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Russian President Vladimir Putin on October 15, 2025.Alexander Zemlianichenko | Afp | Getty ImagesRussia scrambled on Wednesday to salvage the prospect of in-person talks between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russia’s Vladimir Putin after they were unceremoniously put on hold.Trump said on Tuesday that he didn’t want “to have a wasted meeting” with Putin, which was set to take place in Hungary in the next few weeks, as it became clear that Russia opposes the idea of an immediate ceasefire with Ukraine.”I don’t want to have a waste of time — so we’ll see what happens,” Trump said following a…

The rate of inflation remained static in September, according to official figures, which could raise prospects for interest rate cuts ahead.The Office for National Statistics (ONS) had been expected by economists to reveal a figure of 4.1% – a level not seen since October 2023. But the main consumer prices index (CPI) measure over the rolling 12-month period was held down by the first decline in food and non-alcoholic drinks prices since May last year, easing from 5.1% to 4.5%, and slowing costs for live events.At 3.8%, however, the UK’s inflation rate remains the highest in the G7 – which…

CONCORD, N.H. — CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire Republican John E. Sununu announced a campaign for U.S. Senate on Wednesday, hoping to reclaim a seat he lost nearly two decades ago and boosting the GOP’s chances of regaining a foothold in a region overwhelmingly represented by Democrats.Sununu, 61, is seeking the Republican nomination for the seat being vacated by U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, a Democrat who ousted him in 2008. His decision sets up a primary featuring two former senators: Republican Scott Brown, who represented Massachusetts before moving to New Hampshire and losing to Shaheen in 2014, has been…

-Netflix shares fell 7 per cent in premarket trading on Wednesday after the streaming giant’s fourth-quarter revenue outlook failed to impress investors despite a strong line-up of shows, including the final season of “Stranger Things”.The tepid outlook undermines the company’s run of strong revenue growth in recent quarters, thanks to hit shows and movies including “KPop Demon Hunters” that have helped boost Wall Street’s expectations.Netflix is set to release the final season of “Stranger Things” in November and stream two live National Football League games on Christmas.The company also missed third-quarter profit estimates due to unexpected expenses related to an…

NEWARK, N.J. — NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — A federal judge overseeing the Trump administration’s prosecution of U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver on charges she assaulted and impeded immigration officers outside a New Jersey detention center told the government to remove social media posts he called “prejudicial” to the congresswoman. U.S. District Judge Jamel Semper on Tuesday heard pretrial arguments in the case brought by Republican President Donald Trump’s U.S. Justice Department against the Democratic congresswoman representing Newark, the state’s biggest city. Semper didn’t issue a ruling from the bench but told the government’s attorneys nine social media posts should be removed.…

AT&T added more wireless subscribers than expected in the third quarter on Wednesday, as bundled plans and heavy promotions around the latest iPhone launch helped it attract more customers in a fiercely competitive market.The quarter ended September is a critical period for U.S. wireless carriers, with competition peaking around Apple’s annual iPhone launch. Like all other carriers, AT&T has also rolled out lucrative promotions for the iPhone 17 series to lock in new subscribers and encourage existing users to upgrade to pricier plans.It added 405,000 monthly bill paying wireless subscribers, compared to expectations for 334,100 additions, according to FactSet. By…

The Scottish and UK governments are locked in a dispute over who should foot the £26m bill for Donald Trump and JD Vance’s recent visits to Scotland.The US president spent four days visiting his golf courses in Ayrshire and Aberdeenshire in July, while the vice president spent around four days in Ayrshire the following month. In a letter to Chief Secretary to the Treasury James Murray, Scotland’s Finance Secretary Shona Robison said the visits imposed “substantial operational and financial burdens on Scottish public services, particularly Police Scotland”. Image: Mr Trump opened a new golf course in Aberdeenshire in July. Pic:…

WASHINGTON — WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has nominated Lt. Gen. Christopher LaNeve to serve as the Army’s second-highest-ranking officer, according to congressional records.Gen. James Mingus is currently vice chief of staff and has not publicly said he plans to step aside. He has been in the job less than two years, and it is typically a tenure that lasts at least three years.The move, which was posted in congressional records Monday, is the latest in a series of surprise and unexplained firings, reassignments and promotions that have been transforming the senior ranks of the military under Trump and…

CHICAGO, Oct. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Today, the American Lung Association launched a new campaign aimed at educating the public on the importance of staying up to date on recommended vaccinations for the upcoming respiratory virus season. This guidance is especially critical for the more than 35 million people in the United States living with chronic lung disease and the 235,000 people diagnosed with lung cancer each year, who are at higher risk for severe illness. “Vaccines are the most effective way to protect yourself and your loved ones from potentially life-threatening illnesses. They are a critical first line of defense…

SHANGHAI: Kasidit Teerawiboosin, 22, has ridden the wave of Labubu’s success as a reseller in Thailand of toys from Pop Mart, but the days of easily making money flipping the toothy-grinned monsters are numbered.”Prices in the Thai resale market are going down really, really, really fast,” said Teerawiboosin, who has been buying Pop Mart toys and selling them on unopened since early 2024.Labubu are part of Pop Mart’s The Monsters series of toys which accounted for more than a third of first-half revenue, as sales soared thanks to the influence of celebrity fans such as Lisa of K-pop group Blackpink,…