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WASHINGTON — The U.S. military hit targets in Iran on Tuesday and Tehran fired missiles and drones at various sites across the region in response as hostilities flare once again in an intermittent war that has lasted mo…
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McLaren to build SUVs geared towards Formula One fans with children
McLaren is gearing up to build an SUV for the first time in its 63-year history, betting that the glamour of its all-conquering Formula One team can sell cars to wealthy fans who do not own its supercars.
‘We need to get it right’: union gusto for Burnham will face make-or-break tests
Louise Haigh, the UK first secretary, got a standing ovation from trade union members in Brighton this week, as she acknowledged what she called “the necessity to be bolder in this second chance that we’ve been allowed”.
EU invites Canada to become bloc’s first ’associate member’
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Wednesday that she wants to open the door for Canada to become the European Union’s first associate member.
Mayors and other local leaders could be given powers to oversee water firms
Mayors and other local politicians could be given powers to oversee water companies under plans being considered by the UK government to bring utilities under greater public control.
ECB wage tracker at 2.7% in H1 2027, pointing to a modest uptick in negotiated wage growth
The European Central Bank (ECB) wage tracker, which covers active collective bargaining agreements, indicates negotiated wage pressures with smoothed one-off payments of 2.2% in 2026 (based on a coverage of 46.9% of emp…
How rising bond yields impact American consumers
The BBC’s Samira Hussain explains why some could see increased interest rates for mortgages and business loans.
Airlines should pay for CO2 removal if Heathrow expands, say climate advisers
Heathrow airport should be allowed to expand only if airlines pay for the removal of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, the government’s climate advisers have said.
Revealed: the UK towns with the fewest jobs for young people
Young people in Rotherham face a local jobs market with the fewest suitable opportunities in Britain, according to a report that warns stark regional divisions are fuelling a crisis in youth work.
Expect even more potholes on UK roads after summer heatwaves, says RAC
The UK’s dilapidated roads are expected to get even worse, with motorists warned to expect a jump in the number of potholes as result of the country’s hottest summer on record.
Anthropic CEO renews call for AI slowdown as Nvidia’s urges acceleration
At San Francisco conference, OpenAI chief Sam Altman calls for more rigorous security measures
Messi has been called up to the Argentine national team for his farewell match
Eight-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi has been called up to the Argentine national team for his farewell match with the national squad. This was announced by the press office of the Argentine Football Association.
Burnham and Trump to hold first face-to-face meeting in New York - The Times
If, as expected, Andy Burnham becomes the British prime minister later this month, one of his first telephone calls is likely to be with Donald Trump.
John Healey in talks with Canada about UK joining new global defence bank
John Healey is in talks with the Canadian government about joining a new global defence bank intended to help allies rearm to counter mounting security threats, just weeks after Rachel Reeves rejected the move.
Bristol becomes first British city to ban advertisements for fast fashion
Bristol has become the first British city to impose a ban on the advertising of fast fashion, in new restrictions that will also curb ads for SUVs and airlines.
Carney says Canada will pursue ‘unique security and economic alliance’ with EU amid US trade spat
Prime minister speaks of strengthening Canada’s economic and political ties to Europe at Canada Investment Summit
Could AI really wipe out humanity – six experts spell out the risks
There have been some shocking claims in recent days about AI safety: we face a 10% chance of doom; AIs are worse than nukes; a “botnet” threatens the entire internet; it’s all a big tech psyop.
Zakharova compared Armenia's choice between the EU and the EAEU to a family on the verge of divorce
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated that Armenia needs to choose between the European Union and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) as soon as possible. She called the argument that it is too earl…
Roscosmos announced the launch of Progress MS-35 to the International Space Station this week
The Progress-MS-35 cargo spacecraft will head to the International Space Station (ISS) this week. Roscosmos head Dmitry Bakanov announced this to reporters.
UK retirees with no other income will not pay tax on new £13,000 state pension, No 10 says
The government has promised retirees they will be excluded from paying tax on the full new state pension after official figures paved the way for an inflation-beating increase above the tax-free personal allowance.
Sterling Faces Pressure Near Five-Week Lows as Slower UK Pay Growth Impacts Domestic Households
The British Pound has pushed against five-week lows, depreciating for a second consecutive day as the 1.3465 support area comes under threat. The currency's decline follows mixed UK employment figures, where a steady un…
World’s top 20 private equity firms produce more greenhouse gases a year than most countries, report finds
Firms manage $7.3tn in assets and could afford to transition away from fossil fuels yet invest in natural gas and coal-fired plants to power datacenters
Financial regulator bans former law firm owner from financial services
The FCA has banned Nurul Miah, also known as Neil Mia and Neil Miah, from working in financial services.
Jaguar Land Rover in talks to sell Defender to Nato countries
Carmaker builds on relationship with British armed forces by seeking to cash in on Europe’s rearmament drive