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UK income growth revised upwards as markets hail ‘resilient’ economy
UK household income grew 1.1% in the first half of the year while GDP growth was revised upward to 0.5% in the second quarter, prompting optimism about economic resilience.
New UK gas and oil projects are a ‘no-brainer’, says EDF boss
EDF Energy’s boss says approving new North Sea oil and gas projects poses no contradiction to climate goals, joining renewable energy leaders backing the Rosebank and Jackdaw developments.
NHS boss says staff suspected of snooping on patients’ records should be suspended immediately
The head of NHS England has called for immediate suspension of staff suspected of accessing patient records without clinical justification, citing growing concerns about privacy breaches across health trusts.
Drones could speed up getting defibrillators to people having cardiac arrests, study suggests
Drones could reduce response times for defibrillators during out-of-hospital cardiac arrests, according to a research study analyzing events in the Greater Paris area.
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DoorDash admits it ‘screwed up’ after underpaying New York workers
DoorDash agreed to pay $131.5 million to New York City regulators after admitting it underpaid thousands of delivery workers or paid them late due to calculation errors and technical glitches.
Royal Caribbean nears $3 billion deal to take 50% equity stake in Sandals
Royal Caribbean is negotiating a $3 billion deal to acquire a 50% equity stake in Caribbean resort chain Sandals, valuing the company at $6 billion.
White House press ban – what is the pool and why is it in a row with Trump?
A dispute between the Trump administration and major news outlets over White House press pool access has disrupted media coverage of presidential events, raising constitutional concerns about press freedom.
Can GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic cause vision loss? What we know about the risk
Dozens of lawsuits claim GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like Ozempic caused vision loss through a rare eye condition, though scientific evidence remains mixed on the connection.
Iran must stop arming Houthis in Yemen, G7 says ahead of UN General Assembly
G7 foreign ministers call on Iran to stop arming Houthis in Yemen, citing threats to regional stability and global shipping as fighting escalates along the Red Sea coast.
Developing El Niño becomes strongest on record weeks before expected peak
The developing El Niño has become the strongest on record, with sea surface temperatures in the central-eastern Pacific exceeding previous measurements weeks before the anticipated peak later this year.
Superpowers cannot solve world’s problems, UN chief says in final general assembly address
Outgoing UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned in his final assembly address that superpowers lack the military, economic, and technological capacity alone to solve global crises, calling for a reformed multilateral system.
Lindsay Clancy’s lawyer asks judge to investigate juror and check his phone
The defense attorney for a Massachusetts mother accused of murdering her three children has requested judicial investigation of a juror following a mistrial, citing concerns about phone use during deliberations.
Erdogan slams Israel’s ‘genocidal mindset’ in blistering UN address
Turkish President Erdogan condemned Israeli actions in Gaza and the West Bank at the UN General Assembly, describing the situation as a “genocidal mindset” and calling Gaza a concentration camp.
Top court hears how 10 children went missing after Russia annexed Crimea
The European Court of Human Rights heard a case regarding 10 Ukrainian children forcibly transferred from Crimea after Russia’s 2014 annexation, with Ukraine alleging systematic deportation and identity changes.
Sudan’s historical famine echoes through latest hunger crisis
Sudan faces a catastrophic food crisis driven by ongoing war between the military and paramilitary forces, with historians warning that the current hunger echoes historical famines that devastated the country.
Lula warns against foreign interference in Brazil election at UN
Brazilian President Lula warned at the United Nations against foreign interference in the country’s upcoming October 4 election, amid tensions with the Trump administration over tariffs and alleged election meddling.