Business & Economy

US Diplomats Walk Out of UN After France Slams Human Rights

US Diplomats Walk Out of UN After France Slams Human Rights

US diplomats staged a UN walkout after France criticized the country's human rights record under Donald Trump, escalating tensions between two long...

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UK Budget Under Pressure as Iran War Drives Inflation and Oil

UK Budget Under Pressure as Iran War Drives Inflation and Oil

The UK budget is facing severe pressure as the ongoing Iran war drives up oil prices and inflation, according to a leading thinktank. The National ...

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White House Teleprompter Operator Fired Over Trump Speech Bets

White House Teleprompter Operator Fired Over Trump Speech Bets

A White House teleprompter operator who allegedly used inside knowledge to profit from bets on Donald Trump’s speeches has been removed from his po...

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ICE Agents Used Racial Slurs During Los Angeles Immigration

ICE Agents Used Racial Slurs During Los Angeles Immigration

ICE agents deployed to Los Angeles last summer used racial slurs during immigration operations, newly released court documents reveal. The slurs, i...

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US Senate Advances Russia Sanctions Bill Granting Trump New

US Senate Advances Russia Sanctions Bill Granting Trump New

The US Senate voted to advance a Russia sanctions bill that would grant President Donald Trump expansive new tariff powers, marking a significant s...

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Wildberries Attacks Shake Russian Economy and Banking Sector

Wildberries Attacks Shake Russian Economy and Banking Sector

Wildberries, often called Russia’s Amazon, has lost 10% of its warehousing capacity in Ukrainian drone attacks, shaking the Russian economy and ban...

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India Heatwave Death Toll Rises: A Devastating Crisis Unfolds

India Heatwave Death Toll Rises: A Devastating Crisis Unfolds

The India heatwave death toll continues to climb as extreme temperatures devastate vulnerable communities. This article examines the human cost and...

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Inflation Eases to 3.8%: Australia Mortgage Holders Dodge Rate

Inflation Eases to 3.8%: Australia Mortgage Holders Dodge Rate

Australian mortgage holders have dodged a bullet as inflation eases to 3.8%, reducing the chances of an RBA interest rate hike in August. The lates...

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Andy Burnham Pauses Early Prisoner Release, Cuts Business Rates

Andy Burnham Pauses Early Prisoner Release, Cuts Business Rates

Andy Burnham has paused the early prisoner release scheme that was due to begin in September, prioritizing public safety while announcing a 20% cut...

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British Gas Axes 1,300 Jobs as Customers Prefer AI Chatbots

British Gas Axes 1,300 Jobs as Customers Prefer AI Chatbots

British Gas is cutting 1,300 call centre and back office jobs because its customers increasingly prefer AI chatbots over human staff, according to ...

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Unilever Warns of Price Rises Amid Growing Costs – Impact on
Unilever Warns of Price Rises Amid Growing Costs – Impact on
Unilever has warned it will push through further price rises over the coming months, as the Marmite, Dove and Hellmann’s owner tries to recoup its own growing costs. The Anglo-Dutch... Read more...
AI Sell-Off Deepens as Chip Stocks Slump in Market Retreat
AI Sell-Off Deepens as Chip Stocks Slump in Market Retreat
The AI sell-off continues to intensify as chip stocks slump amid a broader market retreat, shaking investor confidence across sectors. This downturn comes as major companies like Mercedes-Benz report mixed... Read more...
Trump to Deliver Tribute at Lindsey Graham Funeral Amid Iran
Trump to Deliver Tribute at Lindsey Graham Funeral Amid Iran
Trump is set to deliver a tribute during Lindsey Graham's funeral, a moment that also opens the door for a crucial meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid escalating... Read more...
Badenoch Urges Burnham to Cancel Early Prison Release Scheme
Badenoch Urges Burnham to Cancel Early Prison Release Scheme
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has urged Andy Burnham to cancel the early release scheme for prisoners, sparking a political row over justice and public safety. Speaking at a press conference,... Read more...
Oil Price Slides on US-Iran Pause; AstraZeneca CEO Warns on China
Oil Price Slides on US-Iran Pause; AstraZeneca CEO Warns on China
The oil price slides 6% as a pause in US-Iran hostilities calms fears of a wider conflict. Brent crude dropped below $90 a barrel Monday before settling at $91, easing... Read more...
How a Gopher Job at a Law Firm Taught Me Life Lessons
How a Gopher Job at a Law Firm Taught Me Life Lessons
Have you ever taken a gopher job just to make ends meet? When I was a 21-year-old law student in Canberra, I answered an ad for a 'Gopher' at a... Read more...
Qantas Chairman's Lounge: Alan Joyce Reveals Access Tips
Qantas Chairman's Lounge: Alan Joyce Reveals Access Tips
Qantas Chairman's Lounge access secrets have been revealed by former Qantas CEO Alan Joyce in his new memoir. The lounge, known as Australia's most exclusive club, has long been shrouded... Read more...
Jodrell Bank Observatory Faces Closure After Major Funding Cuts
Jodrell Bank Observatory Faces Closure After Major Funding Cuts
Jodrell Bank Observatory, a global leader in radio astronomy, is facing potential closure after its primary funder, UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), announced it will withdraw support for the e-Merlin... Read more...
Labour Overtakes Reform in Voter Poll for First Time Since 2025
Labour Overtakes Reform in Voter Poll for First Time Since 2025
Labour has overtaken Reform UK in a voter intention poll for the first time since March 2025, driven by Andy Burnham's strong start as prime minister. The weekly tracker by... Read more...
London Families Denied Air Conditioning in Temporary Housing
London Families Denied Air Conditioning in Temporary Housing
London families placed in temporary housing have been denied access to in-built air conditioning, leading to serious health issues and child hospitalizations. The situation at Britannia Point in Colliers Wood... Read more...
Jockey Club Staff Cull Leaves Derby Flat Amid Ascot, Goodwood
Jockey Club Staff Cull Leaves Derby Flat Amid Ascot, Goodwood
The Jockey Club staff cull of up to 30 positions has left the Derby feeling flat, even as Ascot and Goodwood ride high with stellar racing cards. This restructuring under... Read more...
Councils Can Lead Housing Improvements: Learning from the 1970s
Councils Can Lead Housing Improvements: Learning from the 1970s
The idea that councils can lead housing improvements is rooted in effective policy from the 1970s, when local authorities took collective action to address unsafe homes. Today, environmental health officers... Read more...