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Shell nearly doubles quarterly profit year-on-year as refining margins soar to record high
Shell nearly doubled quarterly profit to $10.81 billion, driven by record refining margins of $42 per barrel amid geopolitical tensions disrupting global energy supplies.
Fallon Sherrock pulls off shock defeat of world darts No 1 Luke Littler in live TV battle
Fallon Sherrock defeated world darts champion Luke Littler in a Netflix event called Beat Luke Littler, winning a substantial prize after approximately two and a half hours of competition.
UAE Hotels Lean On Short-Haul Markets To Drive Recovery
UAE hotels are shifting focus to short-haul markets from India, China, and Russia as higher airfares deter long-haul travelers following regional unrest and elevated jet fuel costs.
‘Free up the ganja’: Rastafarians in Kenya fight to decriminalise marijuana
Rastafarians in Kenya are mobilizing after a court rejected their petition to decriminalize marijuana for religious purposes, with followers vowing to appeal the decision.
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Data centers are a political issue crossing party lines, driving voters to candidates
Data center expansion has emerged as a cross-partisan campaign issue, with candidates from both parties opposing new AI infrastructure projects amid voter concerns about energy costs and environmental impacts.
This man was secretly snapped by someone with smartglasses. He’s not alone in calling that a violation of privacy
Smartglasses with built-in cameras are growing in popularity, but rising privacy concerns have prompted calls for regulation as users report non-consensual photography and harassment.
The gaming site sponsored by Walmart lays off its editorial staff
Restart, a Walmart-sponsored gaming media site launched in late 2024, has laid off its entire editorial staff, according to former editor-in-chief Brandy Berthelson.
Rising number of UK children report seeing explicit deepfakes of themselves
UK children are reporting a surge in explicit deepfake images of themselves, with an online safety watchdog warning that AI technology is making such content easier to create and distribute.
Paramount concessions lead UK to approve takeover of Warner Bros
The UK government has approved Paramount’s $110bn acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery after the company agreed to conditions protecting British content and news editorial independence through 2034.
UK house prices flat in July, says Lloyds, as buyers struggle with affordability
UK house prices remained flat in July at an average of £299,253, as buyers contended with elevated mortgage rates and affordability challenges, according to Lloyds data.
Union calls for robust review of OBR over fears it holds back economic growth
The TUC is calling for a comprehensive review of the Office for Budget Responsibility, arguing its forecasting methodology constrains economic growth and public investment.
What is birthright citizenship and how common is birth tourism in the US?
President Trump announced executive orders targeting birth tourism and restricting birthright citizenship for certain groups, part of renewed efforts after the Supreme Court rejected his previous attempt in June.
Israel indicts settler over death of Palestinian activist who worked on No Other Land
Israeli prosecutors have indicted a settler for shooting a Palestinian activist last July, marking the first indictment this decade for an Israeli killing a Palestinian in the occupied West Bank.
Spain to impose border controls against Italy as row over Ceuta migrant influx intensifies
Spain imposed border controls on air and sea travel from Italy starting at midnight, escalating a dispute over migrant arrivals in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta.
Book hidden in fireplace returned to Australian library 150 years overdue
A book on Greek architecture borrowed from an Australian library 150 years ago has been returned after being discovered hidden in a fireplace, with the borrower likely connected to Parliament construction work in London.
Hunter Biden says pardon was ‘not good’ for America or his father’s legacy
Hunter Biden told the BBC he is “the most privileged person there is” after receiving a presidential pardon, acknowledging it was not beneficial for America or his father’s legacy.