5 h. ago Netanyahu is playing Trump with his ridiculous Nobel peace prize nomination | Mohamad Bazzi

There’s a cynical logic behind Netanyahu’s publicity stunt: he is exploiting Trump’s need for flattery to prolong Israel’s brutal war on Gaza “Benjamin Netanyahu nominates Donald Trump for Nobel peace prize”– that headline seems to have been pulled straight out of the satirical news outlet the Onion. But it’s 100% real news: the Israeli prime minister who has been indicted by the international criminal court for alleged war crimes in Gaza has proposed the US president, his largest weapons supplier and strongest political backer, as a candidate for the world’s top peacemaking prize.It’s absurd, akin to nominating one’s drug dealer for the Nobel prize in medicine. But there’s a cynical logic behind Netanyahu’s publicity stunt: he is exploiting Trump’s need for flattery to prolong Israel’s brutal war on Gaza and to continue attacking other countries in the Middle East, including Iran, Lebanon and Yemen. Before Netanyahu showed up for dinner at the White House on Monday with a copy of h...

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8 h. ago At least four crew members dead and others missing after Houthi rebels sink cargo ship in Red Sea

Eight crew members and two security guards have been rescued so far, some after spending 48 hours in the water

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9 h. ago With the world in crisis, many say end globalisation. I say that would be a mistake | Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva

Terms like ‘deglobalisation’ have become commonplace, but what we need is true multilateralism. Erecting walls won’t bring us peace and prosperityLuiz Inácio Lula da Silva is the president of BrazilThe year 2025 should be a time of celebration, marking eight decades of the United Nations’ existence. But it risks going down in history as the year when the international order built since 1945 collapsed.The cracks had long been visible. Since the invasions of Iraq and Afghanistan, the intervention in Libya and the war in Ukraine, some permanent members of the security council have trivialised the illegal use of force. The failure to act vis-a-vis the genocide in Gaza represents a denial of the most basic values of humanity. The inability to overcome differences is fuelling a new escalation of violence in the Middle East, the latest chapter of which includes the attack on Iran.Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is the president of BrazilDo you have an opinion on the issues raised in this article...

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13 h. ago Four crew members killed as Houthi rebels sink cargo ship in Red Sea

Six crew members were rescued after spending more than 24 hours in the water while the fate of 15 others remains unknown

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14 h. ago US and UK Navies shoot down 21 drones and missiles fired by Houthi rebels in major Red Sea clash

This is militant group’s 26th strike on global maritime routes within past seven weeks

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20 h. ago Brazil’s president rebuffs demand to cease inquiry into Bolsonaro after Trump tariffs – live updates

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva posts statement on social media saying the country ‘will not accept any form of tutelage’ after US levies 50% tariffsTrump targets Brunei, Libya and Moldova with latest threat of US tariffsTrump says Bolsonaro ‘not guilty of anything’ amid Brazil coup trialThe US justice department has sued California over state policies allowing transgender athletes to compete in girls’ school sports, alleging that allowing them to do so violates federal anti-discrimination laws.The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Los Angeles, claims that California’s policies violate Title IX, which affords legal protection against sex discrimination.Our Fed Rate is AT LEAST 3 Points too high. “Too Late” is costing the U.S. 360 Billion Dollars a Point, PER YEAR, in refinancing costs. No Inflation, COMPANIES POURING INTO AMERICA. “The hottest Country in the World!” LOWER THE RATE!!!ANYBODY BUT “TOO LATE.”In effect, we went on hold when we saw the size of the tariffs and essentially all ...

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20 h. ago 'I visited a magical underwater river and one thing caught me completely off guard'

Rio Secreto in Cancun was discovered almost two decades ago by complete chance. Now the underground oasis has become a major tourist attraction in the Mexican seaside town

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24 h. ago Trump announces 50% tariff on Brazil, citing what he claims is a ‘witch

US president slaps tariff on Brazil and complains about treatment of Brazil’s former president, who is facing trial over an alleged coup attemptTrump targets Brunei, Libya and Moldova with latest threat of US tariffsTrump says Bolsonaro ‘not guilty of anything’ amid Brazil coup trialThe US justice department has sued California over state policies allowing transgender athletes to compete in girls’ school sports, alleging that allowing them to do so violates federal anti-discrimination laws.The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Los Angeles, claims that California’s policies violate Title IX, which affords legal protection against sex discrimination.Our Fed Rate is AT LEAST 3 Points too high. “Too Late” is costing the U.S. 360 Billion Dollars a Point, PER YEAR, in refinancing costs. No Inflation, COMPANIES POURING INTO AMERICA. “The hottest Country in the World!” LOWER THE RATE!!!ANYBODY BUT “TOO LATE.”In effect, we went on hold when we saw the size of the tariffs and essentially all...

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29 h. ago Trump announces tariffs of up to 30% on six more countries – live updates

President defends tariffs and sends letters to countries including Algeria, Iraq and Brunei The US justice department has sued California over state policies allowing transgender athletes to compete in girls’ school sports, alleging that allowing them to do so violates federal anti-discrimination laws.The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Los Angeles, claims that California’s policies violate Title IX, which affords legal protection against sex discrimination.Our Fed Rate is AT LEAST 3 Points too high. “Too Late” is costing the U.S. 360 Billion Dollars a Point, PER YEAR, in refinancing costs. No Inflation, COMPANIES POURING INTO AMERICA. “The hottest Country in the World!” LOWER THE RATE!!!ANYBODY BUT “TOO LATE.”In effect, we went on hold when we saw the size of the tariffs and essentially all inflation forecasts for the United States went up materially as a consequence of the tariffs.Anybody would be better than Jay Powell. He’s costing us a fortune because he keeps the rate way u...

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35 h. ago Threat of Trump tariffs ‘puts businesses at risk of going bust’

Bank of England says further rise in trade taxes could weaken demand, increase costs and make banks less willing to provide loansBusiness live – latest updatesThe looming threat of much higher tariffs amid Donald Trump’s trade war could lead to a fresh wave of companies going bust and cause financial losses for banks, the Bank of England has warned.The Bank’s financial policy committee said a rise in trade levies would compound existing vulnerabilities, with the risks to global growth and inflation having grownas a result of the president’s ever-changing border tax rates and an escalating conflict in the Middle East. Continue reading...

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36 h. ago Temperatures to rise ‘day by day’ through the week, say Met Office

Highs of 26C to 28C can be expected in some of the hotter spots across central parts of the UK from Wednesday, according to the forecaster.

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37 h. ago London travel news LIVE: Severe delays on Central line part sparking Tube chaos

The Central line is experiencing severe delays, following an earlier signal failure at Stratford

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38 h. ago London travel news LIVE: Severe delays on Central line part sparking Tube rush

The Central line is experiencing severe delays, following an earlier signal failure at Stratford

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41 h. ago Looser bonus rules and tax breaks needed to save London stock market, says CBI

Industry lobby group draws up 20-point plan to stop London ‘drifting into irrelevance’Nils Pratley: London’s stock exchange needs a shot in the arm from the TreasuryThe London stock market risks “drifting into irrelevance” without government and regulatory reforms, ranging from tax breaks for stock market listings to looser bonus rules for directors, a lobbying group has said.The 20 recommendation put forward by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), which lobbies on behalf of UK businesses, suggest financial incentives, marketing campaigns and boardroom pay are central to guaranteeing the future success of the London Stock Exchange, which has been losing stock market listings and floats to foreign rivals. Continue reading...

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42 h. ago Iran won't give up nuclear weapons goal and 'will pretend to give in', warns expert

Iran's president Masoud Pezeshkian has said his country has "no problem" restarting nuclear talks with Donald Trump despite the US bombing its nuclear facilities last month - but a Middle East expert believes they are being disingenuous

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45 h. ago Chilling warning Iran won’t ditch plans to become nuclear state as it 'wants power'

A Middle East expert who worked undercover as a field agent for the French foreign intelligence has spoken out today after Donald Trump's US bombed Iran in June

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49 h. ago Ministers face fresh challenge to welfare reforms in Wednesday votes

Labour MP for York Central Rachael Maskell accused the Government of being ‘stubborn’ in its welfare reform efforts.

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53 h. ago Macron warns against Europe’s excessive dependency on US, China – Europe live

French president Emmanuel Macron is in the UK for a state visitDanish prime minister Mette Frederiksen is now giving a major speech in the European parliament, outlining Denmark’s priorities for the EU as it takes the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union.Opening, she warns that “Europe is facing the greatest challenges since the 1940s,” as she lists a growing lists of urgent issues, with Russia’s aggression on Ukraine, migration, the Middle East, trade, and terrorism.“The threats may be many, and they are indeed serious, but I have trust in Europe.Trust that we can move our continent forward, build a more secure Europe, a greener and more competitive Europe, a new Europe of tomorrow with possibilities and welfare for our citizens, but only if we remember what we are capable of, what our societies are built upon, and who we really are as Europeans.” Continue reading...

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53 h. ago Trump: President compares his Iran bombing to Truman nuking Japan in WWII

President Donald Trump celebrates his latest Middle East intervention at dinner with Benjamin Netanyahu, who revealed he has nominated Trump for Nobel Peace Prize

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54 h. ago Marseille airport suspends flights due to wildfire as residents warned to clear the streets – Europe live

Local authorities warned residents to stay inside and leave streets clear as they said the wildfire was moving towards the cityDanish prime minister Mette Frederiksen is now giving a major speech in the European parliament, outlining Denmark’s priorities for the EU as it takes the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union.Opening, she warns that “Europe is facing the greatest challenges since the 1940s,” as she lists a growing lists of urgent issues, with Russia’s aggression on Ukraine, migration, the Middle East, trade, and terrorism.“The threats may be many, and they are indeed serious, but I have trust in Europe.Trust that we can move our continent forward, build a more secure Europe, a greener and more competitive Europe, a new Europe of tomorrow with possibilities and welfare for our citizens, but only if we remember what we are capable of, what our societies are built upon, and who we really are as Europeans.” Continue reading...

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