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Country follows ECB in increasing borrowing costs, but US Fed and Bank of England expected to hold ratesBusiness live – latest updatesThe Bank of Japan (BoJ) has raised interest rates to a 31-year high, as it tried to dampen inflationary pressures created by the Iran war.Policymakers in Tokyo raised the BoJ's short-term policy rate by a quarter...
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ABF's bakeries arm would be likely to exit the market entirely if the deal did not proceed, CMA findsBusiness live – latest updatesThe owner of Kingsmill's £75m deal to buy Hovis to create the UK's biggest bread brand has been cleared by the competition watchdog.The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) ruled that Associated British Foods'...
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Breakthrough treatment enabled Archie Goodburn, 24, to keep competing but he says one new drug in 20 years is not enoughArchie Goodburn, a 24-year-old champion swimmer who has a rare, inoperable form of brain cancer, is calling for the government to do more to help people with the condition."I grew up representing my country, and I want to see my...
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Britain's largest water supplier, Thames Water, faces potential government control as ministers question a £10 billion rescue plan. Serving 16 million, the debt-laden company could enter a temporary nationalisation if regulators reject the creditor-led proposal. Concerns centre on customer burdens and environmental protections amid years of...
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With an increasing number of countries considering or legislating social media bans for young users, there's a growing sense among experts that these restrictions meant to improve online safety are becoming more common and could represent a major reckoning for tech giants.
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Nearly one in six pieces of news shared in local Facebook groups during the campaign is false, Social Market Foundation report findsEmma Reynolds, the environment secretary has objected to a £10bn rescue proposal for Thames Water because it would place an "undue burden” on consumers, pushing the troubled utilities firm closer towards public...
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World leaders will be joined by Volodymyr Zelenskyy as they try to keep Donald Trump on sideAs we have no read on what's happening behind the closed doors, let's kill some time with a bit of Élyséeology and see what songs the Élysée admins picked for Macron's handshakes with visiting leaders on the French president's Instagram.It's Tom Petty's...
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Meanwhile Iranian foreign minister says ending Israel's war on Lebanon 'most important issue' in US dealFull report: Trump declares deal 'all signed' as G7 leaders try to tie loose endsGaza's health ministry said in its latest update that at least five people were killed and eight others injured in Israeli attacks across the territory over the past...
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Thinktank says decoupling electricity from gas prices has also helped shield Spain from hikes caused by Iran warSpanish households save €10 a month on electricity bills because of wind turbines and solar panels installed in the last five years, a report has found.Typical energy bills would be 19% more expensive if electricity costs were still as...
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El Niño events linked with extreme weather around the world – and can increase risk of bushfires in Australia and coral bleaching on Great Barrier ReefFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Bureau of Meteorology has officially declared an El Niño – the phenomenon...
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Environment secretary reportedly raises concerns that customers would face 'undue burden' from £10bn planThames Water should be nationalised, says BurnhamBusiness live – latest updatesThe UK environment secretary has objected to a £10bn rescue proposal for Thames Water because it would place an "undue burden” on consumers, pushing the...
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Victoria and NSW police search seven properties as they examine where shooter travelled after killing two officers in PorepunkahFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTwo more men have been arrested as police continue their investigation into Porepunkah shooter Dezi Freeman's...
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Independent watchdog clears officers of serious misconduct but finds they 'did not meet minimum standards' on night Lindy Lucena was killed in BallinaFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAt 7pm on 3 January 2023, New South Wales police received a triple zero call reporting...
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Emily Lal – paid $6,000 to provide freebirth support package to Stacey Warnecke – tells coroner her role was primarily to be a 'supportive friend'Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA birthkeeper hired by a woman who died after giving birth at home has told a coroner...
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In today's newsletter: An argument about money has also spotlighted questions about Britain's place in the world and the changing face of warfareGood morning. What conflict has raged longer than the hundred years war? The fight between the Ministry of Defence and the Treasury over defence spending.I'd love to claim this as my own, but avoid patter...
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Former PE teacher will serve time for crimes perpetrated at Traralgon high school in Gippsland concurrently with prior 48-year sentenceFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA former physical education teacher serving Australia's longest sentence for child sexual abuse...
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This blog is now closed – see our full report on the US-Iran agreement and an analysis of what it meansThe agreement between the United States and Iran should allow for the "immediate reopening” of the Strait of Hormuz, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Monday."The priority now is its swift and full...
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Almost every child, including those from high-income countries, is now exposed to at least one hazardHalf of the world's children are exposed to at least three overlapping climate hazards threatening their health, education and survival, according to a Unicef report.Globally, children face increasing threats from heatwaves, storms, floods and...
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Brian Gu says he sees Chinese car firms competing on quality rather than launching price war as at homeMotorists in the UK and EU should not expect a sharp drop in the cost of electric vehicles despite increased competition among Chinese manufacturers, one of the country's biggest electric carmakers has said.Brian Gu, the vice-chair of the...
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With a strategic move to fortify Ukraine's energy strategy, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that Britain will provide enriched uranium for its nuclear power plants. This pivotal energy partnership, backed by £210 million from UK Export Finance, will ensure two years of energy supply and sustain many jobs across the UK.
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Reserve Bank of Australia decision on Tuesday comes after three consecutive cash rate hikes this yearFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Reserve Bank has warned it is ready to raise interest rates further despite leaving its official interest rate on hold at 4.35%.The...
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So-called 'good behaviour' legislation fiercely criticised by opposition politicians and rights groupsSweden's parliament has voted to escalate the country's crackdown on immigrant rights, backing laws that allow authorities to revoke residency permits based on a vague criteria of bad behaviour and obliging most public sector workers to report...
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Australian Competition and Consumer Commission launches federal court action against restaurant over Tree Day Tuesday campaignFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe consumer regulator has sued Grill'd over allegations the burger chain engaged in greenwashing by...
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The closures, so employees can watch a recorded lecture, will cost the company an estimated 2.1bn won ($1.4m) in salesStarbucks Korea will simultaneously close all its stores for a mandatory history lesson, after a disastrous promotion that evoked memories of a pro-democracy massacre sparked public and political backlash.More than 2,000 stores will...
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A Syrian man received a 26-year sentence in the Netherlands for crimes against humanity, including torture and rape of detainees under Bashar al-Assad's forces. Convicted for abuses between 2013-2014, the former interrogator inflicted severe physical and psychological suffering. This marks the first Dutch conviction for Assad-era atrocities and...
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Experts say criminal networks favour Sri Lanka due to ease of getting tourist visas and limited regulation on sim cards and internet connectionsExperts have warned that Sri Lanka is emerging as a hub for transnational cybercrime, after a crackdown in south-east Asia pushed Chinese-run criminal networks to relocate their vast scam operations.Sri...
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But overall interest in news has increased, particularly among women and young people, 2026 Digital News Report findsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesSign up for Guardian Australia's free weekly media newsletter hereThe majority of Australian adults under 25 have never used newspapers or radio as a source of news, according to...
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Vice President JD Vance spoke with NBC News' Tom Llamas about the announcement of a deal being reached between the U.S. and Iran to end the war in the Middle East. Vance said that nuclear inspectors will be allowed back into Iran under the agreement, as a signing ceremony is set to be held in Switzerland.
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U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a proposed law Monday that would ban anyone under 16 from social media apps like TikTok and Snapchat, and the social media companies themselves would be required to verify ages or face big fines. Leigh Kiniry has details from London.
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President Trump says the U.S. and Iran have agreed on a plan to move towards peace, including provisions that would limit Iran's nuclear ambitions. But some experts say the proposal is similar to the 2015 Obama-era deal that Trump killed. NBC News' Andrea Mitchell reports.
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The United States says it has reached a deal to end the war with Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz — but much remains unclear about exactly how it will work. Andrew Chang breaks down statements from both sides to explain what we know about the terms, and the factors that might prevent it from going ahead smoothly.Images provided by The...
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