Business & Economy

Shell Profits Double to $9.8B as Oil and Gas Prices Surge

Shell Profits Double to $9.8B as Oil and Gas Prices Surge

Shell's profits more than doubled to $9.8 billion in the second quarter, driven by a surge in oil and gas prices amid Middle East tensions. The ene...

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NSW Liberal Factionalism Exposed: Reformers' Donation Scandal

NSW Liberal Factionalism Exposed: Reformers' Donation Scandal

The NSW Liberal Party's internal factionalism has been thrust into the spotlight as the Independent Commission Against Corruption (Icac) investigat...

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Eddie Howe Leaves Newcastle United: Jaissle Set to Replace

Eddie Howe Leaves Newcastle United: Jaissle Set to Replace

Eddie Howe leaves Newcastle United after a transformative five-year tenure, with Matthias Jaissle set to replace him as the club's new manager. The...

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US Borrowing Costs Hit 19-Year High as Fed Holds Rates

US Borrowing Costs Hit 19-Year High as Fed Holds Rates

The US borrowing costs have surged to a 19-year high as the Federal Reserve voted to hold its key interest rate steady, raising concerns about infl...

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Surviving Two Years of Farm Slavery in Spain: A Story of

Surviving Two Years of Farm Slavery in Spain: A Story of

Modern slavery on a Spanish farm kept Fatima, a Moroccan migrant worker, in forced labor for two years, working up to 19 hours a day. Her story rev...

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FIFA Member Funding: Billions Promised, But Oversight Still

FIFA Member Funding: Billions Promised, But Oversight Still

FIFA's proposed plan to sell World Cup stakes to private investors promises over $10bn for member associations, but the critical question remains: ...

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Best Cordless Vacuum Cleaners UK 2026: Tested Picks for Spotless

Best Cordless Vacuum Cleaners UK 2026: Tested Picks for Spotless

The best cordless vacuum cleaners in the UK are essential for maintaining a spotless home with minimal effort. After rigorously testing 16 leading ...

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WSL 2026-27 Fixtures: London City Lionesses vs Man United Opener

WSL 2026-27 Fixtures: London City Lionesses vs Man United Opener

The WSL 2026-27 fixtures have been officially released, and the headline opener sees London City Lionesses host Manchester United on Friday 4 Septe...

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Joe Root Returns as England Test Captain, Stephen Fleming Named

Joe Root Returns as England Test Captain, Stephen Fleming Named

Joe Root has been confirmed as England's new Test captain, with Stephen Fleming appointed as the men's Test coach. This pivotal change comes after ...

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Why AI Can't Replace the Human Body: Key Insights

Why AI Can't Replace the Human Body: Key Insights

Artificial intelligence is everywhere, but the human body remains essential to consciousness, as recent research on embodied cognition shows. The i...

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Seattle Food Festival Shooting: Ghost Gun Bullets Don't Match
Seattle Food Festival Shooting: Ghost Gun Bullets Don't Match
The Seattle food festival shooting that left two bystanders dead has taken a new turn, as police say bullets that killed them do not match the gun fired by the... Read more...
Todd Blanche Attorney General Nomination Vote Postponed: What's
Todd Blanche Attorney General Nomination Vote Postponed: What's
The Todd Blanche attorney general nomination faced a major setback as the Senate Judiciary Committee postponed the vote scheduled for Thursday, leaving the future of the DOJ leadership in limbo.... Read more...
Liverpool vs Wrexham: Rio Ngumoha's Winner Highlights Pre-Season
Liverpool vs Wrexham: Rio Ngumoha's Winner Highlights Pre-Season
Liverpool's pre-season tour continued with a narrow 1-0 victory over Wrexham, thanks to a deflected goal from Rio Ngumoha. The match, played at Yankee Stadium, was a test of depth... Read more...
Todd Blanche Attorney General Nomination Delayed by Senate
Todd Blanche Attorney General Nomination Delayed by Senate
The Todd Blanche attorney general nomination faced a significant setback as the Senate judiciary committee postponed a scheduled vote, leaving the future of Donald Trump's former criminal defense lawyer in... Read more...
El Niño Impact on Indian Farmers: Monsoon Delay and Crop Risks
El Niño Impact on Indian Farmers: Monsoon Delay and Crop Risks
The El Niño impact on Indian farmers is becoming increasingly severe as a 'super' El Niño delays the monsoon and threatens crop yields across the country. In Odisha's Ganjam district,... Read more...
Carmakers Delay UK Factory Investment Until EV Rules Relaxed
Carmakers Delay UK Factory Investment Until EV Rules Relaxed
Carmakers are delaying UK factory investment until electric vehicle sales rules are relaxed, according to the head of the British car industry's lobby group. The chief executive of the Society... Read more...
Burnham's Unity Politics: Can He Win by Making Enemies?
Burnham's Unity Politics: Can He Win by Making Enemies?
Andy Burnham's political strategy centers on unity and positivity, but as he leads a divided country, the key question is how he will handle opposition. His affable approach has won... Read more...
Fauci Diaries Slam Covid Lab Leak Claims as Nonsense
Fauci Diaries Slam Covid Lab Leak Claims as Nonsense
Anthony Fauci's newly released diaries describe a News Corp journalist's Covid-19 lab leak investigation as a "bunch of nonsense," reigniting the debate over pandemic origins. The former top US medical... Read more...
FIFA World Cup Privatization Plan: Football Australia Seeks More
FIFA World Cup Privatization Plan: Football Australia Seeks More
FIFA's controversial World Cup privatization plan has triggered international outcry, but Football Australia is pleading for more time to digest the proposal before forming a position. The governing body announced... Read more...
Odyssey Crew Deaths Chart: Every Casualty Explained
Odyssey Crew Deaths Chart: Every Casualty Explained
The Odyssey crew deaths chart reveals a grim tally: nearly all of Odysseus's men perish before he returns to Ithaca. This detailed analysis tracks each casualty, from the Cyclops's cave... Read more...
Why Optimism Is the Antidote to Farage's Politics of Pessimism
Why Optimism Is the Antidote to Farage's Politics of Pessimism
Optimism is a powerful force that can counter the pessimism and cynicism seen in places like Clacton, where Nigel Farage's politics thrives on disillusionment. This article explores how a politics... Read more...
Thursday News Quiz: Test Your Knowledge with 15 Fun Questions
Thursday News Quiz: Test Your Knowledge with 15 Fun Questions
The Thursday news quiz is back with 15 engaging questions that test your knowledge of current events, pop culture, and general trivia. Whether you're a news junkie or just looking... Read more...