St Pancras byelection, amid suggestions the party's popularity may have peaked.Polanski, who is trying to take Keir Starmer's former seat from Labour, described the contest as "probably 50/50 right now" and "really on a knife edge". Continue reading...
Ann Widdecombe murder suspect charged with planning terror act against Nigel Farage
Joshua Kerry, 28, of Rotherham in South Yorkshire, charged with one count of preparation of terrorist acts, say policeThe man accused of murdering Ann Widdecombe has been charged with engaging in conduct in preparation of acts of terrorism including against Nigel Farage.Joshua Kerry, 28, of Rotherham in South Yorkshire, was charged by the Crown Prosecution Service on Friday with one count of preparation of terrorist acts. The charge relates to activity alleged to have taken place between 31 May 2024 and 8 July this year, counter-terrorism police said. Continue reading...
Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Friday
Chancellor’s office halts sugar tax plan in coalition showdown, Klopp hits out at racist criticism ahead of first victory, shops to close on Saturday while Berliners could face earlier disruptions and more news on Friday, October 2nd.
Oil prices soar to $103 per barrel again as Middle East supply concerns intensify
Recent developments have led to a surge in oil prices, largely driven by new restrictions placed on Chinese fuel exports. This, combined with reports of increased US military presence in the Middle East, has heightened concerns over supply stability. Following the escalation of conflict between the US and Israel regarding Iran, both Brent and WTI crude prices have risen sharply.
World shares mixed after global bond sell-off deepens, ahead of U.S. jobs data
Oil prices declined even as the U.S. sent another aircraft carrier and more troops to the West Asia, and as President Donald Trump threatened more possible escalations against Iran.
'Workers growing increasingly anxious': US adds 29k jobs, far below 90k expected
US employers added only 29,000 jobs in September, significantly lower than economists' expectations of 90,000. The unemployment rate rose to 4.2% as more people entered the workforce without immediate jobs. Healthcare hiring showed a notable slowdown, with government job cuts further contributing to weak hiring figures. While layoffs decreased by 18%, hiring plans fell sharply, reaching their lowest since 2011.
Gandhi Jayanti: Are NSE, BSE closed for trading on October 2?
Stock trading will be halted on October 2, 2026, in observance of Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti. Both the National Stock Exchange and Bombay Stock Exchange will be closed for the day, along with the Multi Commodity Exchange. Investors have faced declines for four consecutive sessions, impacted by foreign selling and escalating crude oil prices. The trading schedule will also be affected by the upcoming Dussehra and Diwali holidays.
SP500 and Dow futures jump as weak payrolls/ higher unemployment rate and Fed rate paused chance faded
Stock futures rose early Friday as traders assessed the release of September’s jobs report. S&P 500 futures were up 0.8%, while futures tied to Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 458 points, or 0.9%. Nasdaq-100 futures advanced 1.2%. Treasury yields were little changed early Friday after trading ma...
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Today In History
2023 — Kevin McCarthy Removed as House Speaker
Republican Kevin Mc Carthy was voted out as speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, the first time in history a speaker was removed from office. How much do you know about American history and politics? Office of U.S. House of Representatives Republican Leader Kevin Mc Carthy
2004 — Death of Actress Janet Leigh, Star of Psycho
American actress Janet Leigh—who was best remembered for her performance in Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho (1960), in which her character suffered one of cinema's most memorable and shocking deaths—died at the age of 77. actors quiz
1995 — O.J. Simpson Trial Verdict
One of the most sensational trials in U.S. history ended as a jury found O.J. Simpson not guilty of murdering his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ronald Goldman. Learn about 10 "trials of the century," including the O.J. Simpson trial Myung J. Chun—AFP/Getty Images
1990 — Germany reunified
After four decades of Cold War division and with pressure from the German chancellor Helmut Kohl, Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev agreed to a unified Germany within NATO, leading to Germany's reunification this day in 1990
1969 — Birth of American singer Gwen Stefani
American singer and songwriter Gwen Stefani, who came to fame in the 1990s as the lead singer for the rock-ska band No Doubt before starting a solo career, was born
1961 — Debut of "The Dick Van Dyke Show" on CBS in 1961
The Dick Van Dyke Show, a pioneer of the sitcom genre, began airing on CBS. Watch an episode of The Dick Van Dyke Show
1960 — The Andy Griffith Show Debuts on American TV
The Andy Griffith Show debuted on American television and was an immediate success
1952 — First British Atomic Weapons Test on HMS Plym
The first British atomic weapons test, called Hurricane, was successfully conducted aboard the frigate HMS Plym. weapons and warfare quiz Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc
1945 — May-Johnson Bill and Atomic Energy Act of 1946
The May-Johnson bill, keeping atomic research a secret and establishing security regulations, was introduced into the U.S. Congress in 1945; although it never became law, the debate over the proposed legislation resulted in the passage of the Atomic Energy Act of 1946.
1941 — The Maltese Falcon film premiere in 1941
The Maltese Falcon, John Huston's adaptation of Dashiell Hammett's famed 1930 novel, had its world premiere; it is considered by some to be the greatest detective movie ever made. How well do you know the history of cinema?
1936 — Pioneering Football Coach John Heisman Dies
John Heisman, a pioneering American collegiate gridiron football coach, died in 1936. Heisman was considered one of the greatest innovators of the game and had a significant impact on the development of modern football strategies and tactics.
1935 — Mussolini's Invasion of Ethiopia
Italian forces led by Emilio De Bono, under orders from Benito Mussolini, invaded Abyssinia (Ethiopia) in hopes of building a "new Roman Empire."
1918 — Prince Maximilian of Baden appointed Chancellor of Germany in 1918
Prince Maximilian of Baden, internationally known for his moderation and honourability, was appointed chancellor of Germany
1889 — Carl von Ossietzky Awarded 1935 Nobel Peace Prize
German journalist andpacifist Carl von Ossietzky, who was awarded the 1935 Nobel Prizefor Peace while incarcerated in aconcentration camp, was born in Hamburg, Germany.How much do you know about the Nobel Prize?German Federal Archives (Bundesarchiv), Bild 183-93516-0010
1866 — Italy Gains Venetia Through Napoleon III's Mediation
Through the mediation of Napoleon III, Italy obtained Venetia in the Treaty of Vienna
1862 — Battle of Corinth: Union Victory in Mississippi
The Battle of Corinth was an important American Civil War engagement that took place in October 1862 in the town of Corinth, Mississippi. The Union forces, led by General William Rosecrans, decisively defeated the Confederate army under General Earl Van Dorn, securing a critical victory for the North in the Western Theater of the war.

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