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IMF upgrades UK growth forecast as fears over impact of Iran war diminish
The International Monetary Fund has raised its growth forecast for the UK economy, now projecting gross domestic product to expand by 1% in 2026, up 0.2 percentage points from its April estimate. The upgrade, part of the IMF’s July World Economic Outlook update, reflects hopes that the economic fallout from the Iran war may prove…
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One year after deadly Texas floods, Hill Country proves grief can’t wash away grit
Marking the first anniversary of the Texas Hill Country floods, this Fox News opinion piece reflects on a disaster that struck overnight on 4 July, when floodwaters rose in the dark and killed 139 people across the region, 119 of them in Kerr County. Written from the perspective of a member of the affected community,…
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Venus Williams-backed WeWard can now lock your apps until you hit your steps
WeWard, a France-based app that rewards users for logging their steps, is launching a feature called “Walking Mode” that locks chosen apps until the user reaches a set step count. Backed by tennis star and angel investor Venus Williams, the app is positioning the tool as a way to encourage physical activity while cutting screen…
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‘Elize: Shadows Of A Woman’ Trailer: Netflix Brazil Feature Based On Case Explored In ‘Elize Matsunaga: Once Upon a Crime’
Netflix Brazil has released the trailer for Elize: Shadows of a Woman, an original film dramatising the real-life case of Elize Matsunaga, who murdered and dismembered her husband in the couple’s São Paulo apartment in 2012. The case attracted intense media coverage and shocked Brazil, making the project a high-profile addition to Netflix’s slate of…
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Trump torches Spain as a ‘wasted cause’ and looks to freeze VISITS in extraordinary snub
US President Donald Trump has demanded that all American trade with Spain be halted, branding the country a “wasted cause” and a “terrible partner” during a NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey. Speaking on Wednesday while seated beside NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, Trump accused Spain of failing to meet its defence spending obligations and appeared…
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Jackdaw owner says gas field will ‘not materially influence’ climate change
The owner of the Jackdaw gas field in the North Sea, Adura, has published a new report arguing that emissions from the project will “not materially influence” global warming, accounting for less than 0.02% of annual global greenhouse gases over its lifetime. The claim matters because the field’s future depends on this assessment: a judge…
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Beaumont to retire from international cricket
England batter Tammy Beaumont has announced that she will retire from international cricket after England’s one-off Test against India, which begins on Friday. The 35-year-old, who debuted in 2009, ends a near 17-year international career and will bow out at the first-ever women’s Test to be held at Lord’s, a fitting stage for one of…
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‘Succession’ Director Andrij Parekh to Helm ‘The Retrievals,’ Netflix Series About Real-Life IVF Scandal From ‘Maid’ Creator
Emmy-winning “Succession” director Andrij Parekh has revealed that he will direct two episodes of “The Retrievals,” an upcoming Netflix series about a real-life fertility scandal. Speaking at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, Parekh confirmed he will also serve as cinematographer on the first episode, with shooting due to begin this autumn. The project marks…
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Heatwave returns to South Yorkshire this week
BBC Radio Sheffield reports that a third heatwave of 2026 is set to return to South Yorkshire this week, with forecasters expecting the hot spell to last longer than earlier ones this year. The return of high temperatures matters for residents’ health, comfort and daily routines, particularly for vulnerable groups during extended periods of heat.…
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Don’t talk about the football! Nato leaders warned not to mention the World Cup to Donald Trump for fear of triggering a tantrum
European leaders at the Nato summit in Ankara were reportedly warned not to raise the subject of the football World Cup with Donald Trump, amid fears that mentioning it could provoke the US President into lashing out at the alliance. The caution follows the United States team’s exit from the tournament, said to have left…