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US judge denies Ghislaine Maxwell’s ‘frivolous’ bid to throw out conviction
US judge rejects Maxwell’s claims that newly released Epstein files could help overturn her sex-trafficking convictions.…
Canada hits US with counter-tariffs targeting hundreds of products
Canada imposes tariffs on $19.9bn of US goods which will take effect on September 8 as trade talks with Washington collapse.…
Nvidia, Supermicro employees charged over export of AI servers to China
Taiwanese authorities indict nine people over alleged chip smuggling scheme.…
Europe’s heatwaves threaten insurers’ earnings, rating agency S&P says
Rise in claims linked to heat-related deaths and illness, especially among older people, could drive up premiumsEurope’s intense heatwaves could hit i…
U.S. businesses are getting tariff refunds. Will customers get any money back?
Companies have received tariff refunds. What about consumers? Some companies are providing refunds while others decline.…
Fast-fashion giant Shein aims for $27bn valuation in Hong Kong market debut
Known for selling cheap clothing, the online retailer has seen its value drop sharply from earlier estimates amid scrutiny over its environmental foot…
Lindsay Clancy suffering 'command hallucination' when she killed children, court hears
The defence brought their final witness - a forensic psychiatrist - to the stand to testify about the effects of postpartum psychosis.…
At least 13 Tunisians missing as migrant boat headed for Italy capsizes
Thousands of people have died since 2014 trying to cross the Mediterranean Sea and reach Europe.…
Nigeria and the Sahel: A growing security divide
A widening diplomatic rift is complicating efforts to confront a shared cross-border security threat.…
Under-fives and pregnant women told to avoid runny eggs when eating out over salmonella risk
The advice also applies to the over-65s and others with underlying medical conditions amid salmonella outbreak.…
Jamie and Jools Oliver pay themselves £1.7m dividend as profits almost halve
Pre-tax earnings slump at chef’s food and media group after one-off costs including for a new cookery schoolJamie and Jools Oliver have paid themselve…
Fashion tech founder sentenced to prison for $300m fraud scheme
Christine Hunsicker, former CEO of CaaStle, gave investors falsified documents that overstated profit and cash reservesA fashion tech founder was sent…
Reform’s new economic adviser has called for end of pensioners’ triple lock
Exclusive: Mitchell Palmer has also argued for privatising the NHS and immigration as way of cutting poverty Reform UK’s new economic adviser has prev…
‘It kept adding up’: how add-on utility fees can lead to eviction for tenants
Tenants can be evicted for not paying utilities even if they have paid rent – tenants and their allies are fighting backThis story was supported and c…
GCSE results: almost one in four boys in England get top grades in maths
Overall results slightly better than last year, with share receiving grades 7, 8 and 9 rising by 0.1 of a percentage point to 23.1%GCSE results – late…
Oxfam ‘can’t guarantee future’ of charity shops as it also reviews warehouse business
Dwindling donations and stiff competition from secondhand sellers online prompt review but ‘no plans for closures yet’Oxfam is reviewing the operation…
South Korea’s rookie investors lose small fortunes amid AI stocks frenzy
South Korea's stock market has attracted a wave of novice investors amid booming demand for chips used in AI.…
UK relies on heat-stressed countries for fruit and veg it could grow itself – report
Food Foundation sounds alarm over supply risks and price shocks as about 40% of Britain’s food is importedThe UK is vulnerable to food price shocks be…
US man posed as doctor in fraudulent scheme to profit from Ozempic, prosecutors say
Rodney Greer accused of securing unauthorized prescriptions for GLP-1 drugs and selling them to customersAn Illinois man allegedly impersonated doctor…
'Profits won.' The child safety trial against Meta kicks off in federal court
Opening arguments are underway in a trial that pits four states against the company that owns Facebook and Instagram. They allege that Meta knew its p…
Scientists who turned to OnlyFans to fund marmot research receive crypto boost
Funding boost worth $100,000 has recently materialized in form of new marmot-themed cryptocurrencyScientists who turned to OnlyFans to help save long-…
OpenAI makes ChatGPT less 'human' for teens in new safety update
OpenAI insisted this was not in response to a particular issue with children believing ChatGPT to be alive.…
National Television Awards pick first all-female shortlist for drama acting award
The five-strong list features Ella Bruccoleri, Sheridan Smith, Ruth Jones, Vicky McClure and Judy Parfitt.…
Georgia man deported from Fiji to face $165m crypto Ponzi scheme charges
Edward Zimbardi, 59, who had fled US, will appear in court in Los Angeles on wire fraud and money-laundering chargesA man from Flowery Branch, Georgia…
UK retailers too slow to pass on fuel price falls, watchdog says
Competition and Markets Authority raises concerns about ‘passive pricing strategies’ used by some petrol stationsBusiness live – latest updatesSome pe…
‘Picky bits’ on the menu as British shoppers snap up picnic food in heatwave
Consumers also turn to supermarket deals to save money, helping slow grocery price inflationBusiness live – latest updatesShopping baskets took on a d…
The grueling fight over who profits from AI music
AI can generate songs in seconds. But behind every AI track is a complicated question: Who should get paid? And, how? The fights have started.…
Tuesday briefing: What the Simon Levy case tells us about the women the justice system keeps failing
In today’s newsletter: The women most at risk of violence are often the least likely to be heard – the murder of two sex workers shows why that must c…
Deepfake Anthony Albanese used in celebrity scams duping Australians out of $7.4m, Asic warns
Australia’s corporate watchdog says PM is the figure most commonly used in deepfakes to promote phony investment opportunitiesGet our breaking news em…
‘Our rota crew have the best summer’: parents share how they get through the school holiday
As research suggests six weeks of childcare can cost £1,145, parents are relying on spreadsheets, savings and sharing the loadThe summer holidays are …