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‘Paddington: The Musical’ Extends West End Run Due to “Unprecedented Demand”
Paddington: The Musical extends its West End run until June 25, 2028, following seven Olivier Award wins and unprecedented demand, with Broadway and Sydney productions also planned.
The Truth About Renewable Electricity: Your Questions, Answered
Renewable electricity accounted for approximately 34% of global generation in 2025, with solar and wind expanding rapidly. Over 85% of new electricity capacity added globally that year came from renewables, marking a structural shift in the energy sector.
Russia and Ukraine agree to local ceasefire in Oleshky amid deepening humanitarian crisis
Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a ceasefire in the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky from October 27 to facilitate humanitarian aid delivery and civilian evacuations amid severe shortages.
Thousands of homes without power as Storm Austen hits south-west England
Storm Austen brought severe weather to south-west England, leaving thousands without power and forcing school closures, with a 76mph gust recorded on the Isles of Scilly.
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Lost in limbo: Where the Paramount merger delay leaves WBD, and what may come next
Warner Bros. Discovery’s proposed merger with Paramount faces regulatory delays and uncertainty, leaving the company unable to execute major strategic initiatives while awaiting deal closure.
The White House’s preferred economic tools are hitting snags
The Trump administration’s export controls and tariffs, intended to protect economic security, are facing delays, legal setbacks, and widespread fraud schemes that undermine their effectiveness.
Qantas may hike fares and expand Jetstar add-on fees as profits dip to four-year low
Qantas reported its lowest pre-tax profits in four years due to fuel costs, signaling potential fare increases and expanded add-on fees for budget carrier Jetstar.
City firms race to prepare for FCA crackdown on bullying and harassment
The FCA will expand its crackdown on bullying and harassment to approximately 40,000 investment firms, hedge funds, and brokers starting next month, requiring companies to report serious misconduct cases.
Canada announces ‘dollar-for-dollar’ retaliatory tariffs on US as high as 50%
Canada announced retaliatory tariffs as high as 50% on nearly C$28 billion worth of US goods, effective September 8, following the collapse of trade talks and Trump administration levies on Canadian imports.
Thursday briefing: Will the government reform the system to bring down our energy bills?
Britain’s energy price cap is rising 4% from October to £1,723 annually, prompting calls for government reform despite recent VAT cuts and promises of relief from cost-of-living pressures.
Pakistan PIMS fire: Witnesses say door was locked as Islamabad hospital blaze killed 14 babies
A fire at a Pakistani hospital’s maternity ward killed 14 infants on Wednesday morning. Witnesses dispute accounts of rescue response times and ward access protocols.
South African police arrest two Thai men for allegedly smuggling parrot eggs
South African authorities arrested two Thai nationals in separate incidents for allegedly attempting to smuggle endangered parrot eggs out of the country, seizing hundreds of eggs in homemade incubators.
Key moments from Lindsay Clancy’s five-week trial over children’s killings
Lindsay Clancy’s five-week trial concludes with closing arguments Thursday. The Massachusetts mother admits killing her three children but claims severe mental illness should exempt her from legal responsibility.
FDA approves breakthrough drug daraxonrasib to treat pancreatic cancer
The FDA approved daraxonrasib, a pancreatic cancer treatment that nearly doubled survival time to 13.2 months in clinical trials, compared to 6.6 months with chemotherapy.
Iceland holds knife-edge referendum on EU – and it could be decided on fish
Iceland holds a referendum on whether to resume EU membership talks this Saturday. The vote is extremely close, with fishing rights emerging as the central issue dividing voters.
Sunken ship sparks fight on Israel’s right over militia’s violent legacy
The discovery of a sunken Irgun militia ship has triggered a competition among Israeli right-wing politicians to claim its legacy ahead of October elections, with Prime Minister Netanyahu and National Security Minister Ben-Gvir each seeking to control its symbolic significance.