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UK business activity hits four-month high as cost pressures ease
Activity across the UK’s private sector grew to a four-month high in August, propped up by a “robust upturn” in new business, according to indicative data. The S&P Global flash UK composite purchasing managers’ index (PMI) reported a reading of 53.4 in August, up from 52.8 in July. It cameContinue Reading
Mpox virus outbreak: Cases of deadly new variant spread across the globe as Asia ramps up border controls in airports
The public health emergency was declared by the WHO director general Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus 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 Countries across Asia are ramping up their defensesContinue Reading
Humpback whale joins elite list of animals known to make and use tools
Humpback whales have joined an exclusive list of animals that not only use but also manufacture their own tools, a new study conducted off the coast of Alaska has found. Researchers have known that humpbacks create “bubble nets” to hunt. Now, they have found that the giant marine mammals don’tContinue Reading
Keir Starmer under fresh pressure to lift two-child benefit cap in October
Sir Keir Starmer is under fresh pressure to lift the two-child benefit cap in Labour’s first budget in October. The prime minister is facing renewed calls to scrap the austerity-era policy after a senior party figure suggested it would not be removed by chancellor Rachel Reeves in the statement thisContinue Reading
Archaeologists uncover burial site of ancient cult that revered water
Archaeologists in Peru have unearthed a strange burial site at a pre-Incan temple dedicated to a water cult dating back to about 3,800 years, a discovery they say could “redefine” the understanding of South American history. Four individuals – two children, a teenager, and an adult – were found buriedContinue Reading
Lil Jon performs ‘Turn Down for What’ during Georgia roll call at DNC |
Democrats held a “celebratory” roll call vote to nominate Kamala Harris on the second night of their convention in Chicago. The party held a virtual vote on 6 August that made her the official nominee, and Tuesday’s follow up vote (21 August) took place with a DJ and light showContinue Reading
Beyoncé threatens Trump campaign with cease-and-desist letter over ‘Freedom’ video
Beyoncé has reportedly threatened to send a cease-and-desist letter to the Trump campaign over the unauthorized use of her song “Freedom.” On Tuesday (August 20), Donald Trump’s campaign spokesperson Steven Cheung posted a 13-second video on social media of the Republican nominee deplaning in Michigan. The clip, which sees TrumpContinue Reading
Djokovic made Juan Martin del Potro cry as pair share practice court at US Open
Juan Martin del Potro revealed Novak Djokovic’s emotional Olympic Games win over Carlos Alcaraz brought him to tears. Djokovic turned back the clock and served up a dominative showing at Roland-Garros earlier this month, waltzing his way to Olympic gold. Beating 22-time Grand Slam champ Rafael Nadal en route toContinue Reading
Gallagher given new nickname by Atletico Madrid as motorbikes used at unveiling
Conor Gallagher has been nicknamed the ‘pitbull’ by new club Atletico Madrid. The England midfielder has signed a five-year deal with the La Liga side after finally sealing his move from Chelsea for a £33million fee. Portugal forward Joao Felix has gone in the other direction for a fee inContinue Reading
Archaeologists reveal method used by ancient humans to hunt mighty mammoths to extinction
Early humans in North America hunted mammoths to near extinction by using their spears as pikes planted in the ground rather than as throwing weapons as previously thought, according to a new study. Among the most frequently unearthed artefacts from archaeological sites in North America dating back 13,000 years areContinue Reading