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Iran faces 'greatest financial offensive ever', says US treasury secretary
Scott Bessent says the US will sever all economic ties with the country and that any nation partnering with Iran financially will also be isolated.
Iran faces 'economic D-Day', US treasury secretary warns
Scott Bessent says the US will sever all economic ties with the country and that any nation partnering with Iran financially will also be isolated.
Thames Water creditors accused of ‘shuffling deckchairs’ with plan for new board
Campaigners say proposal for £10bn rescue deal in bid to avoid nationalisation is a ‘cosy stitch-up’Business live – latest updatesThe group of creditors pursuing a rescue bid for Thames Water have been accused of shuffling the deckchairs on the Titanic after proposing an overhaul of the stricken utility’s board.In a bid to stave off temporary nationalisation by Andy Burnham, the lenders said they ...
Europe ramps up support to Ukraine as its US-dependent air defence runs low
European leaders are meeting Kyiv as Ukraine holds celebrations for its 35th Independence Day. The so-called Coalition of the Willing is set to hold talks regarding support to the country, four-and-a-half years after the Russian invasion started, with the European Union having announced it was releasing over six billion euros in aid. But US support to Kyiv regarding critical air defence is still m...
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Who is Nitro Camden? Twitch streamer turns his life around after being kicked out of home
Nitro Camden went from averaging one Twitch viewer to becoming one of the platform’s most talked-about small creators after a 15,000-viewer raid from StableRonaldo turned into a family confrontation on camera. After being kicked out, Camden received help from Cinna, Adin Ross and other creators. Doja Cat also publicly urged fans to support him. Days later, Camden reached Partner status on both Twi...
US comedy star trapped in Hermès toilet for 80 minutes
What started as a brief visit to a Hermès store ended badly for US comedian Zarna Garg: she was stuck for 80 minutes in the Berlin shop's toilet and now blames the retailer.
US threatens toughest sanctions yet against Iran: What we know
Tehran has threatened to retaliate against any country that joins new US economic measures.
Access to Zambian courts prevented as election petition deadline looms
Preparations for President Hakainde Hichilema's second inauguration appear to be continuing.
Zambia courts sealed off as election petition deadline looms
Preparations for President Hakainde Hichilema's second inauguration appear to be continuing.
UK woman ‘saved’ by cancer trial cycles 186 miles to thank her hospital
Julie Rose pedaled an impressive 186 miles to The Royal Marsden hospital, fueled by optimism after a successful clinical trial for her rare cancer. Within six months of beginning her new medication, her tumors had shown significant reduction. This inspiring journey not only pays tribute to her medical team but also drives vital funding towards innovative cancer research for improved, personalized ...
Volkswagen warns Germany's car-making industry is in jeopardy
The CEO of the German car-making group Volkswagen is warning that the situation at the company is "more than critical". Oliver Blume is saying that ahead of meetings with the car giant's staff. He says Volkswagen and the rest of Germany's car industry are facing "the biggest upheaval in their history" due to global headwinds and Chinese competition.
Burnham compares Ukraine’s war against Russia to Britain’s fight against Nazi Germany as he begins visit – Europe live
UK PM in Kyiv with plans to share blueprints for long-range missiles, as Kremlin warns move would ‘add fuel to fire’ in British-Russian relationsHere’s the full quote from Kremlin’s Peskov, via AFP:“Britain is methodically and regularly throwing oil on the fire and methodically and regularly plotting schemes to prevent even the slightest progress in the peace process.” Continue reading...
What happened between YouTubers MeganPlays and Leah Ashe? Their friendship fallout explained
The friendship between Roblox YouTubers MeganPlays and Leah Ashe has come to a troubled end after Leah started dating Megan's ex-husband. In a heartfelt recent video, Leah apologized for her actions, acknowledging the feeling of betrayal. Meanwhile, MeganPlays opened up about the emotional fallout from her divorce, expressing the profound struggles she's faced, including losing her home and needin...
U.S. set to unveil "economic D-Day" sanctions against Iran
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said new sanctions being imposed on Iran would amount to the "greatest financial offensive" ever.
Children make up half of suspected mpox cases in Guinea-Bissau as epidemic spreads
West African country reports 46 suspected cases in outbreak declared in July, amid fears virus may be spreading undetectedMore than half of the mpox cases reported in Guinea-Bissau have been among children, local authorities have said, almost two months since the country announced an epidemic.A national outbreak was declared on 4 July, just over a week after a 27-year-old woman became the first co...
Children make up half of mpox cases in Guinea-Bissau as epidemic spreads
West African country reports 46 suspected cases in outbreak declared in July, amid fears virus may be spreading undetectedMore than half of the mpox cases reported in Guinea-Bissau have been among children, local authorities have said, almost two months since the country announced an epidemic.A national outbreak was declared on 4 July, just over a week after a 27-year-old woman became the first co...
Ukraine’s offensive against Russia causes petrol panic across Central Asia
War-induced shortages set off cross-border fuel runs and deepen energy problems for Russia's allies.
'Scared to death': Over 40,000 people evacuated as Nevada's Hawk fire spreads
An additional 45,000 people have been placed under evacuation warnings in the northwestern US state of Nevada. This comes as the fast moving Hawk fire threatens the city of Reno. According to officials the fire was "human caused", but they have not detailed if it was set intentionally. Eight hundred firefighters have been mobilized to bring the blazes under control. Unpredictable winds have compli...
Iranian state TV broadcasts video targeting Barron Trump with $10m bounty
Tehran state-run media has broadcast footage purportedly tracking US President Donald Trump's youngest son, showing the location of his university, escort vehicles and Secret Service posts, and alleging his movements were "fully monitored".
'Scared to death': Thousands evacuate Nevada homes as wildfire spreads
Tens of thousands of people in the US state have been warned to evacuate as the wildfire spreads in the outskirts of Reno.
'Still scared to death': Thousands evacuate Nevada homes as wildfire spreads
Tens of thousands of people in the US state have been warned to evacuate as the wildfire spreads in the outskirts of Reno.
France and Saudi Arabia hold talks ranging from Middle East to esports
Mohammed bin Salman has arrived in Paris for a two-day official visit with French President Emmanuel Macron. Talks are expected to include the war in Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, as well as new energy routes to bypass the Strait. The two made an appearance at the closing ceremony of the Esports World Cup, held for the first time outside of Saudi Arabia but largely funded by Riyadh.
South Korea says US cancelled joint marine drills over force constraints from Iran war
The cancellation follows US President Donald Trump's order last week to scale down the separate annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises, cutting the joint drills from 11 days to five.
Alarm over $20m plan to supply ICE officers with electric-shock gloves
Civil liberties groups decry plan to use gloves linked to death of Kentucky man allegedly shocked 27 times in county jailPlans to supply Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers with special gloves that can deliver electric shocks have alarmed experts and drawn scrutiny amid some high-profile lawsuits over their use in local correctional facilities.In one extreme case, a 43-year-old man ...
The treasury bond mess: is this the demise of the US as a safe haven?
The US is scooping up treasury bonds in an effort to raise their price and push yields down – but it’s not workingThe bond market is driving the Trump administration crazy. Last week, the treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, announced that the government would sharply ramp up its purchase of treasury bonds, in an effort to raise their price and thus push down their yield, which amounts to the intere...
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China boosts coal’s economic value 700% after turning it to liquids: report
The world’s largest coal-to-liquids plant is turning coal into oil products that can power rockets and serve as machine lubricants while boosting its value sevenfold, according to a Chinese newspaper. The production line, built by China Energy Group Ningxia Coal Industry Co Ltd, began full operations in northwest China’s Ningxia Hui autonomous region last month and processed 24 million tonnes of c...
China PhD student famous for Christopher Nolan interview accused of widespread plagiarism
The Chinese podcaster Zhongshu, who garnered widespread international acclaim for her recent interview with filmmaker Christopher Nolan, is now facing allegations of paraphrasing and plagiarism in her podcasts and published works. The interview between Zhongshu and Nolan concerning The Odyssey, released on July 31, quickly went viral and was celebrated as “smart,” “the most interesting and profoun...