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The UK should import US scientists whose cancer research projects have been cut by Donald Trump, Ed Davey will argue at a Liberal Democrat conference that has focused heavily on how the party can respond to hard-right populism.In his closing speech, Davey will also criticise Nigel Farage, saying the Reform UK conference applauded the Trump administration’s decision to slash funding for mRNA vaccines, which are being trialled as a way to offer personalised immunotherapy treatment for some cancers.“It is hard to express the cruelty and stupidity of cutting off research into medicine that has the power to save so many…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The House of Representatives censured the late Roderick Butler, R-Tenn., in 1870 for taking a bribe for a military academy appointment. The House also censured late Rep. Thomas Blanton, D-Texas, in 1921 for inserting a document into the Congressional Record which contained obscene language.And late Rep. Gerry Studds, D-Mass., faced censure in 1983 for having sex with a 17-year-old page. Those are three of the 28 Members ever censured by the House.4 HOUSE REPUBLICANS VOTE WITH DEMS TO BLOCK RESOLUTION CENSURING ILHAN OMAR FOR CHARLIE KIRK COMMENTS Rep. Ilhan Omar, with Rep. Rashida Tlaib…

A Palestinian state is getting a powerful new push.Dozens of world leaders gathered Monday to rally support for a two-state solution, with the United States and Israel set to boycott the summit as they find themselves increasingly isolated by a rising tide of traditional allies responding to Israel’s assault on the Gaza Strip. French President Emmanuel Macron announced at the meeting at the United Nations on Monday that France is formally recognizing a Palestinian state.“The time has come. This is why, true to the historic, historic commitment of my country to the Middle East, to peace between the Israelis and…

New Delhi: Traders and business owners on Monday welcomed the next generation GST reforms, saying the changes will increase purchasing power, lower prices of essential items and give a big push to the economy. They also praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for introducing the measures during the festive season. S.K. Sarda, a branded clothing store owner, said that the new GST framework has simplified the system and corrected earlier problems of multiple taxes. He pointed out that the government has already collected nearly Rs 55 lakh crore through GST, which is being used for national development and defence purposes. “The…

Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana are preparing a fresh attempt to launch memberships for their new party this week but without a joint public statement or a unified line, the Guardian understands.The pair have spoken since Sultana called off legal action on Sunday night in a dramatic climbdown as she acknowledged people had been left feeling “demoralised” by the group’s public spats.While their relations are said to remain cordial, Corbyn is understood to feel a “complete lack of trust” towards her, the Guardian has been told, noting it marked the second time she had made a unilateral move. It comes…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., wants to jam Senate Democrats with the GOP’s short-term funding extension, but so far they aren’t ready to play ball.Republicans and Democrats in the upper chamber blocked dueling continuing resolutions (CRs) from both parties last week and have now left Washington, D.C., until Sept. 29, effectively giving lawmakers in the upper chamber only two working days before the midnight deadline on Sept. 30.Both sides are at an impasse. Senate Republicans argue that the “clean” extension, which would last until Nov. 21 and lacks any partisan policy…

HONG KONG — Officials in Tibet are investigating after Canadian outdoor apparel brand Arc’teryx set off fireworks in the Himalayas in a publicity stunt that was widely criticized over its potential impact on the environment.The fireworks display, called the “Ascending Dragon,” was staged on Friday by Arc’teryx and prominent Chinese artist Cai Guo-Qiang at an altitude of about 18,000 feet in the Himalayas, a highly fragile and unstable ecosystem in southwest Tibet, according to Xinhua, China’s state-run news agency.The show played out in three acts, with bursts of color igniting one after another along the ridge, tracing the mountain’s outline…

New Delhi: The National Stock Exchange (NSE) on Monday announced that it will conduct a special one-hour Muhurat Trading session on October 21, on the occasion of Diwali, to mark the beginning of the new Samvat year. According to the exchange circular, the trading window will open at 1.45 p.m. and close at 2.45 p.m., while a 15-minute pre-open session will be held from 1.30 p.m. to 1.45 p.m. Trade modifications will be allowed until 2.55 p.m., and all trades executed during the session will carry settlement obligations similar to regular trading hours. Stock markets remain closed on Diwali Lakhsmi…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! EXCLUSIVE: More faculty members on college campuses who have celebrated the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk should be penalized, according to Secretary of Education Linda McMahon.McMahon’s comments come as tributes to Kirk on campuses have been defaced, and as higher education institutions have dropped employees for controversial statements regarding Kirk’s death. “I’ve seen some of those college presidents who have fired or suspended teachers or other faculty members that have spoken out really incredibly poorly and celebrated Charlie’s death — I would like to see more of that, quite frankly,” McMahon told Fox…

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