Trump trade drives dollar rally and gold hits record high; Lloyds beats profit expectations – business live | Business
Key events Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature Introduction: Trump trade drives dollar rally and gold hits record high; Lloyds beats profit expectations Good morning, and welcome to our rolling coverage of business, the financial markets and the world economy. The dollar has rallied, boosted by strong economic data […]
Canadian women to face Fiji in opening match at 2025 rugby World Cup
Canada will open against Fiji before facing Scotland and Wales in group play at next year’s Women’s Rugby World Cup in England. The second-ranked Canadian women will meet No. 17 Fiji on Aug. 23, 2025, at York Community Stadium in York, one day after the tournament opener between top-ranked England and the ninth-ranked U.S. at […]
Starmer lashes out at Trump’s ‘interference’ claim as relationship turn sour | Politics | News
Sir Keir Starmer has dismissed Donald Trump’s accusations that Labour carried out “blatant foreign interference” in the United States’ election. The Prime Minister hit back at the Republican nominee’s campaign after they lodged a complaint with the Federal Election Commission (FEC), accusing the UK ruling party of aiding Kamala Harris’ Harris campaign. The Prime Minister […]
American foodie tries Balti in Birmingham – and gives honest opinion
An American food enthusiast made a pit stop in Birmingham to sample the second city’s renowned Balti dish. Kalani (@kalanighosthunter) informed his three million TikTok followers: “We’re in Birmingham and this is what they’re known for here in the Balti Triangle, so let’s try and get one to eat.” Settling down in a local eatery, […]
Apple iPad mini A17 Pro review: the best small tablet gets faster | iPad mini
Apple’s premium tiny tablet gets a speed boost for 2024 with support for new accessories and imminent AI features, while providing the full modern iPad experience in a compact package. The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more. The revamped design of the iPad […]
No rugby, field hockey, badminton, triathlon or cricket at leaner 2026 Commonwealth Games
Scotland conceived rugby sevens in the 1880s yet it will not feature in the scaled-back 2026 Commonwealth Games hosted by Glasgow. Other sports dropped include field hockey, triathlon, badminton, Twenty20 cricket, squash and diving. The Games will have a 10-sport program in four venues. Athletics and swimming are compulsory while there will also be track […]
Disease that once plagued sailors ‘rising due to cost of living crisis’ | Science | News
A disease that once claimed the lives of millions of sailors may be making a comeback due to the cost of living crisis, doctors have warned. Scurvy, caused by a vitamin C deficiency, plagued Renaissance era seamen who relied on a diet of nonperishable foods such as biscuits, salt beef, pork, cheese and fish. Now, […]
You’re washing clothes too often – and it’s making people ‘feel sick’
According to a cleaning expert, it seems you can indeed be too clean. Personal hygiene is undeniably crucial, from brushing your teeth to showering and cleaning your clothes. However, the frequency of these practices is up for debate. While it’s common knowledge that teeth should be brushed twice daily, the necessity of daily showers and […]
Gunmen kill seven with more than a dozen missing after Papua New Guinea bus shooting | Pacific islands
At least seven people were killed and more than a dozen remain missing after gunmen ambushed a public bus and shot passengers in Papua New Guinea’s Enga province. The shooting took place in Enga’s Lagaip district on Tuesday afternoon. More than 20 passengers were on the bus when men armed with high-powered weapons “set up […]
What’s stopping more women and girls from playing hockey? Canadian sports body has some answers
Hockey Canada has identified some of the challenges it faces in reaching its goal of having more than 170,000 girls and women playing hockey in Canada by 2030. That’s up from more than 100,000 women and girls registered by Hockey Canada this year to play in sanctioned hockey programs. But a discussion paper released Tuesday […]