British governing party announces tax cuts that it hopes can lift ailing election fortunes

LONDON — British Treasury chief Jeremy Hunt is seeking to bolster spirits within his Conservative Party ranks with a series of tax cuts that he hopes can turn the political dial ahead of a general election this year. Even though the British economy has hit one definition of recession and public finances will remain stretched … Read more

Watch as students lift a car off a mother and child pinned beneath it

Quick thinking by a group of schoolchildren helped save the lives of a mother and her two children, lifting a car after they were run over in the parking lot of a Utah school. According to several media outlets, the incident happened just before 4 p.m. Tuesday. That’s when a car hit Bridgette Ponson and … Read more

West Africa court refuses to recognize Niger’s junta, rejects request to lift coup sanctions

West Africa’s top court has rejected a request by Niger’s junta for a lifting of coup-related sanctions imposed by its neighbors ByCHINEDU ASADU Associated Press December 7, 2023, 9:54 AM FILE – Mohamed Toumba, one of the soldiers who ousted Nigerian President Mohamed Bazoum, addresses supporters of Niger’s ruling junta in Niamey, Niger, Sunday, Aug. … Read more

NATO member N Macedonia to briefly lift flight ban in case Russia’s Lavrov wants to attend meeting

SKOPJE, North Macedonia — NATO member North Macedonia said Friday it would briefly lift a ban on flights from Russia next week, which would enable Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to attend an international conference in the country should he accept the invitation. A government statement said the window would apply from Nov. 29 to … Read more

Welsh Champion Hurdle: Nemean Lion sees off Anyharminasking to lift Ffos Las title for Kerry Lee | Racing News

There was a terrific finish to the DragonBet Welsh Champion Hurdle at Ffos Las as Kerry Lee’s Nemean Lion saw off a late challenge from Anyharminasking. A Grade Two winner up at Kelso last season, the lightly-raced six-year-old was sent off as 3/1 joint-favourite under Richard Patrick. The pair crept into contention, tracked all the … Read more

Australia looks for new ways to lift Indigenous living standards after referendum loss

CANBERRA, Australia — Australia will look for new ways to lift Indigenous living standards after voters soundly rejected a proposal to create a new advocacy committee, the deputy prime minister said on Sunday. Every state and mainland territory apart from Australian Capital Territory voted against a proposal to enshrine in the constitution an Indigenous Voice … Read more

NCAA: Migs Oczon scores career-high 29 to lift Benilde past San Sebastian

Migs Oczon shoots past Perpetual Help. –NCAA Photo MANILA, Philippines—The College of St. Benilde avoided a three-game losing streak after defeating San Sebastian, 87-72, behind Migs Oczon’s career-high in the NCAA Season 99 men’s basketball tournament at San Juan Arena on Saturday. Oczon exploded for 29 points–the most he’s scored in his collegiate career–to go … Read more

‘DWTS’ Winners Will Now Lift The Len Goodman Mirror Ball Trophy

Len Goodman may have passed away, but “Dancing With The Stars” ensures his stellar legacy lives on. Goodman joined the dance show in 2005 and had a good run until his retirement in November 2022 to spend more time with his family in Britain. The star finally took his last breath in April this year … Read more