Relief for Reeves as UK economy clawed back ground in November… but that was before Budget tax blitz

Rachel Reeves was offered some relief today as official figures showed the UK economy clawing back ground in November. GDP grew by 0.3 per cent across the month, a better…

Iran confirms protest hero will NOT be executed as Trump reveals Tehran told him ‘the killing has stopped’ after he threatened to take military action

Tehran has confirmed that Iranian protester Erfan Soltani will not face the death sentence, after US President Donald Trump threatened to take military action if the regime executed anti-government demonstrators.…

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,422

These are the key developments from day 1,422 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Ukraine’s snow-covered capital is seen through the impact hole of a Russian drone that hit the top…

Kathleen Kennedy, steward of ‘Star Wars,’ steps down from Lucasfilm

After more than 13 years at the helm of Lucasfilm, Kathleen Kennedy is stepping down from the “Star Wars” factory founded by George Lucas. The Walt Disney Co. announced Thursday…

At Detroit auto show, spotlight dims for EVs

DETROIT — At the North American International Auto Show, tires squeal as gearheads put shiny new vehicles through their paces on a pair of indoor tracks that sprawl across the…

Israel kills 10 in Gaza as US declares phase two of ceasefire deal launched

Israel killed at least 10 Palestinians across Gaza, just as the United States announced that the two sides had progressed to the second phase of a 20-point ceasefire deal with…

How major US stock indexes fared Thursday, 1/15/2026

Stocks steadied on Wall Street ByThe Associated Press January 15, 2026, 4:19 PM Stocks steadied on Wall Street. The S&P 500 rose 0.3% Thursday, breaking a two-day losing streak and…

Trump unveils healthcare plan without clear funding or execution timeline

United States President Donald Trump announced a healthcare plan that would replace government subsidies for insurance with direct payments into health savings accounts for consumers, an idea that some experts…

US says ‘all options on the table’ if Iran protest killings continue

Tehran resident tells Al Jazeera tensions remain high amid heavy security presence in the Iranian capital. The White House says “all options remain on the table” for the United States…

Palestinians ‘not optimistic’ about second phase of Gaza ceasefire

NewsFeed Palestinians in Gaza have told Al Jazeera the second phase of the ceasefire won’t improve their lives. They say little will change until Israel stops bombing the Strip and…