82 m. ago IMF chief warns of broader risks from US strikes on Iran, after oil hits five

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsPrice of oil could spike after Iran’s parliament votes to close key shipping routeThe UK stock market has dropped at the start of trading, as traders weigh up the situation in the Middle East.Airline shares are down, with easyJet (-2.1%) and British Airways parent company IAG (-2.2%) leading the fallers on the FTSE 100 share index. Higher oil prices push up their costs, and the crisis could also force airlines to cancel flights to the region. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Business news live: FTSE 100 set to open after latest Nationwide house price update

Stock markets latest updates and business news on Monday

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5 h. ago Thunder beat Pacers in Game 7 to win franchise’s first NBA title in Oklahoma City

As it happened: Pacers 91–103 ThunderFranchise claim first title since move from SeattlePacers lose star Tyrese Haliburton to injury in first-halfShai Gilgeous-Alexander named finals MVPThe Thunder became NBA champions on Sunday evening, topping the Indiana Pacers 103-91 to capture Oklahoma City’s first major pro sports title.Oklahoma City’s Game 7 answer, as during their dominant regular season, was youth. NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 29 points and dished 12 assists to lead his team, supported by strong efforts from forward Jalen Williams (20 points) and Chet Holmgren (18 points, eight rebounds). The game was won amid decibel counts above 100, with thousands of Thunder fans stamping in unison as the team’s trio of young stars pushed the club toward the franchise’s first title since moving from Seattle in 2008. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago NBA finals 2025 Game 7: Thunder beat Pacers to claim title – live updates

Thunder best Pacers in winner-take-all deciderTyrese Haliburton goes down with apparent achilles injurySend David an email at david.lengel@theguardian.comPacers 5-2 Thunder, 10:15 1st quarterGame 7 of the NBA Finals is underway! A 14 foot jumper by Nembhard and a block of Williams by Nesmith gets the pensive OKC crowd just a bit stiffer. Great start by Indy! Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Trump reveals where most of 'monumental damage' was done in Iran nuclear 'obliteration' as he calls for regime change: Live updates

President Donald Trump called for an Iranian regime change, less than one day after the US bombed the country's nuclear sites - triggering an array of reaction from world leaders.

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9 h. ago Indiana Pacers v Oklahoma City Thunder: NBA finals Game 7 – live updates

Thunder host Pacers in winner-take-all Game 7Send David an email at david.lengel@theguardian.comThey said this series would suck. They said this series would be short. But I am here to say now, hello and welcome to our live coverage of Game 7 of the NBA Finals. Seven games, that’s as long as it can go. You don’t get bad seven game series, it doesn’t happen. The Thunder and Pacers match-up is no exception.For those of you new to basketball and wanted to see what all the fuss was about, the season ends tonight, and we’re guaranteed to have a new champion. So yeah, it’s kind of a big deal, which is why you’re here. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Trump sensationally calls for Iranian regime change as he holds crisis talks with UK prime minister: Live updates

President Donald Trump called for an Iranian regime change, less than one day after the US bombed the country's nuclear sites - triggering an array of reaction from world leaders.

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11 h. ago Man City vs Al Ain live Club World Cup goal and score updates as super Echeverri free kick doubles lead

Manchester City are back in action at the Club World Cup as they face Al Ain in their second group game in Atlanta.

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11 h. ago Man City vs Al Ain live Club World Cup goal and score updates with Blues three up and cruising

Manchester City are back in action at the Club World Cup as they face Al Ain in their second group game in Atlanta.

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11 h. ago Trump sensationally calls for Iranian regime change as he holds crisis talks with UK prime minister Keir Starmer amid Tehran threats to unleash revenge

President Donald Trump held crisis talks with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer as world leaders plan for Iran's revenge after its nuclear sites were severely damaged overnight.

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11 h. ago Real Madrid vs Pachuca LIVE: Club World Cup result, match stream, and latest updates

Alonso searching for first win in charge with Mbappe ruled out

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12 h. ago Real Madrid vs Pachuca live: Club World Cup updates as Bellingham and Guler give Real lead

Xabi Alonso is without Kylian Mbappe as Los Blancos target first group win

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12 h. ago NBA Finals 2025: Who has won the most NBA Championships in history? Pacers, OKC, Celtic, Lakers wins

Here is a complete list of every NBA Championship winner since 1950 to 2024, how many times OKC and Indiana Pacers have won it.

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13 h. ago Trump taunts Iran after US took 'the bomb right out of their hands' as more details of the attack emerge

The US terror threat has been heightened after President Trump's strikes on three key Iranian nuclear sites overnight as Tehran weighs its response.

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13 h. ago Real Madrid vs Pachuca live: Club World Cup score and updates as Raul Asencio sent off early

Xabi Alonso is without Kylian Mbappe as Los Blancos target first group win

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15 h. ago Real Madrid vs Pachuca LIVE: Club World Cup, match stream, prediction and latest updates

Alonso searching for first win in charge with Mbappe ruled out

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15 h. ago Real Madrid vs Pachuca LIVE: Club World Cup, match stream and latest updates

Alonso searching for first win in charge with Mbappe ruled out

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15 h. ago Live updates as M60 remains closed due to ongoing 'police incident'

Emergency services are at the scene

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15 h. ago Live updates as M60 remains closed due to ongoing 'police incident' as diversion put in place

Emergency services are at the scene

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15 h. ago Live updates as 'police incident' leaves M60 shut for more than four hours

Emergency services are at the scene and the carriageway remains closed

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