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FTSE 100 plunges to its lowest since April amid global market turmoil
The FTSE 100 suffered its worst session of the year so far after a global sell-off was sparked by concerns over a potential US recession. Japan’s Nikkei 225 index suffered its worst day since 1987 on Monday after investors were spooked by disappointing American jobs data last week. London’s mainContinue Reading
Starmer creates ‘standing army’ of specialist police officers to crush far-right thugs
Sir Keir Starmer has ordered a new “standing army” of specialist police officers to be set up to bring an end to the far-right riots which have broken out across the UK in the last week. The prime minister made the move after chairing an emergency COBR (Cabinet Office BriefingContinue Reading
Simone Biles shows true colours with podium actions after missing out on gold
Simone Biles underlined her professionalism and sportmanship at the 2024 Olympics after missing out on a gold medal in her final event in Paris. Biles was hoping to win her fourth gold medal of the 2024 Olympics after emerging victorious in the team event with USA, before coming back toContinue Reading
Wilderness 2024 review: Jessie Ware and Barry Can’t Swim triumph at Britain’s poshest festival
Designer wellies. They’re everywhere at Wilderness, which over its 13-year history has developed a reputation as one of the poshest music festivals in Britain. David Cameron is, famously, a regular. Veuve Clicquot hosts an on-site Champagne Garden. There’s a spa. Hot tubs. Nice toilets with a seemingly never-ending supply ofContinue Reading
Those stoking violence online could face jail, Keir Starmer says
Anyone whipping up violence online will face “the full force of the law”, Sir Keir Starmer has said, as the Technology Secretary said social media firms providing “a platform for this hate” must go further in tackling it. Downing Street also condemned Elon Musk for claiming “civil war is inevitable”Continue Reading
Those stoking violence online could face jail, Keir Starmer says
Anyone whipping up violence online will face “the full force of the law”, Sir Keir Starmer has said, as the Government warned action by social media firms to tackle inflammatory content “doesn’t go far enough”. Downing Street also condemned Elon Musk for claiming that “civil war is inevitable” in theContinue Reading
Japan’s Nikkei see biggest ever one-day drop amid US economy fears
The FTSE 100 has plunged in early trading after an expected global stock market rout started overnight, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 index suffering its worst day since 1987. London’s blue-chip index was 2.4% down after the open on Monday falling 193 points to 7,982, in its sharpest fall since JulyContinue Reading
Olympics athlete ‘hospitalised’ due to River Seine as Jon Rahm heartbroken
Spanish golfer Jon Rahm has opened up on the ‘painful’ experience of losing a six-shot lead to Scottie Scheffler in the final round of the golf event in Paris. “I not only feel like I let myself down but to just not get it done for the whole country ofContinue Reading
Archaeologists uncover rare burials with untouched gold treasures in Egyptian necropolis
Archaeologists have uncovered dozens of tombs in an ancient Egyptian necropolis containing burials at least 2,500 years old, along with rare untouched gold treasures. Unlike most ancient Egyptian treasures from millennia ago that have been looted by grave robbers, the latest site was found to contain a hoard of untouchedContinue Reading
Hargreaves Lansdown says talks extended over potential £5.4bn takeover
Hargreaves Lansdown has said talks remain “ongoing” over a potential £5.4 billion takeover as the deadline to seal the deal was extended again. The investment platform firm received a takeover proposal from a consortium led by CVC in June. The group of bidders is led by buyout giant CVC, alongsideContinue Reading