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Reform council spends £5,000 a day on empty office space

A Reform-led council has spent more than £5,000 a day maintaining empty office space, despite the party’s promise to crack down on waste. Worcestershire county council’s headquarters in Worcester County Hall were closed in June last year following the discovery of potentially dangerous legionella bacteria in the building’s water supply. The council...

Tesla shares sink after Elon Musk says he will launch new US political party

Tesla shares fell on Monday after its chief executive Elon Musk said he would form a new political party, escalating a feud with US President Donald Trump. Shares in Tesla sank just over 7 per cent in early trading on Wall Street, taking their decline to 15 per cent over the past month, as Musk has repeatedly clashed with Trump. Musk left the administration in May after the pair fell out over the president’s signature tax and spending bill. In...

Zubimendi takes indirect swipe at Liverpool after Arsenal coup fully explained

Zubimendi has chosen a squad number not worn by an outfield player at Arsenal in almost a decade, explaining why this was the 'move I was looking for'

Chelsea Transfer News: 'Credit to the club' - New Milan boss Massimiliano Allegri confirms Mike Maignan decision

Chelsea were keen to sign this high-profile star.

Indonesia Volcano Erupts, Launches Ash Tower 18 KM High

An Indonesia volcano erupted on July 7, sending ash 18 kilometers into the sky. Authorities issued flight alerts and warned residents to stay clear of Mount Ibu’s danger zone. The post Indonesia Volcano Erupts, Launches Ash Tower 18 KM High appeared first on weather-fox.com.

Filming for new BBC drama takes over Liverpool city centre

The drama is currently being filmed across the city

Trump removes Syrian rebel group from terror list

Donald Trump has removed a Syrian rebel group from the United States’s official list of terrorist organisations. The foreign terrorist organisation designation for the Syrian-based rebel group was officially revoked on June 23, and will be published on Tuesday by the US Department of State. Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, or HTS, was previously al-Qaeda’s Sy...

A Vermont dairy farm was raided. The mixed messages from Washington since then have increased fears

A Vermont dairy farm was raided. The mixed messages from Washington since then have increased fears - The arrest of eight Vermont dairy farmers in April sent shock waves throughout New England's agriculture industry, and fears haven't abated since then given the mixed messages from the White House

Wimbledon champion hits back at ‘unfair and inaccurate’ nature of huge fine

Henry Patten launches appeal after being fined more than £9,000 for verbal abuse

Report: Zelensky to replace Ukraine's US ambassador to please Trump

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky agreed to replace Ukraine's ambassador to the United States, Oksana Markarova, during a recent phone call with US President Donald Trump, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday. The two sides are now in talks over possible successors, who would need approval from both countries, the UK newspaper said, citing ...

Texas Flood Rescue Turned Nightmare: Personal Drones Slammed for Delaying Search for Survivors

The devastating floods in Texas brought out the best in many, but for some, the chaos turned into a personal nightmare. As communities reeled and the desperate search for survivors began, an unexpected obstacle emerged: private drones. Intended to assist, these well-meaning but uncoordinated devices are now facing intense criticism for potentially ...

Paris demands 80% workshare in Franco-German fighter jet, says source

By Sabine Siebold and Alexander Hübner BERLIN (Reuters) -France has told Germany it wants a workshare of some 80% in the joint Franco-German fighter jet FCAS, a defence industry source told Reuters, backing up a report by respected German defence publication Hartpunkt. The project, with an estimated volume of more than 100 billion euros, has been plagued by delays and infighting over workshare

US 'unbelievably satisfied' with Lebanon reply to proposal on disarming Hezbollah

By Maya Gebeily BEIRUT (Reuters) -A U.S. envoy said on Monday he was "unbelievably satisfied" with Lebanon's reply to a U.S. proposal on disarming Hezbollah, following meetings in Beirut held hours after Israel launched new air strikes and a cross-border incursion. Envoy Thomas Barrack's proposal, delivered to Lebanese officials during his last visit on June 19, would see Hezbollah fully

Legal challenge over Wimbledon expansion set to be heard at High Court

Legal challenge over Wimbledon expansion set to be heard at High Court - Campaign group Save Wimbledon Park is challenging the Greater London Authority’s decision to approve plans to almost triple the size of Wimbledon.

Hyundai Ioniq 6 N RN22E – Unexpected Crash Moment Captured

The Hyundai Ioniq 6 N RN22E suffers a sudden crash moment, showcasing the intensity of high-performance EV testing. #HyundaiIoniq6N #RN22E #IoniqCrash #EVPerformance #HyundaiN #ElectricPrototype #TrackIncident #CrashMoment

The special needs spending crisis threatening to bankrupt Britain’s councils

A bad day for Surrey-based solicitor Hayley Harding can start in the blink of an eye when her two children, Matthew and Connor, get upset. Both boys, aged eight and 10, have autism and outbursts are rarely short-lived affairs. “They can be very angry, loud, emotional. We have had days with Matthew where he’s either crying or he’s shouting, and that...

Ex-Tory minister Norman Tebbit who served in Margaret Thatcher's government dies

Norman Tebbit, the former Tory minister who served in Margaret Thatcher's government, has died at the age of 94.

New Covid strain spreads across UK with unique symptom

New Covid strain spreads across UK with unique symptom - The XFG and XFG.3 variants currently account for around 30 percent of Covid-19 cases in England

Thriller hailed ‘one of the BBC’s best ever shows’ back for season 3

Italy set to speed through $2.3 billion Novo Nordisk investment

ROME (Reuters) -Italian authorities on Monday appointed a special commissioner to help Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk speedily deliver its promised 2 billion-euro ($2.34 billion) investment in a factory south of Rome. As part of Novo Holdings' takeover of pharmaceutical company Catalent last year, Novo Nordisk acquired a site in Italy along with two others, one in Belgium and one in the United

Marc Guehi to Liverpool clears two giant hurdles as Crystal Palace agree €55m transfer

Liverpool have thundered closer to signing Marc Guehi after Crystal Palace agreed a club-record deal for his replacement, while Guehi has also informed Palace he won't sign a new contract

Teachers strike after Jamaican staff 'targeted' at south London school

Teachers strike after Jamaican staff 'targeted' at south London school - Teachers at a school in Beckenham have complained about being ‘severely overworked to the point of exhaustion’

Leading medical bodies sue RFK Jr and HHS over Covid vaccine rollback

Leading medical bodies sue RFK Jr and HHS over Covid vaccine rollback - Doctors groups and public health organizations are suing the U.S. government over the decision to stop recommending COVID-19 vaccinations for most children and pregnant women

Texas Flood Deaths Rise

Officials have confirmed the deaths of 27 children and counselors who had been missing from a girls' summer camp. Authorities counted more than 90 deaths statewide and said the number was almost certain to climb as rescuers sorted through mounds of debris. Bloomberg's Julie Fine reports.

Former Tory minister defects to Reform

David Jones, the former Conservative cabinet minister, has defected to Reform UK, declaring the party is the only one in British politics with “urgency”. The former Welsh secretary announced his decision on Monday night, becoming the most senior defection yet to Nigel Farage’s party. Mr Jones told GB News: “Today, Reform UK is the party that best r...

'Expansively unsettling' horror film gets UK release

The film has even been hailed a 'career-defining masterpiece.'

Luis Diaz 'agrees' Liverpool exit after Diogo Jota funeral backlash

Luis Diaz could be on his way out of Liverpool this summer after reportedly agreeing terms to join Bayern Munich, although Barcelona have also not given up hope of signing the winger.

Sweden signs $526 million ammunition deals with Rheinmetall and Nammo

COPENHAGEN (Reuters) -Sweden has signed agreements with Germany's Rheinmetall and Norway's Nammo worth over 5 billion crowns ($526.02 million) for artillery ammunition deliveries, its defence ministry said on Tuesday. "With this order, we are strengthening Sweden's defence capability. It is an important investment in security for Sweden and NATO," said Minister of Defence Pal Jonson in a

Russia is dead weight for BRICS - Ukraine slams Putin’s latest delusions

Russian President Vladimir Putin made more false claims during his speech at the BRICS summit. He talked about an "economic advantage" of BRICS over the G7, according to Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council. Kovalenko reminded that Putin did not attend the BRICS summit...

Liverpool closing in on Hugo Ekitike transfer

Liverpool are now closing in on a deal to sign Hugo Ekitike.

Cyberpunk 2077 2.3 Update Delay Explained — Could It Set Up a Perfect Launch on Switch 2?

The highly anticipated 2.3 update for Cyberpunk 2077 has hit a snag, pushing back its release. While this delay might be a let down for some, it begs a fascinating question: could this unexpected pause be a strategic move, paving the way for the game's optimal performance and a triumphant launch on the upcoming Switch 2? Cyberpunk 2077 enthusiasts ...

Former Bristol Rovers manager joins Southampton coaching staff alongside ex-Liverpool star

Paul Trollope led Bristol Rovers to promotion to League One, an EFL Trophy final and an FA Cup quarter-final

Ted Cruz was overseas again when disaster hit Texas - but his team claims he ‘promptly’ booked a flight home this time

Ted Cruz was overseas again when disaster hit Texas - but his team claims he ‘promptly’ booked a flight home this time - Senator Ted Cruz’s team said he returned to Texas ‘as fast as humanly possible’

Detective who said trans event was like being in ‘lion’s den’ loses tribunal

Detective who said trans event was like being in ‘lion’s den’ loses tribunal - Melanie Newman said she wanted to challenge what was said at the event but feared being ‘labelled part of the cult’.

Trump tariffs: Fresh delay as UK steel exemption hangs in the balance

Downing Street would not say whether the Government was confident that a deal to eliminate American tariffs on UK steel would be struck as Donald Trump’s deadline looms. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced on Monday that US President Donald Trump would be delaying an increase to the baseline 10 per cent tariff rate [...]

Liverpool enter race for Arsenal target Eberechi Eze

Eberechi Eze’s preferred club has been revealed after Liverpool entered the race to sign the top Arsenal target. The England international has emerged as a hugely attractive player this summer following an incredible season for Crystal Palace. He produced 14 goals and 11 assists in 43 appearances, including the winner in the FA Cup final against Ma...

‘Serious’ Sunderland make ‘big offer’ for Real Madrid striker

The newly-promoted Premier League club are determined to sign a rising Los Blancos star in the summer transfer window and have made a big offer, claims a Spanish report

€60m deal is too good for Liverpool to ignore

Liverpool could sign an ideal player at a cut-price fee. They can't ignore this one.

France 'clearly changing' its doctrine on Channel migrant crossings

The BBC on Friday broadcast footage of French police puncturing a boat with a knife as it was about to set off for the UK, with dozens of migrants then making their way back to shore. The act shows French authorities are "clearly changing" their doctrine when it comes to preventing migrant crossings, says FRANCE 24's Marc Perelman.

Stormzy and Zaha’s football club blasts Croydon Council over pitch takeover and fly-tipping crisis

Stormzy and Zaha’s football club blasts Croydon Council over pitch takeover and fly-tipping crisis - The club has now been forced to cancel a junior football event scheduled for this weekend due to security fears

Robert Irwin apologizes after he ‘didn’t realize’ he dined and dashed at popular restaurant

Robert Irwin apologizes after he ‘didn’t realize’ he dined and dashed at popular restaurant - ‘I just did the old dine and dash and didn’t even realize,’ Irwin said

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump pledges more weapons for Kyiv after sacked Russian minister found dead

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump pledges more weapons for Kyiv after sacked Russian minister found dead - Ukraine is 'getting hit very hard now', Trump says as he justifies his weapons reversal for Kyiv

Hull City’s rollercoaster has run out of track

There is a cloak of uncertainty surrounding the MKM Stadium

A better move than Nwaneri: Chelsea looking to land their own Rice for £51m

Chelsea are in the market for another defender or two this summer

Trump reveals first nations to pay delayed 'liberation day' tariffs

Donald Trump has revealed hefty trade tariffs against at least seven countries, to be applied from 1 August.

What happened in the Texas floods? Everything we know

What happened in the Texas floods? Everything we know - Searches to locate the lost are ongoing in the flood-ravaged area

Macron to arrive in UK with Starmer set to press for help on small boats

Macron to arrive in UK with Starmer set to press for help on small boats - Emmanuel Macron’s trip is the first state visit by a French president since 2008.

Wayne Rooney 'signs £800,000 Match of the Day Deal' as BBC lines up new star after Lineker exit

Wayne Rooney 'signs £800,000 Match of the Day Deal' as BBC lines up new star after Lineker exit - Rooney is expected to become a regular fixture on the football highlights show after trying his hand at football management

King to highlight vital bond with France over threats that ‘know no borders’

King to highlight vital bond with France over threats that ‘know no borders’ - Action on small boat crossings is expected to top the agenda at a UK-France summit on Thursday

Man Utd chiefs overrule Ruben Amorim as striker deal is OFF after ‘major red flag’ raised

The Red Devils have made a dramatic U-turn on their pursuit of a Premier League striker amid claims that Amorim ‘wants’ to snap him up this summer, states a report