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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…
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British father of two-year-old boy who died after falling out of a hotel window in Cyprus ‘set for release’ but could still face charges
A British father whose two-year-old son died after falling from a hotel window in Cyprus is reportedly set to be released from custody, though he could still face criminal charges over the incident. The case has drawn significant attention given the tragic circumstances of the toddler’s death while the family were on holiday, raising questions…
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Andy Burnham begins premiership facing cabinet rifts and doubts
Andy Burnham has taken office as Prime Minister, with the transition marked by early political turbulence. His declared aim of Cabinet unity was met with scepticism from the outset, largely due to tension over the positioning of Ed Miliband, whose expected appointment as Chancellor appears to have been shelved, prompting doubts about the new government’s…
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The Odyssey Dominates IMAX as Nolan Signals Multi-Year Break From Filmmaking
Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of Homer’s epic is delivering strong theatrical performance, with IMAX screenings selling out nationwide. As the film continues to draw audiences to cinemas, viewers are already anticipatin
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FIFA World Cup revenue hits $15bn despite New York flooding
FIFA has confirmed that the World Cup generated record total revenues of $15 billion, comfortably exceeding earlier forecasts, thanks to exceptionally strong demand for hospitality packages and resold tickets throughout the tournament. The milestone was overshadowed by severe flash flooding across the New York and New Jersey area, which hosted the final, prompting concerns over…
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Flutter those eyelashes all you like, Andy… we want an election now! On eve of becoming PM, ‘Messiah without a mandate’ Burnham gets blunt message from voters
Andy Burnham is on the eve of becoming Britain’s Prime Minister, but is facing a blunt backlash from voters who are demanding a general election rather than an unelected change of leadership, with critics branding him a “Messiah without a mandate”. The transition is politically fraught, as reports describe mounting disarray within the Labour Party…
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Officers filmed with racist “jokes”, secret Charles-Harry reunion, All Blacks rout Ireland
Recorded racism and sexism in a police station and a heroin pet-poisoning arrest lead UK news; Katie Nicholl reveals William and Kate were left out of a secret Charles-Harry meeting; OpenAI adds parental alerts; Ireland suffer a sixth straight defeat to the All Blacks.
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Fifa to announce record $15bn World Cup revenue, smashing expectations
Hospitality and secondary ticket market help fuel rise Gianni Infantino will feel this shores up his position Fifa will announce record $15bn (£11.2bn) revenues from this summer’s World Cup, significantly exceeding the targets set before the tournament. Fifa’s member associations were informed of the boost in income by Gianni Infantino on Saturday. Originally the governing…
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Ricky Gervais rejects calls to tone down comedy: ‘Be offended if you want’
Ricky Gervais says backlash only makes his jokes funnier, revealing why he's finally done addressing cancel culture in his stand-up tours now.
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Stabbing rocks Bondi Beach as man is rushed to hospital – and another is arrested
A stabbing at Bondi Beach in Sydney has left a man requiring hospital treatment, with police arresting another individual in connection with the incident. The attack has unsettled the popular tourist and residential area, though full details of the circumstances leading to the stabbing have not been disclosed. Beyond the confirmation that one man was…