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Inflation leaps to 4% stoking fears of fifth interest rate hike before Christmas
Jim Chalmers says ‘higher global oil prices flowing through to oil prices in Australia’ are to blame for inflation rising from 3.5%Follow our Australi…
‘The emperor is naked’: UEFA’s Ceferin takes aim at FIFA boss Infantino
UEFA slams Infantino over his aborted plan to sell off stakes in FIFA competitions to private investors.…
Anthropic warns of AI ‘existential risk’ as concerns emerge over Meta’s Muse and OpenAI’s model | First Thing
Anthropic’s prospectus makes chilling claim as new revelations emerge about Muse and Astra models. Plus the silent movie rediscovered in the strangest…
Ex-England captain Dallaglio to sell World Cup winner's medal
Former England captain Lawrence Dallaglio is set to sell his 2003 Rugby World Cup winner's medal after being declared bankrupt.…
RBA interest rates: Reserve Bank hikes cash rate to 4.6%, the highest level since 2011
Widely expected decision is fourth increase to interest rate this year and will be blow to mortgage holders across AustraliaFollow our Australia news …
Anti-South Asian ‘hate speech’ has exploded online in US, report finds
Researchers link the rise to immigration politics, economic anxiety and the growing visibility of South Asians in US.…
Gold falls amid rising oil prices and higher US dollar
Gold hits seven-week low; silver follows suit and records a nearly 5 percent loss.…
Samuel Alito steps aside in a major climate case amid scrutiny over oil stock holdings
Decision from conservative justice comes before court hears case on whether fossil-fuel firms deceived US publicSupreme court justice Samuel Alito rec…
New tool directly links carbon emissions to amount of environmental and economic damage caused
Carbon Impacts Tracer can be used to estimate climate impact from emissions across eight different factors, including lost food productionThe biggest …
Aldi to invest £900m in UK and open 40 more stores next year
Supermarket chain declares ‘increasing confidence’ in its growth plans after posting record annual revenue of £19bnBusiness live – latest updatesAldi …
Most of UK’s essential food supply grown in drought-risk areas, report warns
Keys crops such as cereals, potatoes, sugar and oils grown in areas with moderate to very high riskThe vast majority of the UK’s essential foods, incl…
RBA expected to hike cash rate to 4.6%, its highest level since 2011
Outcome of meetings of Reserve Bank on Monday and Tuesday will affect Australian mortgage rates, household budgets and house pricesGet our breaking ne…
Three in four UK GPs ‘too busy to talk to their patients in depth’
Family doctors’ professional body finds the majority have no time to discuss preventative measures A friendly chat with your GP about your life, healt…
Lime bike profits double as rider numbers surge in England
US-owned firm says average monthly users at its UK arm surged to 700,000 with sales up by a thirdLove them or hate them, Lime ebikes are an increasing…
'I feel cheated - when do Stoke City get our FA Cup?'
BBC Sport columnist Tony Pulis explains what he and all Stoke fans are thinking after Manchester City are found guilty of the majority of the 115 char…
London’s investment bankers and lawyers make more than £1bn in takeover frenzy
Bumper fees paid in the year’s mergers and acquisitions spark anger over high City pay during cost of living crisisLondon’s investment bankers and law…
Alcaraz wins after saving match points as Europe lead Laver Cup
Carlos Alcaraz narrowly avoids back-to-back singles defeats for the first time in 18 months as Team Europe lead Team World at the Laver Cup.…
Young people in China are fangirling over a professor who gets their anxiety
China's economy and tech have developed at breakneck speed, but there is plenty worrying its Gen Z.…
Australian backlash to datacentres is faux import from US, officials say: ‘We are not the United States’
Pro-datacentre officials argue scale of Australia’s buildout is smaller, more regulated and less damaging than in USAustralian politicians and busines…
Back and loving it - Pietersen on his history, Brook & helping win the Ashes
Former batter turned specialist mentor Kevin Pietersen talks about his new role with England, his past history with the ECB and working with Harry Bro…
David Beckham takes £39m dividend as World Cup deals drive record profits
Former footballer appeared in about 12 ad campaigns this summer, pushing brands revenue to $110.5mBusiness live – latest updatesDavid Beckham has take…
Noah Woods left playground through gap in fence, inquest hears
An inquest is told the three-year-old's body was found among submerged tree roots.…
Mom! Mom! MOM! 3 ways to stay calm in stressful parenting moments
Parenthood can be overwhelming. A therapist and mom of three shares techniques to help calibrate your emotions — so you can show up better for yoursel…
TalkTalk races to sell consumer and broadband arms as administration looms
Customers and jobs ‘top priority’ as company closes in on deals with Opus Broadband and investment group OctopusBusiness live – latest updatesTalkTalk…
One Nation admits using party funds to build $56,000 shed on James Ashby’s private property
Email to members says One Nation has loaned funds to a company linked to the party in order to build the structure and establish a micro distillery On…
Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes reportedly to be transferred to halfway home next year
Holmes was sentenced to 11 years in prison in 2022 but has seen her sentenced reduced several timesElizabeth Holmes, the disgraced founder of blood te…
US mortgage rates top 7% for first time in 20 months
Increase comes after Fed decision to raise interest rates, as Americans struggle with high prices and stagnant wagesUS mortgage rates surpassed 7% for…
The economic squeeze is pushing up poverty rates for older adults
Despite lower poverty overall, the rate for seniors has been steadily rising in recent years. A new AARP survey sheds light on how those over 50 are s…
Flash sale: AO snaps up camera seller Jessops from Dragons’ Den star Peter Jones
Online electricals retailer says latest purchase continues to broaden its appeal beyond white goods, phones and TVBusiness live – latest updatesThe tr…
Housebuilder Vistry slashes profit forecasts as losses balloon
Firm unveils further cost-cutting plan including job losses blaming poor summer sales of private homesBusiness live – latest updatesVistry Group, one …