Business
Treasury yields dip as Wall Street awaits wholesale inflation data
The yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury note — the key benchmark for U.S. government borrowing — fell over one basis point to 4.674%.
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'I really doubt I'll carry on': Messi sees end of football career in farewell to his father
The Argentinian footballer has published an open letter bidding farewell to his father and agent Jorge Messi, who died on 8 August in Rosario after a long illness. In it, the Argentina captain admits he is unsure whether he will carry on playing.
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US diplomat calls Israeli settler siege of West Bank homes ‘act of terror’
Israeli settlers have blocked the homes of three Palestinian families in Qusra, cutting them off from food and supplies.
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Solar eclipse 2026 in pictures: The best shots from around Europe
Millions witnessed the most significant eclipse in Europe for decades yesterday evening as the Sun disappeared behind the Moon. Here are some of the best shots taken from the celestial event.
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Students set new records for A-level grades in bumper year
Northern Ireland best performing with 30.7% of grades being As and A*s but Wales and England close behind
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Sports - Paris Saint-Germain retain Super Cup title by seeing off Aston Villa
Reigning European champions PSG kicked off the new season by retaining their UEFA Super Cup title, beating Premier League side Aston Villa 2-1 in Salzburg. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Désiré Doué scored the goals for Luis Enriqué's team.
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Politics
Met police incapable of change, says mother of murdered sisters after Simon Levy case
Mina Smallman, whose daughters were killed in north London park in 2020, says force ‘decides who matters’
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How to stay safe during an earthquake: A visual guide
Earthquakes can happen suddenly, but knowing what to do before, during and after one can reduce the risk of injury.
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Pentagon official and former Aukus sceptic says deal is ‘full steam ahead’, echoing Trump
Elbridge Colby, a US under secretary of war, says he is ‘very pleased’ with the nuclear submarine program’s progress
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Inflation in Spain rises to 3.6% in July, the worst rate in over two years
Spain has logged five months in a row of annual inflation above 3%, driven by costlier electricity and fuel as the partial closure of the Strait of Hormuz persists. In July, power prices top €100 per MWh, the highest year-on-year figure since 2022.
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World
As temperatures soar, ‘exceptionally serious’ drought imperils UK farmers
Farmers trying to adapt to extreme weather say even with the best planning, their industry is facing its toughest test.
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Bruno Foucher: French ambassador to CAR faces disciplinary action over misconduct
The accusations against Bruno Foucher prompted investigations into a potential security breach.
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Sports
Football transfer rumours: Galatasaray to spend £38m on Arsenal’s Martinelli?
Ipswich to sign Strasbourg duo? | Crystal Palace rebuffed in Lamine Camara pursuit? | Curtis Jones to leave Liverpool for Internazionale?
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Health
How to keep babies and children safe in heatwaves
Biological factors mean a child’s core temperature rises faster than an adult’s – and that can result in a medical emergency
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Three US states to hold executions on same day for first time since 2010
The last three executions on the same day happened 16 years ago, in Louisiana, Ohio and Texas.
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More troops to be sent to West Bank village besieged by Israeli settlers
Two Palestinian families in the village of Qusra say they have been trapped in their homes, with water and power cut off, since Sunday.
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Business
Millions face higher water bills as suppliers allowed £3.4bn extra spending
Firms in England and Wales seek to fund measures including supporting new homes and datacentres
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World
Swiatek sinks Svitolina to set up Rybakina title clash in Toronto
Iga Swiatek will face Elena Rybakina for the Toronto tennis title, as Elina Svitolina and Coco Gauff exit in semifinals.
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