European Central Bank cuts rates again, says policy is becoming 'meaningfully less restrictive'

A civil servant known as 'Katie' from the Department for Work and Pensions reportedly flashed her chest to fans during a live stream while providing pensions advice. She expressed concerns about her low pay and the possibility of struggling with bills in retirement, referencing cuts to winter fuel payments. The DWP is investigating the incident after her profile on the porn site XHamster was revealed, where she performs various adult-themed shows; this case highlights the...

SINGAPORE: The People’s Action Party (PAP) announced that Senior Minister Teo Chee Hean will not contest the new Pasir Ris-Changi GRC, led by Minister Indranee Rajah. The team includes Desmond Tan, Sharael Taha, and newcomer Valerie Lee, who aims to focus on cost of living, families, and infrastructure. The Singapore Democratic Alliance plans to contest the GRC, which PAP previously won with 64.16% of the vote in 2020. Full Article

Chinese state-backed funds are halting new investments in US private equity due to pressures from the Chinese government amid escalating trade tensions with the US. This shift follows recent tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, prompting significant reevaluation among global investors, including Canadian and European pension funds. Historically, Chinese funds like the China Investment Corporation have heavily invested in US private equity, but they are now seeking to diversify away from American markets, reflecting the...

In 2025, Louisiana, Missouri, and Virginia reported their first measles cases linked to international travel, with a Virginia child and an unvaccinated adult in Louisiana being confirmed cases. Virginia health officials are tracing contacts after identifying potential exposure at two medical centers, while Missouri's case involves a child who has recently traveled, though details on vaccination status remain unclear. This outbreak marks the largest in the U.S. in six years, with Texas reporting 481 confirmed...

A British man was murdered in Ecuador after being pulled from a police station by locals who accused him of shooting a resident in the village of Playas del Cuyabeno. Despite being arrested for his protection, a mob broke into the station six hours later and set him on fire outside, leading to his death. The village, accessible only by boat, is known for its small tourism industry linked to the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve, which...

A North Shore woman reported encountering a suspicious individual claiming to conduct a storm damage survey for Auckland Council following Cyclone Tam. The resident noted that the visitor lacked identification and was the only one to arrive, prompting her to verify with the council, which confirmed that no staff are conducting house-to-house checks. Auckland Councillor Richard Hills advised residents to request ID from anyone claiming to represent the council and to report any suspicious activity...