Wales is on course for its driest July on record in almost 190 years. ...
Bank holds interest rates but says it is ready to raise them if Iran war escalatesBank holds interest rates but says it is ready to raise them if Iran war escalates
The Bank also expects the economy to grow more than previously forecast this year, although uncertainties remain because of the Iran war. ...
Watch: Giant iceberg turns over near Greenland’s coastWatch: Giant iceberg turns over near Greenland’s coast
Video captured by a passerby showed the moment the iceberg collapsed, creating a big wave. ...
Large rise in offenders sent back to prison, figures revealLarge rise in offenders sent back to prison, figures reveal
There has been a large rise in the number of offenders being recalled to prisons in England and Wales. ...
Saudi soccer enters an era of prudent spendingSaudi soccer enters an era of prudent spending
The Scene Saudi Arabia’s push to become a global soccer power is evolving on and off the pitch after the country spent huge sums signing up international stars. Saudi clubs have paid roughly $2 billion in transfer fees since summer 2023, comparable to the Spanish league in the same period ...
With SpaceX circling, Verizon figures out successionWith SpaceX circling, Verizon figures out succession
The Scoop Verizon CEO Dan Schulman is getting his house in order, as the telecom industry braces for the ultimate disruptor, Elon Musk, and as the company’s executives fret about the possibility of a sale. Schulman will tap a longtime lieutenant with deal chops, Alfonso Villanueva, to run the telecom ...
Midterm election fears run high, poll findsMidterm election fears run high, poll finds
Majorities of Americans are worried about election officials being coerced, lax ballot security, and voter intimidation leading up to the 2026 midterm elections, according to new polling from Gallup. Nearly seven in 10 US adults worry about politicians pressuring election officials to change results. The number is higher among Democrats, ...
Democrats miss mark on accountability, poll showsDemocrats miss mark on accountability, poll shows
Democrats aren’t doing enough to win over voters with their approach to tackling government accountability and corruption, as those issues take on greater salience. New polling from the center-left group Third Way and Impact Research, shared first with Semafor, found that voters trust Republicans slightly more than Democrats to reduce ...
Iran complicates Iraq’s charm offensive in WashingtonIran complicates Iraq’s charm offensive in Washington
The News American and Saudi strikes on Iran-backed militias this week laid bare the dilemma at the heart of the Trump administration’s Iraq policy: Washington wants to pull Baghdad closer, but Iraq remains on the front lines of a widening confrontation with Iran. Following US-Saudi strikes in eastern Iraq, President ...
US hits dozens of targets in Iran overnight threatening peace effortsUS hits dozens of targets in Iran overnight threatening peace efforts
Central command says strikes were aimed at diminishing Iranian military while mediators insist talks ongoing Middle East crisis – live updates The US military has struck dozens of targets in Iran overnight in retaliation for Tehran’s attack on American forces in Jordan on Wednesday, sparking a further Iranian response and ...