UK Borrowing Costs Hit Highest Since 1998
UK 30-year bond yields hit 5.77%, highest since 1998, driven by fuel prices and political uncertainty, eroding Rachel Reeves's fiscal headroom.
UK 30-year bond yields hit 5.77%, highest since 1998, driven by fuel prices and political uncertainty, eroding Rachel Reeves's fiscal headroom.
Counter-terrorism police investigate suspected arson at a former synagogue in Tower Hamlets, with possible links to an Iran-backed campaign targeting Jewish sites in the UK.
Donald Trump criticized Pope Leo XIV for allegedly condoning Iran's nuclear ambitions, sparking tensions ahead of Marco Rubio's Vatican visit.
Jonathan Rinderknecht, accused of starting the deadly Palisades fire, was upset over a failed relationship and ranted about being angry at the world, prosecutors say.
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RecommendedFrench President Macron endorses Armenia's PM Pashinyan, urging Europe path, criticizes Russia's abandonment after Nagorno-Karabakh war.
Anti-war activists in Portland urge city leaders to investigate Sightline Intelligence, which appears to supply AI software to Israeli drone manufacturer Elbit Systems, citing violations of UN arms agreements.
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves and US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent argued in person over the Iran war during IMF meetings in Washington, highlighting deepening US-UK tensions.
Nir Golan told the antisemitism royal commission that police encouraged him to drop a case against a man who made death threats and Nazi salutes, calling it a 'wasted effort'.
The US Education Department investigates Smith College for admitting transgender women, alleging violations of Title IX. The probe escalates Trump administration attacks on trans rights.
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RecommendedUK 30-year bond yields rose to 5.76%, the highest since 1998, driven by oil price surge from Iran tensions and political uncertainty over PM Starmer's future.
The legal war between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni over the film It Ends With Us has settled, leaving both careers damaged and underscoring the perils of litigation.
A British crew member on the MV Hondius will be evacuated after a hantavirus outbreak. Seven suspected cases, three deaths reported. WHO says global risk low.
Four Palestine Action activists found guilty of criminal damage after breaking into an Israeli defence firm's UK site, smashing drones and computers. One also convicted of GBH.
Defense Secretary Hegseth asserts the ceasefire remains intact despite Iranian harassment of commercial vessels, calling current actions 'low level' and political.
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RecommendedA federal judge warned the Trump administration over plans to revamp East Potomac golf course, as toxic metals were found in rubble from the demolished White House East Wing dumped there.
A 19th-century novel about 'Baron Trump' has sparked a viral conspiracy theory that Barron Trump is a time traveler. Lara Trump debunks it, but the distraction serves political ends.
Philip Morris told a secret Senate hearing that illegal tobacco could wipe out legal sales in Australia by 2030, sparking criticism over secrecy and WHO agreement violations.
Harriet Clark's debut novel, The Hill, explores the experience of children who only know a parent behind bars, drawing from her own life visiting her mother, a former Weather Underground member, in prison for nearly 40 years.
Witnesses are refusing to appear before NSW parliamentary inquiries after a court ruling invalidated arrest powers. Critics say the decision undermines public interest investigations.
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RecommendedThe Farrer byelection could see an independent or One Nation win for the first time, signaling a major shift in Australia's political landscape.
Derek Jones, known as 'white shirt guy,' plans to file a civil claim against NSW police for alleged assault during a protest against Israeli president Isaac Herzog.
Tennessee Republicans plan to redraw a US House district covering majority-black Memphis, following similar moves in Alabama and Louisiana after a Supreme Court ruling weakened Voting Rights Act protections.
Kemi Badenoch defends her stance on banning pro-Palestine marches over antisemitism while allowing Tommy Robinson's marches, rejecting comparisons to anti-Muslim hate.
Romania enters a period of political negotiations after a no-confidence vote ousts PM Ilie Bolojan. President Nicușor Dan begins consultations, with a pro-European coalition likely but far-right AUR excluded. Financial markets react as EU reforms loom.
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RecommendedHMRC lost a long-running legal battle against PGMOL over the employment status of 60 referees, with the tribunal ruling they were self-employed, not employees.
Sylbourne Sydial argues that tactical voting in local elections perpetuates left-wing dominance, urging support for Conservatives to break the cycle in Lewisham.
The DWP is providing 4 million Universal Credit households with an extra £295 this year, rising to £725 by 2030, while cutting the Health Element for new claimants.
Labour MPs are reportedly planning to force Keir Starmer's resignation if the party suffers heavy losses in May 7 elections, with Reform and Greens expected to gain.
Elisabetta Tai Ferretto, a former Italian model who accused Jeffrey Epstein of sexual misconduct, has disappeared in New York. She has not been heard from since April 22.
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RecommendedA detailed look at the key pledges from Hounslow's political parties ahead of the May 7 local elections, covering housing, transport, and community issues.