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Leader of council opposition says pledges of tax cuts made before Reform overturned 30-year Tory majority in May have been ‘utterly broken’
Authorities warn lives could be lost amid catastrophic conditions as firefighters fear there is ‘nothing left’ of town in Strathbogie Ranges
Trump's import levies are still changing the patterns of international trade
Iranian authorities appear to be unusually restrained in reacting to mass protests, a possible result of Donald Trump's threat to intervene
The backlash against democracy calls for new strategies
Data: United Health Foundation. Cartogram: Axios Visuals A state-by-state health report card, out today from the United Health Foundation, finds an array of encouraging signs for America: Rates for premature death, drug deaths, firearm deaths and homicides all fell. Rates of cancer screenings, physical activity and volunteerism all increased. But rates of e-cigarette use and multiple chronic conditions increased. Homelessness and unemployment — socioeconomic factors that help determine the nation's health — rose. Why it matters: America's Health Rankings — from the United Health Foundation, established by UnitedHealth Group — synthesize 99 measures of health and well-being, drawn from 31 data sources, to produce a "comprehensive portrait of health at both the national and state levels." State of play: The five healthiest states, based on social and economic factors, physical environment, clinical care, behaviors and health outcomes: 1. New Hampshire2. Massachusetts3. Vermont4. Connecticut5. Utah The least healthy states: 46. West Virginia47. Alabama48. Mississippi49. Arkansas50. Louisiana Go deeper: Read the full report
"We are evolving in a world of great powers, where there's a real temptation to carve up the world," the French president says
Large swathes of the country will be under ‘danger to life’ warnings on Thursday
Internet monitoring firms and experts say Iran’s internet has almost completely shut down, as protests spread through major cities
Wall Street bulls need a lot to go right if 2026 is going to deliver a fourth straight year of double-digit returns. Trade tensions between the US and its neighbors remain high. The US economy is showing signs of sluggishness, interest rates are elevated even after three cuts and the artificial intelligence trade is far from a slam dunk
South Yorkshire Police says it mixed up the identities of the teen with another male in the car
The president called his meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in South Korea a "massive victory," but the lack of details on what was agreed to raise the potential for more friction in 2026