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Republicans hoping to succeed Trump in 2028 dissect midterm rout
JD Vance, Ron DeSantis and Ted Cruz all pointed to Iran war and affordability as key factors in Democratic victory
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Finance
Bomb threats disrupt dozens of flights across Europe, raising hybrid war fears
Planes forced into emergency landings or diversions two days after hoax alerts affected air travel Why have more than 30 European flights been hit by bomb threats this week? Hoax bomb threats have disrupted at least 34 flights across Europe this week, with some forced to make emergency landings, as questions mount over an apparently coordinated effort to cause chaos for travellers. At least 25 bomb threats affected flights on Thursday between Italy, Ireland, the UK, Spain, Bulgaria, Romania, Poland, Finland, Austria, Denmark, Belgium, Portugal, France, Greece, Serbia and Czechia. Continue read
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Finance
Bank of England raises interest rates to 4%, the first increase for more than three years
Base rate increases from 3.75% and Bank governor signals another rise in near future to combat rising inflation Analysis: Interest rate rise in midst of cost of living crisis will leave many incredulous The Bank of England has raised interest rates for the first time in three years and warned of another increase to combat inflationary pressure unleashed by the Iran war. Eight members of the Bank’s monetary policy committee (MPC) voted for the rise, which takes the base rate from 3.75% to 4%. The ninth member, Catherine Mann, preferred a more dramatic half-point increase. Continue reading...
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International
Multiple planes diverted as bomb threats to commercial flights reported across Europe – as it happened
EU transport commissioner says ‘too early’ to say if bomb threats to 20 flights are linked
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International
AI stocks plunge after US election, driving down markets
Tech stocks lead US market slide as investors weigh impact of midterm election results on AI industry.
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Finance
Why have more than 30 European flights been hit by bomb threats this week?
With flights disrupted, how concerned should you be about your travel plans? More than 30 planes have been subjected to security alerts or diversions this week, with at least 25 more bomb threats on Thursday disrupting civil aviation across Europe. What do we know so far, and how concerned should you be about your travel plans? Continue reading...
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International
Today’s UK interest rate rise unlikely to be the last unless Iran war ends; Wall Street slides on AI fears as ‘panic sets in’ – as it happened
UK hit by first interest rate rise in three years, as Bank predicts inflation will approach 5% by middle of 2027
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Paraguay President Pena resigns in wake of bank collapse
President Pena, a Trump ally, had faced an impeachment motion and protests after the collapse of digital lender ueno.
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International
How Democrats used the midterms to turn affordability concerns into ‘green populism’
From energy prices to datacenters, climate became a cost-of-living issue – and a winning one
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International
Lynne Walker obituary
Other lives: Teacher who went on to become a successful business consultant and charity executive
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International
Photos: Thousands rally in France over rising costs and economic struggles
Trade unions led more than 260 planned protests nationwide, urging government to address economic woes and wage demands.
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Finance
Channel 4 axes Married at First Sight UK after rape allegations
Decision made in wake of two reviews ordered following two allegations of rape and one of sexual misconduct during filming Channel 4 has axed its money-spinning reality show Married at First Sight UK, after female participants made allegations of rape and sexual misconduct during its production. The broadcaster announced the decision following two reviews ordered after two women alleged they were raped during the filming of MAFS and a third alleged she was subjected to a nonconsensual sex act. Continue reading...
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