He made the call almost an hour before a farmer also called police after seeing men in balaclavas. ...
Month: September 2026
How did the RAF Fairford incident go from ‘suspected bomb plot’ to police bail?How did the RAF Fairford incident go from ‘suspected bomb plot’ to police bail?
Detectives are entering a vital stage of the investigation, with a number of options still open, the BBC’s Daniel Sandford writes. ...
Household energy bills forecast to see biggest rise in four yearsHousehold energy bills forecast to see biggest rise in four years
A typical household faces an annual gas and electricity bill of £1,999 from January, based on a key forecast. ...
Decline in tourism hits US economyDecline in tourism hits US economy
Overseas visitors to the US are on track to drop by almost two million year-on-year, with even the FIFA Men’s World Cup failing to arrest the decline in tourism. The slide is hurting the US economy, and as Axios put it, is partly “self-inflicted:” There has been a significant drop ...
US consumer sentiment hits lowest level in more than a decadeUS consumer sentiment hits lowest level in more than a decade
US consumer sentiment fell to its lowest level since 2014, new data showed, as unexpectedly weak jobs figures and elevated energy prices rekindled Republicans’ midterm fears. The White House has tried to staunch economic bleeding ahead of November through bond buybacks, promises of $5,000 checks, and — amid record fuel ...
Washington eyes sanctions trade-offs with Russia: ReportWashington eyes sanctions trade-offs with Russia: Report
The US could offer Russia sanctions relief in exchange for the release of political prisoners, The Atlantic reported, potentially clearing a path for expanded economic ties between Washington and Moscow. US envoy John Coale has tested this style of quid pro quo arrangement — which is envisioned to involve lucrative ...
Brussels trains ‘trade bazooka’ at BeijingBrussels trains ‘trade bazooka’ at Beijing
The EU is threatening to aim its “trade bazooka” at China, as the two giant economies fall out over Brussels’ allegation that Beijing abused commercial ties. European countries have hardened their stance against Chinese imports over fears that an influx of goods like solar panels and EVs could hollow out ...
White House taps Strategic Petroleum ReserveWhite House taps Strategic Petroleum Reserve
The White House announced plans to tap the Strategic Petroleum Reserve — a step meant to blunt rising gas prices looming over the midterm elections. The US will offer to loan energy producers up to 40 million barrels of oil, which is what remains of the 172 million-barrel commitment the ...
The Guardian view on Morocco’s election: hosting a World Cup will not placate a disillusioned generation | EditorialThe Guardian view on Morocco’s election: hosting a World Cup will not placate a disillusioned generation | Editorial
A year after mass protests demanding a change in political priorities, gen Z opted out of last week’s poll en masse The spectacle of young migrants swimming en masse from Moroccan waters to the Spanish exclave of Ceuta exposed the frustration felt by a generation. One-third of the population of Morocco ...
American exodus: why do so many US NHL stars want out of Canada?American exodus: why do so many US NHL stars want out of Canada?
Players across the league are leaving their teams up north to return home. It’s prompted questions around money, tax rates, geopolitics and respect Back in September 1925, Frederick Wilson, sports editor at the Globe, explained the fear among hockey fans that Canadian teams might not be able to compete for ...