9 h. ago Number of first time home buyers hits record low as rentals take over US housing market

The number of renter households in the U.S. has ballooned to a record 46 million

Society

15 h. ago South Africa’s Wiaan Mulder hits 367 and declares 33 runs short of Lara’s Test record

Stand-in captain hits unbeaten score in ZimbabweBrian Lara hit 400 not out against England in 2004South Africa’s Wiaan Mulder scored an unbeaten 367 against Zimbabwe before the stand-in captain remarkably declared 33 runs shy of Brian Lara’s Test record.In his first match as South Africa captain in place of the injured Keshav Maharaj, all-rounder Mulder reached the stunning total – the highest by a player in his first Test innings as captain – as he arrived at lunch with the team on 626 for five. Continue reading...

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15 h. ago South Africa’s Mulder hits 367 and declares 33 runs short of ‘legend’ Lara’s record

Stand-in captain hits unbeaten score in ZimbabweLara keeping record 401 ‘is the way it should be’South Africa’s Wiaan Mulder scored an unbeaten 367 against Zimbabwe before the stand-in captain remarkably declared 33 runs shy of Brian Lara’s Test record.In his first match as South Africa captain in place of the injured Keshav Maharaj, all-rounder Mulder reached the stunning total – the highest by a player in his first Test innings as captain – as he arrived at lunch with the team on 626 for five. Continue reading...

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15 h. ago South Africa’s Mulder declares on 367 and says ‘legend’ Lara should keep Test record

Stand-in captain hits unbeaten score in ZimbabweLara keeping record 401 ‘is the way it should be’South Africa’s Wiaan Mulder scored an unbeaten 367 against Zimbabwe before the stand-in captain remarkably declared 33 runs shy of Brian Lara’s Test record.In his first match as South Africa captain in place of the injured Keshav Maharaj, all-rounder Mulder reached the stunning total – the highest by a player in his first Test innings as captain – as he arrived at lunch with the team on 626 for five. Continue reading...

Politics

4 d. ago Asian shares mostly higher after US stocks hit another record as Tesla and Nike rally

Asian shares are mostly trading higher after U.S. stocks hit another record

Events

5 d. ago Apple AirTag hits record low price in Amazon Prime Day sale so you never lose your bags again

Apple's AirTag, which can be attached to luggage, is currently on sale at Amazon for its lowest ever price

Economics

5 d. ago Martin Lewis says anyone under 39 can get £1,000 a year for free with bank account

Martin Lewis is urging first time buyers to open up the ISA account with huge bonuses

Economics

5 d. ago Financial gripes ‘have reached highest level since PPI scandal aftermath’

Fraud and scam complaints have hit a record level, the Financial Ombudsman Service said.

Politics

5 d. ago Property expert’s four tips for Scots to get on the housing ladder without the Bank of Family

With a whopping 87% of first-time buyers in the UK asking for financial support from their families to get on the housing ladder, property expert Adrian MacDiarmid shares hacks for buying your first home without relying on the Bank of Family.

Society

5 d. ago European junk bond sales hit record as investors cut US exposure

June issuance of about €23bn beats previous high four years ago as companies take advantage of lower borrowing costs

Economics

6 d. ago Mediterranean Sea hits record 30C as marine heatwave puts species at risk

Sea surface more than 5C above average, says Copernicus – endangering marine life as Europe swelters under record early summer temperatures

Events

6 d. ago Rare 'roll clouds' spotted over Portuguese beaches as heatwave sweeps Europe

Wild weather is hitting various parts of Europe during the current record-breaking heatwave.

Society

6 d. ago Small boat crossings hit record high in another blow for Starmer

The record figures come just days before the prime minister celebrates his first anniversary in No 10

Events

6 d. ago Starmer boasts of 'real sense of pride' at marking first year in power... as he faces biggest Labour revolt yet, Channel boats hit grim new record, and taxes are set to rise AGAIN

Keir Starmer 'reflected' on the looming anniversary of his July 4 election landslide as he gathered Cabinet.

Economics

7 d. ago Queues and winning Raducanu make Wimbledon feel even more British than usual

Seven inspired wins, David Beckham in the royal box and 10,000 fans at Wimbledon Park meant a memorable start to SW19It might sound implausible, but this was a day where Wimbledon, that most quintessential of British sporting institutions, felt even more British than usual. The queues were lengthy, the weather hitting record-breaking heights. And over a glorious day of action, the All England Club reverberated to the rare sound of unheralded British players shattering expectations – and ripping up the record books.By the time Katie Boulter left Centre Court with the cheers still ringing in her ears after defeating the No 9 seed Paula Badosa, there had been a magnificent seven British victories on day one – the most in a single day in the open era. Continue reading...

Politics

7 d. ago Can you drink too much water? GPs answer your heatwave questions

Stay hydrated as temperatures hit record highs in the UK this week

Politics

7 d. ago UK weather: 'Severe' risks as 35C heatwave to cause hottest day of year today

England could hit a record temperature for June today as Europe swelters in a 42C 'heat dome' - Met Office forecasters say UK temperatures could reach 35C

Society

8 d. ago Travel chaos as wildfires tear through holiday hotspot and grounds flights leaving 100s of passengers stranded as Europe scorches... and Britain is set to hit record

A huge fire ripped through the popular holiday resort, before strong winds fanned the flames and sent it towards neighbourhoods and residential areas.

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8 d. ago Europe is sweltering and England is next: UK weather map reveals where will hit 34C as Britain is likely to hit record temperatures in coming days

Things will get even toastier at the start of next week with the mercury reaching 26C in the southeast by 10am on Monday before hitting highs in the mid 30s by the afternoon.

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8 d. ago Heat bomb explodes in Europe: England could hit a record temperature for June on Monday as continent swelters in 42C 'heat dome'

Monday will be even hotter in the UK, with highs of 34C in central and eastern England, forecasters say.

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