The price of Brent crude rose more than 5% on Thursday as the war in the Middle East continues to escalate. ...
Day: July 23, 2026
Wildfires and record dry conditions trigger drought in parts of WalesWildfires and record dry conditions trigger drought in parts of Wales
Wales has seen about 5% of the average rainfall for July, after a series of back-to-back heatwaves. ...
Gary Lineker among millionaires asking Andy Burnham to tax them moreGary Lineker among millionaires asking Andy Burnham to tax them more
A group including the former England footballer write to the new PM telling him “we can afford it”. ...
Rayner rules out repaying severance cash after making cabinet returnRayner rules out repaying severance cash after making cabinet return
The returning housing secretary received £16,876 after leaving government in September 2025. ...
Delta to launch direct flights to Saudi ArabiaDelta to launch direct flights to Saudi Arabia
The News Delta Air Lines will launch direct flights to Saudi Arabia in October, the first by a US carrier in 25 years, the airline’s president told Semafor. Flights will begin just ahead of Saudi Arabia’s flagship annual conference, the Future Investment Initiative. Ticket sales have so far been “softer ...
US prepares raft of new global tariffsUS prepares raft of new global tariffs
The White House is readying a raft of new global tariffs after previous levies were struck down by US courts. Since then, the Trump administration has imposed 10% duties on trading partners, but they were limited to 150 days without Congressional approval; a successor regime is expected this week. The ...
China and US spar over AI ahead of Xi visitChina and US spar over AI ahead of Xi visit
Tensions between China and the US surrounding AI and technology development intensified just weeks before a planned visit by Chinese leader Xi Jinping to Washington. According to The Information, the US is investigating Chinese AI firms’ access to cutting-edge chips — ostensibly restricted by American export controls — after accusing ...
Energy is the exposed flank in Europe’s rearmamentEnergy is the exposed flank in Europe’s rearmament
John’s view By most measures, NATO’s summit in Ankara this month was a success. Allies pledged €70 billion in military equipment, assistance, and training for Ukraine this year and committed to sustain at least that level in 2027. European members and Canada, having increased core defense investment by more than ...
Schmitt: College sports bill in ‘pretty good place’Schmitt: College sports bill in ‘pretty good place’
Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., told Semafor that he and Sens. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., are in a “pretty good place” to clinch a final college sports agreement and get it on the floor. Schmitt is right in the middle of it: He spoke to Southeastern Conference Commissioner ...
‘Like pulling a tractor trailer’: what it’s like to play on an awful MLB team‘Like pulling a tractor trailer’: what it’s like to play on an awful MLB team
A 162-game season guarantees failure as much as success. Inside a losing clubhouse, staying together and believing can become the hardest part of the job If you ask professional athletes, they’ll tell you. Losing is no fun. But in Major League Baseball, losing big can be especially tedious. An MLB ...