Major Chinese brands drop Mbappé as backlash grows over Mao joke
Even China’s foreign ministry has weighed in, with spokesperso Lin Jian: “We have noted the relevant reports. Words and deeds that hurt the feelings of the Chinese people will naturally be met with opposition from all sectors of Chinese…
Why ASIC Will Not Receive Some Scam Reports Under Its Draft AFCA Guide
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) today (Tuesday) proposed the first substantive update to its guidance on overseeing the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA). The draft prepares the guide for scam disputes against…
Palestine weekly: West Bank under siege as Israelis go to the polls | Israel-Palestine conflict News
While Israelis go to the polls this week in one of the most consequential elections in years, many Palestinians in the West Bank have been confined to their homes or neighbourhoods as a wave of Israeli military operations around Hebron continues. The…
FCA Says Only 12% of CFD Firms Changed Charges: How Overnight Financing Fees Work
Most of the CFD firms the regulator surveyed looked again at their charges after its review, then kept them. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) surveyed 81 CFD firms in May 2026, six months after its November 2025 multi-firm review, and found that…
Tracking the money: The biggest donors in the 2026 US midterm elections | US Midterm Elections 2026 News
The 2026 US midterms are on track to be the most expensive in the country’s history. Spending on political advertising alone is projected to reach $11.6bn, more than in any previous election cycle, including the 2024 presidential race, according to the…
Israel election 2026 live: Netanyahu faces tough test in high-stakes polls | Israel Election 2026 News
blinking-dotLive updatesLive updates, Millions to cast ballots in election widely billed as the most consequential in Israel’s history. Published On 27 Oct 202627 Oct 2026 Share Netanyahu faces tough battle as Israel votes in high-stakes election on…
Pope’s South American trip to go ahead following lung cancer surgery
The Vatican has confirmed that Pope Leo will go on his South American tour as planned, following his surgery for lung cancer. He was diagnosed with lung cancer and underwent successful surgery in Rome on 13 October to remove a tumour on the lower part of…
Jordan says ‘terrorists’ killed in Syria in retaliatory strike over church attack
In response to the strike, Syria said it had closed a border crossing with Jordan. “The decision includes the complete suspension of passenger and commercial traffic in both directions, to ensure the safety of travellers and workers at the…
Ex-FBI chief Comey defiant in the face of third prosecution | Newsfeed
President Trump’s Justice Department is trying to prosecute former FBI Director James Comey for a third time in two years. He is accused of sharing sensitive national security information in the lead-up to the 2016 election. Comey has denied the charges…
Jay-Z to perform at Super Bowl half-time show
Rapper Jay-Z will perform at the Super Bowl half-time show in February, the NFL has announced. Jay-Z’s company Roc Nation has produced the half-time show since 2019, and he plays a key role in selecting each year’s performer. But the hip-hop…
