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Richard Tice, deputy leader of Reform UK, has been shown to have changed his stance on foreign involvement in British politics, welcoming the possibility of Elon Musk donating up to $100 million to the party. In the past, Tice criticized Hungarian-American billionaire George Soros for funding anti-Brexit campaigns, questioning his right to interfere in UK democracy. Tice, along with party leader Nigel Farage and treasurer Nick Candy, met with Musk to discuss potential financial support,...

Water bills in England and Wales are set to increase by 36% over the next five years, with an average additional cost of £31 per year for households, although this will vary depending on the provider. This rise is higher than the expected 21% outlined in July, and is intended to fund a £104 billion upgrade in the water sector for customer and environmental improvements. Ofwat has emphasized the need for companies to improve their...

On Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed a missile 'duel' with the United States to demonstrate the superiority of Russia's new Oreshnik hypersonic ballistic missile over U.S. missile defence systems. Putin expressed readiness for the experiment, addressing Western doubts about Oreshnik's capabilities and highlighting its modern design based on previous Russian developments. The missile was first tested in response to Ukraine's use of U.S. and British ballistic missiles against Russian territory, emphasizing Russia's military strength...

EU leaders are focused on supporting Ukraine and maintaining the bloc's role in the world, emphasizing the need for unity to project strength globally. Kallas highlighted the contrast between a rules-based EU world order and one based on might. The EU welcomed the collapse of Assad's regime in Syria and is considering working with the new leadership to close Russian military bases in the country. Full Article

Tata Motors secured a new order from Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) for 148 additional electric buses under the GCC model, expanding its fleet. These 12-metre low-floor Tata Starbus electric buses will be supplied, operated, and maintained by TML Smart City Mobility Solutions Limited over a 12-year period. This order follows a previous one for 921 electric buses, with most already operational and exceeding 95% uptime, showcasing BMTC's commitment to sustainable public transportation. Full Article

On this date in sports history, the Cleveland Browns achieved an undefeated season by defeating the Buffalo Bills 49-7 in the AAFC championship game in 1948. In other notable events, the NHL began play in 1917 with impressive performances from Joe Malone and Harry Hyland, while in 1976, the Pittsburgh Steelers won against the Baltimore Colts in an AFC playoff game. Full Article