Trump to cut Canadian tariffs after pressure from Republicans
President to ease some levies to help candidates facing tough US Senate election battles
Trump moves to block certification of Alaska Senate election if Republican loses
Candidates’ similar names could ‘taint’ the result, argues US Justice Department
Oil hits $117 for first time since April on fears of flare-up in Iran hostilities
Rise in energy prices pushes US inflation expectations higher
Macron says deadly shooting near Paris was racially motivated
Gunman arrested in Trappes after he kills one person and injures five others in ‘murderous rampage’
Turn Downing Street into museum or flats, says Starmer’s cost of living tsar
Iceland boss Richard Walker joins chorus of voices calling for 300-year-old hub of British government to be overhauled
Lunch break under threat as Hong Kong looks at longer trading day
HKEX discusses scrapping ‘antiquated practice’ as Nasdaq plans move to 23 hours
Tory gamblers stood to make nearly £50,000 from insider information, court told
Former Conservative director of campaigning and two others made scores of bets on date of 2024 general election
Ukraine says Starlink speeds still throttled
Kyiv accuses Washington of intentionally slowing technology crucial for intercepting Russian attacks
Zuckerberg’s deal to stay in California cheered by wealth tax campaign
Supporters of the tax say many billionaires threatening to leave the state will not go
Reform’s former policy chief steps down from Cambridge management roles
Move by James Orr comes after allegations he breached electoral law by soliciting political donations from foreign citizens
Russia and Ukraine agree to temporary ceasefire around occupied town of Oleshky
Melania Trump helps organise deal to allow humanitarian aid to enter area and for civilians to be evacuated
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Movement that began as an online satirical movement but has become a thorn in the side of the prime minister
Netanyahu threatens ‘aggressive’ offensive after West Bank shooting
Two soldiers killed and three injured by Palestinian gunmen in attack that has stoked tensions before Israeli elections next week
Directors’ Deals: Safestore directors raise stakes as shares struggle
Self-store group to review its UK plans for 2027-28
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