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Evacuated Ukrainians from Russian-occupied Oleshky arrive in Belarus

Evacuated Ukrainians from Russian-occupied Oleshky arrive in Belarus

A convoy carrying residents from Russian-controlled Oleshky first travelled through Crimea * Published Residents evacuated from the devastated Russian-occupied city of Oleshky have arrived in Belarus and are expected back in Ukraine later on Saturday, authorities have said. They were taken out on Friday during a local ceasefire brokered

Burnham 'open' to calls for slavery apology but not reparations

Burnham 'open' to calls for slavery apology but not reparations

* Published Prime Minister Andy Burnham says he is "open" to the possibility of the UK formally apologising for its role in the transatlantic slave trade, but has ruled out financial reparations. He said he wanted a "dialogue with those affected" and was open to "calls

Hundreds from Russian-occupied Oleshky land in Belarus en route to Ukraine

Hundreds from Russian-occupied Oleshky land in Belarus en route to Ukraine

Four planes transporting evacuees from the war-ravaged city have arrived in Belarus’s Gomel. Hundreds of residents from the Russian-occupied Ukrainian town of Oleshky have been transported to Belarus, as part of a major evacuation mission under a truce that the White House says United States First Lady

UFC champion Islam Makhachev says his next fight will be ‘one of last’

UFC champion Islam Makhachev says his next fight will be ‘one of last’

Makhachev, one of the best fighters in UFC history, wants to face the winner of next year’s Prates vs Morales fight. Reigning UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev has hinted at an imminent retirement, saying his next fight will be “one of the last” of his mixed martial arts career.

Thousands protest across Italy over living costs and military spending

Thousands protest across Italy over living costs and military spending

Thousands protest across Italy over living costs and military spending NewsFeed Thousands have protested across Italy against rising living costs and increased military spending, demanding greater investment in healthcare and education. Demonstrations spread to 50 cities, with clashes reported between protesters and police. Published On 31 Oct 2026 Source: Read

Hong Kong may raise GDP forecast as growth poised for 5-year high: Paul Chan

Hong Kong may raise GDP forecast as growth poised for 5-year high: Paul Chan

Advertisement Finance chief says full-year forecast of 3.5 to 4.5 per cent growth may be revised upwards following strong export momentum 3-MIN READ3-MIN Listen Hong Kong’s economic growth this year could be the city’s strongest in five years, with potential for further upward

Power bills and data centers cast rare spotlight on utilities in US midterms

Power bills and data centers cast rare spotlight on utilities in US midterms

NEW YORK, Oct 31 : US electricity prices had flown under the radar in past national elections, but they have become a major political issue in this year's midterms as Americans grow angry over rising utility bills and deals for power-hungry data centers. Nationwide, according to Energy Information