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Gen Z candidates in both parties aim to tackle high housing costs
Young Generation Z candidates from both political parties are prioritizing affordable housing as a central campaign issue, citing record-high costs for rent and homeownership affecting their generation uniquely.
Five Israelis wounded and two suspected Palestinian attackers killed in West Bank shooting
Five Israelis were wounded and two suspected Palestinian attackers were killed in a shooting at a West Bank checkpoint near Hebron, Israeli officials reported.
Search continues for 11 missing after boat sank off Mexico’s Baja coast
Search efforts continue for 11 missing people after a boat capsized off Mexico’s Baja California coast, with 16 rescued survivors treated for apparent shark bite injuries.
UK police rule out probe into Palestine Action post by PM adviser’s wife
UK police declined to prosecute the wife of the Prime Minister’s national security adviser over a social media post appearing to endorse a proscribed group, determining it did not meet criminal thresholds.
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Lego posts record first-half revenue, CEO touts strong sales at high-end and value pricing
Lego reported record first-half revenue of 41.9 billion Danish kroner ($6.54 billion), up 21% year over year, driven by popular product lines and new partnerships including Pokemon and Formula 1.
Firms scramble for battery power in Spain and Portugal
Spanish and Portuguese firms are rapidly installing battery storage systems following a major blackout last April that caused hundreds of thousands of euros in losses across the industrial sector.
Woolworths posts $1.14bn profit in cost-of-living crisis – but CEO says it’s not thanks to rising shelf prices
Woolworths reported a $1.14bn net profit in the year to June, with CEO Amanda Bardwell stating margin increases came from higher customer volumes rather than rising shelf prices.
Military veterans told they owe thousands of pounds over clerical error
Over 1,000 military veterans are being pursued for thousands of pounds in pension debts stemming from clerical errors in the Ministry of Defence pension system, with some facing six-figure repayment demands.
Imax says it’s open to a sale. Why is no one buying?
Imax CEO opened the door to a sale in December, but despite record-breaking box office performance and strong momentum through 2026, no major buyers have emerged for the $3 billion company.
Goodyear burning rubber and cash as turnaround plan continues
Goodyear’s turnaround plan aims to boost investor appeal and profitability, but the tire maker continues burning significant cash while managing over $7 billion in debt.
‘Inept, incompetent, craven’: Scott Bessent struggles to clean up the president’s mess
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent faces mounting criticism over his handling of economic policy, including debt management and efforts to isolate Iran financially amid broader geopolitical tensions.
Israeli attacks in Gaza kill four people, hit hospital supply warehouse
Israeli airstrikes in Gaza killed at least four people on Saturday, including a strike on a medical supply warehouse at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir el-Balah that wounded three others.
RSS chief’s visit to US denounced as ‘goodwill tour’ for Hindu nationalism
A prominent Hindu nationalist leader is set to speak at a rally in New York City on Saturday, prompting protests from faith groups and advocacy organizations who view the event as an attempt to rehabilitate the image of his paramilitary organization.
Turkiye summons Ukraine ambassador over Black Sea attacks
Turkey summoned Ukraine’s ambassador after two Turkish-operated vessels were attacked in the Black Sea, expressing concerns about maritime safety and navigation in the region.
Haitian gangs release 13 captives after mass kidnapping in Kenscoff
Armed gangs in Haiti released 13 captives—six children and seven women—kidnapped during a mass abduction in Kenscoff last week that killed at least 47 people.
US judge rules against Trump’s effort to deport pro-Palestinian students
A U.S. federal judge ruled that the Trump administration violated constitutional rights of international students by attempting to deport them for pro-Palestinian speech, finding the visa revocation policy unconstitutionally discriminatory.