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New Purplebricks owner to Strike out chunk of workforce

The new owner of Purplebricks, the online estate agent, is finalising plans to cut more than 100 jobs in a bid to improve its...

Technology

Amazon reports blowout profit, beats on sales and issues optimistic guidance

Amazon reported second-quarter earnings on Thursday that sailed past analysts’ estimates and issued guidance that points to accelerating revenue growth. The stock rose more...

Donald Trump’s defence strategy and how his legal team could challenge the January 6 charges

Donald Trump – who is seeking re-election in 2024 – has been charged with plotting to overturn his 2020 election defeat to US President...

World

Somali sports official suspended after ‘untrained runner’ competes in games

A Somali sports official has been suspended after an apparently untrained female sprinter represented the African country at an international athletics tournament in China....

World

Most work done by women globally ‘is unpaid’, Oxfam says

Most of the work done by women around the world is unpaid, according to a new Oxfam report. The charity estimates around 65% of...

World

Niger coup: UK reduces number of staff at embassy in face of unrest after military takeover

Britain is reducing the number of staff at its embassy in Niger following last week’s military coup amid the threat of pro-junta demonstrations. A...

Sports

Connelly’s ‘Ifs List’: How each CFP contender can win it all

Bill Connelly, ESPN Staff WriterAug 3, 2023, 07:00 AM ET Close Bill Connelly is a staff writer for ESPN.com. We always think we know...

Leah Remini sues Church of Scientology and leader David Miscavige for alleged ‘psychological torture’ and harassment

Actress Leah Remini is suing the Church of Scientology over allegations she has suffered “psychological torture”, threats and harassment for several years. The star,...

Gunman behind Pittsburgh synagogue shooting will be sentenced to death

A gunman will be sentenced to death after killing 11 worshippers at a synagogue in Pittsburgh in the deadliest antisemitic attack in US history....

NFL legend Tom Brady becomes minority owner of Birmingham City Football Club

American NFL superstar Tom Brady has become a minority owner of Sky Bet Championship club Birmingham City. The seven-time Super Bowl champion has partnered...

Police arrest man accused of fondling women’s feet as they slept in holiday resort

Police have arrested a man suspected of breaking into homes and fondling women’s feet while they slept. Mark Anthony Gonzales is alleged to have...

Business

Bank of England increases interest rate for 14th time in a row to 5.25%

The Bank of England has raised interest rates for the 14th successive time, lifting its official rate to 5.25%. The quarter percentage point increase...

Business

Some 12,000 jobs at risk as UK retail chain Wilko on brink of collapse

High street retailer Wilko has filed a notice of intent to appoint administrators – putting around 12,000 jobs at risk. The discount homeware and...

Lizzo says ‘I am not the villain’ over sexual harassment allegations by former dance troupe members

Lizzo has insisted she is “not the villain” as she is sued by three former dancers over allegations of sexual harassment and the creation of...

Business

Bank of England hints economic pain felt by many to be a long, drawn-out affair

Higher for longer. The Bank of England may have lifted interest rates by less than a lot of people had been expecting up until...

Business

Most work done by women globally ‘is unpaid’, Oxfam says

Most of the work done by women around the world is unpaid, according to a new Oxfam report. The charity estimates around 65% of...

Business

Traditional TV sees biggest fall in viewers since Ofcom records began

Viewers are switching off traditional TV at record rates, according to a new Ofcom report. With more competition than ever from streamers, the proportion...

Politics

Greenpeace activists drape Rishi Sunak’s £2m mansion in oil-black fabric after climbing on roof

Greenpeace activists have covered Rishi Sunak’s £2m mansion in oil-black fabric after climbing on to the roof of the property in Yorkshire. Two of...

Business

Next beats forecasts again as profits to be £10m higher than expected due to greater sales

Increased sales at high street retailer Next has generated an extra £10m of profit, the company announced in a trading update. Profits are expected...

Business

Bank of England expected to hike interest rate for 14th time in a row

The Bank of England is expected to increase its interest rate for the 14th time in a row today. Economists believe a 0.25 percentage...