Andhra Pradesh, India — At least 25 people have died and several others were injured when a passenger bus burst into flames after colliding with a motorcycle in southern India’s Andhra Pradesh state. Authorities said most victims were trapped inside the burning vehicle, many of them asleep, as the fire quickly consumed the bus. Horror…

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Migrant Returns to UK Weeks After Being Deported Under New France Deal LONDON, October 23, 2025 — A migrant who was among the first to be deported to France under Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s “one in, one out” migrant deal has returned to Britain by small boat less than a month later, reigniting fierce debate…

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CMA Investigates Unite Group’s Planned Acquisition of Empiric Student Property LONDON, October 23, 2025 — The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an official Phase 1 investigation into Unite Group’s (UTG.L) proposed acquisition of Empiric Student Property (ESP.L), signaling increased regulatory scrutiny over the rapid consolidation of the UK’s student accommodation sector. The…

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UK Competition Watchdog Probes Unite Group’s Student Housing Takeover of Empiric SEO Keywords: Unite Group Empiric acquisition, UK student housing market, CMA investigation 2025, Unite Group share price, Empiric Student Property takeover, UK competition watchdog, student accommodation mergers, UK property sector news, CMA phase 1 probe, Unite Empiric deal CMA Launches Investigation into Unite Group’s…

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Rentokil Initial Stock Soars on Strong U.S. Performance and Rising Global Demand London, October 23, 2025 — Shares in Rentokil Initial plc (RTO.L) skyrocketed on Thursday, climbing nearly 18% after the British pest control and hygiene giant reported better-than-expected third-quarter results, buoyed by a strong recovery in its U.S. market and steady international business growth.…

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KYIV, UKRAINE — A new wave of Russian drone and missile attacks struck multiple regions across Ukraine overnight, killing at least two people and injuring several others, including a child, in one of the most intense bombardments in recent weeks, Ukrainian officials said early Wednesday. According to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko, the Ukrainian capital came…

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Sanae Takaichi Nears Historic Appointment as Japan’s First Female PM Tokyo, Japan – Hardline conservative Sanae Takaichi is on the verge of making history as Japan’s first female prime minister after securing backing from the right-wing opposition Japan Innovation Party (Ishin). The coalition pact gives her the support of 231 seats in the parliament’s lower…

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The trustees overseeing two exchange-traded funds (ETFs) managed by startup asset management firm Azoria Capital LLC have voted to liquidate and terminate both funds, according to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) late Wednesday. The ETFs — the Azoria 500 Meritocracy ETF (SPXM.Z) and the Azoria Tesla Convexity ETF (TSLV.Z) —…

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NEW YORK, October 17, 2025 — In a landmark moment for the investment industry, U.S.-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have seen inflows surpass $1 trillion in 2025, reaching the milestone at a record pace, according to State Street Investment Management. The inflows, which crossed the trillion-dollar mark earlier than ever before, position the ETF industry to…

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