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 double to nearly $10bn as surging oil and gas prices, driven by the Middle East crisis, reshape the energy landscape. The...

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NSW Liberal Factionalism: Reformers Co-Founder Compares to

NSW Liberal Factionalism: Reformers Co-Founder Compares to

The NSW Liberal factionalism scandal has taken a cinematic turn, with a Reformers co-founder comparing internal party battles to Mel Gibson's Brave...

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Eddie Howe Leaves Newcastle: Jaissle Set to Replace Him

Eddie Howe Leaves Newcastle: Jaissle Set to Replace Him

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

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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 their highest level since 2007, as the Federal Reserve voted to hold its key interest rate steady, raising co...

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Modern Slavery on Spanish Farms: A Survivor's Story and

Modern Slavery on Spanish Farms: A Survivor's Story and

Modern slavery on Spanish farms remains a hidden crisis, as revealed by one woman's harrowing two-year ordeal. This article explores her story, the...

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FIFA World Cup Investment: Does More Money Guarantee Development?

FIFA World Cup Investment: Does More Money Guarantee Development?

FIFA's proposed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors promises over $10bn for its 211 member associations, but does more money ...

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Jack Grealish Saudi Transfer Rumors: Al-Hilal Move?

Jack Grealish Saudi Transfer Rumors: Al-Hilal Move?

Jack Grealish to Al-Hilal is the latest football transfer rumor sweeping the headlines, as the Manchester City winger faces an uncertain future aft...

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Michael Thomas Lost 20 Years to Mania: A Writer's Resilience

Michael Thomas Lost 20 Years to Mania: A Writer's Resilience

Michael Thomas, the acclaimed author of Man Gone Down, lost 20 years to mania, depression, and a cascade of personal crises, yet his new memoir The...

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WSL Fixtures 2026-27: London City Lionesses Face Man United in

WSL Fixtures 2026-27: London City Lionesses Face Man United in

The WSL fixtures for the 2026-27 season have been officially released, with London City Lionesses set to host Manchester United in a blockbuster op...

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Joe Root Returns as England Test Captain Under Coach Fleming

Joe Root Returns as England Test Captain Under Coach Fleming

Joe Root has been confirmed as England's new Test captain for a second spell, with Stephen Fleming appointed as the new head coach of the men's Tes...

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ICE Arrests Record: 43,138 Detained in June Under Trump
ICE Arrests Record: 43,138 Detained in June Under Trump
The Trump administration set a new ICE arrests record in June 2025, detaining 43,138 immigrants in the highest monthly total since President Donald Trump took office. This surge in enforcement,... Lire plus...
Hegseth Reveals Iran War Cost $37.5B, Seeks $88B More
Hegseth Reveals Iran War Cost $37.5B, Seeks $88B More
Iran war cost now stands at $37.5 billion, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told the Senate on Tuesday, as he requested an additional $88 billion in supplemental funding to sustain the... Lire plus...
Trump Must Reveal Business Finances in BBC Defamation Suit
Trump Must Reveal Business Finances in BBC Defamation Suit
Trump must divulge detailed financial information from his many businesses as part of his $10bn defamation lawsuit against the BBC, a federal judge ruled. This ruling could open a unique... Lire plus...
Trump Tariffs on Generic Drugs: Key Impacts in 2028
Trump Tariffs on Generic Drugs: Key Impacts in 2028
President Donald Trump has announced new tariffs on generic drugs produced overseas, set to take effect in 2028. This major trade policy shift could significantly impact drug prices, supply chains,... Lire plus...
Ukraine appoints new top commander Mykhailo Drapatyi
Ukraine appoints new top commander Mykhailo Drapatyi
Ukraine war briefing: Mykhailo Drapatyi has taken over as Ukraine's top military commander, replacing Oleksandr Syrskyi after a political row and street protests. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the change in... Lire plus...
Ukraine War Divide: Friends Who Left vs. Those Who Stayed
Ukraine War Divide: Friends Who Left vs. Those Who Stayed
The Ukraine war has created a hidden divide between those who stayed and those who left, as reflected in a poignant opinion piece by a Ukrainian journalist. The author describes... Lire plus...
Hackney Football Cage Demolition: Community Fights for Future
Hackney Football Cage Demolition: Community Fights for Future
The Hackney football cage demolition of the Keith Miller sports pitch, known as the "San Siro of east London," threatens a vital community hub for street football. Campaigners warn that... Lire plus...
Somalia's Female Baristas: Changing the Coffee Scene
Somalia's Female Baristas: Changing the Coffee Scene
Female baristas in Somalia are redefining the country's coffee culture and breaking gender barriers in Mogadishu's booming cafe scene. Saabiriin Hassan, one of the first women to work as a... Lire plus...
Andy Burnham's Long Game: A Masterclass in Political Strategy
Andy Burnham's Long Game: A Masterclass in Political Strategy
Andy Burnham's long game has proven to be a masterclass in political strategy, outmaneuvering short-term thinkers like Keir Starmer. While Labour struggled after the 2024 local elections, Burnham's allies quietly... Lire plus...
Iran Foreign Minister Describes Attack That Killed Khamenei
Iran Foreign Minister Describes Attack That Killed Khamenei
Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi has described the US-Israeli airstrike that killed Supreme Leader Khamenei, pulling him from the rubble of the leadership compound. In a rare interview, he confirmed... Lire plus...
1952 Pan Am Plane Crash Wreckage Found: Air Safety Legacy
1952 Pan Am Plane Crash Wreckage Found: Air Safety Legacy
The wreckage of the 1952 Pan Am plane crash that killed 52 people and revolutionized air safety has been found off Puerto Rico. The Clipper Endeavor, a DC-4, plunged into... Lire plus...
Proportional Representation UK: How Parliament Would Change
Proportional Representation UK: How Parliament Would Change
Proportional representation could fundamentally transform the UK parliament, according to new analysis produced exclusively for the Guardian. The research, conducted by More in Common, shows how different voting systems would... Lire plus...