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Biden defends first year presidency as “enormous progress” for US

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Joe Biden has just held a news conference, marking one year since he began his presidency of the United states

Biden says he did not over-compromise on his agenda, following several major setbacks over the past few months.

Biden notes his administration has made enormous progress when it comes to fighting the Covid pandemic, but admits it has been a challenge getting Republicans on board.

This address comes at a time when inflation in the US is at a 40-year high, Biden’s signature social policy bill is stalled, and Covid case numbers are surging.

The president says he is willing to compromise on parts of his Build Back Better Act, breaking it up and passing as much of the bill as they can now and fighting for the rest at a later date.

The bill stalled at its final hurdle last month when the administration failed to reach a deal with centrist Democrat, Joe Manchin.

Biden also confirmed that Vice President Kamala Harris will be his running mate in 2024, despite concerns she was unable to deliver on voting legislation.

The President admits the current voting rights legislation is unlikely to pass, but his party has not run out of options yet.

When it comes to the situation in Ukraine, Biden predicts a minor invasion by Russian troops, warning Putin of significant economic consequences when such an incursion occurs.

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Shoppers cut back this Black Friday as budgets tighten

UK shoppers are tightening budgets for Black Friday, expecting to spend £622—4% less than last year—favoring discounts.

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UK shoppers are tightening budgets for Black Friday, expecting to spend £622—4% less than last year—favoring discounts.


Shoppers across the UK are revising their Black Friday game plan, tightening their budgets as economic pressures reshape spending behaviour. Many are approaching the sales season far more cautiously than before.

Consumers expect to spend an average of £622 this year — a 4% drop from last year — with many relying on discounts and promotions to stretch their budgets. Value is king, with 38% of shoppers saying they’ll only buy items that are at least 50% off.

Rising inflation and income disruptions are adding pressure, and even higher-income households plan to scale back spending across Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Brands and retailers will need to work harder to earn every pound this shopping season.

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National Guard ambush: Afghan man charged after D.C. shooting

Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal arrested for shooting two National Guard members; FBI probes potential terrorism link.

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Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal arrested for shooting two National Guard members; FBI probes potential terrorism link.


An Afghan national, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, has been arrested after allegedly shooting two National Guard members in Washington, D.C. Authorities say Lakanwal previously worked with CIA-backed military units in Afghanistan before coming to the United States.

The victims, Sarah Beckstrom and Andrew Wolfe, remain in critical condition. Officials warn that if either victim dies, the charges could escalate to first-degree murder as the investigation intensifies.

The FBI is now examining the case as a potential act of terrorism, while the Department of Homeland Security has announced a review of all asylum cases approved under the Biden administration.

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Hong Kong construction bosses arrested after city’s deadliest fire in decades

Hong Kong arrests construction bosses after deadly fire kills 83; 279 still missing as investigation intensifies.

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Hong Kong arrests construction bosses after deadly fire kills 83; 279 still missing as investigation intensifies.


Hong Kong has been shaken by the arrest of construction company bosses following the city’s most devastating fire in almost 80 years, which claimed at least 83 lives. The blaze erupted at the Wang Fuk Court housing complex in Tai Po, where renovation work was underway.

Authorities report that more than 4,600 residents lived in the high-rise blocks, with most victims found within two of the towers. Shockingly, 279 people remain unaccounted for nearly 24 hours after the fire first broke out.

The Hong Kong government has announced a HK$300 million emergency fund to support survivors and affected residents. Meanwhile, police are deepening their investigation, seizing documents and equipment from the company’s headquarters.

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