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US unleashes devastation on Iranian missile depots and air defenses in ‘swift punishment’ for the death of two service members as Tehran claims new strikes on American bases in Kuwait
The United States has carried out air strikes against Iranian missile depots and air defence systems, describing the action as “swift punishment” after an attack on an American airbase left two US service members dead and another missing. Iran has responded by claiming it has launched fresh strikes against American military bases in Kuwait, raising…
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‘Humble yourself’: John Fetterman slaps down fellow Democrat Bernie Sanders over his terrible endorsements after he backed ‘pro-Hamas’ candidate and Graham Platner
Democratic Senator John Fetterman has publicly criticised his party colleague Bernie Sanders over his choice of political endorsements, telling him to “humble yourself” after Sanders backed candidates including Graham Platner and another figure Fetterman branded “pro-Hamas”. The rebuke highlights an ongoing rift within the Democratic Party between its more centrist, pro-Israel wing, represented by Fetterman,…
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‘Good growth in every postcode’: Burnham’s economic to-do list in seven charts
Andy Burnham has become prime minister at a moment when Britain faces weak growth in living standards, deep regional inequality and pressure on public finances, having campaigned on a promise to deliver “good growth in every postcode” by devolving power away from Westminster. The scale of that ambition matters because his approach marks a shift…
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Bank of England to stop accepting bonds linked to coal for key loans
The Bank of England has announced it will stop accepting bonds linked to thermal coal as collateral for the loans it routinely provides to commercial banks, in a move climate campaigners have hailed as a significant victory. The ban, which takes effect in October, signals that the central bank now views coal-linked assets as too…
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Plans for ‘first’ luxury apartments near Meadowhall as property firms hail Don Valley Corridor
Property firms are seeking investors
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Barefoot Investor’s super warning amid fears of a stock market crash: ‘Rubbish’
Financial commentator Scott Pape, known as the Barefoot Investor, has dismissed fears that a US stock market crash should prompt Australians to alter their superannuation strategy, telling readers such panic is “rubbish”. His comments come amid growing anxiety among investors about volatility in American markets and its potential knock-on effects for retirement savings held in…
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Mamdani doubles down on democratic socialism while insisting Wall Street, business leaders can work with him
Zohran Mamdani argues Democratic Socialism reflects the New Deal era while insisting Wall Street and corporate leaders have nothing to fear.
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‘The Dark Knight’ Star’s Globe-Trotting Spy Thriller Is Finally Coming to Netflix
Aaron Eckhart’s perfect Bond replacement, Chief of Station, is heading to Netflix next month. Get all the details here.
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3 Must-Hear Charlie Daniels Songs That Aren’t “The Devil Went Down To Georgia”
Country music outlet American Songwriter has highlighted three lesser-known Charlie Daniels songs worth revisiting beyond his signature hit “The Devil Went Down To Georgia”. The piece argues that Daniels’ catalogue runs deeper than that one crossover smash, pointing fans towards tracks that showcase his songwriting across different eras and themes, from working-class pride to heartbreak…
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Russians turn to cash, putting more strain on slowing wartime economy
Russians are increasingly relying on cash rather than card payments, as mobile internet blackouts caused by Ukrainian drone strikes disrupt digital transactions and rising taxes push more businesses towards off-the-books dealing. This matters because it is squeezing the Kremlin’s ability to raise revenue through taxation just as Russia’s wartime economy slows and its budget deficit…