Greater Manchester mayor says result represents Labour’s ‘final chance to change’, after soundly beating Reform UK and Restore BritainUK politics – live updatesAndy Burnham has set up a potential showdown with Keir Starmer after convincingly winning th…
Oil falls as supply starts moving through Strait of Hormuz
Analysts expect the interim deal between Iran and the US to release more than 85 million barrels of oil stranded in the Middle East Gulf into global markets.
‘Trump is Israel’s only ally’: JD Vance’s blunt message to Netanyahu over Iran deal criticism
US Vice President JD Vance issued a stern warning to Israeli critics of the US-Iran agreement, asserting Donald Trump is Israel’s sole powerful ally. Vance defended the deal, criticizing Israeli cabinet members for their backlash and highlighting subst…
Why Japan’s $70 billion-plus intervention and a rate hike didn’t prop up the yen more
Japan was willing to step in to defend the yen around the 160 level before, and it’s at that point again.
EU leaders back stronger trade defences amid Chinese export surge
EU leaders agreed on Thursday to strengthen trade defences against a surge of Chinese exports that Brussels views as a threat to European industry, while maintaining “constructive dialogue” with Beijing. The move reflects growing concern over the EU’s…
Sources: SpaceX plans to raise $20B in a bond sale as soon as next week; the funds would be used to pay back a $20B bridge loan taken out after the xAI merger (Financial Times)
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Sources: SpaceX plans to raise $20B in a bond sale as soon as next week; the funds would be used to pay back a $20B bridge loan taken out after the xAI merger — AI and rocket group is tapping debt markets after rais…
‘Last Ride’: US Says Goodbye To Air Force One, Qatari Jet To Join Fleet
The goodbye messages fuelled speculation that a Boeing 747 controversially gifted to President Donald Trump by the Gulf emirate of Qatar is now due to enter service.
Democrats Say $350 Million From Trump Tax Bill Funds White House Ballroom
Apportionment of funds comes from two accounts intended to provide US Secret Service with extra money for training in aftermath of last year’s assassination attempts on president, as per Democrats
Ancient oak tree linked to Robin Hood loved to death
The 1200-year-old Major Oak in Sherwood Forest, which is said to have sheltered legendary 13th-century bandit Robin Hood, hasn’t sprouted leaves this spring.
CNBC Daily Open: Trump-Vance tag team takes on Iran deal critics
Trump and Vance fought back criticisms the U.S. gave “too much” to Iran in the 14-point MOU, while traders are pricing in expectations of potential rate hikes