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US treasury secretary warns oil and gas companies to lower prices: ‘we’re watching’

Scott Bessent says he ‘encourages them to be good actors’ after Trump ranted about prices not dropping fast enoughScott Bessent, the US treasury secretary, issued a veiled warning to oil and gas companies to lower their prices on Tuesday, a day after Donald Trump berated those retailers on social me...

Gaya Gupta in Washington 2 months ago

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Burnham plans to work some days in Manchester as PM

The ex-Greater Manchester mayor plans a new No 10 unit in the city if he becomes Labour's next leader.

2 months ago

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House prices fall in four capital cities as Sydney values drop nearly $50,000 this year

More than half of homes taken to auction not selling while median property price in Adelaide started to slide in JuneGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastHouse prices are now falling in four capital cities with the Adelaide market beginning to slide in June, while Sydney values...

Luca Ittimani 2 months ago

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‘He isn’t political’: the Ukrainian-born oligarch targeted by a Monaco bomber

Questions remain as to why somebody would want to kill Vadym Iermolaiev, who has a personal fortune of $225mMonaco in shock after parcel bomb injures Ukrainian-born business leaderNobody paid much attention to the man with the backpack, as he approached the entrance to a beige-coloured Monaco apartm...

Luke Harding 2 months ago

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What’s the catch? Menus across Australia to show seafood’s country of origin

From 1 July, restaurants need to tell customers whether their fish and seafood was caught in Australia or overseasGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFrom 1 July, diners across the country will see a small but notable change on menus.The federal government has made it mandator...

Nick Visser 2 months ago

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Like being ‘stabbed in the back’: abuse survivors left without trials after Christian Brothers’ unprecedented legal tactic

Order wants to set up its own scheme outside of court to pay survivors, who have been told they will not get what they are owed in fullGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAn abuse survivor feels as if he has been stabbed with a “sharp, long, bladed knife to the back” after his...

Christopher Knaus Chief investigations correspondent 2 months ago

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Legally Blonde revival Elle - boring and tedious or a hot pink delight?

The spin-off introduces a new generation to Elle Woods, but critics say young people deserve better.

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Shetland councillors back plans to build tunnels to link some of largest islands

Financing options to be investigated for first two subsea projects that would link Mainland with Yell and Unst Councillors on Shetland have backed plans to build up to four tunnels to link some of the largest and most populated islands, after years of isolation and decline.The council voted on Tuesd...

Severin Carrell Scotland editor 2 months ago

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Andy Burnham says he will end culture of briefing against female ministers

PM hopeful tells meeting of women’s parliamentary Labour party that any staff who undermine female members of his team will be sackedUK politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnham has said he will to end the culture of briefing against female ministers, promising Labour MPs he will sack any staff who...

Jessica Elgot Deputy political editor 2 months ago

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Rochdale grooming gang ringleader cannot be deported, victims told

Provisions in Immigration Act prevent Shabir Ahmed, due to be released, being sent to PakistanThe ringleader of the Rochdale grooming gang is due to be released from prison this week and cannot be deported from the country, his victims have been told.Shabir Ahmed, 73, known to his victims as “Daddy”...

Hannah Al-Othman North of England correspondent 2 months ago

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Home schooling and travel: Life as a 10-year-old tennis star

Hunter Henderson, 10, from Doncaster, has just won a major international tournament.

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US supreme court upholds birthright citizenship in blow to Trump agenda

Court rules against Trump administration on policy that people born in the United States are citizensSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxThe US supreme court has upheld birthright citizenship, which provides nearly all people born in the country with citizens...

Rachel Leingang 2 months ago

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O'Donoghue: Court ruling is major blow to president

The BBC’s Gary O’Donoghue explains what the court's landmark ruling means for the US president.

2 months ago

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O'Donoghue: Supreme Court's birthright ruling is major blow to Trump

The BBC’s Gary O’Donoghue explains what the court's landmark ruling means for the US president.

2 months ago

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US supreme court strikes down limits on campaign spending

Case stems from 2022 lawsuit challenging Federal Election Commission’s enforcement of limits on ‘coordinated party expenditures’Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxOne of the last remaining barriers between wealthy donors sending unlimited funds to federal po...

George Chidi 2 months ago

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US Supreme Court upholds bans on transgender women in female school and college sports

It rules that states can ban transgender athletes from competing in women's and girls' sports.

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Can the World Cup's viral stars turn social media fame into fortunes?

They’re not Ronaldo or Messi, but they might be set for life after gaining millions of new followers.

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Can the World Cup's viral stars turn social media fame into fortunes?

They’re not Ronaldo or Messi, but they might be set for life after gaining millions of new followers.

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US supreme court rules states can exclude trans athletes from female sports

Justices voted to overturn judgments issued by lower courts in favor of trans students who sued after being barred from competing in West Virginia and IdahoThe US supreme court has upheld laws in two conservative states excluding transgender girls and women from competing in female sports in a far-r...

Robert Tait in Washington 2 months ago

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People with strong chest and back less likely to have a heart attack, analysis suggests

Researchers think people with greater muscle density in torso area, who are also less likely to die prematurely, are those who exercise morePeople with strong chest and back muscles are less likely to have a heart attack or die prematurely, analysis using artificial intelligence suggests.Researchers...

Andrew Gregory Health editor 2 months ago

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US envoys in Doha to meet mediators but not Iranians, Qatar says

Qatar's foreign ministry spokesman says no high-level meetings or direct talks between the US and Iran are scheduled.

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US envoys in Doha to meet mediators but not Iranians, Qatar says

Qatar's foreign ministry spokesman says no high-level meetings or direct talks between the US and Iran are scheduled.

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Burnham’s No 10 North ‘will be based on brownfield site on edge of Manchester’

The prime minister in waiting is seeking an interim base in the city centre before Ancoats site is completed in 2028A civil service base that is under construction in Manchester has been earmarked for Andy Burnham’s No 10 North, according to reports.The northern centre of government will be in Ancoa...

Hannah Al-Othman North of England correspondent 2 months ago

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Number of billionaires globally soars by 13% amid AI shares boom

Billionaires’ wealth grew by 25% on average in the year ended in April, research from Swiss bank UBS findsBusiness live – latest updatesThe number of billionaires in the world has jumped by 13% to a record 3,302 people, new figures show, as the super-rich accumulate wealth at an accelerating rate.Bi...

Lauren Almeida 2 months ago

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