UK govt pledges to keep grip on spending ahead of budget

Rachel Reeves says she is trying to balance the books so that tax revenues match day-to-day spending. Photo: Jonathan Brady / POOL/AFPSource: AFP Britain’s finance minister Rachel Reeves on Wednesday promised to keep a “tight grip” on public spending as interest rates soar on the UK’s long-term debt, and set …

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Caitlin Clark, DeWanna Bonner exchange words in heated moment

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Caitlin Clark’s competitive fire was clearly far from extinguished as she remained sidelined with a groin injury with no real timetable for her return to the court. The Indiana Fever star was spotted getting into it with Phoenix Mercury star DeWanna Bonner …

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DSS Arraigns Nine Suspects Over Benue, Plateau Killings

The Department of State Services (DSS) has arraigned nine individuals alleged to be prime suspects in the recent killings that rocked Benue and Plateau States. The suspects were brought before the court following weeks of investigations into the violent attacks that left several communities devastated, Channels Tv reported. In a …

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Iran’s small businesses hit by rolling blackouts

Prolonged power cuts have become routine in Iran. Photo: – / AFPSource: AFP Pizzeria owner Saeed is unable to take or serve orders at his restaurant in the Iranian capital, his business stalled by rolling power outages that have compounded the country’s many economic woes. “Outages often hit right in …

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EU presents Mercosur deal for member states’ approval

The EU’s trade deal with South American bloc Mercosur has faced French-led opposition over agricultural concerns. Photo: Dimitar DILKOFF / AFP/FileSource: AFP The EU put forward a huge trade deal with South American bloc Mercosur for approval by member countries Wednesday, reassuring chief critic France it came with “robust” safeguards …

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