India's politicians are dishing out election freebies - but can states afford them?
Cash transfers, often directed towards women, have become a popular election-winning strategy for politicians.
Notable Events Around the World on - 2025-11-18
Shelters plea for Gazans as winter rains raise fears of more disease and death
Displaced Palestinians face life-threatening conditions, as aid agencies appeal for more shelters to be allowed in.
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A16z-backed super PAC is targeting Alex Bores, sponsor of New York’s AI safety bill. He says bring it on.
A super PAC backed by Andreessen Horowitz, OpenAI and other tech leaders has targeted New York Assembly member Alex Bores' congressional campaign, marking its first attack against a lawmaker suppor...
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KPop Demon Hunters star on how her life mirrored main character's journey
Korean-American actress Arden Cho tells BBC Global Women she struggled to feel accepted while growing up in Texas.
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Inactivity costing £20bn a year, says Sport England
Funding agency Sport England says inactivity is costing £20bn a year as it calls for more investment in sport.