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Millions of children aged five to 15 in England will receive free local bus travel throughout August as part of a government initiative to ease the cost of living. This "Great British Summer Savings" package aims to help families with rising expenses during the school holidays, potentially saving households significant amounts.

President Trump's Beijing visit concluded without major breakthroughs, highlighting a widening gap in core interests between the US and China. While projecting stability, the meetings revealed limited cooperation on issues like Iran and Taiwan, with trade offering the only tangible deliverables. Both leaders claimed victory, entering a transactional phase focused on leverage.

This risky double-game may dent Islamabad’s relations with Beijing, as also cause international humiliation

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his silence on Donald Trump's derogatory remarks about India. Kharge questioned Modi's stance, highlighting India's contributions to the US and alleging that the government has failed to protect national interests in past dealings with the US.

US President Trump's second term prioritizes oil, leveraging energy dominance for global influence. Campaign funding from oil interests aligns with policies boosting domestic production and easing regulations. Sanctions on rivals and geopolitical events like the Hormuz crisis engineer demand for American exports, impacting nations like India and reshaping global energy markets.

Campaigning for AIADMK and BJP candidates on V K K Menon Road, EPS said it was out of fear of losing the election that CM M K Stalin was spreading a false propaganda that the delimitation of parliamentary constituencies would affect Tamil Nadu.

Thirumayam faces a close electoral battle as incumbent MLA S. Regupathy seeks re-election. Despite consolidating Mutharaiyar votes, anti-incumbency sentiment in some areas poses a challenge. AIADMK's P.K. Vairamuthu, a familiar face, is confident of victory, citing Regupathy's perceived inaccessibility and lack of development. The contest hinges on thin margins and mixed voter moods.

Addressing cadres and supporters, Vijay focused heavily on the concerns of weavers, MSMEs, farmers, govt employees and police personnel. He appealed to voters to back TVK in what he described as a “whistle revolutionary election.”