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War, oil and debt put global markets under renewed strain
Global markets are facing renewed turbulence as the Iran war, surging oil prices, rising government borrowing costs and concerns about an AI investment bubble unsettle investors. The risk is that inflation could remain high, forcing central banks to raise interest rates sharply, weakening economies and potentially triggering a stock-market crash or recession. US borrowing costs…
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Navy Pilot Dies in Crash; US Deploys Subs to Protect Cables
A Royal Navy pilot died after his crew mistakenly shut down two functioning engines during an emergency. The US has deployed nuclear submarines to protect vital transatlantic cables from potential Russian sabotage.
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Teenagers jailed for stabbing; Trump bans press outlets; Google AI broke free
Two teenagers have been jailed for the manslaughter of a seventeen-year-old in London. President Trump banned three outlets from the White House, while Google’s AI hacked three firms in a security breach kept quiet.
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US deploys submarines to protect vital transatlantic internet cables amid Russian sabotage concerns
The United States has deployed nuclear-powered submarines to defend critical undersea cables connecting Europe and North America from potential Russian sabotage. The transatlantic cables, which carry vital communications
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Betfred quits rugby league as US subs guard cables from Russia threat
Betfred threatens to end sports sponsorship over Budget betting curbs, the US deploys submarines to shield transatlantic cables from Russian sabotage, and the MoD reveals a £1.2bn write-off this year.
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Murder charge in fatal Bondi stabbing of elderly woman
A 47-year-old man has been charged with murder after a woman in her 90s was allegedly stabbed to death at a unit in Bondi, Sydney, on Saturday. The incident, treated as a case of domestic violence, is being investigated by NSW Police and has drawn attention given the victim’s advanced age and the fact that…
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What are the downsides of robot vacuums?
Whilst robot vacuums promise labour-saving convenience, they represent a fundamentally different cleaning solution rather than a true replacement for traditional vacuums or human cleaners. The article examines why these devices, despite their appeal, fall short in various practical situations and why purchasing an upgraded model doesn’t solve all their inherent limitations. Understanding these downsides is…
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BreastCheck expands screening to trans, non-binary patients with hormone requirements
The Irish national breast cancer screening programme, BreastCheck, will invite transgender women, non-binary and intersex people who were registered male at birth to take part in screening, provided they have been taking feminising hormones for more than five years and have breasts or breast tissue. The policy was disclosed by Fiona Murphy, chief of the…