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Keir Starmer insists he is serious about EU Brexit reset
Sir Keir Starmer has insisted he is serious about his post-Brexit reset – but admitted there was a long way to go. Speaking to The Independent on a flight to Washington DC to discuss the Russia-Ukraine war with US president Joe Biden, Sir Keir said he had put the UK’sContinue Reading
The Grand Tour fans left emotional by final episode as trio end 22-year career: ‘Brought me to tears’
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The Grand Tour fans have been sharing their emotional reactions on social media after theContinue Reading
Nasa astronauts stranded in space until next year admit to ‘tough times’
Nasa astronauts stranded in space until next year said they did not feel let down by Boeing, but admitted to “tough times”. Boeing’s first astronaut mission ended earlier this month with its Starliner capsule returning to Earth with test pilots Barry “Butch” Wilmore and Sunita Williams still in space. MrContinue Reading
McLaren blasted for ‘pathetic’ approach as Norris looks to beat Verstappen
Former F1 world champion Jacques Villeneuve has vented his frustration at McLaren following their apparent decision to prioritise Lando Norris over Oscar Piastri. McLaren made the bold move in the build-up to the Azerbaijan Grand Prix this weekend in Baku, with Norris eyeing the drivers’ title while the team areContinue Reading
Biden and Starmer unite against Putin nuclear threat
Pressure on Joe Biden and Keir Starmer over the Ukraine war has reached boiling point as the two men met in Washington DC with nuclear war threats from Vladimir Putin and desperate demands from Volodymyr Zelensky. The prime minister and US president have come together in the White House forContinue Reading
Gilead’s biannual HIV shot reduced risk of infections by 96 percent, company says
Drugmaker Gilead Science announced Thursday that its biannual injections to prevent against HIV had slashed the risk of infection from the virus by a staggering 96 percent. The California biopharmaceutical company said that its drug lenacapavir had “demonstrated superiority” over Truvada, a tablet taken daily to fight HIV infection, andContinue Reading
FTSE 100 nudges up on higher Fed rate cut hopes
The FTSE 100 ticked up on Friday as investors looked forward to an expected interest rate cut at the US Federal Reserve next week. The blue-chip index rose 32.12 points, or 0.39%, to end the day at 8273.09. The session came amid hopes of a larger rate cut in theContinue Reading
Analysts look to potential sales forecast upgrade in Next interim results
Next could upgrade its forecast for full-year sales next week, as the retailer looks to capitalise on new business overseas. The clothing retailer reports its interim results on Thursday September 19 amid a backdrop of 28% growth in its share price so far this year. Next reported a 4.4% riseContinue Reading
Mauricio Pochettino makes very bold statement after being unveiled as USA boss
Mauricio Pochettino urged his players to believe they can win the World Cup after being unveiled as the new manager of the United States men’s national team. The former Chelsea boss took questions at his first press conference on Friday, having been appointed to replace Gregg Berhalter. Pochettino has signedContinue Reading
Diddy files emergency appeal against $100m ruling in sexual assault lawsuit
Sean “Diddy” Combs is battling the $100 million default judgement he was slapped with on Monday, claiming he never even received the lawsuit. The troubled rapper, 54, made the claim in an emergency motion filed Thursday after he failed to turn up to court three days before, according to courtContinue Reading