41 h. ago ‘I like making people do a double take’: Darren Soh’s best phone picture

By rotating the picture 180 degrees, the photographer produced an abstract image of the Potong Pasir housing estate in SingaporeOne morning, Darren Soh drove to the Potong Pasir housing estate in Singapore to take some photos. His initial focus was on the buildings themselves: the government-built blocks, dating from 1984, are characterised by their ski slope-style roofs.“We only get two kinds of weather in Singapore – rainy and overcast, or sunny and warm,” Soh says. “This day was in the latter category. The puddle wasn’t made from rainwater, but a jet-wash machine. A community basketball court was being cleaned. As an architecture photographer, I usually make images with correct perspective, but on this occasion I wanted to see if I could create something more abstract.” Continue reading...

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56 h. ago Trump says Samsung and other smartphone manufacturers will also be subject to 25% Apple tariff – business live

US president says 50% tariff on EU goods to come in 1 June; Apple iPhones and those of other manufacturers made overseas to face 25% tariffTrump says he is hitting EU with 50% tariff as trade talks are ‘going nowhere’As well as cutting UK energy costs (see earlier), Donald Trump can also take credit for growing the German economy!New GDP data this morning shows that Germany’s GDP rose by 0.4% in January-March, twice as fast as the first estimate of 0.2% growth in the quarter.“The reason for the slightly higher growth compared to the initial estimate was the surprisingly positive economic development in March.”“In particular, production in the manufacturing sector and exports performed better than initially expected.The German economy had its best quarterly performance since the third quarter of 2022, and the reason for it seems to be Donald Trump. As a result of the announced tariffs and in anticipation of ‘Liberation Day,’ German industrial production and exports surged in March.Ne...

Economics

57 h. ago European markets suffer losses after Trump ‘recommends’ 50% tariff on EU, and threatens Apple with 25% tariff – business live

US president Donald Trump reignites trade war with threat to impose high tariffs on European goods, and Apple iPhones made overseasTrump says he is hitting EU with 50% tariff as trade talks are ‘going nowhere’As well as cutting UK energy costs (see earlier), Donald Trump can also take credit for growing the German economy!New GDP data this morning shows that Germany’s GDP rose by 0.4% in January-March, twice as fast as the first estimate of 0.2% growth in the quarter.“The reason for the slightly higher growth compared to the initial estimate was the surprisingly positive economic development in March.”“In particular, production in the manufacturing sector and exports performed better than initially expected.The German economy had its best quarterly performance since the third quarter of 2022, and the reason for it seems to be Donald Trump. As a result of the announced tariffs and in anticipation of ‘Liberation Day,’ German industrial production and exports surged in March.Net export...

Economics

62 h. ago Trump ‘recommending’ 50% tariff on EU, and threatens Apple with 25% tariff – business live

US president Donald Trump reignites trade war with threat to impose high tariffs on European goods, and Apple iPhones made overseasTypical energy bill in Great Britain to fall 7% to £1,720 a year from JulyAs well as cutting UK energy costs (see earlier), Donald Trump can also take credit for growing the German economy!New GDP data this morning shows that Germany’s GDP rose by 0.4% in January-March, twice as fast as the first estimate of 0.2% growth in the quarter.“The reason for the slightly higher growth compared to the initial estimate was the surprisingly positive economic development in March.”“In particular, production in the manufacturing sector and exports performed better than initially expected.The German economy had its best quarterly performance since the third quarter of 2022, and the reason for it seems to be Donald Trump. As a result of the announced tariffs and in anticipation of ‘Liberation Day,’ German industrial production and exports surged in March.Net exports an...

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65 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 23 May: Sterling higher after retail surprise, energy bills fall

Household energy bills will fall by 7% from July after the latest energy price cap was revealed by Ofgem today.

Science

66 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 23 May: Food sales drive retail surprise, energy bills fall

Household energy bills will fall by 7% from July after the latest energy price cap was revealed by Ofgem today.

Society

67 h. ago 'Rush' to buy Easter eggs fuels strongest jump in retail sales for four years in boost to Rachel Reeves

Overall retail sales volumes increased by 1.2% in April, says the ONS

Economics

68 h. ago Retail sales jump in April as sunny weather boosts food shopping

The Office for National Statistics said overall retail sales volumes rose by 1.2% in April.

Economics

6 d. ago Met Office say hotter weather will return within days, but it's not great news after that

We’re in for a mix of scattered showers and sunny spells this week as weather patterns make a significant shift in the UK

Society

6 d. ago Met Office weather map shows huge wall of rain approaching UK from the Atlantic

The warm, sunny weather is set to come to an end this weekend

Society

6 d. ago AP PHOTOS: The UK and the EU announce new deals and renew ties, 5 years after Brexit

Britain has struck new agreements with the European Union on boosting defense cooperation, easing food trade and border checks.

Economics

6 d. ago China's economy slows in April as trade war blues hit retail sales, housing and investment

Key economic indicators show China's economy slowing somewhat in April, with retail sales, property and investment coming in weaker than economists had forecast

Economics

7 d. ago ‘Too big to fit in your mouth’: sunny spring delivers crop of ‘giant’ UK strawberries

‘Perfect’ weather conditions produce berries that growers say are between 10% and 20% bigger than usualThe UK’s sunny spring weather has provided “perfect” conditions to produce strawberries so big you “cannot fit them in your mouth”, UK growers have said.With nearly 20 years’ experience, Bartosz Pinkosz, the operations director at the Summer Berry Company, has “never seen anything like it”. The strawberries being harvested this month by the leading grower are whoppers thanks to the combination of lots of sunshine and cool nights. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Cold blast to turn forecast on its head as winds and rain douse mini

The latest weather forecast states that Brits will see the mercury drop today as the sunny weather gives way to a combination of a chill and

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8 d. ago UK weather: Exact date 'mini heatwave' ends revealed as maps turn blue

After weeks of dry, warm and sunny weather, Britain is set to see a return of downpours amid a sharp cooling-off in temperatures - and forecasters say this 'unsettled' phase will stick around

Society

9 d. ago Bemused commuters spot man taking an ice bath outside a bus stop as balmy weather continues

With a heatwave and sunny weather sweeping the UK, it appears the balmy conditions got the better of one weary worker, who decided to take a plunge before boarding a stuffy bus.

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9 d. ago Great Manchester Run 2025 set to be a scorcher with sunny weather expected

It's set to be a nice day for attempting a half-marathon

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9 d. ago UK weather: Sunny Bank Holiday conditions to be followed by 'wall of rain'

The North West has seen the driest start to the year for almost a century, but things are about to take a turn next week

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9 d. ago UK set to sizzle with temperatures hotter than Ibiza as 23C mini

Exacta Weather's James Madden said that the "sunny and unseasonably warm weather" that has been seen across the UK this week "is again likely to intensify somewhat to some potentially even hotter maximum on the day temperatures for many parts of the country"

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9 d. ago Record Scottish retail sales as sizzling weather sees shoppers snap up garden furniture and outdoor toys

“Whether this unalloyed good news can be sustained remains to be seen” – David Lonsdale, SRC

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