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Russian foreign minister meets North Korea's Kim Jong Un

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Saturday met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during a visit to the secretive country and Moscow’s ally....

Daily Sabah - World - 51 minutes ago

Irwin forgot to pay for a $26 Harvest Bowl at the eatery after he was swarmed by fans.

Irwin forgot to pay for a $26 Harvest Bowl at the eatery after he was swarmed by fans.

New York Post - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Israel's minister celebrates destruction as more Gaza aid seekers targeted

Ten Palestinians killed waiting for rations in Gaza, adding to nearly 800 similar deaths in six weeks, according to UN.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Ethics commissioner publishes list of PM Carney's investments -- The investments that Prime Minister Mark Carney held before handing them over to a blind trust have been publicly disclosed by the ethics commissioner.

The investments that Prime Minister Mark Carney held before handing them over to a blind trust have been publicly disclosed by the ethics commissioner.

CBC News - Politics - 4 hours ago

Health minister says funding of medication for B.C. girl's rare disease denied again -- News -- - -- Canada -- - -- British Columbia -- |

A family from Langford, B.C., hoping to extend the life of their little girl who has a rare disease, has been rejected again for coverage of medication that costs about $1 million a year. A statement from Health Minister Josie Osborne says that the medication is no longer helping slow the progress of the girl's disease.

CBC News - Health - 4 hours ago

Can you pay with crypto without investing in it? Yes! -- m read

From cards to gateways—here’s how anyone can pay in crypto without owning it long-term

Gulf News - Business - 4 hours ago

Gaza ceasefire talks on verge of collapse, Palestinian officials say -- Senior Palestinian officials accuse Israel of deliberately stalling the negotiations in Qatar during the prime minister's US visit.

Senior Palestinian officials accuse Israel of deliberately stalling the negotiations in Qatar during the prime minister's US visit.

BBC News - World - 6 hours ago

Courts -- Former TD Violet Anne Wynne says she can't pay weekly €300 rent, as court told she owes €6,500 to ex-employee

Former independent Clare TD, Violet Anne Wynne told a court today that she wasn't able to pay her weekly rent of €300 this week and herself and her family ...

Independent.ie - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

Google to pay $2.4 billion in deal to license tech of Windsurf, WSJ reports

Google has agreed to pay about $2.4 billion in a deal to license the technology of artificial intelligence-assisted coding tool Windsurf, The Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. Reuters could not immediately confirm the report.Earlier on Friday, a Google spok

Channel NewsAsia - Business - 9 hours ago

'Caution needed' as HMRC sends letters to four million taxpayers

A financial expert has issued a warning as people are due to receive correspondence from HMRC

WalesOnline - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

Liverpool squad and staff pay respects

The Premier League-winning club said it was a reflection of the Portuguese forward's contribution, and the impact he had on teammates and supporters.

Sky News - Top Stories - 15 hours ago

Justin Bieber to pay Scooter Braun $30 million to settle tour dispute

Braun was Bieber’s manager until they parted ways in 2023

Independent UK - Entertainment - 16 hours ago

AI is making sure you pay for that ding on your rental car -- Hertz, one of the world's largest car rental companies, debuted the technology last fall at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, and it's now in use at five other US airports.

Hertz, one of the world’s largest car rental companies, debuted the technology last fall at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, and it’s now in use at five other US airports.

Boston Globe - Business - 17 hours ago

Energy minister says Canada holds 'many important cards' as Trump threatens 35% tariffs

Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Tim Hodgson says 'Canada has the energy and minerals the world wants' as U.S. President Donald Trump threatens Canada with a 35 per cent tariff on non-CUSMA compliant goods.

CBC News - Politics - 18 hours ago

AI is making sure you pay for that ding on your rental car

Developed by a company called UVeye, the scanning system works by capturing thousands of high-resolution images from all angles as a vehicle passes through a rental lot’s gates at pickup and return

The Globe and Mail - Top Stories - 19 hours ago

Hull City transfer embargo lifted after Acun pays off debts

The English Football League (EFL) lifted Wednesday a transfer embargo on second-tier side Hull City after its new owner, Turkish media mogul Acun...

Daily Sabah - Sports - 19 hours ago

What to know — and what isn't known yet — about tax deductions for tips and overtime pay

Millions of U.S. workers who earn tips and overtime pay may be eligible for a federal tax break when they file their 2025 income taxes next year.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 19 hours ago

Chery, BYD to pay back govt for improper claims

SHANGHAI/BEIJING — China’s Chery and BYD improperly claimed a combined $53 million in government subsidies for eco-friendly vehicles sold in the five years to 2020, accounting for nearly 60 percent of improper claims, an industry ministry audit found.

Manila Times - Business - 20 hours ago

Americans Drive More Than Ever—and They're Paying for It

The average total cost of owning and operating an automobile is more than $12,000.

Epoch Times - US News - 21 hours ago

How Trump's "big, beautiful bill" affects student loans -- New law reduces the number of federal student loan repayment options and caps how much individuals can borrow for higher education.

New law reduces the number of federal student loan repayment options and caps how much individuals can borrow for higher education.

CBS News - Top Stories - 22 hours ago

Exclusive-Meta won't tweak pay-or-consent model further despite risk of EU fines, sources say

BRUSSELS :Meta Platforms is very unlikely to offer more changes to its pay-or-consent model, meaning it is almost certain to be hit by fresh EU antitrust charges and hefty daily fines, people with direct knowledge of the matter said on Friday.The European Commission last month warned Meta of possible daily fi

Channel NewsAsia - Business - 22 hours ago

Top golf brands pay tribute to 'Happy Gilmore 2' in unique fashion

Netflix's 'Happy Gilmore 2' inspired Odyssey's $499.99 hockey stick putter and Callaway's special-edition golf balls featuring designs from Adam Sandler's iconic character.

Fox News - Business - 22 hours ago

Defence minister calls extremist plot charges 'disturbing,' insists military culture is changing -- Politics

Defence Minister David McGuinty called allegations that military members were part of an extremist plot "disturbing," but pushed back against accusations the Canadian Armed Forces isn't doing enough to change its culture.

CBC News - Politics - 23 hours ago

US and China have 'positive' meeting at ASEAN foreign minister talks

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Chinese top diplomat Wang Yi's first face-to-face meeting since US President Donald Trump returned to office came as both countries vie for greater influence in the region.

Channel NewsAsia - World - 23 hours ago

Trump admin ending taxpayer support for illegal migrants in education

Education Secretary Linda McMahon announced a new policy ensuring taxpayer funds for various education programs will not be available to illegal immigrants.

Fox News - Business - 1 day ago

Doctors' 29% pay claim is non-negotiable, says union chief

Dr Tom Dolphin claimed the 29 per cent pay demand is both reasonable and easily affordable for the NHS

Independent UK - Politics - 1 day ago

Rise in pensioners and disability payments swell welfare bill by one third in a decade

Social welfare payments are spiralling - from €19.9 billion in 2015 to €27 billion a decade later

Irish Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Department of Public Expenditure faces 'embarrassing' €700,000 Revenue bill after payroll errors

Issue relates to deductions from retirement benefits of former public service staff with high-value pensions

Irish Times - Politics - 1 day ago

Former justice minister David Lametti confirms start date as adviser to PM Carney

Former Liberal justice minister David Lametti starts his new job in Mark Carney’s Prime Minister’s Office on Monday.

CTV News - Politics - 1 day ago

Restaurant to pay $3.5M after chef attacked worker in front of guests

A Honolulu jury ruled that Margotto owner Kazutomo Robert should pay $3.15 million to a former employee assaulted by executive chef Yohei Yagishita.

Independent UK - US News - 1 day ago

Rent payments could help Americans qualify for a mortgage, FHFA says

Americans facing housing challenges may benefit from new FHFA policy that counts rent payments toward mortgage qualification, expanding access to homeownership beyond traditional credit.

Fox News - Business - 1 day ago

Defence minister calls military members accused in militia plot 'deeply concerning'

Defence Minister David McGuinty on Thursday addressed allegations by the RCMP accusing four men, including two Canadian Armed Forces members, of amassing a trove of weapons and plotting to seize land near Quebec City.

CBC News - Politics - 1 day ago

Winter fuel payment scam warning after HMRC receives over 15,000 reports in June

Last month, HMRC acted to remove 4,600 fake websites linked to winter fuel payments.

Evening Standard - Business - 1 day ago

Senior Israeli Official: Gulf Arab States Will Administer Gaza

Israel expects a consortium of Gulf Arab states to administer Gaza, once the Israeli military has completely uprooted Hamas.

Breitbart - World - 2 days ago

UK Government must explain how it aims to cut energy bills, says minister

Energy Secretary Gillian Martin was speaking after a plan to divide the UK into regional pricing zones was rejected.

Evening Standard - Business - 2 days ago

Secret Service suspended six personnel without pay following Trump assassination attempt

A Secret Service official told NBC News suspended personnel included both people in supervisory roles and lower-level agents.

CNBC - US News - 2 days ago

Bangladesh tribunal indicts ousted Prime Minister Hasina over deaths of protesters

Bangladesh’s interim government, headed by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus, sent a formal request to India for Hasina’s extradition but India has not responded.

NBC News - World - 2 days ago

Swedish migration minister faces pressure over son's far-right links

Forssell confirms his son’s former ties to a neo-Nazi group amid mounting political pressure.

Euractiv - Politics - 2 days ago

Water firm agrees to pay multi-million pound penalty for wastewater failures

The company failed to have full oversight and proper management systems for its wastewater treatment works and network, Ofwat said.

Sky News - Technology - 2 days ago

Netanyahu talks with Trump focused on release of hostages, says Israel -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the pair also discussed a potential ceasefire in Gaza and their countries' recent military actions against Iran.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the pair also discussed a potential ceasefire in Gaza and their countries' recent military actions against Iran.

Euronews - World - 2 days ago

Water company agrees to pay £24 million after sewage leaks

The company agreed to pay the enforcement package after Ofwat’s investigation found a ‘range of failures’

Independent UK - Business - 2 days ago

Texas Overhauls Anti-Abortion Program That Spent Tens of Millions of Taxpayer Dollars With Little Oversight

After a ProPublica and CBS News investigation revealed that Texas’ funding pipeline for anti-abortion crisis pregnancy centers is riddled with waste, nonprofits in the program must now provide a detailed accounting of their expenses.

ProPublica - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Explosion at B.C. minister's office shows no evidence of political motivations, police say -- July 8, 2025

The bomb was homemade and did not appear to be intended to harm anyone, the RCMP says

The Globe and Mail - Politics - 2 days ago

Veterans face access, payment and records delays when seeking medical care at military bases, watchdog finds

Former service members face delays getting onto military installations for their medical appointments at base clinics and military doctors cannot easily access their health records with the Department of Veterans Affairs, according to a federal watchdog report.

Stars and Stripes - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Life after power: What do former prime ministers do all day?

Rishi Sunak has taken a job at Goldman Sachs. But how have other past Downing Street residents spent their time since leaving office? John Rentoul takes a look

Independent UK - Politics - 2 days ago

Ex-Tory minister breached post-government jobs rules, watchdog says

Lord Harrington, now a non-affiliated peer, apologised for miscalculating the period he had to give notice for jobs he took up after leaving office.

Evening Standard - Politics - 2 days ago

Liam Payne shines as a mentor amid criticism of new Netflix show

The late One Direction singer filmed his role prior to his shock death in October 2024

Evening Standard - Entertainment - 2 days ago

Government told to fully fund teacher pay rise to prevent school provision cuts

Four education unions have made a ‘united’ call to ministers to provide additional investment to schools for increased staff salaries.

Evening Standard - Business - 2 days ago

German economy minister opposes national digital tax

Katherina Reiche said Europe needs fewer, not more trade barriers with the US.

Euractiv - Technology - 3 days ago

Cabinet ministers asked to find 'ambitious' spending cuts as Carney government prepares first budget -- July 7, 2025

Ministers have been instructed to cut 7.5 per cent from program spending next year, growing to 15 per cent by 2028-29

The Globe and Mail - Politics - 3 days ago

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with congressional leaders -- Congressional leaders are meeting this week with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after some lawmakers accused the Israeli leader of trying to drag the U.S. into another war.

Congressional leaders are meeting this week with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after some lawmakers accused the Israeli leader of trying to drag the U.S. into another war.

CBS News - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Student fees: Government intends to reduce third-level levy over its lifetime, Minister says

Labour and Social Democrats urge Government to tackle ‘price gouging by big retail chains

Irish Times - Politics - 3 days ago

Canada should consider hiking GST, other taxes to pay for defence-spending boost: analysts -- July 5, 2025

The government faces the choice of running bigger deficits, raising taxes or making major spending cuts to meet its NATO target

The Globe and Mail - Politics - 3 days ago

Octopus energy to pay £1.5m in compensation for bill errors

Ofgem found more than 34,000 prepayment meter customers between 2014 and October 2023 did not receive final bills within six weeks.

Independent UK - Business - 3 days ago

Troll Tried to Contact Foreign Ministers Using AI Marco Rubio

Secretary of State Marco Rubio was impersonated by a scammer who used AI software to replicate his voice and contact government officials.

Rolling Stone - Politics - 3 days ago

Finance ministers want to agree on Digital Euro proposal this year

“Broad support” to finish soon – but issues including holding limits and compensation for banks still up for debate.

Euractiv - Business - 3 days ago

You want to play ball, you're going to have to pay," says Trump on trade deals

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday reiterated that countries that don't make trade deals with the United States will get letters, informing them of the tariffs they will be charged if they export products to the United States.

The Globe and Mail - Business - 3 days ago

Minister refuses to rule out wealth tax

Labour’s Transport Secretary Hedi Alexander has refused to rule out a wealth tax when pressed on whether it is being considered. “We've always been clear as a government that those with the broadest shoulders should carry the greatest burden,” the minister told Sky News on Tuesday morning (8 July).

Independent UK - Politics - 4 days ago

Prominent Thatcher minister Norman Tebbit dies aged 94

The Conservative grandee played a key role in Tory politics for a generation

Independent UK - Politics - 4 days ago

Boost to military spending will include pay raises and more soldiers, Canada's top general says -- July 6, 2025

Chief of the Defence Staff General Jennie Carignan says it’s been a good year for recruiting for the Canadian Armed Forces

The Globe and Mail - Politics - 4 days ago

B.C. cabinet minister says she won't be intimidated after blast outside office -- July 6, 2025

Infrastructure Minister Bowinn Ma says she’s ‘pretty fortunate’ to have only received half a dozen death threats as a politician

The Globe and Mail - Politics - 4 days ago

Commentary: Russia is paying schoolgirls to have babies. Why is pronatalism on the rise around the world?

Declining birth rates are a global trend, but there is often an ideological dimension to pronatalism, says this Aberystwyth University international politics lecturer.

Channel NewsAsia - Opinion - 4 days ago

National currencies free BRICS from Western pressure – Russian finance minister

Sanctions have accelerated the economic bloc’s push for financial independence, Anton Siluanov has told RT

Russia Today - Business - 4 days ago

Fubo pays $3.4M to settle claims it illegally shared user data with advertisers

Fubo was accused of giving advertisers customers’ PII without their consent.

Ars Technica - Technology - 4 days ago

Russia's Transportation Minister Found Dead In What Officials Say Was An Apparent Suicide

The news broke hours after the Kremlin announced he had been dismissed by President Vladimir Putin.

Huffington Post - World - 4 days ago

Russian minister 'shoots himself dead' after being sacked by Putin

Roman Starovoit was reportedly found with a ‘gunshot wound’ near the capital Moscow

Evening Standard - World - 4 days ago

Trump cuts millions in taxpayer funding for pushing COVID 'cover-up'

Trump administration ends $20 million contracts with Springer Nature, a German-owned publisher criticized for bias, censorship and thousands of retractions in 2024

Fox News - Opinion - 5 days ago

Minister planning to table First Nations water bill despite provincial opposition -- July 4, 2025

Two provincial environment ministers sent a letter to their federal counterpart this week asking feds to abandon the legislation

The Globe and Mail - Politics - 5 days ago

Justice minister wants answers on removal of Saskatchewan's top Mountie -- July 4, 2025

Rhonda Blackmore was abruptly let go in early June and replaced by an interim commanding officer until a new one could be selected

The Globe and Mail - Politics - 5 days ago

More luxury homebuyers paying with cash this year, report says

Rich homebuyers are making more all-cash purchases of luxury homes this year, according to a recently-released report from Coldwell Banker Real Estate.

Fox News - Business - 6 days ago

Chicago doc was called out of retirement to fight COVID-19, now state pension fund demands he repay $80,000

“He’s really getting the shaft," says the now-retired UIC researcher who brought Dr. Mahmood Ghassemi out of retirement to help lead unprecedented COVID trials.

Chicago Sun-Times - Politics - 8 days ago

Sporting stars, UK leaders pay tribute to Liverpool FC's Diogo Jota after car crash death

The Portuguese champion was driving with his brother when a tyre blew out on their Lamborghini, forcing it off the road.

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 8 days ago

Thai protesters demand prime minister's resignation over leaked call with Cambodian leader

The group is demanding that Paetongtarn resign and for coalition parties to withdraw from the government. It is also calling for people to join the protest to protect Thai sovereignty.

Global Voices - Politics - 8 days ago

Chancellor Rachel Reeves issues statement after she's seen in tears during Prime Minister's Questions

Rachel Reeves was seen to wipe away tears as she sat next to Keir Starmer in Prime Minister's questions

WalesOnline - Politics - 8 days ago

I'm paying €757 to keep my child busy for 3.6 hours a day. Summer childcare maths doesn't add up

A patchwork of mostly privately run summer camps, supplemented in many cases by parents taking turns to mind each others’ kids in ad-hoc arrangements, are sure signs of failure at the macro level

Irish Times - Opinion - 12 days ago

Russia will not bend under sanctions – finance minister

Western sanctions cannot stop the Russian economy from growing, Finance Minister Anton Siluanov has said

Russia Today - Business - 15 days ago

Visual Art -- Calling Local Artists: The City of Miami Beach Wants to Pay You to Display During Art Week

The No Vacancy initiative invites artists to create site-specific installations at hotels during Art Week.

Miami New Times - Entertainment - 15 days ago

'Potentially very dangerous': Nobel winner Hinton wants AI minister to regulate the tech

AI pioneer says he plans to raise the issue with the federal minister as leading scientists remain split on the need for guardrails

The Globe and Mail - Technology - 16 days ago

Nearly half of employers still had to submit gender pay gap report over a month after closing date

A total of 45pc of employers still had to submit a gender pay gap report over a month after the closing date last year, according to new research.

Independent.ie - Business - 16 days ago

Charles pays tribute to 'resilience' of Antarctic research scientists

While the UK enjoys its longest day of sunlight on Saturday, British scientists at the South Pole experience 24 hours of darkness.

Independent UK - Science - 21 days ago

Grocery watchdog investigates Amazon over late payment to suppliers

It comes almost a year after the GCA told Amazon it must take ‘swift and comprehensive action’ to improve its compliance with industry rules.

Evening Standard - Technology - 22 days ago

A Single Server Holds All Navy Pay and Promotion Data. DOGE Canceled a Contract to Upload It to the Cloud. -- The Navy has been in a yearslong struggle to modernize its critically important human resources computer systems that...

The Navy has been in a yearslong struggle to modernize its critically important human resources computer systems that underpin a whole host of vital tasks like pay and promotions.

Military.com - Technology - 1 month ago

Why Do Americans Pay More for Prescription Drugs?

Drug companies in the U.S. face few restraints on what to charge for their products. A bipartisan bill would penalize those companies that sell their drugs at higher prices than the average of the prices in other wealthy nations.

ProPublica - Health - 2 months ago

Arizona Has Recovered Just 5% of Taxpayer Dollars Lost in a $2.5 Billion Medicaid Fraud Scheme

The state has so far indicted more than 100 individuals and recouped $125 million. But despite state and federal efforts, it’s likely that most of the stolen taxpayer money won’t be recovered, officials say.

ProPublica - Health - 2 months ago

Trinidad & Tobago votes for change as country's first woman prime minister makes a triumphant return

​The snap election followed a period of political upheaval whereby former PM Keith Rowley resigned and appointed Stuart Young to the role without a public vote, worsening the general dissatisfaction.

Global Voices - Health - 2 months ago

Why did UK media ignore Lammy's secret meeting with Israeli foreign minister?

The British government wanted to keep this visit quiet, and journalists in the country were only too keen to comply

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 2 months ago

Canada to begin tariff talks with Trump admin after April 28 election, prime minister says

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney addressed President Donald Trump, the economy and Canada's federal election on social media on Wednesday.

Fox News - Business - 3 months ago

Who Is Going to Pay for Trump's Auto Tariffs?

The new 25 percent tariffs are supposed to start within days and could quickly drive up new car prices. Here’s what we know.

New York Magazine - Business - 3 months ago

Shayne Coplan's Big Bet Is Paying Off

The 26-year-old upended political polling on his way to creating the billion-dollar betting platform Polymarket. But is it legal?

New York Magazine - Technology - 4 months ago

Who pays the price? The ripple effect of Trump's tariffs

With tariffs taking center stage in the Trump administration, experts warn that industries dependent on cross-border trade will feel the biggest impact. Stephanie Martinez explains.

Voice of America - Top Stories - 4 months ago

Fox News Channel - Pay TV Login Required - Live

Watch live news and updates that are happening right now with Fox News. Stay up-to-date with the latest and most trending news going on in real-time.

Fox News - Top Stories - 5 months ago

Liam Payne Investigation: 5 People Charged In Connection With One Direction Singer's Death

Five people are facing charges related to the death of Liam Payne, the former One Direction star who died in Bueno Aires, Argentina.

International Business Times - Entertainment - 6 months ago

IN FOCUS: Would you pay S$150 to eat in someone else's home?

From barbecued pork ribs to crayfish hor fun, CNA speaks to three private dining chefs about a quickly growing industry.

Channel NewsAsia - Business - 7 months ago

Crypto entrepreneur pays $6.2M for viral banana artwork – then eats it

The winning bidder of Maurizio Cattelan’s famed banana duct-taped to a wall installation immediately pulled it off the wall and ate it. This isn't the first time this has happened.

Fox News - Business - 7 months ago

FEMA Told Victims of New Mexico's Largest Wildfire It Can't Pay for Emotional Harm. A Judge Will Likely Rule It Must.

Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire victims sued the agency because it will compensate them only for losses that come with a price tag. Victims say the law allows them to be paid for the stress of fleeing the blaze and the toll of losing their possessions.

ProPublica - Environment - 8 months ago

The 10 Top-Paying Jobs in the US

What are the highest-paying jobs in the U.S., based on median annual salaries? Some of the results may surprise you.

Military.com - Top Stories - 1 year ago

Congressional Chair Asks Google and Apple to Help Stop Fraud Against U.S. Taxpayers on Telegram

After ProPublica investigations revealed thriving cybermarkets on Telegram where fraudsters buy and sell stolen personal information for unemployment insurance fraud, Rep. James Clyburn is hoping to enlist Apple and Google in the fight.

ProPublica - Technology - 3 years ago