New levy on non-EU parcels kicks in November 1
The European Union will from November 1 slap a two-euro ($2.25) handling fee on packages from outside the 27-nation bloc in a bid to curb the influx from China.
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The UK government has issued public guidance urging households to be ready to manage for at least three days if power, water, communications or other essential services fail.
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The Santa fun run organised by Redditch Rotary Club will return to Arrow Valley Park, raising money for local causes through festive races and family activities.
Sports
The Seattle Seahawks put on a defensive masterclass to hand the Kansas City Chiefs their first defeat of the NFL season on Sunday, winning 20-3, while the San Francisco 49ers also surrendered their perfect start to the Atlanta Falcons.
Politics
At a Detroit campaign appearance, Barack Obama criticised Donald Trump’s trade confrontation with Canada and urged voters to reject Republican economic policies.
Politics
Barack Obama ridiculed Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canadian goods while campaigning in Detroit, arguing that the policy was raising costs for US consumers.
The Saudi-led military coalition said Monday it intercepted a ballistic missile fired by Yemen's Houthis, after the Iran-backed group claimed a new attack on the international airport in Riyadh.
Sports
Milwaukee rallied from 4-0 down to beat Tampa Bay 5-4 in Game 2 of the World Series, taking a 2-0 lead after forcing Drew Rasmussen out in the fourth inning.
Politics
Joyful cheers of "Let's go, Lula!" rose from the jubilant crowd again and again as Brazilians paraded down Sao Paulo's Paulista Avenue on Sunday, celebrating the leftist leader's improbable election win.
Sports
Shadab Khan scored an unbeaten 113 and shared an ODI-record 89-run final-wicket partnership with Haris Rauf as Pakistan chased 242 to beat England by one wicket.
Politics
Brazil's leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva pulled off a dramatic comeback on Sunday as he clinched a re-election victory, but his rival Flavio Bolsonaro refused to accept the loss and said he would seek to annul the vote.
Sports
Baylor fired football coach Dave Aranda after a 25-24 loss to Kansas and promoted defensive coordinator Joe Klanderman for the rest of the season.
Sports
Luka Doncic scored a monster 52 points as the Los Angeles Lakers maintained their perfect start to life after LeBron James with a 132-123 defeat of the Utah Jazz.
Politics
Asian stocks slipped Monday as the dour mood that sullied last week's trading continued, with investors gearing up for a crucial run of central bank decisions and tech earnings.
Education
There is no nationwide Indian school closure on October 26, though Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Council schools will shut for Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti and coastal states are watching cyclone forecasts.
Culture
Wisconsin farmer Albert Zahn transformed his retirement home into Birds Park with carved figures; surviving works are now preserved in major museum collections.
Economy
France's deteriorating public finances will take centre stage when the European Central Bank meets this week, but policymakers are not expected to throw a lifeline to the eurozone's second-biggest economy just yet.
Economy
NPS Vatsalya subscribers gain control of their accounts at 18 and may continue, transfer the corpus to regular NPS or exit under specified withdrawal rules.
Politics
US political advertising for the 2026 midterms has exceeded $10 billion and is projected to reach a record $11.6 billion by Election Day.
Politics
China's President Xi Jinping and other top leaders meet in Beijing on Monday at a key gathering watched closely for clues as to the country's direction and future leadership.
Politics
Retiree Eileen Castle hasn't been able to enjoy her backyard since a data center moved in next door in Lowell, Massachusetts, bringing noise, fumes, dust and water mist.
Economy
In the heat of US midterm elections, President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canada -- and Ottawa's retaliation -- have taken center stage in timber-producing Maine, walloped by the economic fallout perhaps more than any other state.
Politics
The video looks hyper-real, depicting a US Senate candidate laughing at cards that read "Death to America" and "Celebrate 9/11." But it is part of a multimillion-dollar blitz of AI-generated political ads ahead of the midterm elections.
Economy
A wave of American wealth created by artificial intelligence companies could produce some of the largest charitable sums since the era of Andrew Carnegie and John D. Rockefeller, raising questions about where the money goes.
Politics
Israeli election contender Gadi Eisenkot on Sunday vowed to unite the country as he held his final major rally before the vote, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu received fresh backing from US President Donald Trump.
Maria Corina Machado, Venezuela's opposition leader and a Nobel Peace Prize winner, made a surprise return home on Sunday after nearly a year in exile, drawing jubilant crowds in a direct challenge to the US-backed interim government.
Economy
India and Russia intend to run pilot voyages on the Northern Sea Route in 2027 as they assess a shorter Arctic shipping link and expand maritime cooperation.
Economy
The first international flight took off Monday from a new, multi-billion-dollar airport in the fast-growing western suburbs of Sydney.
Politics
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will have to wrestle with a divided Brazil, an unfriendly Congress, feeble public finances and a Donald Trump-shaped menace during his unprecedented fourth term.
Economy
Reliance Jio’s next stage will test whether its scale in telecom and digital services can translate into stronger monetisation, disciplined investment and durable shareholder returns.
Politics
Brazil's leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva pulled off a dramatic comeback on Sunday as he clinched election victory against right-wing senator Flavio Bolsonaro, who trounced him in the first round.
Culture
A review of Eric Ries’s Incorruptible examines his practical framework for keeping companies ethical and mission-driven as they grow, compete and answer to investors.
Sports
Michael Penix threw for three touchdowns and the Atlanta defense forced four turnovers as the Falcons beat San Francisco 29-20 to deal the 49ers their first defeat of the NFL season on Sunday.
Culture
A review of The Lift-Off Nation argues that experienced founders, broader sectors, global ambition, deeper capital and government-backed infrastructure are reshaping India’s startup ecosystem.
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BusinessLine readers address court protection for risky bonds, the widening climate-action gap and a Supreme Court ruling on false disclosures by election candidates.
Brazil's election stood at a virtual tie halfway through counting on Sunday, with President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva holding a razor-thin lead over right-wing senator Flavio Bolsonaro.
Politics
Australia's prime minister and fellow parliamentarians led sombre tributes Monday to "beacon of decency" and colleague Helen Haines, who remains in hospital after being struck by a car outside her office a week ago.
Sports
Kimi Antonelli said his mindset will not change as he heads to next week's race in Mexico seeking the two points he needs to become Formula One’s youngest world champion.
Technology
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Reserve Bank of India’s data centre and cybersecurity training institute in Bhubaneswar, highlighting the need for resilient digital banking infrastructure.
Sports
Kylian Mbappe said reaching a milestone 100 goals for Real Madrid during the 2-1 Clasico win over Barcelona in La Liga on Sunday was "just a detail" compared to the team's victory.