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Council tax: Households owe billions ahead of bill rise
Kevin Peachey Cost of living correspondent Struggling households owe billions of pounds in unpaid council tax, but bills are expected to…
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NATO chief commends Trump's explosive foreign policy ahead of summit as early ceasefire plays out
President Trump arrived Tuesday at the NATO summit fighting to maintain a fragile Middle East ceasefire and tamp down questions about the…
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Did Iran Shift Its Uranium Stockpile Before Attack? Satellite Images Show Trucks Near Fordow Nuclear Site Ahead of US Airstrike
Satellite images that emerged on Monday morning appear to show dozens of trucks gathered at Iran's Fordow nuclear site just days ahead of…
Business
US attack on Iran: Market reaction muted, but brace for more volatility ahead, say analysts
Markets reacted in a more muted manner than expected on Monday (Jun 23) after the US launched strikes against three nuclear facilities in…
Business
US Fed keeps rates steady but pencils in two cuts by end of 2025; Powell sees ‘meaningful’ inflation ahead
The US central bank held interest rates steady on Wednesday and policymakers signaled borrowing costs are still likely to fall in 2025,…
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US: Wall Street indexes open muted ahead of Fed's interest rate verdict
Wall Street’s main indexes opened subdued on Wednesday (Jun 18), ahead of the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decision, as the…
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UK's careful diplomacy faces test ahead of G7 meeting
The telephone calls and WhatsApp messages continue apace this weekend between leaders, foreign ministers and diplomats, with the…
Business
Brett Blundy’s BBRC Blasts Victoria’s Secret Ahead of Earnings Report
Brett Blundy is making his case for change at Victoria’s Secret & Co. in full view of other investors. The Australian entrepreneur’s BBRC…
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Paramount layoffs: TV and movie giant cuts 3.5% of U.S. workforce ahead of merger with Skydance Media, citing uncertain economy
Paramount Global is cutting 3.5% of its U.S. workforce as customers switch away from traditional pay-TV bundles in today’s shifting media…
Culture
The Match Factory Reveals Key Deals for Sundance Title ‘All That’s Left of You’ Ahead of European Premiere at Karlovy Vary
The Match Factory has revealed a slate of international distribution deals for “All That’s Left of You,” the Sundance title by Cherien…
Business
Singapore stocks close Monday higher ahead of US-China talks; STI up 0.1%
Local stocks rose on Monday (Jun 9), in line with gains in Asian markets on hopes that a fresh round of US-China trade talks will ease…
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Oil prices hold gains ahead of US-China trade talks
Inflation data from China on Monday morning will give a reading of domestic demand in the world’s largest crude importer Oil prices held…
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Asia: Markets rally ahead of latest China-US trade talks
Stocks rallied on Monday (Jun 9) on hopes that a fresh round of China-US trade talks later in the day will ease tensions between the…
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Rod Stewart cancels US gigs ahead of Glastonbury legends slot
Sir Rod Stewart has cancelled a string of concerts in the US as he recovers from flu, ahead of his Glastonbury legends set later this…
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Harvey Weinstein Says He Has ‘Regrets’ and ‘Acted Immorally’ Ahead of New York Retrial Verdict: ‘But Never Illegal, Never Criminal’
Harvey Weinstein gave a rare interview as he awaits the verdict in his New York sex crimes retrial, saying that he has “regrets” that he…
Culture
Java Films Acquires ‘Cuba & Alaska’ Ahead of Sheffield Doc Fest World Premiere, Releases First Look Trailer (EXCLUSIVE)
Java Films, a leading global documentary sales company based in Paris, France, has acquired world rights, excluding the countries of…
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Xilam and TF1 Team Up On Animated Series ‘Turbo Twins’ Ahead of Annecy, MIFA
French animation studio Xilam Group is teaming up with broadcaster TF1 to develop a new CG animated series titled “Turbo Twins,” which…
Lifestyle
Academy Sports + Outdoors Forge Ahead With 3 New Doors
Academy Sports + Outdoors continues to grow its store base. The sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer has opened two new doors in…
Culture
‘The Visitor’ Debuts First Clip Ahead of Karlovy Vary Premiere as Totem Films Launches Sales (EXCLUSIVE)
Paris-based Totem Films has shared an exclusive first-look clip of “The Visitor,” set to world premiere in the main competition at the…
Business
Jardine Matheson Holdings names Lincoln Pan as CEO-designate ahead of group managing director John Witt’s retirement
Hong Kong-based conglomerate Jardine Matheson Holdings on Thursday (May 29) announced the appointment of Lincoln Pan as chief…
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Australia: Shares at 3-month high ahead of inflation data; RBNZ decision in focus
AUSTRALIAN shares climbed on Wednesday, reaching their highest levels in more than three months, supported by strength in banking and…
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CPAC holds its first meeting in Poland ahead of crucial presidential runoff
The Conservative Political Action Conference, the United States' premier conservative gathering, held its first meeting in Poland on…
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Swiss watch exports jump in April ahead of threatened US tariffs
Asian markets displayed further weakness, with exports to Singapore falling 9%, China off 30% and Hong Kong down 23% Swiss watch exports…
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Japanese bonds yields fall ahead of test at 40-year auction
Yields on Japanese super-long bonds fell ahead of an auction on Wednesday (May 28) that is expected to test demand following a recent sale…