The U.K.’s inflation rate surged to 3% in January, exceeding analyst expectations, driven by transport and food costs, with core inflation rising to 3.7%, the highest since April 2024. The Bank of England recently cut interest rates to 4.5% due to sluggish growth and falling inflation, forecasting a rise to 3.7% in the third quarter of 2025 before falling back to the 2% target by 2027, while also revising the country’s economic growth outlook from 1.5% to 0.75% for the year.
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Dozens of children were injured at the Miriam Makeba School in Berlin after tear gas was released inside the building, leading to the evacuation of approximately 400 students. A total of 34 pupils experienced symptoms such as shortness of breath and eye irritation, but none required hospitalization; an investigation is underway to determine the cause of the incident. Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreEuropean foreign ministers are set to meet with Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Friday to discuss Iran's nuclear program amid escalating tensions following Israel's strikes on Iranian targets, which Israel claims are related to nuclear weapon development. President Trump is considering U.S. involvement in the conflict, while both European leaders and Iran's officials emphasize the need for diplomacy despite ongoing hostilities. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: European leaders are talking to Iran...
Read moreA U.S. appeals court ruled that President Trump can maintain control over National Guard troops in Los Angeles, despite California Governor Gavin Newsom's objections, marking the first such deployment against a governor's wishes since 1965. Newsom vows to legally challenge the decision, asserting Trump is not above the law and criticizing the use of military against citizens. Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreA break-in occurred at the home of slain Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman, where police found a broken window after family members retrieved valuables. Vance Boelter is charged with murdering Hortman and her husband, having allegedly stalked lawmakers, and was found with a list of officials, including details about Hortman’s family and home. Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreLata Visinia, a 31-year-old mother from West Auckland, struggles with daily tasks like taking out the bins since the passing of her husband, James Isaia Visinia, who died from stage 4 gastric cancer in November 2023, just a week after his 33rd birthday. She is raising their two young children, Mia-Elianna, 4, and Elton-James, 2, while coping with her loss. Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreTraining sessions for the Senegalese women's basketball team in the US have been cancelled after several squad members were denied visas, prompting Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko to shift preparations to Dakar. This visa denial coincides with reports of upcoming US travel restrictions affecting 25 African countries, including Senegal, amid concerns over visa overstays and national security. Need More Context? 🔎
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