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US-India Forum Defends Green Card, H-1B Programmes Amid Crackdown On Tech Firms
Oct 10, 2026 - World 
Five of the six recipients, according to USISPF, were born outside the United States. The forum cited their achievements as evidence of the contribution of immigrant talent to American innovation and prosperity.
7.7 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Panama, Tsunami Warning Lifted
Oct 10, 2026 - World 
The quake was registered at a shallow depth of 12 kilometres, meaning its impact was likely to be more severe.
2 Vans, 30,000 Bottles: 6 Thieves Carry Out Italy's Biggest Wine Robbery
Oct 10, 2026 - World 
The stolen wines were three of the company's reds -- Tignanello, Solaia and Guado al Tasso -- which sell for 120 to 300 euros or more depending on the vintages.
‘If voters aren’t better off by the next election, we’re screwed’: Labour insiders voice fears over budget
Oct 10, 2026 - World 
Some say party risks ‘looking twee’ by focusing on small fixes amid growing nervousness that budget lacks ambitionIn the days since Labour’s annual conference, party insiders have been sharing a word cloud produced by the pollsters More in Common, which shows the phrases voters most associate with Andy Burnham.Such polling is rarely flattering for politicians, and the prime minister’s version had its fair share of negatives. But one of the most prominent words in the cloud – and the one that has caught the imagination of Labour strategists – was “trying”. Continue reading...
UK savings: 5% interest rate deals may not last, say experts
Oct 10, 2026 - World 
Competition is hotting up, with National Savings & Investments lifting rates to the highest in yearsNational Savings and Investments (NS&I) has increased the returns on some of its accounts, with many now paying more than 5% for the first time in nearly three years.Competition in the savings market has been growing, leading to some of the highest interest rates for years. Continue reading...