Meth found in McMuffin during WA police car search
A 39-year-old man was charged after police found 3.5g of methylamphetamine hidden in a McMuffin during a car search in Broome, WA.
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Singapore's S$70,000 baby grant: who wants kids?
Singapore will give couples a S$10,000 baby grant and up to S$70,000 per child until age 17, but many remain reluctant to start families.
D4vd loses private lawyers, gets public defender in murder case
Singer D4vd, accused of murder and sexual abuse of teen Celeste Rivas Hernandez, is now represented by a public defender after his private lawyers withdrew.
London Couple Save £1.6K a Year by Never Paying Full Price
Charlie and Sophia save £1,600 yearly in London using discount apps, reward cards, and smart planning. Their July savings hit £137.02.
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LA fire victims face record 600-day wait for federal aid
Nearly 600 days after the 2025 Los Angeles fires, over $15bn in federal recovery funds remain unapproved, setting a modern record for delay. Trump has approved only 23% of disaster aid requests from Democratic-led states, compared to 89% for Republican-le
Ex-teacher guilty of indecent assault on pupils in 1980s
Sally-Anne Bowen, 65, was found guilty of indecently assaulting two teenage boys at Christ's College, Finchley, in the late 1980s. The jury delivered majority verdicts after over six hours of deliberation.
UK Energy Bills: Why They're High and How to Fix Them
UK households face another price cap rise, with experts warning of one of Europe's most expensive power systems. Reforms exist to cut bills by up to £270 a year.
Europe's Heatwaves Could Drive Up Insurance Premiums
Europe's heatwaves could hit insurers' earnings, leading to higher premiums, as claims rise from heat-related deaths and illness, especially among older people, S&P says.
Elliott Joins Hedge Fund Rush to Jersey
Elliott Management is moving its London office to Jersey, joining a wave of hedge funds relocating ahead of UK tax changes.
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Aston Villa Women Season Preview: Defensive Focus
Aston Villa Women aim to improve defensively and replace Kirsty Hanson's goals in Natalia Arroyo's second season, after a ninth-place WSL finish last year.
Trump bond intervention signals US debt crisis risk
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's intervention in bond markets signals rising anxiety over US fiscal position, as 30-year yields hit pre-2008 crisis levels and debt nears $40tn.
Victoria Labor Pledges Free Dental Clinics in Australian First
Victorian Premier Ben Carroll announces $230m plan for 10 walk-in public dental clinics offering free checkups and treatment, a national-first state government intervention.
Bully jailed for strangling woman after tongue-out mugshot
Charlie Stefano, 35, jailed for 2 years 10 months for strangling a woman in Chatham; court hears he grabbed her throat twice and dragged her across the floor.
US National Debt Hits $35 Trillion Amid Republican Spending Clash
The US national debt has surpassed $35 trillion for the first time, sparking a fierce debate among Republicans over fiscal responsibility and government spending cuts ahead of the 2024 election.
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US National Debt Exceeds $35 Trillion Under Trump
The US national debt has surpassed $35 trillion for the first time, according to Treasury data, with the deficit rising by $1.5 trillion in the past year under President Trump's policies.
US Bond Market Turmoil Hits Governments Worldwide
Rising US Treasury yields are driving up borrowing costs for governments worldwide, forcing central banks to reassess monetary policy and risk destabilizing emerging economies.
DWP Confirms £300 Winter Fuel Payments for 2026: Eligibility
The DWP has confirmed that pensioners born before 28 September 1946 will receive a £300 Winter Fuel Payment for winter 2026, with those born between 28 September 1946 and 27 June 1960 receiving £200, under new Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
TfL fare evasion losses could be £21m higher than reported
Transport for London admits fare evasion losses could be up to £211m annually, £21m more than the official £190m figure, due to a 10% reduction in estimates to account for data limitations.
Russians Pull Billions from Banks Over Putin Savings Raid Fears
Russian citizens have withdrawn billions of roubles from banks in August, fearing Vladimir Putin may freeze deposits to fund the war in Ukraine, with cash in circulation surging by 286.4 billion roubles.
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DWP confirms early benefit payments for August Bank Holiday
Households receiving Universal Credit, PIP, state pension, or one of 11 benefits will get early payments on Friday 28 August due to the August Bank Holiday, the DWP has confirmed.
Monzo down: thousands unable to access accounts
Thousands of Monzo Bank users are experiencing app issues on August 19, 2026. Users see a message: 'We’re experiencing issues.' Monzo has activated its backup system, Monzo Stand-In, while working to resolve the technical problem.
MSE: Premium Bonds Not Worth It for Most UK Savers
Money Saving Expert warns that despite recent prize rate increases to 4.35%, most Premium Bonds holders with typical luck would earn more in standard savings accounts, due to the random nature of prizes.
Meta faces $200bn lawsuit over addictive design
29 US states sue Meta for $200bn, claiming Facebook and Instagram are addictive by design, targeting children. Trial begins in Oakland.
UK pay growth slows to 3.9% as Iran war costs hit firms
UK pay growth slowed to 3.9% in the year to June, the lowest in two years, as Iran war-related costs squeezed business budgets and unemployment edged up to 4.2%.
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UK retailers too slow on fuel price cuts: CMA
The UK's competition watchdog says retailers have been too slow to pass on falling wholesale fuel prices, costing drivers millions.
London water bills to rise from 2027 after Ofwat approval
Ofwat grants provisional approval for five water firms to raise bills from 2027, funding £3.4bn investment. Southern Water sees £43 rise, Thames £3.
Banks' Prime Brokerage Revenue Hits Record $22.5bn in 2024
Banks earned a record $22.5bn from prime brokerage in 2024, driven by hedge fund trading activity and higher client balances, according to a new report.
Global borrowing costs hit highest since 2008 crisis
Government bond yields in US, UK, France, Germany, and Japan hit multi-year highs on Monday amid Middle East crisis and inflation fears, with French 30-year yield at 4.8558%.
Why Americans Are Sharing Debt Breakdowns Online
Gen Z and millennials are normalizing debt conversations online, sharing breakdowns to ease shame and build accountability, as US credit card debt hits record highs.
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Met Police accused of failing Al Fayed trafficking victims
At least five survivors of Mohamed Al Fayed's trafficking were confirmed by the Home Office, but the Met Police failed to refer them to the NRM, forcing self-referrals.
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