Business & Economy

Excessive Online Time Linked to Stress and Worse Mood: Study

Excessive Online Time Linked to Stress and Worse Mood: Study

Excessive online time is linked to higher stress levels and worse mood, according to a new study published in PLOS One. Researchers at the Universi...

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Parliamentary Watchdog Declines Inquiry into Richard Tice's

Parliamentary Watchdog Declines Inquiry into Richard Tice's

The parliamentary watchdog has declined to investigate a complaint against Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice over an undeclared loan of nearly £...

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Wildfires Kill Three Greek Firefighters in Crete and Mainland

Wildfires Kill Three Greek Firefighters in Crete and Mainland

The recent wildfires in Greece have tragically killed three firefighters as blazes rage across Crete and the mainland, highlighting the dangerous c...

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Uefa Emergency Meeting: Opposition to FIFA's Plan Hardens

Uefa Emergency Meeting: Opposition to FIFA's Plan Hardens

The Uefa emergency meeting convened on Thursday as opposition to FIFA's controversial plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors con...

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Hackers Steal Sensitive Data from UK Education and Police

Hackers Steal Sensitive Data from UK Education and Police

A cyberattack on the UK Department for Education and a police database has exposed more than 740,000 pieces of sensitive data, including names, ema...

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Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady Amid Inflation Concerns

Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady Amid Inflation Concerns

The Fed holds interest rates steady in a divided vote, reflecting ongoing inflation pressures and political tension. The US Federal Reserve's Feder...

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Trident Renewal: Defence Spending Creates 18,000 UK Jobs by 2030

Trident Renewal: Defence Spending Creates 18,000 UK Jobs by 2030

Trident renewal and defence spending are at the forefront of Andy Burnham’s plan to reindustrialise Britain, with a new phase of contracts worth £8...

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Todd Blanche's AG Nomination in Jeopardy After Vote Postponed

Todd Blanche's AG Nomination in Jeopardy After Vote Postponed

Todd Blanche, President Trump’s pick for US attorney general, saw his nomination hit a major roadblock after the Senate Judiciary Committee postpon...

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WSL Brings Back Sunday Evening Kick-offs After Ratings Dip

WSL Brings Back Sunday Evening Kick-offs After Ratings Dip

The Women's Super League (WSL) is bringing back Sunday evening kick-offs after indifferent viewing figures last season, signaling a strategic shift...

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Ukraine F-16 Crashes: Pilot Safe After Intercepting Russian

Ukraine F-16 Crashes: Pilot Safe After Intercepting Russian

The Ukraine F-16 crash occurred during a frontline mission intercepting Russian airborne targets, with the pilot ejecting safely, Ukraine’s air for...

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House Passes $1.15tn Defense Bill Amid Israel, Trump Voter...
House Passes $1.15tn Defense Bill Amid Israel, Trump Voter...
The $1.15tn defense bill passed the US House amid a standoff over Israel and Trump's voter agenda, highlighting deep partisan divides. The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) cleared the Republican-controlled... Leer más...
Anas Sarwar Resigns as Scottish Labour Leader to Join UK...
Anas Sarwar Resigns as Scottish Labour Leader to Join UK...
Anas Sarwar has resigned as Scottish Labour leader to join Andy Burnham’s new government, a move that has sparked fury from Holyrood rivals. Less than three months after leading his... Leer más...
Meta Lawsuit Dropped by Teen Over Social Media Addiction
Meta Lawsuit Dropped by Teen Over Social Media Addiction
The Meta lawsuit over social media addiction took a surprising turn when a Florida teen dropped his case against the company just days before trial. The 15-year-old, identified as RKC,... Leer más...
House Republicans' $95bn Bill: Iran War Funding and Farmer Aid
House Republicans' $95bn Bill: Iran War Funding and Farmer Aid
The House Republicans' $95bn bill to fund the war with Iran and aid farmers has passed a critical budget resolution in a near party-line vote of 216-214. This reconciliation bill... Leer más...
Google Earnings Surge: 12th Consecutive Quarter of Revenue...
Google Earnings Surge: 12th Consecutive Quarter of Revenue...
Google earnings for the second quarter of 2025 have once again topped analyst expectations, marking the 12th consecutive quarter of double-digit revenue growth for parent company Alphabet. The tech giant... Leer más...
Madison Police Shooting: Officer Kills Man, Protests Erupt
Madison Police Shooting: Officer Kills Man, Protests Erupt
The Madison police shooting on Wednesday has ignited protests and renewed calls for accountability after a police officer fatally shot a man in his 30s. The incident, captured on cellphone... Leer más...
Trump Economic Policies Face Affordability Scrutiny at Rally
Trump Economic Policies Face Affordability Scrutiny at Rally
Donald Trump's economic policies took center stage at a Georgia rally, where he dismissed the term “affordability” while touting new tax-free investment accounts. The event highlighted the ongoing political battle... Leer más...
Lime Ebikes Profitability: How Do They Make Money?
Lime Ebikes Profitability: How Do They Make Money?
Lime ebikes and e-scooters have become a common sight in cities worldwide, but how does the micro-mobility company actually make money? A recent share market debut and public financial filings... Leer más...
Ukraine War Strikes Wildberries Warehouses: New Phase of Deep...
Ukraine War Strikes Wildberries Warehouses: New Phase of Deep...
The Ukraine war has entered a new phase with Ukrainian forces striking two more warehouses of Russian online retailer Wildberries, targeting logistics hubs that supply the Russian military with drone... Leer más...
Kemi Badenoch's EU Policy Risks Reviving No-Deal Brexit
Kemi Badenoch's EU Policy Risks Reviving No-Deal Brexit
Kemi Badenoch has effectively committed the Conservative Party to a policy of conflict with the European Union. Her recent pronouncements on withdrawing from the European Convention on Human Rights and... Leer más...
Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026: Preparations Underway
Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026: Preparations Underway
The Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026 are set to begin with a noticeably quieter atmosphere than the city's celebrated 2014 edition. As one merchandise stall worker admitted, sales have been slow,... Leer más...
UK Environment Secretary Lobbyists Threaten Ecosystems – Will...
UK Environment Secretary Lobbyists Threaten Ecosystems – Will...
The UK environment secretary is constantly besieged by lobbyists who push for policies that harm our natural world. A recent example shows how the outgoing secretary, Emma Reynolds, worked to... Leer más...