The UK's economic growth is currently facing a tough situation. The government's recent budget didn't include any big plans to boost the economy. The Office for Budget Responsibility said none of the measures would add at least 0. 1% to GDP over five years. This leaves the UK relying on two main hop
Finland is in hot water again. This time, it's because of some very disrespectful posts made by politicians. The country's prime minister had to say sorry to Asian countries. Why? Because some members of the Finns Party, which is part of the government, shared pictures making fun of Asian people's e
In the vast Caribbean Sea, a fleet of at least 34 oil tankers, previously flagged by the U. S. , are currently navigating waters. These tankers have a history of transporting Venezuelan oil, with 12 of them seemingly filled with crude from the South American nation, according to trade intelligence f
Britain is making a U-turn. After leaving the Erasmus program during Brexit, it's now planning to rejoin in 2027. This decision is seen as a big win for young people, giving them a chance to study abroad without extra costs. But there's a catch. The UK will pay £570 million for the 2027/28 academic
The U. S. military's recent actions in the Caribbean have sparked a heated debate among lawmakers and experts. The focus is on a September strike that killed two survivors clinging to a damaged boat. Officials like Hegseth and Rubio defended the campaign, calling it a success in stopping drugs from
The U. S. government has added 20 more countries to its travel ban list. This means people from these countries will find it harder to visit or move to the U. S. The new rules start on January 1st. Five countries now face a complete ban. These are Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, South Sudan, and Syria.
Japan is about to say goodbye to its last pandas, Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei. These twin pandas have been a big hit at Tokyo's Ueno Zoo. But they are going back to China soon. Their last day for public viewing is January 25th. After that, Japan won't have any pandas for the first time in over 50 years.
The U. S. military's recent actions in Venezuelan waters have sparked a wave of questions and concerns among lawmakers and experts. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are set to face Congress to discuss the escalating military operations, which have led to the destruct
The US military has recently taken action against suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Pacific Ocean. They claim to have targeted three boats, resulting in the deaths of eight individuals. The US Southern Command shared footage of these strikes on social media, stating that the vessels were mov
Stocks in Europe and Asia took a hit on Tuesday. This happened as everyone waited for big news from the U. S. about jobs and inflation. These reports could change how interest rates move. In Europe, Germany's DAX fell by 0. 4%, while France's CAC 40 saw a small gain. The UK's FTSE 100 also dropped.
