UK Treasury chief faces headwinds as he delivers first budget under new prime minister, Andy Burnham
British Treasury chief John Healey faces a fine balancing act when he delivers his first budget statement, with the economic backdrop made more difficult as a result of the turmoil caused by the Iran war.
Read in depth: World
Spain train crash audio reveals exchanges between drivers and control centre
Recordings reported by the BBC appear to show a Renfe train being cleared to move while an Iryo train ahead remained stopped. Investigators have yet to establish the cause of...
Afghan opium poppy cultivation quadruples despite Taliban ban, UN says
The UN estimates that cultivation rose to about 43,000 hectares in 2026. The Taliban disputes the figure, while farmers describe difficulty replacing lost income.
Sources and context
apnews.comSource headline and summary supplied via Currents News API. First collected by NewsJaws on 2026-10-28. This is an automated news brief, not original NewsJaws reporting. Dates reflect the source publication. Feed delays may apply.