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UK economy grew by 0.1% in May despite impact of Iran war
The UK economy grew by 0.1% in May, according to the Office for National Statistics, recovering from a 0.1% decline in April and proving more resilient to the impact of the Iran war than some analysts had feared. The figures, in line with economists’ forecasts, are likely to be seized on by outgoing chancellor Rachel…
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Why did Ryanair-Air Malta plane window blow out mid-air and could it happen again?
A Ryanair-operated Air Malta flight from Thessaloniki was forced to turn back after a window blew out mid-air, nearly sucking passenger Ljubisa Karović out of the Boeing 737-800. He was saved by his seatbelt and the help of his wife and fellow passengers, though he suffered facial bleeding, a badly damaged hand and friction burns…
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England exit World Cup after late Argentina collapse, Tuchel under fire
England’s World Cup campaign has ended in a 2-1 semi-final defeat to Argentina in Atlanta, with the South Americans advancing to face Spain in the final in New York. England had taken the lead but conceded late on, a collapse that players, pundits and supporters have called one of the most painful defeats in the…
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Victoria’s top cop springs into action to take down armed man in Melbourne city street: ‘Angry and confused’
Victoria’s Chief Commissioner, Mike Bush, personally intervened to help detain an armed man during an incident on a Melbourne city street. The senior police officer stepped in to assist with the arrest, which comes amid ongoing public concern about knife and weapons offences in the Victorian capital. The man, described as “angry and confused” during…
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‘It’s like home’: Brixton market traders fight to stop site being sold to big business
Traders at Brixton market have launched a last-minute campaign to buy the site for community ownership, fearing that a sale to a private equity firm could drive out the long-standing independent businesses that give the market its character. The Buy Back Brixton campaign has reached the second stage of the bidding process, competing against multinational…
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Burnham must avoid ‘summer of speculation’ on tax, warns CBI chief
Rain Newton-Smith, chief executive of the CBI, has warned Andy Burnham to avoid a “summer of speculation” over tax and spending as he prepares to take over the Labour leadership, arguing such uncertainty is damaging for business. Her intervention comes as Burnham is set to take up the role on Friday, with a new cabinet…
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“I won’t keep it secret – I said the sleeve was better than the record. There have been a lot of headaches. I wanted to dispel that”: After a lacklustre album and the death of Chris Squire, Yes had a lot to prove
The failure of Heaven & Earth and the passing of the iconic bassist left people wondering if the veteran band should keep going. After making 2021’s The Quest, Steve Howe and Geoff Downes argued their case
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Pokémon Unite Officially Dropped From 2027 Pokémon World Championships
The Pokémon Company has confirmed that Pokémon Unite will no longer feature in the Pokémon World Championships from 2027 onwards, ending the MOBA title’s presence at the flagship event. In its place, the company will launch a standalone competition, the Pokémon UNITE Aeos Crown 2027 Tokyo, marking a significant shift in how the game’s competitive…
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Lululemon backs nylon recycling startup Syntetica in $30M Series A
Syntetica, a French startup that has developed a novel approach to recycling nylon, has already obtained big-name partners and investors.
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Prince William tells Three Lions to ‘hold their heads high’ after World Cup loss to Argentina
England’s World Cup dream ended in the semi-finals after a 1-2 defeat to Argentina, prompting Prince William to publicly urge the Three Lions to “hold their heads high” despite the heartbreaking loss. The result has triggered intense scrutiny of manager Thomas Tuchel’s tactics and substitutions, though the Football Association has reportedly confirmed it retains full…