UK aims to secure agreement to rejoin Erasmus student exchange scheme

Britain quit EU programme after Brexit, when Boris Johnson claimed it did not offer good value for moneyThe UK is hoping to secure an agreement within weeks to rejoin the EU’s flagship student mobility programme, as part of a drive to pursue closer relations with Brussels after a setback on defence.Negotiators are aiming to finalise a deal by January that would allow the UK to participate in Erasmus from 2027 […]

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International

Scathing ‘jobs for mates’ review finds appointments to government boards routinely abused

A report by Lynelle Briggs says placements ‘look like nepotism’ and are undermining confidence in governmentFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe major parties have abused appointments to government boards so routinely that the public fears being lumped with “overpaid political hacks” who cannot do important jobs properly, a scathing report to the Albanese government has found.But Labor […]

December 1, 2025

International

Three children among four killed in shooting at children’s birthday party in California

Officials say 11 others are injured in what they believe is a "targeted" shooting at a children's birthday party.Source: feeds.bbci.co.ukRead full article

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Zelensky says Ukraine territory ‘most difficult’ issue, as US envoy prepares to meet Putin

US envoy Steve Witkoff and Donald Trump's adviser and son-in-law Jared Kushner will meet Vladimir Putin on Tuesday.Source: feeds.bbci.co.ukRead full article

December 1, 2025

International

How Ukraine turned into the world’s drone testing lab

The use of drones in the Russia-Ukraine war has revolutionised an industry of death and destruction. Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article

December 1, 2025

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Palestine wins first match over Qatar at FIFA Arab Cup

Palestine defeated host nation Qatar 1-0 in the team’s first match of the 2025 Arab Cup.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article

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Sri Lanka & Zimbabwe in Pakistan 2025

Fixtures, results and scorecards from Sri Lanka's ODI tour of Pakistan, and the Twenty20 tri-series that follows which also involves Zimbabwe.Source: feeds.bbci.co.ukRead full article

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South African radio presenter among five charged over Russia recruitment plot

The group has been charged under a law which prohibits people from joining foreign armies. Source: feeds.bbci.co.ukRead full article

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Advans S&L launches new overdraft product to strengthen short-term liquidity for small businesses

Advans Ghana Savings and Loans has officially launched a new overdraft facility designed to provide micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) with rapid access to short-term working capital. The facility, unveiled at a ceremony at Fiesta Royale Hotel in Accra, addresses the longstanding challenge of timely liquidity faced by thousands of small businesses across the […] The post Advans S&L launches new overdraft product to strengthen short-term liquidity for small […]

December 1, 2025