35 m. ago Stunned resignation and foreboding: a week in Trump’s shadow at IMF

Few policymakers mention US president by name, but his tariffs dominate IMF-World Bank meetingBusiness live – latest updatesKristalina Georgieva’s favourite film, the International Monetary Fund boss told the audience at a packed panel event in Washington on Thursday, is Tom Hanks’s cold war romp Bridge of Spies.In one of the stranger digressions in a frequently strange week, Georgieva recalled the moment when Hanks’s character, a US lawyer, tells the Soviet spy he has been appointed to defend that he will probably be executed. “You don’t seem alarmed,” Hanks says to him; to which the spy – played by Mark Rylance – replies, “Would it help?” Continue reading...

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45 m. ago Former Manchester United star Patrice Evra to make MMA debut

The defender said: ‘You guys should know by now, I love this game too’

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49 m. ago Video shows shocking moment headteacher attacks assistant head in jealous love rage

Anthony Felton believed his colleague of many years had slept with another teacher with whom he had recently been in a relationship

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55 m. ago Tower block where residents throw their food waste straight out of their flat windows is hit by massive rat invasion

It is claimed that people living in upper floors find it easier to open their windows and lob food scraps out rather than use the bins in Poole, Dorset.

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71 m. ago Inside Jack P Shepherd's rocky love life as he prepares to tie the knot

Celebrity Big Brother finalist and Corrie favourite Jack P Shepherd is gearing up to walk down the aisle with his fiancée Hanni Treweek not long after he leaves the ITV show

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77 m. ago Trade war fears trigger biggest slide in US consumer expectations since 1990 recession – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsXi announces plan for Chinese economy to counter impact of US trade warEuropean stock markets are rising this morning, amid hopes that China is relaxing some of its tariffs.In London, the FTSE 100 index is up 12 points or 0.13%, at 8417 points. Engineering companies are among the top risers, with aerospare manufacturers Melrose up 3.6%, and Rolls-Royce up 2%, after Safran reported that tariffs on aircraft parts have been lifted.“We learned last night that China has taken the decision not to tax engines or landing gear or nacelles - in other words a certain number of aerospace equipment parts.”“It demonstrates that the situation is very fluid.” Continue reading...

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94 m. ago Brazil’s former president arrested and ordered to begin prison sentence

Fernando Collor, who led the country from 1990 to 1992, was sentenced in 2023 after being convicted for corruptionBrazil’s former president, Fernando Collor, has been arrested early and ordered to begin serving a prison sentence stemming from his 2023 conviction for corruption.Collor was convicted of receiving 20m reais ($3.5m) to facilitate contracts between BR Distribuidora, a fuel distributor formerly controlled by the state-owned oil company Petrobras, and construction firm UTC Engenharia for the construction of fuel distribution bases. In return, he offered political support for the appointment of executives at BR Distribuidora when it was still state-owned. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Headteacher attacked deputy with wrench due to ‘overwhelming sexual jealousy’

Anthony Felton beat colleague Richard Pyke at work in row over teacher love triangle, court told

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1 hour ago Moment 'jealous' married headmaster attacks his love rival deputy with a wrench after believing they BOTH had secret affair with same colleague

Anthony John Felton, 54, armed himself with the wrench and sought out his colleague Richard Pyke, 51, attacking him from behind at St Joseph's Catholic School in Port Talbot, South Wales.

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2 h. ago 'Classy' Debenhams £750 watch that 'gets compliments from first wear' slashed to £86

You can save a whopping 89 percent on this aviator timepiece that shoppers "love".

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2 h. ago Woman unfairly dismissed from Marks and Spencer because she was pregnant, tribunal rules

The tribunal heard that the claimant was not given a formal termination letter, notice period or any right to appeal

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2 h. ago Moment 'jealous' married headteacher attacks his love rival deputy with a wrench after finding out they BOTH had secret affair with same colleague

Anthony John Felton, 54, armed himself with the wrench and sought out his colleague Richard Pyke, 51, attacking him from behind at St Joseph's Catholic School in Port Talbot, South Wales.

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2 h. ago Headteacher who attacked deputy with wrench over school love triangle jailed

Anthony Felton attacked Richard Pyke due to ‘overwhelming sexual jealousy’, judge says

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2 h. ago JoJo Siwa's mum says 'she's fallen in love with Chris Hughes' in emotional video

JoJo Siwa's mum Jessalynn has shared a TikTok video describing the US pop star's bond with fellow housemate Chris Hughes as the "closest love story to Titanic yet".

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2 h. ago JoJo Siwa's mum breaks silence on Chris Hughes 'love story' with backhanded dig

A TikTok teasing that Celebrity Big Brother's JoJo Siwa and Chris Hughes are like Rose and Jack from Titanic is doing the rounds - and JoJo's mum is among those who have shared it

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3 h. ago Facetheory is offering 25% off 'glowy' face serum that 'works magic' straight away

"I have been using this serum for around 3 months. I think that it does give you a glow. I just love that it hydrates my very dry skin. As soon as you apply it I can feel it kind of starting to work its magic."

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3 h. ago Olivia Attwood forced off TikTok after being 'violated' by 'creepy' messages

Love Island star turned TV presenter Olivia Attwood warned Ella Rae Wise about her co-star ex Chris Hughes - but has been hounded online by Celebrity Big Brother fans

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3 h. ago Luigi Mangione to appear in federal court over killing of healthcare chief

Murder suspect, charged separately in state court, could face death penalty if convicted over Brian Thompson deathLuigi Mangione is scheduled to appear in Manhattan federal court on Friday for arraignment on charges that he tracked and murdered the UnitedHealthcare chief executive, Brian Thompson, late last year.Mangione, 26, could face the death penalty in a case that shocked America for the killing of a top business executive on New York’s streets but also triggered an outpouring of anger against America’s for-profit healthcare industry. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Mark Allen hits Crucible 147 as Barry Hearn warns venue ‘not fit for purpose’

Allen makes history but trails Chris Wakelin 10-3Hearn: ‘We love the Crucible but it has to love us’Mark Allen has made a maximum 147 break at the World Snooker Championship, writing his name into Crucible history – but still faces an uphill battle to avoid elimination in his second-round match with Chris Wakelin.Resuming 6-2 behind, Allen endured a nightmare first half of the morning session, losing all four frames to fall 10-2 down, at risk of losing with a session to spare. Wakelin hit breaks of 119, 71 and 75 as Northern Ireland’s Allen failed to pot a ball for three frames, immediately heading to the practice table at the interval. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago JoJo Siwa's mother describes her daughter and Chris Hughes' relationship as a 'love story' as he strips off NAKED for her on Celebrity Big Brother

JoJo Siwa's mother Jessalynn has given the ultimate seal of approval as she compared her daughter and Chris Hughes' relationship as a 'love story'.

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