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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Oil Price Touches $95 Amid US-Iran Conflict Escalation
Oil Price Touches $95 Amid US-Iran Conflict Escalation
The oil price has breached the $95 per barrel mark for the first time in six weeks, driven by escalating US-Iran aggression over the Strait of Hormuz and Houthi threats... Read more...
Liverpool Ticket Tout Ban: 432 Lifetimes Bans & £1.2M Seized
Liverpool Ticket Tout Ban: 432 Lifetimes Bans & £1.2M Seized
Liverpool's ticket tout investigation has resulted in 432 lifetime bans and £1.2 million in assets seized, marking a landmark crackdown by the Premier League club and Merseyside police. This unprecedented... Read more...
Andy Burnham: What People Want from the New PM – Honesty &...
Andy Burnham: What People Want from the New PM – Honesty &...
The new prime minister, Andy Burnham, faces high expectations as people across the UK share their hopes for his leadership. In an online callout, about 400 respondents outlined the values... Read more...
Andy Burnham's EU Reset: What It Means for UK Trade
Andy Burnham's EU Reset: What It Means for UK Trade
Andy Burnham's rise to prime minister marks a new chapter in UK-EU relations, with Europe's leaders eagerly anticipating a thaw. As the self-styled 'King of the North' takes office, his... Read more...
Austria Opens Police Station at Hitler Birthplace to Deter...
Austria Opens Police Station at Hitler Birthplace to Deter...
Austria has opened a police station at Hitler's birthplace in Braunau am Inn to deter neo-Nazi pilgrimages and neutralize the building's toxic legacy. The conversion, costing €20 million, now houses... Read more...
UK Defence Spending Priority: Streeting's Economic Growth...
UK Defence Spending Priority: Streeting's Economic Growth...
UK defence spending is set to become a central pillar of economic strategy under Andy Burnham's government, with Defence Secretary Wes Streeting emphasising that increased military investment will drive growth.... Read more...
Gas Exports Tax of 25%: What It Could Fund for Australia
Gas Exports Tax of 25%: What It Could Fund for Australia
The proposed 25% tax on gas exports is gaining momentum within the Australian Labor Party as a way to secure a fair return for the nation's resources. At its national... Read more...
Lina Khan Named Chair of NYC Economic Development Board
Lina Khan Named Chair of NYC Economic Development Board
Lina Khan has been appointed chair of the New York City Economic Development Board by Mayor Zohran Mamdani, marking a pivotal shift in the city’s economic strategy. The former FTC... Read more...
Lobbying Firm Pays Journalists for Favorable Coverage: Exposé
Lobbying Firm Pays Journalists for Favorable Coverage: Exposé
A lobbying firm has been filmed offering a reporter payment for flattering client coverage in national press, according to a Guardian investigation. The firm, CT Group, co-founded by former electoral... Read more...
New Ukraine Army Chief Vows to Step Up Counteroffensive...
New Ukraine Army Chief Vows to Step Up Counteroffensive...
Ukraine's new army chief Mykhailo Drapatyi has vowed to step up counteroffensive actions, signaling a shift in military strategy as the war enters a critical phase. The 43-year-old major general... Read more...
Human Fridge: The Personal Cooling Booth That Cools You in 10...
Human Fridge: The Personal Cooling Booth That Cools You in 10...
The human fridge, also known as the Do Hiemon personal cooling booth, promises to chill your body completely in just 10 minutes. This innovative device has launched in Japan as... Read more...
Burnham to Review Early Prisoner Release Scheme: Key Updates
Burnham to Review Early Prisoner Release Scheme: Key Updates
The UK early prisoner release scheme is under review by new Prime Minister Andy Burnham, who has indicated he will examine the policy before it goes ahead in September. The... Read more...