Day: October 1, 2025
Spain to criminalise gender violence that targets victim’s loved ones
Spain’s leftist government on Tuesday approved a bill to make violence that targets women by harming their loved ones a separate criminal offence, the country’s latest move aimed at combatting mistreatment of women.
US government shutdown live: first closure since 2018 begins after funding bill fails
Competing bills rejected in Senate as Republicans and Democrats accuse each other of partisan politics. Follow the latest news and updates after the US government shut downUS government shuts downTracker: how each US senator votedThis shutdown is expec…
Scottish parliament votes in favour of allowing councils to cap rent increases
Legislation hailed as ‘historic step for fixing rigged housing market’ but campaigners say bolder action neededThe Scottish parliament has voted overwhelmingly for “historic” long-term rent controls – a first across the UK – as part of a wide-ranging h…
Scottish parliament votes in favour of allowing councils to cap rent increases
Legislation hailed as ‘historic step for fixing rigged housing market’ but campaigners say bolder action neededThe Scottish parliament has voted overwhelmingly for “historic” long-term rent controls – a first across the UK – as part of a wide-ranging h…
UK house prices return to growth amid ‘broad stability’ in market
Nationwide says prices rose by 0.5% in September after August drop, lifting average price of property to £271,995Business live – latest newsThe UK property market returned to growth in September after a summer lull, with house prices rising 0.5% compar…
Samsung Heavy Industries signs a collaboration pact with the largest shipbuilder in India
Both shipyards will explore projects across domestic and international markets
Nicole Kidman cites ‘irreconciliable differences’ in divorce papers
Nicole Kidman has filed for divorce from Kieth Urban and is seeking to be the “primary residential parent” just a day after the separation went public.
Royal Caribbean cruise turns into nightmare as 71 passengers become unwell
The passengers are being isolated while cleaning procedures are being ramped up onboard the ship.
Internet Blackout in Afghanistan Enters 3rd Day
Banking services have stopped, planes are grounded and aid distribution has been halted. The scope of the blackout is rare, even for a government that has increasingly rolled back freedoms.