Biden administration says list price of 10 drugs commonly used by Medicare recipients will be cut by 38% to 79%
WASHINGTON (AP) — Biden administration says list price of 10 drugs commonly used by Medicare recipients will be cut by 38% to 79%.
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The Prime Minister has been accused of “pathetic and childish” behaviour when it comes to the nation’s housing crisis.
- Sky News
Sir Keir Starmer faces investigation over possible breach of parliamentary rules after Labour donor 'pays for wife's clothes'
Sir Keir Starmer is facing an investigation over a possible breach of parliamentary rules after failing to declare that some of his wife's high-end clothes were bought for her by his biggest personal donor, Lord Alli. The Labour peer paid for a personal shopper, clothes and alterations for Lady Victoria Starmer, reportedly both before and after the Labour leader became prime minister in July, according to The Sunday Times. This year, Sir Keir has received - and disclosed - nearly £19,000 worth of work clothes and several pairs of glasses from Lord Alli, the former chairman of online fashion retailer Asos, The Times reports.
- BBC
780,000 eligible pensioners to lose out on fuel payment - DWP
Pensioners aged 80 and over would take the biggest financial hit, a government analysis found
- The Independent
Former Russian president threatens to turn Kyiv into ‘melted spot’ if long-range missiles approved
Ukraine says its ability to hit military targets deep inside Russia is integral to defending against Moscow’s bombing campaigns across the country
- Australian Associated Press
UK PM breaches rules over clothing donations to wife
The UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing embarrassing allegations that he accepted clothing donations for his wife.
- CNN
Fear and frustration in Ohio city as political debate seizes on growing Haitian population
Concern is growing that inflammatory rhetoric about Haitians could escalate into actual violence – something that many have traveled hundred of miles to escape.
- CNN
Report finds ‘no evidence’ Hawaii officials prepared for Maui wildfire that killed 102 despite warnings
Investigators reviewing the emergency response to last year’s wildfire that killed 102 people on Maui said in a report released Friday they found “no evidence” Hawaii officials made preparations for it, despite days of warnings that critical fire weather was coming.
- The Independent
India’s top court grants bail to Delhi leader Arvind Kejriwal
Jailed opposition leader to walk out of prison after six months
- PA Media: UK News
Coal mine plans should be ‘permanently shelved’ after court ruling – campaigners
A High Court judge quashed the Government’s decision to grant planning permission for the site at Whitehaven, Cumbria, on Friday.
- Euronews
EU states lagging on carbon emission reductions, Commission tells MEPs
Several member states still need to send their energy and climate plans to the European Commission, where strategies to slash emissions are laid out.
- Reuters
India's top court grants bail to opposition leader Kejriwal in graft case
NEW DELHI (Reuters) -India's Supreme Court granted bail on Friday to opposition leader and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a graft case, paving the way for his release almost six months after he was arrested. Kejriwal's release is expected to boost the morale of his decade-old Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) as it will allow him to campaign in regional elections next month in the northern state of Haryana, where AAP is trying to make inroads, and in Delhi early next year. Kejriwal was first taken into custody in March by India's financial crime-fighting agency, weeks before the country's national elections, in relation to alleged irregularities in the capital city's liquor policy.
- The Hill
6 House Republicans join bipartisan commitment to uphold election results
Six moderate House Republicans signed on to a bipartisan letter spearheaded by centrists pledging to respect the results of the 2024 election. The “unity commitment” released Friday is led by Reps. Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.) and Don Bacon (R-Neb.) and has the support of 32 House members. By signing the letter, members pledge — after “all legal…
- The Hill
Senate Democrats slam Biden’s release of military funds for Egypt over human rights concerns
More than a dozen Senate Democrats are slamming President Biden for releasing $320 million in U.S. military assistance to Egypt despite what they call serious human rights concerns over the government in Cairo. It is the first time the Biden administration has decided to release the full amount of funds over the course of the…
- CNN
Pennsylvania mail-in ballots with flawed dates on envelopes can be thrown out, court rules
Pennsylvania voters could have their mail-in ballots thrown out if they do not write accurate dates on envelopes they use to return them under a state Supreme Court ruling issued Friday that could impact the presidential race.
- The Independent
Labour accused of ‘cruelty’ over winter fuel payment cuts as 780,000 pensioners to miss out
Labour’s biggest union backer has increased pressure over the cuts, putting forward a motion to Labour’s conference this month calling for the move to be reversed
- Evening Standard
UK and US fail to agree deal on Ukraine missiles after Starmer-Biden Washington meeting
The Prime Minister met with US President Joe Biden in Washington.
- Reuters
Kremlin says it disagrees with Turkey's Erdogan that Crimea should return to Kyiv's control
MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russia completely disagrees with comments from Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan that Crimea should return to Ukrainian control, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday. Erdogan said this week that Turkish support for Ukraine's territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence was unwavering, and that the return of Crimea - which Russia seized from Ukraine and annexed in 2014 - was a requirement of international law.
- The Independent
Martha Stewart makes her endorsement in the 2024 presidential race
Cooking and hospitality tycoon and TV star demurred from choosing a candidate in 2020
- HuffPost UK
Robert De Niro Pulls No Punches As He Tears Into 'Clown' Donald Trump
The two-time Oscar winner also branded Trump's current presidential bid "insanity".
- Yahoo News Australia
Warning after tourist's 'risky' stunt near Aussie river: 'Never do that'
The move, which was filmed and shared on social media, shocked local residents and experts.