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Will Andy Burnham's devolution plan raise economic growth?
BBC Verify has looked at what impact further devolution could be expected to have on the UK.…
Martinelli scores late as Brazil beat Japan 2-1, enter World Cup last 16
Martinelli's stoppage-time goal takes the five-time champions to the Round of 16, breaking Japanese hearts in Houston.…
Martinelli scores a stoppage-time winner to send Brazil through to last 16
Gabriel Martinelli scores a dramatic 95th-minute winner with Brazil coming from behind to beat Japan, set up a World Cup last-16 tie against Norway or…
Faisal Islam: 'Manchesterism' could change the UK, but is not yet a full economic plan
Andy Burnham's speech depicted a different way of seeing and running the UK, though there are many other questions about the detail.…
Current and ex-DUP members knew of allegations about Jeffrey Donaldson, party says
Information not reported through ‘appropriate channels’ and left DUP unable to formally respond, leader saysFormer and current members of the Democrat…
Newborn baby found dead in portable bathroom at Michigan music festival
Organizers of the four-day Electric Forest festival are appealing for attendees to come forward with informationA newborn baby was found dead in a por…
British American Tobacco to cut 9,000 jobs
The tobacco industry is grappling with declining demand for traditional cigarettes.…
Michael Jackson movie becomes highest-grossing biopic of all time
The Michael Jackson movie was questioned by critics but has been a hit with fans around the world.…
London cafe in legal battle with restaurant chain over ‘Eat Drink Work’ slogan
Subsidiary of FTSE 250 company says Coffee Studio’s phrase too similar to its ‘Eat Drink Meet’ trademarkWhen Tahir Mehmet, the owner of an independent…
South Korea unveils $1tn chip and AI investment plan
It comes as regional rivals like Taiwan, China and Japan are investing heavily in chip factories and other technology.…
Australia to double potential fines over child social media accounts
Australia plans to double potential fines for social media platforms, including Facebook and Instagram, who fail to prevent Australian children from h…
Victorian premier blames ‘inflation not corruption’ for Big Build cost blowouts amid fresh allegations
Jacinta Allan resists calls for royal commission into state’s infrastructure projects as pressure mounts following new reportsFollow our Australia new…
Shares in chipmakers underpinning AI boom rocket in first half of 2026
Value of some chip manufacturers have tripled, or more, driving Asia Pacific stock markets sharply higherShares in chipmakers have surged in the first…
Trade tensions shake up Brazil's caipirinha spirit
U.S. tariff pressure is pushing Europe and Brazil closer—opening new global doors for everything from aircraft parts to Brazil's cachaça, the base of …
When it comes to taxing the super rich, there’s no need to reinvent the wheel
Any new tax on the rich won’t raise much money unless many of the exceptions and loopholes are dealt withIn this new era of rampaging oligarchs, nothi…
‘Tech firms are losing the public’: social media age bans near tipping point
UK is latest country to set minimum age for social media access but big tech is fighting back globally against curbsSocial media bans go global: big t…
Sort Your Life Out: The four most common cluttering mistakes and how to fix them
Tidying expert Dilly Carter shares her best tips on organising your kitchen, lounge and clothes.…
With water cuts looming in Arizona in US, locals fight data centres
Arizona residents have campaigned against state’s data centres as they seek a share of the shrinking water supply.…
There's a beef about beef at the World Cup, as Argentina fans pour into Texas
It's about who produces the best, most succulent steaks, and how to prepare the meat. Argentina and Texas are two of the top cattle-raising areas of t…
Who profits from Africa’s gold?
African governments seek greater control over gold, but much of its value continues to flow abroad.…
Parents booking air-conditioned hotels to keep babies safe in UK heatwave
Hotels report increase in last-minute bookings, including from families attempting to escape hot homesFamilies, including parents with newborn babies,…
Billionaire Leon Black walks out of Epstein investigation hearing
The House panel then issued subpoenas demanding the private equity tycoon, who co-founded Apollo Global Management, testify on camera and under oath.…
FDA to discuss easing restrictions on peptides despite safety concerns
Committee will meet in July to discuss peptides now sold in gray market despite limited evidence of safety and efficacyAdvisers to the Food and Drug A…
First hydropower projects in Great Britain in 40 years given go-ahead
Three pumped storage hydroelectric power station sites in Scotland on list of 16 long-duration electricity storage plansThe energy regulator has given…
‘Affordability crisis’: How the Western housing crisis spiralled
Rising rents and prices outpacing wages provoke global debate: Is housing a basic right or an investment asset?…
Venezuela reels from earthquakes as rescuers scramble to find survivors
As Venezuela begins counting the cost of its deadliest quake disaster in over a century, a shattered economy and struggling health system threaten to …
Hundreds trapped beneath buildings a day after Venezuela’s twin earthquakes
Emergency crews are racing to rescue hundreds trapped under collapsed buildings after earthquakes struck Venezuela.…
Netherlands beat Tunisia 3-1, enter World Cup knockouts as group winners
Netherlands top Group F with seven points and will face Morocco in the round of 32 in Monterrey on Monday.…
Marina Mabrey ties WNBA scoring record with 53 points; Tempo rout Sparks
Toronto's Mabrey matches A'ja Wilson and Liz Cambage for the league's scoring record in 125-97 win for her team.…
Oil prices climb after attack in Strait of Hormuz halts evacuation plan
Brent crude rises after cargo ship comes under attack in key waterway.…