FSB foils terrorist attack on government building in Stavropol Region

MOSCOW, October 20. /TASS/. Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) has thwarted a plot to attack the Georgievsky municipal district government building in the Stavropol Region, arresting a radicalized local resident, the FSB Public Relations...

Government taking part in 2025 Session of the Nordic Council in Stockholm

Published 15 October 2025 ‘The Nordics together – Nordic value and cohesion in troubled times’ will be the focus of discussions when the annual Session of the Nordic Council takes place in Sweden’s Riksdag on 27–30 October. Several ministers will...

Politics: 2025Talks - October 20, 2025

Politics and views in the United States. Millions join nationwide No Kings protests against the Trump Administration. The congressional stalemate on healthcare continues and educators worry about federal cuts to special education programs. Welcome...

Healthcare October 2025

Healthcare in Orange County: Innovating for a Healthier Tomorrow Orange County’s healthcare landscape continues to evolve—driven by innovation, collaboration, and an unwavering commitment to patient care. This Healthcare Custom Content section...

Politics is a popularity contest. Democrats must do better.

Views expressed in opinion columns are the author’s own. After the recent assassination of political influencer Charlie Kirk, I noticed just how much sway the conservative leader had over young voters. Naturally, I wondered who in the Democratic...

Economic deadlines loom as shutdown now 3rd longest in history

The government shutdown is now the third-longest federal work stoppage in US history and has no end in sight as party leaders on both sides continue to wait for the other side to blink. Meanwhile, the days ahead are expected to see increasing...

Economic leader says St. Tammany needs a healthy New Orleans

For years, St. Tammany Parish's population has been growing, while New Orleans has been losing population. But Michael Hecht, who heads the economic development group Greater New Orleans Inc., told a St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce audience on...

Culture Ministry opens XII International Theater Festival

Santo Domingo.-The Ministry of Culture inaugurated the XII International Theater Festival of the Dominican Republic 2025 (FITE RD 2025) on Sunday at the Palacio de Bellas Artes, marking the beginning of ten days dedicated to theater across the...

Politics descending into ‘polipreneurship’

Albert K. Salia Politics Oct - 20 - 2025 , 05:57 3 minutes read A Management Consultant, William Dowokpor, has called for a national debate on political party financing to address the problem of individuals taking over political parties. He warned...

Health Insurers Expanding Obamacare Despite U.S. Shutdown Over Tax Credits

Oscar Health is expanding its market footprint selling individual health insurance under the Affordable Care Act despite the lack of commitment from the Republican-led Congress to tax credits that would make policies more affordable. Oscar Health...

Political opinion with Beccy Cooper MP: the best start for children

I was very pleased to hear last week that every community will soon have a Best Start Family Hub, as the government roll out plans to create 1,000 centres across the country by April. Many of us remember the success of the Sure Start programme...

Government working to ‘ensure’ Maccabi Tel Aviv fans can attend game – minister

The Government will “provide what is necessary” to ensure Maccabi Tel Aviv football fans can attend a match in Birmingham next month, a Cabinet minister has said. Bridget Phillipson said blocking supporters from the Europa League game against...

Politicians begin to call for Prince Andrew to lose titles for good

Several politicians have spoken publicly about Prince Andrew losing his titles for good. The prince announced he would give up his royal titles and honours in a surprise statement on October 17. It means he will no longer be known as the Duke of...

Political opinion from A LibDem Perspective: Protect the environment to protect our children

Can anyone seriously deny that climate change is real and it is rapidly getting out of control? Our natural environment cannot cope with the pace of change and we cannot allow right wing populist politicians to go back on earlier commitments-...

International experts join conference in Hà Nội to address head and neck cancer challenges

HÀ NỘI — According to the US National Institutes of Health (NIH), head and neck cancer ranks as the world’s seventh most common. In Việt Nam, the number of patients under the age of 40 with this disease has doubled over the past decade, revealing...

Government shutdown shuts down 'Wild Things' in Lacombe

More wild times in the federal government reached out and whacked a popular outdoor event in St. Tammany earlier this month, canceling Wild Things at Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge in Lacombe. Four days before it was to take place on...

Economic Week Ahead: US Shutdown Extends Data Drought, Markets Turn to CPI

We’re entering yet another week of limited visibility on the economy thanks to the government shutdown. This leaves markets attempting to fill the statistical void with private surveys, comments from Federal Reserve officials, and the odd...

Government shutdown drags on as Republicans, Democrats dig in

Washington is entering the fourth week of a federal government shutdown with no tangible signs it will end anytime soon. Senate Democrats are dug in, insisting that any government funding bill include an extension of expiring tax credits to offset...

International Chefs Day: transform affordable ingredients into gourmet meals with these recipes

Today is International Chefs Day! Celebrated every year on October 20, it was founded in 2004 by the late Chef Dr Bill Gallagher to honour the culinary profession and inspire the next generation. The 2025 theme encourages children to embark on a...

Political opinion with Cllr Duncan Crow: A Crawley Town Council can only mean higher council tax

The Labour Government is taking a wrecking ball to local government. When it’s all put back together again, the one thing I sadly predict is higher council tax for Crawley, as the costs for the disruption and setting up new councils has to be paid...