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US long-term borrowing costs rise to 25-year high, as inflation fears hit bond sale – business live
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US long-term borrowing costs rise to 25-year high, as inflation fears hit bond sale – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest and economic news, as US sells 30-year bonds at highest borrowing costs since 2001Insurer Aviva said it is helping customers affected by the wildfires near Stourbridge in the West Midlands, but said the fires were “not material” for the company, my colleague Joanna Partridge reports.Aviva’s chief executive, Amanda Blanc, told r

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Eurozone Q2 GDP second estimate +0.4% vs +0.4% q/q prelim
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Eurozone Q2 GDP second estimate +0.4% vs +0.4% q/q prelim

Q2 GDP second estimate +0.4% vs +0.4% q/q prelimPrior (Q1) +0.1%; revised to 0.0%There is no change to the preliminary estimate but there is a minor downgrade to the Q1 GDP estimate on the quarter, which is now seen flat instead of posting a marginal growth.Compared to the same quarter last year, euro area GDP in Q2 2026 is seen growing by 1.0% at least.In a

How the mob took Hollywood: the story of organized crime and the movies
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How the mob took Hollywood: the story of organized crime and the movies

Hollywood Crime Story: The Mob Takes Over the Movies looks back at how criminals insinuated themselves in the film business“From the foundation of Hollywood, organized crime is there.” So claims Tom Patterson, producer and director of new three-part documentary series, Hollywood Crime Story: The Mob Takes Over the Movies.Organized crime’s connection to the f

GDP up by 0.4% and employment up by 0.1% in the euro area
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GDP up by 0.4% and employment up by 0.1% in the euro area

In the second quarter of 2026, seasonally adjusted GDP increased by 0.4% in the euro area and by 0.5% in the EU, compared with the previous quarter, according to a flash estimate published by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union. In the first quarter of 2026, GDP had remained st...

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HTX and FCA seek settlement in UK crypto marketing lawsuit
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HTX and FCA seek settlement in UK crypto marketing lawsuit

HTX and the UK Financial Conduct Authority have entered settlement talks over allegations that the crypto exchange illegally promoted its services to British consumers, with High Court proceedings paused until late August while negotiations continue. Reuters reported on Aug.

Australia bowlers toil as Tanzid Hasan ton puts Bangladesh in command of first Test
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Australia bowlers toil as Tanzid Hasan ton puts Bangladesh in command of first Test

First Test, day two: Australia 198; Bangladesh 351 for 6 in DarwinOpener hits maiden Test century as tourists build 153-run leadA maiden Test century by Tanzid Hasan has given Bangladesh a 153-run lead against an Australian side that were forced to use eight bowlers in Darwin.In just his second Test match, the 25-year-old left-hander’s brilliant 101 put the

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Wall Street Journal moves to dismiss Binance defamation case
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Wall Street Journal moves to dismiss Binance defamation case

The Wall Street Journal has asked a federal judge to dismiss Binance’s defamation lawsuit over three reports that accused the crypto exchange of weakening internal compliance efforts and allowing more than $1 billion in transactions linked to sanctioned Iranian entities.…

Standards watchdog resumes investigation into Nigel Farage over financial gifts
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Standards watchdog resumes investigation into Nigel Farage over financial gifts

Reform UK leader’s return to Clacton restarts inquiry into £5m gift from crypto-billionaire and support from fraudster• UK politics live – latest updatesThe suspended parliamentary standards investigation into Nigel Farage over accusations he failed to declare gifts and donations has resumed after the Reform UK leader’s re-election as the MP for Clacton.The

Joseph Morpurgo: Highlander 70 review – a dork’s last day at school is one to remember
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Joseph Morpurgo: Highlander 70 review – a dork’s last day at school is one to remember

Pleasance Courtyard, EdinburghThis one-man comic play, told at breakneck speed and featuring West Side Story-like dance-numbers, is highly entertainingIt’s as if Joseph Morpurgo had never been away. The Londoner made a splash on the fringe a decade ago with several high-concept comedy shows, of which thrift-shop source material and multimedia presentation we

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Australia v Bangladesh: first men’s Test, day two – as it happened
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Australia v Bangladesh: first men’s Test, day two – as it happened

Australia claim five wickets across the second day as Bangladesh reach 351 for 6 and build an ominous first-innings lead in Darwin28th over: Bangladesh 108-1 (Tanzid 37, Mominul 42) Cummins adjusts his approach to around the wicket to Mominul but is fortunate a half-volley is driven straight to the alert Labuschagne in the covers. The first attempted lifter

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Henry Threadgill, Vijay Iyer, Dafnis Prieto: Fifteen review – Pulitzer winner stirs gorgeous improv patterns
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Henry Threadgill, Vijay Iyer, Dafnis Prieto: Fifteen review – Pulitzer winner stirs gorgeous improv patterns

(Nonesuch)By turns gleeful, sensitive, urgent and ruminative, this is a brilliant set that plays to the trio’s formidable strengthsThough the century-old Pulitzer prize – launched as a celebration of the craft and social necessity of good news reportage – was eventually expanded to include fiction and music by 1943, the US-born art of jazz has only been repr

EUR/USD Price Forecast: Hawkish ECB prospects support Euro
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EUR/USD Price Forecast: Hawkish ECB prospects support Euro

The Euro (EUR) trades 0.17% higher at around 1.1550 against the US Dollar (USD) during the European trading session on Friday. The major currency pair gains as the Euro rises due to firm expectations that the European Central Bank (ECB) will raise interest rates in the policy meeting in September.

With violent crypto home invasions surging, a data breach exposing over 10,000 Trezor owners puts physical safety on the line
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With violent crypto home invasions surging, a data breach exposing over 10,000 Trezor owners puts physical safety on the line

A shipping-provider breach revealed customer identities and delivery locations, creating targeted phishing and physical-security risks. The post With violent crypto home invasions surging, a data breach exposing over 10,000 Trezor owners puts physical safety on the line appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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NUSD supply falls 76% from February level
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NUSD supply falls 76% from February level

NUSD supply has fallen by about 76% from the $226 million level documented in February to $53.6 million as issuer Neutrl has suspended redemptions while assessing an undisclosed issue affecting its reserves. Neutrl said Thursday that unspecified circumstances had affected…

Japanese Yen: BoJ tightening debate supports JPY – Rabobank
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Japanese Yen: BoJ tightening debate supports JPY – Rabobank

Rabobank strategist Elwin de Groot highlights that Japanese policymakers are increasingly focused on achieving the inflation target sustainably and supporting the Japanese Yen. Following recent FX intervention, He argues that exchange-rate management ultimately needs monetary policy backing.

Kalshi, Polymarket sued by Baltimore over sports event contracts
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Kalshi, Polymarket sued by Baltimore over sports event contracts

Baltimore has sued Kalshi and Polymarket over alleged unlicensed sports betting, with its case against Kalshi also naming Coinbase, Robinhood and Webull over their role in distributing sports event contracts. According to complaints filed Thursday by Mayor Brandon Scott and…

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Oceania declares support for Infantino in boost for Fifa president but New Zealand breaks ranks
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Oceania declares support for Infantino in boost for Fifa president but New Zealand breaks ranks

OFC’s 11 votes could prove crucial in Fifa electionStance shows continued backing from smaller nationsThe Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) has declared its support for Gianni Infantino following demands from Uefa, Concacaf and the Asian Football Confederation for the Fifa president to resign, in a development that further highlights world football’s civi

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Swiss economy estimated to post quarterly growth of 1.5% in the second quarter
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Swiss economy estimated to post quarterly growth of 1.5% in the second quarter

Switzerland Q2 flash GDP +1.5% q/qPrior (Q1) +0.4%This is only the provisional estimate and may be revised after when the more detailed report is released, after around another 60 days. As such, there's not all too much detailed information on this one.The Swiss statistics office did note that:"The industrial sector made the largest contribution to growth, w

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Engine parts shattered Ryanair window that passenger was partly sucked out of, report says
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Engine parts shattered Ryanair window that passenger was partly sucked out of, report says

Preliminary findings show fan blade broke off shortly after takeoff on 10 July flight from Greece to GermanyBroken engine parts were responsible for shattering a window on a Ryanair plane, causing a passenger to be partly sucked out mid-flight in July, US investigators have said.A preliminary report by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) found an

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Shreyas Royal, 17, is youngest ever British chess champion as new generation takes over
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Shreyas Royal, 17, is youngest ever British chess champion as new generation takes over

Bodhana Sivanandan, 11, is youngest ever British women’s champion while Supratit Banerjee, 12, becomes England’s youngest ever international masterA new generation took over at the top of British chess on Sunday, when a trio of youthful talents demonstrated their skills on a national stage. Shreyas Royal, 17, of Dartford, Kent, became the youngest ever Briti

High-flying Sirius chase shock Allsvenskan title despite losing ‘best player in league’
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High-flying Sirius chase shock Allsvenskan title despite losing ‘best player in league’

They may have sold Robbie Ure, their top scorer, to Sevilla, but the team from Uppsala have good reason to believe they can finish the jobFor most teams, losing a forward with 15 goals in 15 games midway through the season, amid a historic title chase, might be cause for panic. Sirius, the runaway Allsvenskan leaders, are not most teams.“I’m actually really

Precision comes before pace with Mohammad Abbas key to Pakistan’s attack in England
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Precision comes before pace with Mohammad Abbas key to Pakistan’s attack in England

Tourists have prioritised winning at home with spin in recent times, leaving their attack leaning heavily on Abbas’s guile for England tourWhen Pakistan last arrived in England for a Test tour, in the Covid-bubble summer of 2020, they brought along the future. Shaheen Shah Afridi, 20, was the towering left-armer set for world domination.

Lincoln have faith in double act as they return to second tier
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Lincoln have faith in double act as they return to second tier

The club will be led by two joint head coaches, Tom Shaw and Chris Cohen, during their Championship campaignThe last thing the Championship needs is another spying scandal, so when a lorry emblazoned with KGB parked up alongside Lincoln City’s training ground on Tuesday lunchtime there was laughter as staff pondered whether the Soviet Union were examining th

French inflation accelerates again in July, core prices move up as well
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French inflation accelerates again in July, core prices move up as well

July final CPI +2.1% vs +2.1% y/y prelimPrior +1.8%July final HICP +2.4% vs +2.4% y/y prelimPrior +2.0%French headline annual inflation is confirmed at 2.1% in July, amid a renewed increase in price pressures all around. Core annual inflation is also seen accelerating again, moving up to 1.3% in July - up from 1.0% in June.The headline estimate is exacerbate

New Zealand Dollar gains on hawkish RBNZ policy outlook
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New Zealand Dollar gains on hawkish RBNZ policy outlook

NZD/USD gains ground after four days of losses, trading around 0.5870 during the early European hours on Friday. The pair appreciates as the New Zealand Dollar (NZD) receives support from traders continuing to price in a Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) rate hike next month.

German wholesale prices bounce back in July as energy tax cut lapses
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German wholesale prices bounce back in July as energy tax cut lapses

July wholesale prices +0.2% m/mPrior -0.7%July wholesale prices +5.3% y/yPrior +4.9%German wholesale prices nudged up in July, owing much to another bump in the price of petroleum products. The expiration of the temporary reduction in the energy tax rate on gasoline and diesel (which lapsed after 30 June) helped to see their price move up by 4.0% on the mont

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Post your questions for Robert Carlyle
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Post your questions for Robert Carlyle

Bond villain, Begbie, male stripper … the Trainspotting and Full Monty star has played everyone from Sherlock Holmes to Rumpelstiltskin. As his latest directorial project premieres in Edinburgh, he is here to answer your questionsYou’ll know Robert Carlyle for many things – getting his kit off in The Full Monty, being skewered through the heart with a pluton

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Tougher crops and beaver dams: how UK farmers are tackling drought
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Tougher crops and beaver dams: how UK farmers are tackling drought

Hit by heatwaves and low rainfall, food producers are finding novel solutions to help crops and cattle survivePonds and collection tanks, drought-resistant crops and a certain rodent. As the climate crisis brings more extreme weather to Britain, farmers are experimenting with new tactics to tackle drought – and flooding.The string of heatwaves and drought co

The Beverly Hills Housewife by James Cahill review – a trip inside Hockney’s world
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The Beverly Hills Housewife by James Cahill review – a trip inside Hockney’s world

Muse Betty Freeman sits at the centre of this sun-drenched book about art, eccentricity, and the spirit of Los AngelesDavid Hockney was 29 years old when he came to Betty Freeman’s house to photograph her swimming pool. Scouting locations for the pool paintings that would make him a household name, he took preparatory snaps of his partner, Peter Schlesinger,

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Indian Rupee flattens while approaching weekend
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Indian Rupee flattens while approaching weekend

The Indian Rupee (INR) trades flat at around 95.40 against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday. The USD/INR pair consolidates as investors seek fresh cues regarding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital passage to almost one-fifth of global energy supply, which is keeping oil prices higher.

Searches for UK homes with air conditioning more than double
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Searches for UK homes with air conditioning more than double

Most owners would consider installing aircon as heatwaves lead buyers to focus on ability to stay cool, Rightmove saysSearches for homes for sale in the UK with air conditioning have more than doubled this summer as heatwaves push staying cool up the list of priorities for homebuyers, alongside nearness to good schools and transport links.In the week of the

Cricket reader Q&A: ask Ali Martin your questions ahead of England v Pakistan
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Cricket reader Q&A: ask Ali Martin your questions ahead of England v Pakistan

England’s men start their post-Bazball future next week with a three-Test series against Pakistan. Cricket correspondent Ali Martin will be online at 2pm BST on Friday 14 August to answer your questions about this new era for the team – and anything else you’d like to discussAsk a question: log in or sign up hereMeet the new boss … same as the old boss?

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Builders, bakers and cheeseburger-makers: the UK workers struggling in extreme heat
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Builders, bakers and cheeseburger-makers: the UK workers struggling in extreme heat

From chefs to paramedics, workers tell the Guardian how they are coping and unions outline the changes needed in the workplaceIn the sweltering kitchen of the Plimsoll pub in north London, the head chef, Joshua Swinney, has a frozen tea towel wrapped around his neck to combat the heat.As temperatures exceeded 35C (95F) in the capital, workers who were not lu

Nicole Kidman opens up about divorce from Keith Urban – and ‘throwing my career away’ for Tom Cruise
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Nicole Kidman opens up about divorce from Keith Urban – and ‘throwing my career away’ for Tom Cruise

The 59-year-old actor reflected on her high-profile marriages in an interview with Vogue, saying she felt ‘deeply vulnerable’ after her split from UrbanNicole Kidman has opened up about her divorce from Keith Urban and reflected on her marriage to Tom Cruise, saying she was warned being his wife would overshadow her career.In a new interview with Vogue, the

EUR/JPY Price Forecast: Holds ground near 184.00, 50-day EMA
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EUR/JPY Price Forecast: Holds ground near 184.00, 50-day EMA

EUR/JPY remains flat after registering minor gains in the previous day, trading around 183.90 during the Asian hours on Friday. The currency cross is holding above the short-term nine-period Exponential Moving Average (EMA) but remaining capped by the medium-term 50-period EMA.

‘It was lonely being a young queer artist’: Sam Smith on finding health, happiness – and their hazel-eyed fiance
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‘It was lonely being a young queer artist’: Sam Smith on finding health, happiness – and their hazel-eyed fiance

On their new album, Smith is subverting their singer-songwriter roots to tell a queer love story. They talk about their shifting fanbase, the nasty undercurrents of fame – and finding sanctuary in New York CitySam Smith logs on to our video call with the username “Lily of the Valley”, the May-born singer’s birth flower.

Dear Michelle Kwan review – fire and ice in a whirlwind figure-skating comedy
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Dear Michelle Kwan review – fire and ice in a whirlwind figure-skating comedy

theSpace Triplex, EdinburghFour skaters enter into feral competition in this darkly funny yet flimsily plotted play about female teenhoodThe title refers to the figure-skating legend and Olympian who, in the noughties, captivated the US with her performances on ice, winning a total of five world championships. Here, the four teen skaters trying to make it bi

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investingLive Asia-Pacific Market news: Oil edges up, small move
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investingLive Asia-Pacific Market news: Oil edges up, small move

Trump orders more tariffs, this time up to 100% on drone imports. Cites security.Follow-up: Latvia shoots down drone hours after issuing air threat alertEUR risk: Latvia issues air threat alert, Finland restricts Gulf of Finland trafficPBOC sets USD/ CNY reference rate for today at 6.7878 (vs.

‘Tiktok wouldn’t open at all’: Taiwan simulates an internet blackout, with an eye on China threat
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‘Tiktok wouldn’t open at all’: Taiwan simulates an internet blackout, with an eye on China threat

Taiwan practised cutting off internet for the first time amid concerns about the safety of the undersea cables that form its ‘digital lifeline’In Taipei, the streets swiftly empty as air raid sirens ring out and alerts ping on mobile phones. Police officers usher any stragglers into shelters, leaving the capital suddenly deserted.In cities across Taiwan, the

Trump orders more tariffs, this time up to 100% on drone imports. Cites security.
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Trump orders more tariffs, this time up to 100% on drone imports. Cites security.

The tiered structure here matters more than the headline rate: a 100% tariff on militarily sensitive drones and components targets China directly given its dominance in that segment, while the lower 15% and 10% rates carved out for the EU, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and the UK function as a soft incentive for allied supply chains rather than a blanket trade

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Follow-up: Latvia shoots down drone hours after issuing air threat alert
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Follow-up: Latvia shoots down drone hours after issuing air threat alert

This confirms the escalation we flagged as a live possibility in our earlier piece, this wasn't a stray drone drifting off course, it required a NATO air defence mission to physically shoot it down over Latvian territory, a more serious outcome than the alert-and-clear pattern that has repeated through 2026. Combined with 15 drones downed near Russia's own L

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There are not enough ships to carry China's huge car exports, car-carrier vessels booked years in advance
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There are not enough ships to carry China's huge car exports, car-carrier vessels booked years in advance

The scale of this shift is the story: China's exports have gone from under 600,000 vehicles in 2019 to a forecast of up to 10 million this year, and shipping capacity simply hasn't kept pace despite a 40 percent expansion in the global car-carrier fleet. Charter rates have nearly doubled since late last year, a dynamic worth watching for margin pressure on C

EUR risk: Latvia issues air threat alert, Finland restricts Gulf of Finland traffic
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EUR risk: Latvia issues air threat alert, Finland restricts Gulf of Finland traffic

Individually, these alerts rarely move markets, Latvia and Finland have both issued similar drone related warnings repeatedly through 2026 as drones stray off course near the Russian border. The relevance here is cumulative rather than singular: another pair of alerts landing the same evening keeps NATO's eastern flank in the geopolitical risk conversation e

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Australian Dollar declines despite RBA rate hike warning
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Australian Dollar declines despite RBA rate hike warning

AUD/USD edges lower for the third successive day, trading around 0.7060 during the Asian hours on Friday. Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Assistant Governor Chris Kent stated on Thursday that recent interest rate hikes are producing their intended effect.

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Premier League 2026-27 preview No 9: Everton
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Premier League 2026-27 preview No 9: Everton

Modest but sensible-looking recruitment befits the club’s new air of stability but a continuation of their spring slump could test David Moyes’s appetite for the fightGuardian writers’ predicted position: 10th (NB: this is not necessarily Andy Hunter’s prediction but the average of our writers’ tips)Last season’s position: 13th Continue reading...

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Unemployed young people to join AI boot camps to get job-ready
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Unemployed young people to join AI boot camps to get job-ready

Pilot scheme will provide three weeks of training as part of UK government’s latest attempt to address Neets crisisYoung people out of work or at risk of unemployment in the UK are to join “AI boot camps” where they harness the technology to get a foothold in the workplace.The government’s latest attempt to address the crisis in Neets – young people not in w

Fed rate pause was the right call, Goldman’s Kaplan says
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Fed rate pause was the right call, Goldman’s Kaplan says

Goldman Sachs Vice Chairman Robert Kaplan has backed the Federal Reserve’s 9–3 decision to keep interest rates at 3.50%–3.75% in July, arguing that policymakers needed more time to assess inflation before acting. Why Kaplan supports the Fed rate pause Bloomberg…

NZ manufacturing growth cools to 54.3 in July after June's surge
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NZ manufacturing growth cools to 54.3 in July after June's surge

The pullback from June's standout reading looks more like a natural correction than a genuine turn in the cycle, with every sub-index still comfortably in expansion territory and the headline figure well above the survey's long run average. The more telling signal is the shift in tone among respondents, with a majority of comments now negative, pointing to M

Fed July rate hold was ‘absolutely’ right, Kaplan says
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Fed July rate hold was ‘absolutely’ right, Kaplan says

Goldman Sachs Vice Chairman Rob Kaplan has backed the Federal Reserve’s 9–3 decision to hold interest rates at 3.50%–3.75% in July while urging policymakers to keep their options open before September. Why Kaplan supports the Fed’s July rate hold Bloomberg…

Leigh dent Leeds’ title ambitions as Super League set to reject NRL’s opening £7m offer
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Leigh dent Leeds’ title ambitions as Super League set to reject NRL’s opening £7m offer

Leeds 16-20 LeighClubs optimistic of securing better offer soonOn what may prove to be the most significant day in Super League’s modern history away from the field, Leigh Leopards blew wide open the race for top spot in this year’s competition on it with a stunning victory against the league leaders, Leeds Rhinos.Super League clubs were finally informed on

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Ether.fi upgrades neobank with stocks and 4% loans
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Ether.fi upgrades neobank with stocks and 4% loans

Ether.fi has upgraded its non-custodial neobank with tokenized stocks and metals, portfolio-backed loans near 4%, payments in over 30 currencies, and programmatic ETHFI buybacks. Ether.fi neobank combines trading, loans, and payments According to Ether.fi’s Thursday announcement, the “Summer” release places…

Rangers crash out of Europa League as Derek McInnes’s winless start goes on
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Rangers crash out of Europa League as Derek McInnes’s winless start goes on

Rangers 1-1 Jagiellonia Bialystok (2-3 agg)Spirited Hearts hold Benfica but also out of competitionDerek McInnes’s fledgling tenure as Rangers manager is in disarray after his side exited the Europa League qualifiers with a 3-2 aggregate defeat to Jagiellonia Bialystok after drawing 1-1 at Ibrox.Rangers had lost 2-1 in the first leg in Poland last week but t

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Euro holds above 1.1500 as US inflation curbs Fed bets
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Euro holds above 1.1500 as US inflation curbs Fed bets

The Euro holds firm above 1.1500 as inflation data in the US curbed Fed rate hike bets, as traders shifted from expecting a rate hike to a hold in the September 16 meeting, while investors await the release of economic growth figures in the European Union (EU).

Quicksilver Amy Hunt flies to glorious golden double with 200m triumph
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Quicksilver Amy Hunt flies to glorious golden double with 200m triumph

Hunt had won 100m already; Asher-Smith wins bronzeMark English wins 800m for Ireland’s first men’s goldAmid the adrenalised delirium of her second European title in three days, Amy Hunt walked to the nearest TV camera, held up her hands and, in homage to Russell Crowe’s character in Gladiator screamed: “Are you not entertained?”It quickly transpired that the

Two seriously injured after passenger train derails near Lewes in East Sussex
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Two seriously injured after passenger train derails near Lewes in East Sussex

Additional nine passengers sustain less serious injuries and major disruption to services reportedTwo people have been seriously injured after a passenger train derailed between Haywards Heath and Lewes in East Sussex on Thursday.The South East Coast ambulance service said two people were taken to major trauma centres with severe injuries. Continue reading..

Neutrl halts NUSD redemptions over reserve concerns
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Neutrl halts NUSD redemptions over reserve concerns

Neutrl has suspended minting, redemptions, and other protocol functions while it assesses an unspecified reserve issue affecting roughly $53.7 million of NUSD in circulation. Neutrl pauses redemptions during reserve assessment Neutrl said in an Aug.

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Fitch affirms US at AA+, keeps outlook stable amid growth slowdown
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Fitch affirms US at AA+, keeps outlook stable amid growth slowdown

The affirmation removes near term downgrade risk from the US sovereign story, but the accompanying commentary leans cautious rather than reassuring. Fitch's growth downgrade from 2.8% to 1.9% alongside a weakening labor market gives fixed income desks another data point supporting the softer Fed rate hike odds already in play this week.

investingLive Americas market news wrap: S&P 500 hits a fresh record
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investingLive Americas market news wrap: S&P 500 hits a fresh record

US July PPI 4.7% y/y vs 4.9% expectedUS initial claims for the current week 209K vs 202K estimateFed's Barkin: Still an open question on whether the FOMC needs to hike ratesFed's Hammack: Need some restraint from mon pol to bring down inflationFed's Barkin: It's hard to know whether policy is restrictive given standard errors in modelsUS 30 year average mort

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Forex Today: US Dollar holds steady ahead of US Retail Sales
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Forex Today: US Dollar holds steady ahead of US Retail Sales

The US Dollar (USD) has softened with the US Dollar Index (DXY) slipping back below the 100.00 mark after Thursday's lower-than-expected Producer Price Index (PPI) data and a higher-than-expected weekly Jobless Claims print trimmed bets on further Federal Reserve (Fed) tightening.

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Jack Draper ‘in difficult place’ after defeat by Martín Landaluce at Cincinnati Open
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Jack Draper ‘in difficult place’ after defeat by Martín Landaluce at Cincinnati Open

Former world No 4 slumps to 6-3, 7-5 first-round lossDraper still recovering from long-term arm injuryThe minuscule amount of confidence and self-belief Jack Draper currently has to call upon in the most difficult period of his career was underscored in the first game of his opening match in Cincinnati. Draper began his service game by shanking a forehand in

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Donald Trump empowers US private companies to conduct cyber-attacks
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Donald Trump empowers US private companies to conduct cyber-attacks

President signed memorandum giving private sector a role in fighting ‘transnational criminal organizations’Donald Trump signed a memo on Wednesday that aims to give private companies the power to carry out offensive cyber-attacks against foreign criminal entities.The president ⁠signed a ​national security presidential memorandum directing his administration

Championship spending hits record levels and likely to go higher as playoffs expand
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Championship spending hits record levels and likely to go higher as playoffs expand

With a top-eight finish offering at least a playoff place, the temptation to spend big in pursuit of the Premier League will grow – but so will the risksThe Championship’s collective wage bill grew to a record £903m in 2024-25, according to Deloitte’s latest Annual Review of Football Finance. Clubs are paying players enormous sums in their pursuit of Premier

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Ethereum L1 drops Poseidon in post-quantum move
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Ethereum L1 drops Poseidon in post-quantum move

Ethereum Foundation researcher Justin Drake has said the network’s layer 1 will leave Poseidon after an eight-year, eight-figure research effort and pursue established hash functions such as SHA-2 or BLAKE2s. Ethereum L1 turns away from Poseidon Justin Drake said in…

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Top Forbes editor reportedly fired after receiving $6m from business associate
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Top Forbes editor reportedly fired after receiving $6m from business associate

Randall Lane left his job last month after accepting money from founder of firm that does business with magazineThe top editor of Forbes left his job last month and was reportedly dismissed for accepting $6m from the founder of a firm that does business with the magazine.The New York Times reported this week that Randall Lane was paid by RJ Shook, whose comp

New UN plastic treaty is going backwards, experts say
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New UN plastic treaty is going backwards, experts say

NGOs say agreement held back by tenuous human health commitments and lobbying from plastic industryThe latest version of the long overdue plastic treaty is even less ambitious than the previous one, according to experts.A year after UN plastics treaty negotiations collapsed in Geneva in 2025, diplomats met informally in Nairobi between 30 June and 3 July, ai

BAE Systems to pay $36m penalty after 104 violations of US arms export rules
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BAE Systems to pay $36m penalty after 104 violations of US arms export rules

State department says it has reached administrative settlement with company’s US arm to resolve breachesThe UK defence company BAE Systems is to pay a $36m (£26.7m) civil penalty after breaching US arms exports regulations more than 100 times.The US Department of State announced on Thursday that it had reached an administrative settlement with the US arm of

Water customers are not a ‘blank cheque’, Burnham tells suppliers
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Water customers are not a ‘blank cheque’, Burnham tells suppliers

Companies in England and Wales get green light for extra spending that will add billions to billsAndy Burnham has said he is angry with water companies for treating their customers as a “bottomless source of funding” after more than a dozen firms were given the green light to raise bills even higher.The prime minister said the companies must not be allowed t

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Brian Robinson obituary
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Brian Robinson obituary

Throughout his many years working at the British Film Institute (BFI) and on its annual LGBTQ+ film festival, my friend and work associate Brian Robinson – who has died of brain cancer aged 67 – was celebrated as a champion of queer cinema. He was also a flamboyant showman who strode on to stages at the BFI Southbank with supreme confidence, establishing mis

Energy nationalism and interconnectors: the next power threat? | Nils Pratley
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Energy nationalism and interconnectors: the next power threat? | Nils Pratley

Solar eclipses are far easier to manage than Europe’s cross-border electricity politicsIn the end, the solar eclipse did not cause the electricity grid to flicker. The early drop-off in solar generation was manageable, just as the National Energy System Operator (Neso), the state-owned body responsible for keeping the lights on, predicted.

Edinburgh international film festival showcases a Scottish industry in rude health
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Edinburgh international film festival showcases a Scottish industry in rude health

This year’s festival is superpowered by a strong year for Scottish cinema, showing it can thrive under the ‘four dimensional perpetual catch-22’ of global ambitions• Borges, ballet and BDSM: Peter Bradshaw’s 10 must-see movies at Edinburgh international film festivalNow that its disastrous collapse and speedy rebirth is a trauma slowly receding in the rear-v

US treasury sells 30 year bonds at a high yield of 5.216%
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US treasury sells 30 year bonds at a high yield of 5.216%

High yield 5.216%WI level at the time of the auction 5.212%Tail 0.4 basis points vs average of -0.2 basis pointsBid to cover 2.39X vs average of 2.43XDirects 21.6% vs average of 22.5%Indirects 66.8% vs average of 67.0%Dealers 11.6% vs average of 10.6%Auction Grade: C-The Tail was above the WI level. The bid to cover was just below the average.

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Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley buys Harvey Nichols
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Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley buys Harvey Nichols

Frasers Group acquires majority of upmarket retailer’s sites from the administrators Business live – latest updatesThe owner of Sports Direct has bought Harvey Nichols out of administration after the upmarket department store chain warned it could run out of money if it did not find new funding.Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group said on Thursday it had bought the c

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Australian Dollar stumbles near recent highs
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Australian Dollar stumbles near recent highs

AUD/USD is trading little changed on Thursday, shrinking near the 0.7050s below the multi-week high reached on Wednesday near 0.7091. The pair holds its ground after US data pointed to cooling price pressure, keeping the US Dollar (USD) stagnant.

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Daniels miffed over LSU giving Pickett his No. 5
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Daniels miffed over LSU giving Pickett his No. 5

Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels informed LSU that it can no longer use his name, image and likeness and said he felt "profoundly disrespected" after the school allowed cornerback DJ Pickett to wear his former No. 5 jersey.

US 30 year average mortgage rate averages 6.67% vs 6.69% last week.
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US 30 year average mortgage rate averages 6.67% vs 6.69% last week.

The average 30 year fixed rate mortgage fell to 6.67% from 6.69% last week. A year ago the 30 year yield was at 6.58%.Mortgage rates aren't set directly by the Fed; they are driven primarily by mortgage-backed securities, which tend to move with longer-term Treasury yields, particularly the 10-year.

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Tesla paid Elon Musk 2.5m times more as CEO than its average worker in 2025
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Tesla paid Elon Musk 2.5m times more as CEO than its average worker in 2025

Tech billionaire’s $158.3bn deal an outlier in report showing widening gap of CEO to worker pay at top companiesElon Musk received over 2.5m times as much compensation at Tesla as the company’s average worker, according to a new report on the growing gap between top corporate executives and their workers.Musk’s $158.3bn pay deal was an outlier but came as th

WNBA condemns ‘bad-faith’ efforts to fuel transgender player debate
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WNBA condemns ‘bad-faith’ efforts to fuel transgender player debate

League says no immediate eligibility mattersTwo former NBA players declared for 2027 draftUnion says players will not be ‘political pawns’The WNBA on Wednesday criticized those trying to create a narrative about transgender women playing in the league.“There are no immediate eligibility matters affecting the WNBA, and we strongly denounce the bad-faith effor

Carrick rules out £100m signing for Manchester United as Rashford rejoins squad
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Carrick rules out £100m signing for Manchester United as Rashford rejoins squad

United unable to financially compete with rivals Rashford back after Barcelona loan but could leaveMichael Carrick has stated that Manchester United will not make a £100m signing this summer due to their finances, with the manager also insisting that Marcus Rashford “is our player” despite the forward and club preferring him to depart.In the current window U

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Carry Trade: Supportive backdrop holds – OCBC
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Carry Trade: Supportive backdrop holds – OCBC

OCBC’s Sim Moh Siong and Christopher Wong note that in-line United States (US) inflation and a modestly lower probability of a September Federal Reserve (Fed) hike have left the US Dollar (USD) broadly range-bound while risk assets continue to rally.

Richards to face Kalajdzic showdown on Fisher bill
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Richards to face Kalajdzic showdown on Fisher bill

British former world title challenger Craig Richards will take on Radivoje Kalajdzic in a 10-round light heavyweight showdown, while Lee Cutler faces Louis Greene in a middleweight clash, on Zuffa Boxing's Johnny Fisher bill at London's Copper Box Arena.

‘It was fun to get pushed around’: Andrew Rannells on ‘razzle dazzle’, kissing co-stars and being a better friend to Lena Dunham
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‘It was fun to get pushed around’: Andrew Rannells on ‘razzle dazzle’, kissing co-stars and being a better friend to Lena Dunham

The star of Girls and The Book of Mormon talks about coming out, turning a showmance into a romance, and going toe to toe with the West Wing’s Allison Janney in new film Miss You Love YouImagine a cute, young, gay Jim Carrey with a withering line in put-downs: that is Andrew Rannells. Or rather, it was, back when he starred in Lena Dunham’s HBO series Girls

Wallabies swing changes as Les Kiss searches for pieces to fit playmaker puzzle | Jack Snape
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Wallabies swing changes as Les Kiss searches for pieces to fit playmaker puzzle | Jack Snape

Australia head coach called in Carter Gordon to face Japan in Townsville but will keep investigating his flyhalf options before next year’s World CupMay the merry-go-round continue, after Wallabies coach Les Kiss promised to keep looking through his options at No 10 before the clash with Japan in Townsville on Saturday. The Wallabies’ new supremo has shuffle

India: Inflation path higher into FY27 – Standard Chartered
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India: Inflation path higher into FY27 – Standard Chartered

Standard Chartered strategists have raised its FY27 Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation forecast to 4.9% from 4.5%, citing higher food and retail fuel prices. They now expect broader price pressures, excluding Gold and Silver, with food and beverage CPI seen at 6.3%.

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Do I really need air conditioning in the UK? The best portable aircon tested – plus the pros, cons and alternatives
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Do I really need air conditioning in the UK? The best portable aircon tested – plus the pros, cons and alternatives

As hotter summers become the norm, home aircon can feel increasingly tempting. We put six units to the test for cooling power, noise and energy use – and explain what you need to know before buying• How to sleep in a heatwave• Can air conditioning be green?Tell people you’re testing air conditioning, and the truth soon comes out: far more people have aircon

Turn Your F*cking Phones Off review – a tremendous takedown of big tech
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Turn Your F*cking Phones Off review – a tremendous takedown of big tech

Summerhall, EdinburghHannah Maxwell quits doomscrolling and turns her attention to tech bros’ targeted assault on democracy and our smartphone-addicted complicityLast year, Hannah Maxwell laid out three blueprints for an Edinburgh fringe hit. In her show Babyfleareindeerbag, she tested out a series of ideas in a hilarious exercise in market research.In other

Euro edges higher against US Dollar after soft US PPI data
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Euro edges higher against US Dollar after soft US PPI data

EUR/USD holds modest gains on Thursday as softer-than-expected US Producer Price Index (PPI) data fails to trigger a strong reaction in the pair. At the time of writing, EUR/USD trades around 1.1537 after recovering from an intraday low of 1.1511, its lowest level in more than a week.

Norwegian Krone: Softer Norges Bank stance weighs – BBH
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Norwegian Krone: Softer Norges Bank stance weighs – BBH

Brown Brothers Harriman’s (BBH) Elias Haddad reports Norwegian Krone weakness after Norges Bank left rates at 4.25% but softened its hawkish bias. Forward guidance shifted from a likely hike to a more conditional stance, dropping an explicit call for tighter policy.

Hodgkinson’s key rival Werro reinstated after shock fall to set up dream Euro 800m final
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Hodgkinson’s key rival Werro reinstated after shock fall to set up dream Euro 800m final

Werro advanced after review reveals accidental tripHodgkinson and Broeders-Bol ease into final togetherKeely Hodgkinson’s biggest rival for European 800m gold has been dramatically put through into Friday’s final after being tripped and sent sprawling during Thursday’s first semi-final.It means that the hugely anticipated showdown is still on between Hodgkin

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Ham review – vegan take on Hamlet delivers meaty rebuke to carnivores
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Ham review – vegan take on Hamlet delivers meaty rebuke to carnivores

Summerhall, EdinburghVengeance for a slaughtered pig is the starting point for a riotous parody that suggests the meat industry poses an existential threat to human survivalThat’s my next hotdog ruined. Shakespeare’s “too solid flesh” is squeezed into a sausage-shaped form in Mary Higgins and Ell Potter’s inventively guilt-trippy new show.

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Are teens on e-motorbikes the ‘new Hells Angels’? Not so fast, boomers
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Are teens on e-motorbikes the ‘new Hells Angels’? Not so fast, boomers

Experts say better regulation is needed but that bad press about ‘motorized menaces’ puts the wider ebike revolution at riskBeware, Americans: there’s a battery-powered threat cruising down beach paths, rolling up hiking trails and zipping along the streets of our cities.By now, you’ve probably seen footage on social media of teens racing along streets, popp

MUFG to test Japanese government bond repos on Canton Network
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MUFG to test Japanese government bond repos on Canton Network

Four companies within Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group have launched a proof of concept to test Japanese government bond repo transactions on the Canton Network, with the project targeting automated processing and 24-hour on-chain settlement. According to a Thursday announcement from…

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Norges Bank: Disinflation slows rate path – Nomura
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Norges Bank: Disinflation slows rate path – Nomura

Nomura economists note Norges Bank kept its policy rate at 4.25% in August despite softer CPI-ATE inflation. The bank still flags a possible further hike, but they now expect a November move, with risks tilted to no additional increase and no rate cuts projected until September 2027.

Andy Burnham ‘angry’ over water company bill increases; Sports Direct owner buys Harvey Nichols – business live
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Andy Burnham ‘angry’ over water company bill increases; Sports Direct owner buys Harvey Nichols – business live

Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as regulator says five companies can raise bills to pay for infrastructure for new housing and datacentresThe biggest factor for the FTSE 100’s underperformance on Thursday morning relative to other European markets is a big decline in the mining sector.Chilean miner Antofagasta is the bigge

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5 leading crypto payment gateways
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5 leading crypto payment gateways

Crypto payment gateways are gaining traction in 2026 as businesses seek faster, lower-cost digital asset payments without managing blockchain infrastructure themselves. More companies now treat cryptocurrency as a working payment rail rather than a novelty.

Japanese Yen: Policy support for BoJ hikes – BBH
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Japanese Yen: Policy support for BoJ hikes – BBH

Brown Brothers Harriman’s (BBH) Elias Haddad highlights USD/JPY trading just below 160.00 as Japan’s government signals support for faster Bank of Japan (BoJ) rate hikes, reinforcing narrowing US–Japan differentials and a lower USD/JPY case.

‘At any moment I might fade out’: archives reveal fearless era of land speed record breakers
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‘At any moment I might fade out’: archives reveal fearless era of land speed record breakers

Unseen material gives insight into how death-defying attempts by drivers made impact on public imaginationWith the Bonneville salt flats in Utah echoing to the sound of a new land speed record achieved by a British team, the timing could not be more apposite. The historical legacy of the challenge of pushing the envelope of pace is being dusted down and made

Agent 64: Spies Never Die review – licence to kill time like the 90s never ended
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Agent 64: Spies Never Die review – licence to kill time like the 90s never ended

PC; Replicant D6This GoldenEye 007-styled retro shooter is an agreeable set of straightahead shooting missions that hark back to a simpler time, with simpler controlsWith 007 First Light, 2026 has already given us the best James Bond game in more than three decades, since the release of Rare’s N64 classic GoldenEye 007. But what about those players whose loy

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RSC postpones Othello while leading actor Sharon D Clarke has cancer treatment
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RSC postpones Othello while leading actor Sharon D Clarke has cancer treatment

Radical reimagining of Shakespeare play was due to run at Swan theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon from 13 February to 3 April 2027The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced that it will postpone its radical production of Othello starring Sharon D Clarke, while the Olivier-winning actor undergoes treatment for cancer.The production, directed by Monique Touko, wa

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Major Economic Indicators Latest Numbers
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Major Economic Indicators Latest Numbers

Consumer Price Index (CPI): +0.1% in Jul 2026 News Release Historical Data Unemployment Rate: 4.1% in Jul 2026 News Release Historical Data Payroll Employment: -23,000(p) in Jul 2026 News Release Historical Data Average Hourly Earnings: +$0.02(p) in Jul 2026 News Release Historical Data Producer Price Index - Final Demand: unchanged in Jul 2026 News Release

Trump has amassed staggering wealth in ‘most openly corrupt’ presidency
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Trump has amassed staggering wealth in ‘most openly corrupt’ presidency

Ethics experts and Democrats express alarm as Trump uses office to grow his personal fortune to ‘unprecedented’ level Donald Trump’s use of his second presidency to grow his personal fortune has alarmed legal and ethics experts and congressional Democrats as he has reaped an “unprecedented” $2.2bn in 2025 revenues by amassing big cryptocurrency holdings, ben

Billion-streamers, Beyoncé and heart-bruising beauty: Frank Ocean’s 20 best songs – ranked!
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Billion-streamers, Beyoncé and heart-bruising beauty: Frank Ocean’s 20 best songs – ranked!

It’s a decade since the Los Angeles musician released the seminal album Blonde. To lessen the pain of his hiatus, we count down the best of an artist who redefined R&BFrank Ocean’s pre-fame demos are hard to find – there’s a fan-made, 64-track compilation called The Lonny Breaux Collection floating around – but worth checking out, as evinced by this brief bu

‘He has a very high ceiling’: Madjo makes instant mark on delayed Aston Villa bow
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‘He has a very high ceiling’: Madjo makes instant mark on delayed Aston Villa bow

Teenager endured a frustrating wait for his registration to be approved but took no time to show his potential on the big stage against PSGAt first there was the usual stuff: the wide smile, the guttural release, the punch of the air, teammates quickly on the scene to offer congratulations. But then the real celebration followed for the 17-year-old Brian Mad

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Federal Reserve: Gradual easing path – UOB
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Federal Reserve: Gradual easing path – UOB

Alvin Liew of UOB outlines expectations for the Federal Funds Rate following the July US CPI release. Market pricing for a September hike has fallen, and UOB’s base case is an extended pause through 2026.

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investingLive European markets wrap: Dollar remains tentative, gold off the highs in post-CPI trading
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investingLive European markets wrap: Dollar remains tentative, gold off the highs in post-CPI trading

Headlines:It's on to Jackson Hole next..Dollar stays more muted so far today amid lack of any post-CPI momentumGold fails to find that additional spark from US inflation dataUK Q2 preliminary GDP +0.4% vs +0.4% q/q expectedUK economy posts unexpected growth in June on stronger services sector showingSpain inflation nudges higher in July as both headline and

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British Pound: Solid UK data, limited BoE impact – BBH
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British Pound: Solid UK data, limited BoE impact – BBH

Brown Brothers Harriman’s (BBH) Elias Haddad notes GBP/USD trading directionless near 1.3500 as United Kingdom (UK) Q2 and June Gross Domestic Product (GDP) data show encouraging activity. Growth was driven by investment and consumption, with government spending a drag.

Ash Gardner apologises for ‘pain’ caused by relationship with Australia teammate
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Ash Gardner apologises for ‘pain’ caused by relationship with Australia teammate

Cricket Australia boss backs women’s vice-captain’s leadershipMonica Wright went public over ex’s affair with Georgia VollAustralia vice-captain Ash Gardner has apologised for the pain caused by her marriage breakdown and thanked Cricket Australia for backing her leadership.Gardner’s affair with Australian teammate Georgia Voll while married to ex-wife Monic

Chelsea Wolfe: The Dark review – existential reflection goes from whisper to gothic scream
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Chelsea Wolfe: The Dark review – existential reflection goes from whisper to gothic scream

(Loma Vista)The genre-blending Californian artist casts off past toxic influences with a powerful set of tender, brooding and emotionally charged songs that wouldn’t feel out of place as festival anthemsWhen Chelsea Wolfe was interviewed by the Guardian in 2015 about her fourth album, Abyss, she revealed that her music had been informed by the bouts of sleep

Kieran Trippier: ‘The Championship is relentless … it’s totally different to the Premier League’
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Kieran Trippier: ‘The Championship is relentless … it’s totally different to the Premier League’

The former England full-back is back in the Championship after 12 years away, hoping to lead Wolves out of itWhen the question inevitably comes, Kieran Trippier is happy to set the record straight. Fresh from training, head to toe in Wolves kit – vest, shorts and club-branded sliders – he walks into a suite at their Compton Park base, conversation soon shift

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Premier League 2026-27 preview No 8: Crystal Palace
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Premier League 2026-27 preview No 8: Crystal Palace

Palace gamble on new manager Pierre Sage, who is tasked with building on Glasner’s unprecedented successGuardian writers’ predicted position: 16th (NB: this is not necessarily Ed Aarons’ prediction but the average of our writers’ tips)Last season’s position: 15th Continue reading...

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Gold struggles below two-month high despite softer US PPI
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Gold struggles below two-month high despite softer US PPI

Gold (XAU/USD) trades under pressure on Thursday after hitting a fresh two-month high of $4,449 during Asian trading hours. The metal fails to capitalise on softer-than-expected US Producer Price Index (PPI) data, even as the US Dollar and Treasury yields edge lower.

UK economy shows surprising resilience – but that might not last | Richard Partington
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UK economy shows surprising resilience – but that might not last | Richard Partington

Weaker growth, rising energy costs and persistent inflation mean Britain could face tougher times in the autumnUK economic growth slows downBusiness live – latest updatesIn the spring the International Monetary Fund warned Britain faced the heaviest economic blow from the Iran war among the world’s most advanced nations. Almost six months into the conflict,

James: Getting Away With It review – hippies, hardnuts and dreamers unite
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James: Getting Away With It review – hippies, hardnuts and dreamers unite

Auto-hagiography it may be – most of the interviewees were in the band at some point – but this portrait of the seminal Manchester indie group is charming stuffBy the time of their first flush of success – concomitant with the turn-of-the-90s Mancunian baggy scene, when indie discos thronged with people in big daisy petal T-shirts, and the anthemic Sit Down

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Schools across the US banned phones. Teens are demanding more offline support
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Schools across the US banned phones. Teens are demanding more offline support

More students are advocating for their own digital wellbeing and developing programs to thrive in tech-free learning environmentsAs students across the country return to school this month, many will be confronting a new reality: classrooms without smartphones.Educators and parents have long fronted the fight against the debilitating influence technology can

South Korean airport becomes busiest in world for global traffic amid Iran war
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South Korean airport becomes busiest in world for global traffic amid Iran war

Incheon airport had 38.39m international passengers in first half of 2026, as traffic diverted from Middle East hubsSouth Korea’s Incheon airport has become the world’s busiest airport for international passengers, in part owing to disruption in the Middle East caused by the Iran war.The airport, South Korea’s main gateway, about 30 miles (48km) west of Seou

Chelsea set Friday deadline for Fernández suitors as City reject new £51m Barça bid for Rodri
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Chelsea set Friday deadline for Fernández suitors as City reject new £51m Barça bid for Rodri

Manchester City want around £65m for Spain midfielderAl-Qadsiah closing on move for City’s Tijjani ReijndersManchester City have rejected Barcelona’s second bid of around €60m (£51m) for Rodri, while Chelsea have set a 5pm (BST) Friday deadline for the club to bid £120m for the midfielder’s potential replacement, Enzo Fernández.On Tuesday Barça improved on t

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US Dollar: Inflation outlook and Fed path – UOB
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US Dollar: Inflation outlook and Fed path – UOB

UOB’s Alvin Liew assesses United States (US) inflation and Federal Reserve (Fed) policy after the July Consumer Price Index (CPI) report. Liew notes headline and core CPI remain above the Fed’s 2% target but sees inflation gradually easing, with headline CPI averaging 3.5% and core 2.8% in 2026.

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