Britain’s Crown Prince William (43) and his wife Kate (43) will move to a new home in Windsor with their three children later this year. They hope to leave the bad memories of the past year, including Kate’s cancer treatment, behind them. It’s noteworthy that the couple paid for their new home themselves, and they […]
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The devastating forest fires in Spain show no signs of abating. The situation will remain critical until Wednesday, the Spanish government warns. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez visited the affected areas in Ourense and Castile and León today. “I will do everything and more to ensure that the affected residents can return to normal life,”
Finally, in economic news, the Bank of England has cut its base rate to 4%, providing some relief to borrowers after years of high interest rates. However, with inflation still running at 3.6% in June and the job market showing signs of fragility, the central bank has suggested that further reductions are unlikely before 2026.
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Another education-related debate is unfolding as Chinese investors continue to purchase UK private schools at a rapid rate. More than 30 institutions have been bought over the last decade, raising concerns among policymakers about security, transparency, and potential ideological influence. Officials argue that most of these transactions are driven by financial opportunity rather than political
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Liberty Steel’s Speciality Steel UK division, employing around 1,500 people in South Yorkshire, is on the brink of major restructuring. Owner Sanjeev Gupta is pushing forward with a last-ditch plan to save the business, with a court hearing set to play a key role in the company’s future. His proposal involves a pre-pack administration deal
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According to US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, Moscow has made concessions on five regions in Ukraine. During their talks with US President Donald Trump on Friday, the Russians made certain concessions regarding all five regions in eastern Ukraine. “There is an important discussion going on about Donetsk and what will happen there,” Witkoff told CNN.
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A United States senator has announced an investigation into chatbots from Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. He wants clarification about conversations between children and chatbots powered by advanced artificial intelligence. Meta allegedly explicitly allowed its AI chatbots to have “romantic or sensual” conversations with children, Reuters reported this week. Republican Senator
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Brussels plans to free up trillions of euros in European household savings by encouraging people to invest in stocks. The European Union is using Sweden as an example. The plan, which aims to stimulate the economy and increase household wealth, is expected to be presented shortly. It should also expand financing options for businesses. According
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Air Canada will resume its flights later today after being directed by the Canadian government to end a strike. All striking cabin crew members must return to work by 7:00 PM UK time. This weekend, Air Canada flight attendants went on strike over a pay dispute, causing the Canadian airline to cancel numerous flights. As
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The Israeli economy unexpectedly shrank in the past quarter, mainly because the twelve-day war with Iran in June brought business to a virtual standstill. Gross domestic product fell by 3.5 percent year-on-year, the Israel Central Bureau of Statistics reported Sunday. This is significantly lower than the average growth forecast of 0.2 percent among economists. On
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