Former Bulgarian president Rumen Radev, known for his anti-EU and pro-Russia stance, is on course to win the country's elections. Analysts say his position makes forming a stable coalition government unlikely....
Economists warn that inflation driven by higher fuel costs from the Iran war will persist even after the conflict ends, as prices feed through into businesses, according to the Financial Times. In the US, average gas pri...
Readers writing to The Guardian argue that the deterioration of UK high streets is not solely a government failure but reflects broader changes in consumer shopping habits. The debate was prompted by coverage of a former...
The UK Green Party, led by leftwing populist Zack Polanski, is targeting Labour strongholds in London. Analysts are watching whether the party can make inroads into traditionally safe Labour territory....
Richard Tice allegedly did not pay nearly £100,000 in corporation tax through shell companies between 2020 and 2022, during which period his firm donated £1.1 million to Reform UK, the Sunday Times reported. Tice denie...
About 422 independent bookshops opened in 2025, a 31% rise from 2024, according to the American Booksellers Association. The trend defies predictions that Amazon and large chains would continue to consolidate retail at t...
The Trump administration is dispatching US officials to Pakistan to facilitate new peace negotiations with Iran, according to the Financial Times. President Trump has threatened to resume bombing if Tehran refuses to agr...
Downing Street is seeking agreements with the EU on steel tariffs and electric vehicle rules ahead of stricter standards due in 2027, as part of a broader push for post-Brexit economic realignment. A Guardian analysis no...
A MarketWatch personal finance column examines whether selling a home before retirement and investing the proceeds makes sense, noting that renting instead could improve monthly cash flow by approximately $1,300. The ana...
The bosses of HSBC, Barclays, Lloyds, NatWest and Santander have been called to a meeting with Chancellor Rachel Reeves to discuss limiting the economic damage from the US-Israel conflict with Iran. The talks reflect gro...
A Financial Times opinion piece contends that despite tensions under Trump and the ongoing conflict with Iran, the EU's strategic and economic interests remain deeply intertwined with Washington's. The article urges Brus...
A synagogue in Harrow, London was firebombed overnight in what counter-terror police are leading as an investigation. The attack is the fifth incident claimed by an Iran-linked group, raising serious concerns about domes...
Dozens of Chinese-made humanoid robots competed alongside human runners in a half-marathon in Beijing, running on parallel tracks. The winning robot, built by smartphone maker Honor, completed the course in 50 minutes an...
A combination of declining birth rates, an ageing population and mounting debt could push the United States toward a demographic and economic crisis, according to a Guardian analysis. AI-driven displacement of workers is...
Financial Times analysis argues that equity markets are currently discounting major macro risks — including the Iran war, tariffs and political noise — in a manner analogous to an 'Earnings Before Iran, Tariffs and D...
A MarketWatch advice column addresses the complex financial and legal considerations for a parent with full guardianship of a special-needs son who wants to purchase a condo for him. One option explored is the parent buy...
Former Foreign Office permanent secretary Olly Robbins is seeking legal counsel after being dismissed during the vetting process related to Peter Mandelson's appointment. Friends say Robbins feels aggrieved and plans to ...
Austrian police confirmed that rat poison was detected in a 190g jar of HiPP carrots and potatoes baby food submitted by a customer. HiPP has recalled the product from over 1,000 Spar supermarkets in Austria, stating the...
Ride-share drivers across the US are paying hundreds of dollars more per month on fuel following the sharp rise in oil prices triggered by the US-Israel war on Iran. Drivers say support offered by Uber and Lyft amounts t...
Vodafone ran a programme that encouraged its security staff to increase 'clawbacks' levied on franchisees, resulting in millions of pounds in fines for minor administrative errors. In one alleged case, a franchisee was p...