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Hegseth lashes out at NATO allies and announces a review of U.S. forces in Europe
EuropeHegseth lashes out at NATO allies and announces a review of U.S. forces in EuropeThe defense secretary lambasted European allies for failing to provide U.S. forces access to bases in Europe to launch attacks on Iran, calling it “shameful.”Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at the NATO headquarters in Brussels on Thursday.John Thys / AFP via Getty ImagesShareAdd NBC News to GoogleJune 18, 2026, 5:20 AM EDTBy Mosheh Gains and The Associated Pre...
India eyes $2.5 billion loans from World Bank, ADB as subsidy costs rise
India is in discussions with the World Bank and Asian Development Bank for approximately $2.5 billion in loans to support urban infrastructure and job creation. This move aims to bolster capital for government spending, which has been impacted by rising oil prices and increased subsidy expenditures due to the Middle East conflict.
America’s chip advantage is essential to protecting the American Dream
The Senate Banking Committee convened a hearing June 11 around a question that cuts to the core of American competitiveness and the American Dream: Can the United States ensure that rapid advances in artificial intelligence support "innovation, affordability, and American dominance?"Those three goals are inseparable, and they all hinge on a single variable: ensuring that the world’s most advanced chips stay in American hands and out of China’s. President Ronald Reagan understood this logic durin...
Deputy launches proposal to reduce fuel duty
Deputy launches proposal to reduce fuel dutyJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleArchie FarmerChannel IslandsBBCDeputy Lucy Stephenson wants to reduce fuel duty by 10p a litreA re-elected member of the States has proposed reducing fuel duty for three months to help islanders with the cost of living.Deputy Lucy Stephenson has called for a reduction in petrol and diesel duty of 10p a litre from 1 October to 31 December, which she said would save the average family £5 each time they filled up...
'I won't be able to afford to eat before long'
About a third of households using food banks in the South Cotswolds are doing so for the first time.
بارنارد أرنو: كيف أصبح أغنى رجل في العالم بفضل إمبراطورية الفخامة!
تَعرف على القصة المذهلة وراء بارنارد أرنو، رئيس مجموعة LVMH، وكيف بنى إمبراطورية فاخرة جعلته أغنى رجل في العالم. من أسس علاماته التجارية المفضلة حتى قيمته الصافية التي تتجاوز 200 مليار دولار، إليك التفاصيل!
From Fashion to Fortune: How Bernard Arnault Built a $211 Billion Luxury Empire
Bernard Arnault, the driving force behind LVMH, has skyrocketed to the top of the wealth rankings, currently boasting a net worth of $211 billion. Discover how this French mogul transformed the luxury market and what made him the richest man alive.
Entertaining like no other - best Saints team ever?
Entertaining like no other - best Saints team ever?Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Northampton finished five points clear at the top of the Prem tableByGraham McKechnieBBC Radio Northampton sports editorPublished27 minutes agoNorthampton Saints return to Twickenham on Saturday, looking to be crowned Prem champions for the second time in three seasons. They go there after finishing top of the table, scoring more tries in a season than any other club. They have entertained like no other c...
Just 104 shoplifters behind thousands of offences
Just 104 shoplifters behind thousands of offences6 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleGetty ImagesRepeat offenders were responsible for more than 5,300 crimes in the Met Police force area over the past two yearsFast-track trials for shoplifters have been called for by the Metropolitan Police as the force revealed 104 repeat offenders were responsible for more than 5,300 crimes over the past two years.Each of the 104 broke the law at least 31 times before they were jailed, and the shop...
What Accenture informed employees worldwide in its memo
Accenture has altered its salary hike structure for the June cycle, impacting over 780,000 employees globally. Half of approved raises will be a one-time June payout, with the other half added to base pay. This aims to provide immediate cash while managing payroll costs. Promotion increases remain solely in base pay.
Sold cigarettes above printed price: Manufacturer, retailer fined Rs 10 lakh
A consumer commission in Aligarh has fined a cigarette manufacturer and a retailer Rs 10 lakh for overcharging a customer Rs 20 above the printed price. The commission ruled the seller acted as the manufacturer's agent, making both liable for unfair trade practices. The duo must also compensate the complainant.
Tesco’s UK sales growth more than halves amid Iran war uncertainty
UK’s biggest retailer reports better figures than expected by City analysts and is cheered by strong online salesBusiness live – latest updatesTesco’s UK sales growth has more than halved as it said the conflict in the Middle East had created “ongoing uncertainty for many households”.The UK’s biggest retailer said comparable sales rose 1.8% to £13.4bn in the three months to the end of May, well below the 4.2% reported in the previous quarter. Continue reading...
UK unemployment rate falls to 4.9% and wages grow more than expected
Drop will put pressure on Bank of England to raise interest rates despite peace deal in Iran warBusiness live – latest updatesUnemployment fell and wages increased in April, official figures showed, putting pressure on the Bank of England to raise interest rates despite a peace deal in the Middle East.The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed unemployment slipped to 4.9% in the three months to April from 5% in the three months to March. Continue reading...
Iran-US deal signed: 62 million barrels set to leave Hormuz as Asia braces for oil glut
The Strait of Hormuz is set to reopen after a US-Iran deal, potentially flooding Asian markets with millions of barrels of crude. Refiners, already well-supplied and reducing processing, now face worries of oversupply. This shift from earlier fears of shortages is reflected in falling oil prices and market contango.
People starting new jobs at lowest level in five years
People starting new jobs at lowest level in five yearsJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleGetty ImagesThe number of people starting new jobs has fallen to its lowest level in five years, according to new figures, as the number of vacancies continues to fall.The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said that while the labour market remained "broadly stable", some areas showed signs of weakening.Liz McKeown, the ONS's director of economic statistics, said the further drop in job vacancies s...
Trump sanctions waiver on Russian crude expires: What it means for India amid US-Iran peace deal
The US Treasury did not issue an extension on Wednesday for its sanctions waiver covering Russian seaborne oil, which expired at midnight. However, neither President Donald Trump nor senior administration officials clarified whether the lapse would result in the sanctions being reinstated.
Investor Micheal Burry, who calls Nvidia overvalued says: No, thank you to SpaceX stock
Michael Burry, known for predicting the 2008 housing crash, has no stake in SpaceX, deeming its valuation excessive and put options too costly. He also reiterated concerns about Nvidia's overvaluation and questioned Anthropic's nearly $1 trillion valuation, comparing AI stock rallies to the dot-com bubble's final stages.
One Of The World's Most Important Climate Threats Has Image Problem
Many dynamic processes shape this ocean current, so we still don't know exactly how fast the circulation will change or even its future trajectory.
Tech Founder's Bengaluru Land Post Draws "Investor-Friendly" Andhra's Invite
Andhra Pradesh IT and Industries Minister Nara Lokesh took it as an opportunity to promote a new "investor-friendly" destination - Anantapur.
Modi reports US-India trade progress after Trump meeting
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said there had been “significant progress” in long-running talks with Washington for a trade deal, according to a statement issued on Thursday after his meeting with United States President Donald Trump. The leaders met on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Evian in France on Wednesday, their first face-to-face talks since February 2025 in Washington. “The leaders noted with particular satisfaction the significant progress made in negotiations towards an interi...