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ECB raises eurozone interest rates as Iran war stokes inflation

European Central Bank increases main deposit rate to 2.25%, with two further rises expected by next springBusiness live – latest updatesThe European Central Bank has raised interest rates for the first time since 2023 in response to higher inflation caused by the war in Iran.The ECB raised its main...

Phillip Inman 2 months ago

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Donaldson tells trial letter to alleged victim 'absolutely not' about abuse

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former DUP leader, is on trial for 18 sex abuse charges, including one count of rape, all of which he denies.

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ITV says World Cup is a ‘six-week Super Bowl’ for advertising

Broadcaster reveals its revenues from expanded tournament are running about 30% higher than for Euro 2024The World Cup will be the most lucrative sports event ITV has ever aired, the broadcaster has said, with bosses calling the tournament a “six-week summer Super Bowl moment” for TV advertising.The...

Mark Sweney 2 months ago

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'A van was set alight and pushed towards my home'

People tell the BBC they are afraid to stay in their homes, as a nurse is confronted by masked men on her way to work during a second night of disorder in Belfast.

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Cuba hopes for World Cup respite from US sabre-rattling – but prepares for the worst

With some matches being held in nearby Miami, a Cuban response to US military action could mar the tournamentAs Cuba crumbles under a nearly five-month-long US oil blockade, many on the island hope that the World Cup might save the island from US attack – or at least offer a respite until the compet...

Ruaridh Nicoll in Havana 2 months ago

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Police officer, 19, dies from crash injuries

Jess Turnbull "had so much to look forward to in her career and her life", the chief constable says.

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Northumbria police officer, 19, dies after being struck by car

PC Jess Turnbull was responding to separate crash when she was hit by MercedesA 19-year-old police officer has died after being struck by a car while responding to another crash.PC Jess Turnbull, a Northumbria police officer since September last year, was described by her chief constable, Vanessa Ja...

Mark Brown North of England correspondent 2 months ago

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​John Healey resigns as defence secretary over military spending

Minister accuses Starmer of being ‘unable to commit the resources to defend the country at this time of rising threats’• UK politics live – latest updatesThe defence secretary, John Healey, has resigned over the government’s defence spending plans.The long-awaited defence investment plan (DIP) was e...

Alexandra Topping Political correspondent 2 months ago

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Thai court sentences two Uyghur men to death for 2015 Bangkok bombing

Twenty people were killed and 120 injured in the attack at the Erawan Shrine, a popular tourist destinationA Thai court has handed out death sentences to two Uyghur men from the north-western Chinese region of Xinjiang for a 2015 bombing in the centre of Bangkok that killed 20 people.The explosion o...

Reuters in Bangkok 2 months ago

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Crans-Montana fire bereaved ask for murder charges against bar owners

Lawyers ask prosecutors to upgrade charges from manslaughter in light of text messages discussing fire riskLawyers for victims of the deadly New Year’s Eve fire in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana have formally asked prosecutors to upgrade the charges against the bar’s owners after text message...

Jon Henley Europe correspondent 2 months ago

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Asylum seeker who raped woman, 18, jailed

Sheraz Malik, 28, was found guilty of two counts of rape by a jury in January.

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Democrats prepare for potential election interference in midterms – US politics live

The Democrats are wargaming messaging strategies over fears that Donald Trump may try to influence the midterm electionsAs the 2024 election approached, advertisements began popping up in key swing states suggesting local officials had discretion not to certify elections.The advertisements, reported...

Tom Ambrose 2 months ago

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What we know about US sea drone used in helicopter crew rescue mission

BBC Verify examines what we know about the drone boat and how the mission took place.

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Serena Williams' run at Queen's over as partner Victoria Mboko withdraws

Serena Williams' doubles campaign at Queen's is curtailed as her playing partner Victoria Mboko withdraws with a left knee injury.

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Fund linked to key Trump allies backed push to sow doubt about 2024 election

Guardian review finds group tied to Cleta Mitchell and Heather Honey funded misleading ads in swing statesAs the 2024 election approached, advertisements began popping up in key swing states suggesting local officials had discretion not to certify elections.The advertisements, reported at the time b...

Sam Levine in New York 2 months ago

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US and Iran trade fire after Trump threatens Tehran over stalled talks | First Thing

Iran says US attacks make ceasefire ‘practically meaningless’. Plus, Trump says ‘I love the inflation’ when asked about jump to 4.2%Good morning.Has the ceasefire collapsed yet?What is the status of negotiations? Talks to turn the ceasefire into a durable peace deal have stalled for weeks, with peri...

Jem Bartholomew 2 months ago

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Vance says Israeli PM Netanyahu 'has got some things wrong'

The US vice-president says the Israeli leader "aggressively asserts" his country's interests, but they do not always align with those of the US.

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Vance says Israeli PM Netanyahu 'has got some things wrong'

The US vice-president says the Israeli leader "aggressively asserts" his country's interests, but they do not always align with those of the US.

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Two children die from measles as England data shows 100 new infections

London, the east of England and the West Midlands have highest number of cases, as UKHSA urges families to get children vaccinatedTwo children in England have died from measles, health officials say, as data shows more than 100 new reported cases in the last fortnight.The UK Health Security Agency (...

Andrew Gregory Health editor 2 months ago

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Williams' Queen's run over as injured Mboko withdraws

Serena Williams' doubles campaign at Queen's is curtailed as her playing partner Victoria Mboko withdraws with a left knee injury.

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Jeffrey Donaldson takes the stand in sex abuse trial

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former DUP leader, is on trial for 18 sex abuse charges, including one count of rape, all of which he denies.

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Pope Leo visits Canary Islands to highlight perilous journeys of migrants

During his trip, the Pope will appeal for a humane approach and respectful welcome for migrants seeking a better life.

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Solar generates more energy in US than coal for first time

Solar supplied 12.8% of US electricity in May even as Trump boosts coal over clean energyEven as Donald Trump boosts coal over clean energy, solar power is hitting new milestones in the US and remains the leading source of new power.Data released Wednesday by global energy thinktank Ember, along wit...

Associated Press 2 months ago

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Brazilian woman who is 38 accused of years of ‘elaborate fraud schemes’ by posing as a child

Police who arrested Amanda Maria Souza de Oliveira say she admitted that she had lied to obtain financial supportA 38-year-old woman has been arrested in Brazil, accused of pretending to be a 12-year-old girl to deceive a couple who took her into their home for more than a year.Amanda Maria Souza de...

Tiago Rogero in Rio de Janeiro 2 months ago

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