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‘Burnham bounce’ risks deflating unless focus remains on struggling households | Richard Partington
UK consumer confidence rose at its fastest monthly pace in almost three years in June, a shift data firm GfK partly attributes to Andy Burnham’s return to Westminster politics, alongside sunshine and England’s World Cup run. The improvement matters because household spending makes up around 60% of the UK economy, so any lift in sentiment…
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‘We count every litre’: how Cuba’s energy crisis sparked a daily struggle for water
Cuba’s deepening energy crisis has left millions of people without reliable access to running water, as electricity shortages disable pumping stations and fuel shortages cripple the country’s ageing water distribution network. Power cuts no longer just leave homes dark; they leave taps dry, forcing residents in Havana and beyond to spend hours each day fetching,…
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I’m a lawyer for Brits who lost £128,000 to Spanish villa conmen… if you want a dream life in the sun trust NOBODY and watch out for these warning signs
A solicitor who represents British victims of Spanish property fraud has spoken out after clients lost £128,000 to conmen posing as villa sellers, warning that anyone pursuing a dream home in the sun should trust no one involved in a deal until it is independently verified. The case highlights a wider pattern of scams targeting…
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Left-wing Democrats are on a winning run – but can they lure back crucial swing voters?
Left-wing Democrats have enjoyed a run of primary victories this summer, but face a critical test in Michigan, where progressive Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed is locked in a tight contest with moderate Congresswoman Haley Stevens ahead of the 4 August primary. The race highlights a deepening divide in the Democratic Party between its centrist establishment…
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Bali run club popular with Aussies sparks outrage after locals complained they were excluded – as its organisers are banned from Indonesia
A running club in Bali that had become especially popular with Australian expatriates and tourists has triggered a backlash after local residents complained they were being excluded from the group. The controversy escalated to the point where Indonesian authorities have banned the club’s organisers from the country, highlighting ongoing tensions between foreign visitors and local…
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Britain and its NATO allies face direct challenge from Putin ‘within months’ to test Burnham and probe for cracks in the alliance while Trump distracted with Iran, intelligence insiders warn
Intelligence sources have warned that Russian President Vladimir Putin is likely to mount a direct challenge against Britain and its NATO allies within the coming months, using the confrontation to test new Prime Minister Andy Burnham and probe for weaknesses within the alliance. The warning comes amid concern that US President Donald Trump’s attention is…
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She let criminals run riot over $1bn skyscraper development for YEARS. Now LA’s mayor has the audacity to hail the clean-up of city’s infamous ‘graffiti towers’
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has drawn criticism after praising the clean-up of the city’s notorious “graffiti towers”, a stalled $1billion (£790million) skyscraper development that critics say she allowed to fall into disrepair and become a magnet for vandalism and crime for years before acting. The unfinished Oceanwide Plaza complex became a symbol of urban…
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Smash hit: How Alex Eala’s Wimbledon run made everyday Filipinos fall in love with tennis
Alex Eala’s historic run to the fourth round of Wimbledon has reignited interest in tennis across the Philippines, a nation traditionally devoted to basketball, boxing and beauty pageants. The 21-year-old, who eliminated defending champion Iga Swiatek along the way, has become a national inspiration, prompting a hero’s welcome from President Ferdinand Marcos and encouraging young…
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‘Family Guy’ Casts Kieran Culkin to Play the Devil in New Halloween Special for Hulu
“Family Guy” has cast Kieran Culkin as the Devil in a new Halloween special, “Happy Hell-o-ween,” which will stream exclusively on Hulu (and Disney+ in most international markets) this autumn. The casting was revealed on Saturday during the show’s panel at San Diego Comic-Con by executive producer and showrunner Rich Appel, who also unveiled the…
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Fire smash highest women’s Hundred total in 2026 to thrash MI London
Welsh Fire recorded the highest women’s Hundred total of 2026 and beat MI London by 60 runs in Cardiff. Captain Sophie Devine led a dominant all-round display, helping Fire secure a comprehensive victory and leaving MI London without a win after their first two matches. The result underlines Welsh Fire’s early strength in this season’s…