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Healey says he wants gowth story ‘written in more places’ – UK politics live

Chancellor says growth requires ‘a fundamental shift that starts with putting power in the right places’Chancellor to argue UK economy can ‘turn corner’ despite bond market turmoilThe Conservatives and Reform UK have claimed that advance briefing about the John Healey speeches suggests he does not have a proper policy for growth.This is from Andrew Griffith, the shadow chancellor.This is a policy-...

Labour’s new powers for water customers are a ‘stitch-up’, say campaigners

Exclusive: Documents reveal water firms have been allowed to advise on how they wish to be held to accountLabour’s new powers for customers to hold water companies to account are a “stitch-up”, campaigners have said, as utilities firms have been advising on how to implement it.The Consumer Council for Water (CCW) is creating what the government referred to as “powerful consumer panels” so the publ...

UK’s biggest private hospital firm Spire agrees £1bn takeover by hedge fund

Toscafund, founded by City figure known as ‘the Rottweiler’, signs deal amid fears over creeping privatisation of NHSBusiness live – latest updatesBritain’s biggest private hospital operator has agreed to a £1bn takeover by a hedge fund manager known as “the Rottweiler” for his aggressive business tactics.Spire Healthcare, which owns the Claremont hospital in Sheffield and St Anthony’s hospital in...

Israel’s Katz threatens ‘full-scale war’ against PA after settler stabbed

The stabbing follows a wave of pogroms against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank by Israeli settlers.

Israeli forces kill Palestinian suspect after settler stabbed in West Bank

A Palestinian man has been shot dead after the stabbing of a settler in the occupied West Bank.

Israeli man wounded in stabbing in occupied West Bank

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Inside a $25 million Florida mansion with AI controls and 150 feet of Boca Raton waterfront

An exquisite mansion in Boca Raton exemplifies the pinnacle of luxury living through cutting-edge AI integration. This stunning waterfront property marries sleek modern design with comprehensive smart-home technology, allowing residents to seamlessly control lighting, audio, and climate via voice commands. With six spacious bedrooms and a resort-style outdoor entertainment area, this home is a tes...

UK house prices fall for first time since 2023, led by London and south-east

Average property cost £298,468 in August, down by 0.4% year on year amid higher interest rates, says LloydsBusiness live – latest updatesUK house prices have fallen for the first time in almost three years, as prospective buyers were squeezed by higher mortgage rates, geopolitical uncertainty and stretched affordability.Prices have dropped by 0.4% compared with a year ago, the first year-on-year d...

Weather tracker: Typhoon Saudel causes mass evacuations in south-east China

Torrential rain causes widespread damage; while north-west South Africa hit by thunderstorms and central-southern US faces oppressive heatTyphoon Saudel brought days of torrential rain to the Zhejiang, Jiangxi, Fujian and Guangdong provinces in south-east China last week. The city of Putian, in Fujian province, recorded 416.5mm of rain in a 24-hour period between Thursday and Friday, with surround...

Rescuers dig through debris as seven dead in building collapse in Delhi

It's not clear how many people were inside the building - or if there are still people under the debris.

Brazil's Porto Seguro is paying $10 for each captured lionfish as they threaten native reefs and local fisheries

To combat the lionfish invasion threatening local ecosystems, Porto Seguro rewards ten dollars for each fish caught. Within a month, almost five hundred lionfish have been successfully removed from the waters. Local authorities are taking significant steps to manage their population before it spirals out of control. Additionally, research initiatives are being launched to explore the invasion's ec...

San Diego students created 39 wildlife gardens in 4 years; 25,000 sq ft of habitat restored

Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz under pressure after far-right election triumph

The ballot box triumph put the pro-Trump and Moscow-friendly AfD, officially listed as "right-wing extremist" by Germany's domestic intelligence agency, within reach of running its first-ever state government.

Can the new EU rules save you hundreds on broken appliances? Take our poll

Broken toaster? Dead vacuum? Faulty fridge? For most Europeans, the answer is not repair but replacement. And that convenience comes with a large price tag: almost €12 billion a year.

Egyptian TV presenter Sarah Khalifa sentenced to death

In Egypt, a court sentenced 12 people, including popular TV presenter Sarah Khalifa, to death in a major drug manufacturing and trafficking case.

What North Korea’s new warship reveals about Kim’s moves to secure surrounding waters

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un’s promise to unveil more projects in eight months’ time at the launch of the country’s second modern destroyer hints at another major strategic military asset, according to experts. “The nuclearisation of our navy is being realised, making it increasingly suited, diversified and practical for the use of our deterrent,” Kim said while commissioning the Kang Kon in th...

Far-right Alternative for Germany party wins big in regional election but falls short of majority

The far-right Alternative for Germany party has surged to a resounding victory in a regional election

Dolly Parton’s sister criticises 'AI and endless garbage' shared following country icon’s death

Stella Parton has shared her family had been subjected to “incredible pressure and insensitivity from strangers” after the Queen of Country’s death.

Thousands of mourners gather in Belgrade for war criminal Mladic's funeral

Thousands of mourners on Monday gathered at a church in Belgrade to view the body of Ratko Mladic, who died in The Hague, Netherlands, on August 27 while serving a life sentence for genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity. The European Union has heavily criticised the event, and Marta Kos, the bloc's enlargement commissioner, cancelled an upcoming visit to Serbia in protest. 

Student jailed for drugging and raping 10 women linked to further alleged offences, police say

Convicted rapist Zhenhao Zou, who drugged and raped 10 women in London and China, has been linked to other alleged offences, police have said.

Convicted rapist linked to further alleged offences, police say

Convicted rapist Zhenhao Zou, who drugged and raped 10 women in London and China, has been linked to other alleged offences, police have said.

Iran seeks more control of Strait of Hormuz as oil and gas prices climb

A top Iranian official said Tehran plans to announce an "exclusion zone" outside the Strait of Hormuz.

How £725 game-show winnings kick-started Champions League coach's career

Lithuanian coach Valdas Dambrauskas cut his teeth in English football, and now returns in the Champions League with Sabah.

How quiz-show winnings kick-started coach's career - with Old Trafford next

Lithuanian coach Valdas Dambrauskas cut his teeth in English football, and now returns in the Champions League with Sabah.

Ministers condemn ‘thuggish’ far-right activists after Portsmouth unrest

Hundreds of men, some wearing balaclavas, attempted to prevent asylum seekers being transported for processingThe government has condemned the “thuggish and intimidating behaviour” of far-right activists who blocked roads in Portsmouth after a boat carrying asylum seekers arrived in the city, two days after similar scenes in Dover.Hundreds of men, some dressed in black and wearing balaclavas, trie...