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UK grocery prices rise 3.8 percent in April, adding to consumer pressure
UK grocery inflation edges up to 3.8 percent in April, says report

LONDON, U.K.: Grocery prices in the UK rose by 3.8 percent in April, slightly higher than last month's 3.5 percent, adding more pressure...

UK economic confidence plunges to record low, Ipsos poll reveals
Poll: Britons' confidence in economy is lowest since at least 1978

LONDON, U.K.: Britons' outlook on the economy has hit an all-time low, with public confidence plunging to its weakest point since records...

Countries giving in to U.S. tariff pressure would suffer greater harm, says former Thai minister
Countries giving in to U.S. tariff pressure would suffer greater harm, says former Thai minister

Former Thai Finance Minister Suchart Thadathamrongvech speaks during an interview with Xinhua in Bangkok, Thailand, on April 30, 2025....

Daily World Briefing, May 6
Daily World Briefing, May 6

ASEAN+3 finance ministers conclude meeting in MilanFinance ministers and central bank governors from the Association of Southeast Asian...

ICC unveils nominees for April's Women's Player of the Month
ICC unveils nominees for April's Women's Player of the Month

Dubai [UAE], May 5 (ANI): Three standout captains from the recently concluded the International Cricket Council (ICC) Women's Cricket...

India sending Holy Relics of Lord Buddha to Vietnam a special gesture, has generated tremendous spiritual faith: Kiren Rijiju
India sending Holy Relics of Lord Buddha to Vietnam a special gesture, has generated tremendous spiritual faith: Kiren Rijiju

Ho Chi Minh City [Vietnam], May 5 (ANI): India sending Holy Relics of Lord Buddha to Vietnam 'is a special gesture' by the government...

International

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Mexico plans to cut work week to 40 hours by 2030
Mexico plans gradual reduction to 40-hour work week by 2030

MEXICO CITY, Mexico: Mexico is laying the groundwork to reduce its standard work week from 48 to 40 hours by 2030, Labor and Social...

HHS Secretary RFK Jr. plans overhaul of vaccine testing, report says
Health Secretary will ensure all new vaccines undergo placebo testing

WASHINGTON, D.C.: U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wants to change how vaccines are tested, according...

US House votes to block California’s zero-emission truck plan
US House rescinds approval for California heavy-duty truck rules

WASHINGTON, D.C.: In a challenge to California's push for cleaner transportation, the U.S. House of Representatives voted this week...

Two measles cases confirmed in Cook County
Illinois health officials confirm two measles cases in Cook County

CHICAGO, Illinois: The Chicago and Cook County health departments say that two people in Cook County have measles. These are the...

EPA to cancel 800 grants, including all for environmental justice
Washington Post: US EPA canceling all environmental justice grants

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The Trump administration through U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is canceling nearly 800 grants, including...

Forced disappearances continue to haunt Syrian families
Syrian doctor's plea for people of Syria

I will never forget that fateful moment when I was just 11 years old, walking back home from school with my friend. Unfortunately,...

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