A big storm called Typhoon Dujuan is in Japan. It brings heavy rain and strong wind to the Tokyo area. Seven people are dead and five are missing. Many houses have no electricity. A video game show is closed. Scientists say warm air makes the rain very heavy.
The OECD has adjusted its economic growth predictions for the UK. Although the outlook for 2026 has improved, the forecast for 2027 is now lower than previously expected. This change is largely due to international conflicts in the Middle East, which have driven up energy costs and inflation. Meanwhile, the UK government is attempting to manage these pressures while sticking to its fiscal rules ahead of the new budget. While officials claim the economy remains resilient, opposition politicians have criticized the government's current approach to spending and debt management.
President Donald Trump is in New York at the United Nations. He talks about the war with Iran. He says he can make a deal or he can destroy Iran. The Iranian team walks out of the room. The president says the war is near the end. He wants a meeting with Iran.
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