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Capital gains tax: how it works, and the pros and cons of another rise
Capital gains tax has emerged as a potential revenue source for the upcoming budget, with debate intensifying over whether to raise rates further toward income tax levels.
What you need to know about Your First Home scheme for first-time buyers
The government will launch a new Your First Home scheme next month to help first-time buyers with a government-backed equity loan, though questions remain about whether buyers or housebuilders will benefit most.
Iran’s Disappearing Oil Is Becoming Everyone’s Problem
Iranian crude supplies to China have nearly ceased following a US blockade, forcing Chinese independent refiners to seek costlier alternatives and intensifying competition for global oil supplies.
Ready to Scale: Europe Will Have Enough Cells to Meet Demand and Grow Its Domestic Battery Value Chain Industry
Analysis indicates Europe will have sufficient domestic battery cell production by 2030 to meet demand under proposed local content requirements, contradicting automotive industry claims about feasibility constraints.
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Briton due to face Cypriot court after tragic death of two-year-old son
A 37-year-old British father is set to appear in court in Cyprus on charges of recklessly causing his two-year-old son’s death after the toddler fell from a fourth-floor hotel window.
Grief, trauma and solidarity as South African running club mourns member killed in wave of femicides
A South African running club mourned member Elizabeth Moselakgomo, 38, found dead after disappearing during a solo run, amid a surge of femicides in the Johannesburg area.
New book by Princess Diana’s brother prompts war of words with King Charles III
Charles Spencer’s new memoir alleges King Charles III went “ballistic” over funeral arrangements for young Princes William and Harry, reigniting decades-old tensions within the royal family.
Sri Lankan court to deliver verdict on deadly Easter bombings
A Sri Lankan court will rule on charges against Naufer Moulavi and 23 others accused of orchestrating the 2019 Easter bombings that killed 270 people and injured over 500.
Major US outlets boycott shared Trump coverage in protest at media ban
Major US television networks suspended pooled coverage of President Trump on Monday in protest after CNN, Politico, and MS NOW were barred from the White House over reporting disputes.
Grand jury finds no evidence of criminal conduct in the death of Nolan Wells
A Mississippi grand jury found no evidence of criminal conduct in the death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells, who was discovered dead off the coast in early July after a boat trip to Horn Island.
Teenager captured after 11 shot at Turkish high school
A 15-year-old has been arrested after a shooting at a Turkish high school left at least 11 people injured. The incident marks the third school shooting in Turkey this year.
Australia investigating how F-35 fighter jet parts bound for US went missing in Hong Kong
Australia is investigating how F-35 fighter jet parts bound for the US went missing after being unexpectedly diverted to Hong Kong, raising concerns about potential exposure of sensitive technology.
Trump announces $500 Obamacare refunds for nearly 1 million people — here’s who qualifies
President Trump announced $500 Obamacare refunds for nearly 1 million people in 30 states beginning in October, targeting middle-income households who lost federal premium assistance.
Car ownership costs an average of $5,851 a year on top of auto loan payments, analysis finds
U.S. drivers spend an average of $5,851 annually on car ownership beyond loan payments, with insurance comprising the largest cost at $2,237, followed by gasoline and maintenance.
Best Buy beats quarterly estimates and hikes its outlook, but stock falls
Best Buy reported better-than-expected fiscal second-quarter results and raised its full-year outlook, though shares fell approximately 7% on the news.
World’s largest contract chipmaker TSMC sees August revenue surge over 53% to record high
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company reported record August revenue of $16.35 billion, representing a 53.3% increase year-over-year, driven by sustained demand for artificial intelligence chips.