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Fears Burnham tax rises will strangle economy as figures show growth already stalling – but Pound rises as traders bet ‘Red’ Ed Miliband WON’T be Chancellor

  • Fears Burnham-era tax rises could hurt an already stalling economy.
  • Pound rises as markets bet against Miliband becoming Chancellor.
  • Shabana Mahmood tipped as front runner amid Chancellor appointment chaos.

Concerns are mounting that tax rises expected under Andy Burnham could damage the UK economy, coming just as new figures show growth already stalling. The economic anxiety is coupled with political turmoil over who will serve as Chancellor, with reports suggesting Burnham has wavered over appointing Ed Miliband…

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Miracle update after tradesman, 25, is nearly killed by his robot vacuum cleaner… but there’s a devastating toll as his home is destroyed

  • Perth tradesman, 25, survives robot vacuum explosion
  • His home was destroyed in the blast
  • He is showing a positive recovery after the incident

A 25-year-old tradesman in Brabham, Perth, is recovering after narrowly surviving an explosion caused by his robot vacuum cleaner, though the blast destroyed his home. The incident highlights the fire risks posed by lithium-ion batteries in household devices, which can ignite or explode if damaged or faulty, and…

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A photo of Albo rubbing shoulders with the elite was deleted from one of his social media accounts… and it sparked wild conspiracies

  • Albanese deleted a "super roundtable" photo from social media
  • Deletion sparked online conspiracy theories
  • Reasons for removal and photo details remain unclear

A photograph showing Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese mixing with high-profile figures at a "super roundtable" event was removed from one of his social media accounts, prompting speculation and conspiracy theories online about why it had been taken down. The deletion drew attention because it fuelled public curiosity…

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Thomas Tuchel’s changes cost England against Argentina – they were out of ideas and doomed to lose from that moment. It was a return to the bad habits Gareth Southgate was criticised for, writes IAN LADYMAN

  • England lost 1-2 to Argentina in the World Cup semi-final
  • Tuchel's tactics and substitutions widely criticised, but FA backs him
  • Match marred by Bellingham slap incident and Falklands banner row

Thomas Tuchel is facing heavy criticism after England's 1-2 World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina, with pundits including Wayne Rooney arguing that his substitutions and tactical changes cost the Three Lions the match. Columnist Ian Ladyman writes that Tuchel's decisions left England "out of ideas" and represented a…

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Moment Met police rescue Argentina fan from baying mob of England supporters in Piccadilly Circus as Thomas Tuchel’s men crash out of World Cup

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  • Met Police rescued an Argentina fan from an England mob in Piccadilly Circus
  • England lost to Argentina in the World Cup semi-final under Tuchel
  • Argentina players' Falklands banner and pitch clashes stoked further tension

The Metropolitan Police stepped in to rescue an Argentina fan who was surrounded by an angry group of England supporters in Piccadilly Circus after England were knocked out of the World Cup by Argentina in the semi-finals under manager Thomas Tuchel. Footage of the incident circulated as scenes…

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UK economy grew by 0.1% in May despite impact of Iran war

  • UK GDP rose 0.1% in May, beating April's 0.1% decline
  • Scientific research led growth, up 5.1%; construction fell 0.8%
  • Iran war and oil prices threaten Reeves's fiscal headroom, say analysts

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…

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US unleashes strikes near Tehran and targets a ship breaking the blockade as Trump threatens to ‘finish it off’

  • US strikes hit targets near Tehran and a blockade-running ship.
  • Trump threatens to "finish off" Iran amid rising tensions.
  • Escalation raises fears of wider US-Iran conflict.

The United States has carried out fresh air strikes close to Tehran and targeted a vessel accused of breaching an American blockade, as President Donald Trump warned he was prepared to "finish it off" amid the ongoing confrontation with Iran. The escalation marks a significant intensification of hostilities…

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Sydney Airport unveils $20 ‘Fast Track’ pass – but Aussie passengers question whether it’s worth the fee

  • Sydney Airport launches $20 paid Fast Track security pass
  • Lets travellers skip standard screening queues
  • Passengers divided over whether the fee is worthwhile

Sydney Airport has introduced a paid "Fast Track" pass allowing passengers to skip standard security screening queues for A$20, prompting debate among Australian travellers over whether the fee represents good value. The scheme reflects a wider trend of airports monetising convenience for time-pressed passengers, though critics argue it…

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Why did Ryanair-Air Malta plane window blow out mid-air and could it happen again?

  • Ryanair-Air Malta window blew out mid-air near North Macedonia
  • Passenger nearly sucked out, saved by seatbelt and others
  • Echoes 2018 Southwest incident that killed a passenger

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,…

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Sweeney Todd review – Sondheim’s demon barber is still a cut above

  • Birmingham Rep stages a new Sweeney Todd, directed by Joe Murphy.
  • Ramin Karimloo and Meow Meow lead with praised, tremendous singing.
  • Guardian review calls it a superb, gothic-tinged staging; runs until 15 August.

The Guardian's theatre critic reviews a new production of Stephen Sondheim's Sweeney Todd at Birmingham Rep, directed by Joe Murphy and starring Ramin Karimloo as the murderous barber and Meow Meow as his pie-making landlady Mrs Lovett. The review praises the staging as a superb, opera-inspired interpretation that…

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