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Japan's economy contracts as exports get hit by US tariffs
Nov 17, 2025 - World 
Japan has reported its economy contracted at a 1.8% annual pace in July-September as President Donald Trump’s tariffs hurt exports
Far-right candidate José Antonio Kast favourite to become Chile’s next president after first round vote
Nov 17, 2025 - World 
The ultraconservative lawyer is in pole position going into the second round election, after running a campaign with a distinctly Trumpian feelThe ultraconservative lawyer, José Antonio Kast, is in pole position to become Chile’s next leader after advancing to the second round of the South American country’s presidential election where he will face the Communist party candidate Jeannette Jara.With more than 70% of votes counted, Kast had secured about 24% of the vote in Sunday’s first round vote, having campaigned on hard-line promises to crack down on crime and immigration, while making a Donald Trump-style pledge to “put Chileans first”. Continue reading...
Ecuadorian voters reject proposals to host foreign military bases and rewrite the constitution
Nov 16, 2025 - World 
Ecuadorians have struck down a proposal that would have let foreign countries run military bases in the South American country where drug gangs are extorting communities and killing politicians as they fight for territory
UK government poised to overhaul its asylum system as a political storm brews over migration
Nov 16, 2025 - World 
The British government plans to tighten its asylum system, following Denmark's model, to reduce immigration and address the political storm over migrants crossing the English Channel
Germany cancels auction of Holocaust artifacts after backlash
Nov 16, 2025 - World 
Poland's foreign minister says an auction of Holocaust artifacts in Germany has been canceled
