Health Secretary Yvette Cooper admitted Labour struggled in government and criticized Keir Starmer's leadership, accusing No 10 of sidelining her during a 2025 immigration white paper launch, while praising Andy Burnham's more collegiate approach.
O Banco Central do Brasil divulgou o Relatório de Gestão do Pix 2023-2025, anunciando estudos para internacionalizar o sistema de pagamentos, criar o Pix crédito, pagamentos offline por aproximação e novas travas de segurança contra fraudes.
Professor Wang Gungwu compares US-China rivalry to the US-Soviet Cold War, suggesting both powers will avoid direct conflict due to nuclear weapons and instead rely on proxy conflicts and strategies to undermine each other's power.
Around 10,000 protesters in Plauen, Saxony, demanded Chancellor Friedrich Merz's resignation and snap elections, citing economic stagnation, high energy costs, and military spending. Merz faces record-low approval ratings (13%) as the right-wing AfD surges in polls ahead of key regional elections.
Chinese University of Hong Kong President Dennis Lo, a pioneer in non-invasive prenatal testing, downplays Nobel Prize speculation, focusing instead on his scientific work and team.
The TUC has called on Chancellor John Healey to conduct a root and branch review of the Office for Budget Responsibility, arguing that its forecasting models downplay public investment benefits and hinder economic growth.
Thorsten Frei, chair of the CDU/CSU parliamentary group, rejected rumors that German Chancellor Friedrich Merz may step down before his term expires, affirming his authority.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz faces internal party pressure and quiet discussions of a potential chancellor swap from within the CDU ahead of high-stakes regional elections in September, where the far-right AfD is surging.
The University of Greater Manchester has terminated the contract of embattled vice-chancellor George Holmes following whistleblower allegations, investigations, and an ongoing police probe into suspected fraud and bribery.
New UK Chancellor John Healey faces immediate spending pressures and calls from economists to increase public investment in infrastructure and housing without breaching Treasury fiscal rules ahead of his first budget.
A Coruña, en la franja de totalidad del eclipse solar del 12 de agosto, ofrece un mapa de sombra para identificar los mejores puntos de observación, evitando obstáculos como edificios o árboles debido a la baja altitud del Sol.
An insider suggests the University of Hong Kong needs a new leader with a fresh mindset to drive change, particularly regarding the Northern Metropolis megaproject and leveraging technology. The current president's contract expires in two years.
Milano si prepara per i funerali di Franco Baresi nella Basilica di Sant'Ambrogio, con migliaia di tifosi, ex calciatori e figure istituzionali attese. Il vicepremier Salvini e rappresentanti di Milan, Lega Serie A, Federcalcio, Real Madrid, Barcellona e Inter saranno presenti per l'ultimo saluto alla leggenda rossonera.
An analysis argues that Donald Trump's power grabs, characterized by constant scandals, a focus on loyalty over competence, and a spectacle of cruelty, create both autocratic consolidation and significant vulnerabilities, contrasting with 21st-century 'spin dictatorships' like Orbán's and Putin's.
UK Chancellor John Healey warns retailers against 'profiteering' as the Iran war drives up prices, threatening economic security and household finances. The Bank of England fears inflation could exceed 4% next year if the conflict escalates.
Chancellor John Healey has warned big retailers that the government is closely watching for profiteering as the Iran war continues to drive up prices, reigniting the cost of living crisis. The Bank of England also cautioned that further escalation could push UK inflation above 4% next year.
Continuano le verifiche sugli edifici a Pozzuoli dopo le scosse ai Campi Flegrei. Si registra un calo dell'attività sismica e le persone evacuate sono ospitate in strutture dedicate. Il porto di Pozzuoli è stato riaperto.
Quattro scosse di terremoto, la più forte di magnitudo 2.0, hanno colpito i Campi Flegrei dopo la mezzanotte. Circa 320 persone sono state evacuate a Pozzuoli, dove proseguono le verifiche sugli edifici. La ferrovia Cumana rimane interrotta, mentre il porto di Pozzuoli è stato riaperto.
O Brasil registrou 1.583 estabelecimentos na cadeia produtiva de cachaça em 2023, um aumento de 21% em relação a 2024, o maior desde 2018. O Anuário da Cachaça do Mapa destaca a liderança do Sudeste e o crescimento de 19,4% nas exportações em 2025, apesar da queda de 15,77% no volume de produção declarado. O texto também alerta sobre os riscos à saúde de bebidas não registradas.
A delegação brasileira de parabadminton encerrou sua participação no Internacional de São Paulo com 39 medalhas (8 ouro, 11 prata, 20 bronze). Kauana Beckenkamp foi destaque com três ouros. A equipe agora se prepara para o Internacional do Peru em Lima, a partir de 4 de agosto.
Ed Miliband, as the new UK Foreign Secretary, is preparing a distinct agenda focusing on EU relations, the UK's G20 chairmanship, and the climate crisis. He aims to shape the international order, address Palestine, and revive the G20's influence amidst global challenges.
Chancellor John Healey and Prime Minister Andy Burnham have issued a joint letter to cabinet ministers, emphasizing adherence to existing spending limits while funding new policies. The new government aims to maintain fiscal discipline, as set by predecessors, despite inflation pressures and upcoming cost-of-living pledges.
Chancellor John Healey and Prime Minister Andy Burnham have issued a joint letter to cabinet ministers, emphasizing adherence to existing spending limits while funding new policies. This comes as Burnham's government introduces cost-of-living measures and prepares for Healey's first budget on October 28, which will prioritize fiscal discipline.
Il sindaco di Roma, Roberto Gualtieri, ha proposto l'acquisto dello stabile Spin Time, occupato e ora sotto sequestro dopo un incendio, dove centinaia di persone vivono in strada. La proposta sarà esaminata lunedì, ma gli occupanti chiedono soluzioni immediate. La segretaria del PD, Elly Schlein, supporta Gualtieri, mentre Fratelli d'Italia critica l'iniziativa.
