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Interest rate raised to 1% by Bank of England despite predicting big hit to economy ahead

The Bank of England has raised the base rate of interest to 1% – the fourth consecutive increase as it continues to move against...

Abortion pills and menstrual extractors – activists prepare for US abortion bans

Pro-choice activists across America are gearing up for the probable scenario that abortion rights which have been in place for 50 years will be...

World

300 civilians evacuated from Mariupol after Russia opens humanitarian corridors

More than 300 civilians were evacuated from the ruined Ukrainian port city of Mariupol and the surrounding areas on Wednesday, the Red Cross has...

Technology

Facebook plans to reduce hiring as revenue growth slows and inflation concerns increase

In this article FB Facebook co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifies before the House Financial Services Committee in the Rayburn House Office Building on...

Politics

Labour to advance in key battlegrounds but struggle to win many councils outright, poll suggests

Labour is likely to advance in key battlegrounds in the local elections but may struggle to win significant numbers of new councils outright, according...

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Volkswagen Group holds strong in Q1 despite global shortages, provides EV strategy updates

German automotive conglomerate Volkswagen Group has shared positive Q1 reports, outlining a robust business despite global inhibitors like supply chain shortages and conflict in...

Environment

The Salton Sea could produce the world’s greenest lithium, if new extraction technologies work

About 40 miles north of the California-Mexico border lies the shrinking, landlocked lake known as the Salton Sea. Once the epicenter of a thriving...

Politics

UK and Japan set to agree new defence agreement as leaders meet in London

The UK and Japan are set to agree a new defence agreement when Boris Johnson hosts the Japanese prime minister in London on Thursday....

Sports

Odds for the 148th running of the Kentucky Derby

12:45 PM ET ESPN.com staff The 148th running of the Kentucky Derby will take place Saturday at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Zandon, leaving...

US Federal Reserve increases interest rate by 0.5% to combat inflation – the biggest hike in decades

The US Federal Reserve has increased its benchmark interest rate by 0.5% to combat inflation – the sharpest hike since 2000. The American central...

Sports

Chelsea’s uncertain future: How sanctions, confusion are impacting their squad for next season

11:49 AM ET Chelsea‘s sale may be edging closer to completion, but the most turbulent period in the club’s 117-year history is far from...

Business

Bank of England expected to raise interest rate to 13-year high to tackle inflation

The Bank of England is expected to increase its base interest rate to the highest level in 13 years in a bid to tackle...

Technology

California governor issues executive order on crypto as state embraces blockchain technology

California Governor Gavin Newsom speaks at a press conference in Oakland, California, on Wednesday, on Feb. 9, 2022. Medianews Group/east Bay Times Via Getty...

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Amber Heard says first time Johnny Depp slapped her ‘broke my heart’

Actress Amber Heard has said the defamation trial against Johnny Depp is the “most painful and difficult thing I have ever gone through”. Taking...

Science

Autism-Linked Gene Mutation Reversed Using Lab-Grown Brain Experiment

Autism, a development disorder, can end up impairing a person’s ability to communicate and interact. It affects the nervous system and affects cognitive, social, emotional...

Science

This Robot Chef Is Being Taught to ‘Taste’ Food as It Cooks, Just Like a Human, to Determine if It Is Properly Seasoned

A robot “chef” is being trained by Cambridge University researchers to taste food and determine if it is adequately seasoned while cooking it just...

Business

Chelsea FC sale: Clearlake stake in Blues to be reduced in restructured deal

The American private equity firm financing the preferred bid to buy Chelsea Football Club will take a reduced stake in the Blues under a...

Man charged with assault with deadly weapon after comedian Dave Chappelle attacked on stage

A man has been charged with assault with a deadly weapon, police have said, after comedian Dave Chappelle was attacked on stage during a...

Politics

Cost of living and prime minister’s future in focus as election campaigns reach climax

Britain’s cost of living squeeze and the future of the prime minister have taken centre stage as party leaders delivered their final messages to...

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Toddlers and Tiaras star, 16, ‘made the rash decision’ to take her own life, says family

Toddlers and Tiaras star Kailia Posey died after taking her own life, the 16-year-old’s family have confirmed. Ms Posey starred in the TLC reality series...