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Plans involve dredging and expanding the docks to allow larger cruise ships to visit with up to 200,000 passengers annually Janavi Kramer had just enjoyed a swim with friends and was sitting on a bench taking in a wonderful Cornish view – headlands plunging into deep water, bobbing boats, a bustling harbour town. “We’re lucky to have this space,” said Kramer, who is an artist and scientific illus…

Ex-Tesco boss known as ‘Drastic Dave’ for his cost-cutting zeal pledges more of the same at flagging Guinness owner Shares in Diageo have bounced after the Guinness owner’s chief executive, “Drastic Dave” Lewis, passed the first big test of his plan to revive the flagging fortunes of the UK-based drinks company. Lewis, a former Tesco boss known in the City for his cost-cutting zeal, promised to d…

When asked to detail what would make a better life in three to five years, 60% of US adults said greater financial security Americans may seem increasingly divided on beliefs and values, but in a new survey of more than 30,000 adults from across the country spanning generations and economic classes, a majority of Americans agree there’s a significant barrier to achieving a better life: the rising…

Experts say growing trend on sites such as Polymarket and Kalshi could motivate people to start fires to win money A group of US lawmakers is sounding the alarm over prediction market platforms that allow users to bet on wildfires, as experts warn the emerging trend could raise the risk of arson. Democratic senators from six states sent a letter this week to the chair of the Commodity Futures Tra…

Firm lifts outlook, saying it is well placed to benefit from PM’s focus on new homes despite cost pressures from Iran war The UK housebuilder Persimmon has lifted its outlook for the full year, saying it is “well-placed” to benefit from the prime minister Andy Burnham’s policy agenda, despite growing costs linked to the Iran war. Despite rising cost pressures, the company now plans to complete 12…

Lowe questioned on BBC about definition in report for hard-right party that both parents need to be born in UK Rupert Lowe, the leader of Restore Britain, refused to say he believes King Charles can be classified as a “white Briton” in an extraordinary interview on the BBC’s Today programme. Questioning Lowe, the MP for Great Yarmouth, over his claims that “white Britons will become a minority by…

Hearing called after the former chief medical advisor invoked the fifth and refused to answer questions at a hearing on Covid-19 Hello and welcome to our live coverage of US politics. The Senate is expected to vote today on whether to hold Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress. Continue reading...

Washington-Rabat ties under scrutiny as questions swirl over what led to deadly influx into tiny Spanish territory The cosy relationship between Washington and Rabat has long been flaunted by both sides, from Morocco’s announcement this year that it would be the first African state to join Donald Trump’s Board of Peace to the congratulatory message recently sent by Trump to mark King Mohammed VI’…

Quarterly profit jump fuelled largely by unknown US refund amount as Japanese video game giant records overall sales drop Nintendo has reported a jump in profits, as the Japanese game maker’s earnings were buoyed up by a long-awaited refund on Donald Trump’s tariffs. The company said profits surged 53.5% to ¥147.4bn (£694m) over the three months to June, substantially beating expert forecasts for…

Letter says lifting of sanctions sent ‘clear message’ settlers can use deadly force in West Bank without consequences Senior Democrats have accused Donald Trump’s administration of giving a green light to violent Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank, warning that its policies created “a climate of impunity and unbridled violence” that endangers both Palestinians and US citizens. In a letter…

Gavin Cain, Andrew Tuggle and Jackson Castro were at golf team tryouts when they heard screams from nearby lake A trio of Virginia teenagers recently showed up to golf team tryouts, jumped into a nearby lake to rescue three people – including a preschooler who couldn’t swim – after their kayaks capsized, and then earned spots on the squad, according to officials who are hailing their actions as “…

Jean-Claude Perrottet, brother of former NSW premier, asked about messages referencing federal opposition leader and factional group Reformers Icac’s spotlight has shone on Dominic Perrottet’s brother – and it won’t be the last we hear from his family New South Wales’ anti-corruption watchdog has been shown text messages which suggest Angus Taylor “had paid some money to the Reformers … or was re…

MPs say they are anxious for the government to avoid cuts to family and humanitarian visa categories Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Major business groups have urged Labor to suspend its immigration changes and consult further with industry about how to get more skilled workers into the country, amid questions about looming Labor tweaks on permanent migration. With th…

Despite reports the PM wants Labor’s bill to be passed in full or withdrawn, Anika Wells insists she is prepared to negotiate Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Labor will face strong opposition from gambling giants if it accedes to Coalition and Greens demands for a tough new ban on financial inducements for betting…

Zelenskyy says military managed to hit two refineries in targeted attacks The UK has added 13 new designations and six new specifications to its Russia sanctions regime. The new entries include asset freezes, director disqualifications and transport sanctions, and shipping and trade sanctions, among others. Continue reading...