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Currys boss ‘wary’ of economic optimism as overall profits fall

Electronics retail giant Currys has warned of reduced consumer spending as inflation and interest rates hit shoppers – as it revealed a dip in...

Environment

‘Life is like it is’: TotalEnergies CEO defends strategy despite calls to cut fossil fuel production

The chief executive of TotalEnergies defended the firm’s greenhouse gas emissions strategy, saying the company remains committed to oil and gas despite repeated warnings...

Wimbledon school crash: Girl, 8, dies after car crashes into primary school

An eight-year-old girl has died after a Land Rover crashed into a primary school in southwest London on the last day of term. A...

Business

Housebuilding falls sharply as mortgage rates rise

UK housebuilding has fallen at the steepest rate in more than a decade – outside of the pandemic years – as high borrowing costs...

Politics

Sir Keir Starmer pledges speaking lessons for children as he promises education overhaul under Labour

A Labour government would provide speaking lessons for children, with its leader saying an “inability to articulate your thoughts fluently is a key barrier...

Politics

NHS chief says service faces ‘enormous challenges’ as experts warn it ‘may not reach 100th anniversary’

The National Health Service faces a future of “enormous challenges”, its chief executive has warned on its 75th birthday. In a speech to mark...

Politics

Professor Lord Winston ‘not optimistic’ about the NHS as leaders debate future

Labour peer and professor Lord Winston has admitted he is “not optimistic” about the future of the NHS as the health service celebrates its...

Politics

Ex-Tory MP Chris Pincher facing Commons suspension for eight weeks over groping claims – opening prospect of another by-election

Chris Pincher MP is facing a suspension from the House of Commons for eight weeks after a report into groping claims against him. Mr...

Environment

OPEC chief says the search is on for new members of the oil producers’ group

Haitham al-Ghais, secretary-general of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), speaking at the Energy Asia Summit on June 26, 2023. Bloomberg | Bloomberg...

World

Wigs, guns and gold bars found by Russian security services in raid of Wagner boss Prigozhin’s St Petersburg palace

The St Petersburg palace of Wagner Group boss Yevgeny Prigozhin has been raided by Russian security services. The FSB says it found guns, ammunition,...

World

Toddler among 29 people dead in Mexico bus crash

A one-year-old toddler is among 29 people who died after a bus crashed into a 75ft ravine in southern Mexico, state officials said. Photos...

Politics

Chris Pincher: Parliamentary report imminent into claims of groping by ex-deputy chief whip

A report into groping allegations against MP Chris Pincher is due to be published on Thursday – and he could face a significant suspension....

Environment

Bad news for nervous flyers: Turbulence is getting worse as the planet warms

A plane flying over Northamptonshire, England. For many, turbulence is an uncomfortable part of air travel. Joe Giddens – Pa Images | Pa Images...

World

Heather Anderson: Degenerative brain disease CTE found in female athlete for first time

An Australian rules footballer has become the first female athlete to be diagnosed with the degenerative brain disease CTE in a landmark finding for...

Sports

De La Cruz hits 455-foot HR after ump bat check

Associated Press Jul 5, 2023, 09:38 PM ET WASHINGTON — Before De La Cruz led off the second inning, umpires had the slugger remove...

Sports

Trout has surgery on broken wrist, out 4-8 weeks

ESPN News Services Jul 5, 2023, 07:23 PM ET “It just remains to be seen how Mike’s hand responds when he starts doing the...

Sports

HR Derby to feature Alonso-Rodriguez rematch

Jeff Passan, ESPNJul 5, 2023, 07:55 PM ET Close ESPN MLB insiderAuthor of “The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable Commodity...