5 d. ago Blow for Elon Musk as Tesla sales fall 40% in Europe despite rise in customers buying EVs

The company continues to lose market share, now selling fewer than 1 per cent of EVs in the region

Economics

8 d. ago Luisa Zissman continues to share defiant bikini snaps amid skinny

The Apprentice star, 38, sparked controversy in recent weeks after sharing a selfie in a two-piece while on holiday, leading to comments regarding her weight.

Politics

9 d. ago Luisa Zissman reveals she smashed up her childrens' iPads in front of them because they make them 'devils' and 'destroy their brains' as controversial post sparks huge debate

Luisa Zissman fired up her followers when she revealed she had smashed her childrens' iPads because they were making them 'devils' in a controversial post.

Politics

9 d. ago Luisa Zissman reveals she smashed up her childrens' iPads in front of them because they 'p****d her off'

Luisa Zissman fired up her followers when she revealed she had smashed her childrens' iPads because they were making them 'devils' in a controversial post.

Politics

1 week ago Luisa Zissman admits harsh parenting method she used on kids after they 'p****ed' her off'

Luisa Zissman has caused outrage among her followers after she posted a picture of they iPads she smashed in front of her children after they 'p****ed her off'

Politics

1 week ago ‘We’re publicans’: County Limerick community forms syndicate to save village’s last pub

Group in Kilteely pooled savings to buy bar and licence and ‘everybody brought something to the table’A century ago, the County Limerick village of Kilteely had seven pubs but one by one they shut. This year, it braced to lose the last.The economic and social trends that have shuttered family-run pubs across Ireland appear remorseless, leaving many communities with nowhere to meet, have a drink and share stories. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago ‘It felt like my dreams had collapsed’: international students react to Trump policy shift

New unwelcoming approach from US administration engenders anxiety and uncertainty among scholarsAs the new academic year is about to begin at most universities across the United States, many international students are navigating a mix of anxiety and uncertainty as the Trump administration’s crackdown on higher education and immigration continues.The Guardian asked international students studying in the US to share how they are feeling as they prepare to return to campus. Some described how policy shifts have derailed their academic plans, while others said that they were now reconsidering whether the US is a place where they want to pursue their academic futures. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Blind date: ‘Did we kiss? My mom didn’t raise me to be a prude’

Jonah, 31, a data analyst, meets Sunny, 30, an arts and lifestyle journalistWhat were you hoping for? Someone fun to share the sunny evening with. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Aviva stands by climate goals in face of US and UK net zero pushback

As insurer’s shares hit highest level since 2008, CEO says plans important as extreme weather events riseAviva’s chief executive Amanda Blanc has reiterated the insurer’s commitment to climate goals in the face of growing pushback against net zero ambitions in the US and UK.The comments came as Aviva’s shares on Thursday hit their highest level since the 2008 financial crisis, with investors cheering a rise in profits, and fresh payouts for investors worth 13.1p a share. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Chinese investment banker Bao Fan released from detention after two years, source says

High-profile founder of China Renaissance Holdings freed as Beijing seeks to drive up business confidenceBao Fan, star dealmaker and the founder of the boutique investment bank China Renaissance Holdings, has been released more than two years after being detained by Chinese authorities, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.China Renaissance sent shock waves through the country’s financial sector in 2023 when it announced it was unable to contact Bao, who founded the bank in 2005 with two others and still owns nearly 49% of its issued shares. The company’s share price tanked as a result of his detention. Continue reading...

Economics

3 w. ago Banker Bao Fan reportedly released from Chinese detention after two years

High-profile founder of China Renaissance Holdings went missing in 2023, sending company’s share price plungingBao Fan, a star dealmaker and the founder of the boutique investment bank China Renaissance Holdings, has been released more than two years after being detained by Chinese authorities, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.China Renaissance sent shock waves through the country’s financial sector in 2023 when it announced it was unable to contact Bao, who founded the bank in 2005 with two others and still owns nearly 49% of its issued shares. The company’s share price tanked as a result of his detention. Continue reading...

Economics

3 w. ago Holly Willoughby wows in a white swimsuit as she lives it up on the beach during sun

Holly Willoughby took to Instagram on Wednesday to share a carefree swimsuit-clad snap with her followers as she continues to enjoy her sun-soaked holiday in Portugal. 

Society

4 w. ago Domino's Pizza shares slump in "tougher" market amid soggy consumer demand and rising costs

But chain continues to get bigger slice of the action with share of UK pizza takeaway market passing 50%

Economics

4 w. ago Domino's Pizza profits hit by soggy consumer demand and rising costs in "tougher" market

But chain continues to get bigger slice of the action with share of UK pizza takeaway market passing 50%

Economics