28 h. ago Kate could join William on landmark visit to US this year in royal Trump charm

Kate is being lined up as Britain's not-so-secret weapon to woo Donald Trump as he leads the 250th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence celebrations on July 4.

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3 d. ago From the AI bubble to Fed fears: the global economic outlook for 2026

Analysts and investors voice caution about tech valuations and Trump’s influence on the US central bankInvestors expect global stock markets to keep rising in 2026, despite fears that the AI bubble could burst, and anxiety about chaos engulfing the US central bank.Wall Street strategists broadly expect the S&P 500 share index of US-listed companies to continue to rise over the next 12 months, but said it could be a volatile year if geopolitical tensions increase and inflation fails to fall. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Lawrence Shankland tears into Hearts as raging skipper boots out question he hates after 'letting Hibs off the hook'

The skipper let rip after a 3-2 Edinburgh derby defeat at Easter Road but dismissed suggestions the maroon bubble has burst

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2 w. ago Will the AI bubble burst in 2026? Experts reveal the red flags

Concerns of a bubble come as big technology firms continue to have sky high valuations and are becoming an increasingly large part of the global market.

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3 w. ago Amber Davies breaks down in tears as she admits Strictly ‘bubble has burst’

Amber Davies became emotional as she admitted that the “Strictly bubble has burst” as she reflected on her time on the show.

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3 w. ago This is Europe's secret weapon against Trump: it could burst his AI bubble | Johnny Ryan

Growth in the US economy – and the president’s political survival – rest on AI. The EU must use its leverage and stand up to him The unthinkable has happened. The US is Europe’s adversary. The stark, profound betrayal contained in the Trump administration’s national security strategy should stop any further denial and dithering in Europe’s capitals. Cultivating “resistance Europe’s current trajectory in European nations” is now Washington’s stated policy.But contained within this calamity is the gift of clarity. Europe will fight or it will perish. The good news is that Europe holds strong cards.Johnny Ryan is director of Enforce, a unit of the Irish Council for Civil Liberties Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Amber Davies breaks down in tears and says 'the Strictly bubble has burst' in emotional admission

Strictly Come Dancing star Amber Davies broke down in tears and said she doesn't 'want it to be over' in a final admission.

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3 w. ago Amber Davies breaks down in tears as she admits ‘the Strictly bubble has burst’ after sick trolling

AMBER Davies broke down in tears as she revealed her sadness about Strictly Come Dancing coming to an end. The last-minute recruit replaced injured Dani Dyer when she was forced to withdraw hours before the live show. Her professional dance partner Nikita Kuzmin held out tissues to 29-year-old Amber who said she "can't stop crying"...

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3 w. ago Trump signs executive order to classify fentanyl as a 'weapon of mass destruction'

Donald Trump put fentanyl in the same category as nuclear and chemical weapons in an executive order that blamed it for killing 200-300,000 Americans per year.

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3 w. ago Trump declares fentanyl a ‘weapon of mass destruction’ in escalation of Venezuela drug war

The drug is a commonly-used painkiller with numerous legitimate medical uses

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3 w. ago ‘I am hopeful Venezuela will be free’: Nobel peace prize winner speaks after secret journey to Oslo – Europe live

Opposition politician María Corina Machado thanks people who ‘risked their lives’ to get her to Norwegian capitalNato’s Rutte largely sticks to usual pleasantries, but says the clear political signal from Germany and other European partners is that “Europe is ready to take on more responsibility,” and “a signal that burden sharing is not just a slogan.”In his opening remarks, Merz says that Nato plays “a key role in a time of great geopolitical upheaval,” as he recalls his numerous meetings with Rutte in recent months. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Champions League: Koundé double boosts Barcelona, Greenwood lifts Marseille

Bayern beat Sporting to move level with Arsenal at topAtlético come from behind to burst PSV’s bubbleJules Koundé’s two quickfire headers helped Barcelona to fight back and edge past Eintracht Frankfurt 2-1 in the Champions League at Camp Nou on Tuesday, marking a much-needed win for the Catalan side.After a draw against Club Brugge and a defeat by Chelsea, Barcelona found their stride to climb to 14th in the standings, level on 10 points with several teams, as they aim for a top-eight finish to secure direct qualification for the last 16. Frankfurt are 30th with four points from six matches. Continue reading...

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