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Airbus fined £6.4m by HMRC for export control breaches

Airbus fined £6.4m by HMRC for export control breaches

Airbus has been fined £6.4m by HMRC for export control breaches, marking the largest out-of-court settlement ever reached for strategic export offe...

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Middle East Crisis Keeps UK Interest Rates High

Middle East Crisis Keeps UK Interest Rates High

The Middle East crisis is the key factor preventing UK interest rate cuts, as the Bank of England holds rates at 3.75% amid fears that oil price sp...

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Elephant Deaths in Kenya: Cyanide Poisoning from Farms

Elephant Deaths in Kenya: Cyanide Poisoning from Farms

Elephant deaths in Kenya have raised alarm as 15 elephants were found dead near Amboseli National Park, likely due to cyanide poisoning from pestic...

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LA Mayor Slams Warehouse Rebuild Before Cleanup: Key Updates

LA Mayor Slams Warehouse Rebuild Before Cleanup: Key Updates

The Los Angeles mayor has publicly condemned a warehouse owner's bid to rebuild after a massive fire, calling it a "slap in the face" to residents ...

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Make America Healthy Again: Why Europe Beats US on Life

Make America Healthy Again: Why Europe Beats US on Life

Make America Healthy Again is a popular slogan, but the US public is fed up with RFK Jr's approach, and the data shows that Europe offers a better ...

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Scottish Premiership 2026: McInnes Adds New Twist to Old Firm

Scottish Premiership 2026: McInnes Adds New Twist to Old Firm

The Scottish Premiership returns with a fresh twist as Derek McInnes takes charge of Rangers, adding a new layer to the historic Old Firm rivalry. ...

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FIFA World Cup Sale: Kushners and Trump in Controversial Deal

FIFA World Cup Sale: Kushners and Trump in Controversial Deal

The FIFA World Cup sale plan has ignited a firestorm of controversy, placing the Kushner family and former President Trump at the center of a tangl...

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US Economy Grows 1.5% in Q2 as Inflation Stays Above Fed Target

US Economy Grows 1.5% in Q2 as Inflation Stays Above Fed Target

The US economy grew at a sluggish 1.5% annual pace in the second quarter, as rising imports weighed on growth, while the Federal Reserve's preferre...

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St Paul Mayor Sexual Harassment Investigation: What We Know

St Paul Mayor Sexual Harassment Investigation: What We Know

The sexual harassment investigation into St Paul Mayor Kaohly Her has shaken Minnesota politics, as the city's police chief formally accused the ma...

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Commonwealth Chief Dismisses Idi Amin's Grandson Racism Claim

Commonwealth Chief Dismisses Idi Amin's Grandson Racism Claim

The Commonwealth Sport chief has dismissed racism and corruption claims made by Idi Amin's grandson, Aziz Abdul, after his disqualification for a h...

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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... Подробнее...
JBS Faces Landmark Lawsuit Over Green Credentials Expansion
JBS Faces Landmark Lawsuit Over Green Credentials Expansion
The world's largest meat company JBS is facing a landmark legal challenge over its green credentials and $6bn global expansion plan, as Greenpeace files a petition in Dutch courts demanding... Подробнее...
UK Inflation Falls to 2.6%: Boost for Economy and Cost of...
UK Inflation Falls to 2.6%: Boost for Economy and Cost of...
UK inflation fell by more than expected to 2.6% in June, providing a significant boost to Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s cost-of-living agenda. The consumer prices index reading beat economists’ forecasts... Подробнее...
Rugby Concussion Lawsuit: Crucial Week and Key Questions...
Rugby Concussion Lawsuit: Crucial Week and Key Questions...
The landmark rugby concussion lawsuit has reached a pivotal stage, with hundreds of former players seeking justice for brain injuries they believe were caused by their careers. This week's hearings... Подробнее...
Andy Burnham's Promise to End Rough Sleeping – Can He Do It?
Andy Burnham's Promise to End Rough Sleeping – Can He Do It?
Andy Burnham's controversial promise to end rough sleeping in England is back in the spotlight. With a history of unfulfilled pledges, can the Prime Minister finally deliver? This article examines... Подробнее...
Americans View Politics as Greatest Threat to Safety – Study
Americans View Politics as Greatest Threat to Safety – Study
A new study reveals that Americans view politics as the greatest threat to their safety, with 10% citing it as their top daily risk—ten times the global average. The Lloyd’s... Подробнее...
Wetherspoon Fourth Profit Warning: Sales Below Expectations
Wetherspoon Fourth Profit Warning: Sales Below Expectations
JD Wetherspoon has issued its fourth profit warning in seven months, with the pub chain blaming worse-than-expected sales despite the World Cup. The company, which operates 793 pubs across the... Подробнее...
Michelin-Starred Restaurant Owner Faces Jail Over Ant Dessert
Michelin-Starred Restaurant Owner Faces Jail Over Ant Dessert
In a startling legal case, a Michelin-starred restaurant owner in South Korea faces potential jail time after serving a dessert topped with ants, an ingredient not approved under local food... Подробнее...
Ultra-Processed Food Lawsuits: How Firms Obstruct Health Rules
Ultra-Processed Food Lawsuits: How Firms Obstruct Health Rules
The world's biggest ultra-processed food companies have filed scores of lawsuits challenging government policies that tackle junk diets, according to a Guardian investigation. Ultra-processed food (UPF) is linked to harm... Подробнее...
Trump's Iran War: Is America Stuck in Another Forever War?
Trump's Iran War: Is America Stuck in Another Forever War?
Donald Trump's war in Iran has raised fears that the United States is being dragged into another forever war. Nearly five months after launching what he promised would be a... Подробнее...
Jeff Bezos in Talks to Buy 30% Stake in Liverpool FC
Jeff Bezos in Talks to Buy 30% Stake in Liverpool FC
Jeff Bezos has held talks about joining a consortium that is seeking to buy around 30% of Liverpool FC, a deal that could value the Premier League club at approximately... Подробнее...
Equinor Profits Double to $11.5bn Amid Oil Price Surge
Equinor Profits Double to $11.5bn Amid Oil Price Surge
Equinor profits doubled to $11.5bn in Q2 2025, driven by soaring oil and gas prices amid the ongoing war on Iran and reduced Gulf supplies. The Norwegian state oil company... Подробнее...