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Scotland & Northern Ireland secure World Cup spots
Scotland and Northern Ireland have qualified for the 2027 Netball World Cup after finishing as the top two teams at a four-team qualifying tournament in East Kilbride. Their success means Wales and the Republic of Ireland will miss the finals, which will be held in Sydney, Australia. Northern Ireland secured their place with a decisive…
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Khan urges Burnham to begin campaign for closer EU ties
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has urged Prime Minister Andy Burnham to begin immediately making the case for much closer ties with the EU, rather than merely promising to consider rejoining in a future election manifesto. Khan proposed returning to the customs union, seeking associate membership and eventually rejoining the EU, arguing that Labour needed to…
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Grand Designs glass mansion near Orpington listed for almost £5m
A controversial modernist glass mansion featured on Channel 4’s Grand Designs has gone on sale in Keston Park, near Orpington, Kent, for almost £5 million. The home divided local opinion because its stark, highly contemporary design contrasted sharply with the estate’s mock-period houses, while presenter Kevin McCloud questioned whether its scale and appearance suited the…
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Historic Cromwell family manor price cut amid nearby AI data centre plans
Jaggards, a 700-year-old Grade II-listed manor house formerly owned by Oliver Cromwell’s family, has had its asking price reduced from £3.5 million to about £2 million after remaining unsold for two years. The article suggests that prospective buyers may be deterred by plans for a large AI data centre less than half a mile away,…
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Honduras enclave offers tech investors low taxes amid sovereignty concerns
Prospera, a privately run charter city on Honduras’s Roatán island, offers wealthy investors and entrepreneurs a lightly regulated, high-tech alternative to conventional government. Backed by at least $200 million from Silicon Valley figures including Peter Thiel, Sam Altman and Marc Andreessen, it is promoted as a model for future governance but criticised by Hondurans who…
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Noise cameras are spreading across America
Noise cameras are being introduced in an increasing number of US communities to identify vehicles making excessive noise, with systems combining microphones, cameras, software and sometimes number-plate readers. The technology can generate warnings, support official reviews or lead to fines, raising questions about enforcement, privacy and the expansion of roadside surveillance. At least 10 US…
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Lime UK profits jump as riders and fleet expand nationwide
Lime’s UK business more than doubled its annual profits in 2025 as a sharp rise in riders and fleet expansion boosted revenue. Average monthly users increased by 31% to nearly 700,000, while the company expanded into additional English cities, highlighting growing demand for rental electric bikes and scooters. Sales rose by a third to £148m…
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Commonwealth Bank CEO’s $256,500 bonus sparks staff backlash amid cuts and record profit
Commonwealth Bank chief executive Matt Comyn received a $256,500 “people and leadership” bonus despite staff complaints about burnout, stagnant pay and difficult performance targets. The payment has intensified a dispute with workers and the Finance Sector Union, particularly as the bank reported a record profit of almost $11 billion and staff cuts reportedly reached 1,000.…
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4 killed, 4 wounded in mass shooting near capital of Caribbean luxury tourism destination
Four people were killed and four wounded in a shooting in Green Hill, near Kingstown, St Vincent and the Grenadines, on Friday night. The attack has prompted increased police patrols and searches as authorities investigate the killings and their possible connection to wider gun and gang violence. Police said the shooting occurred shortly before 10.30pm,…
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Melvine Malard savours happy Chelsea spell before Arsenal derby
Melvine Malard is enjoying an exceptionally positive period in her personal and professional life as she prepares for Chelsea’s Women’s Super League derby against Arsenal at Stamford Bridge. Her recent wedding, high-profile transfer to Chelsea and Ballon d’Or nomination have added to her excitement ahead of the match. The France forward says her happiness comes…