US and UK central banks expected to keep interest rates on hold amid Iran peace deal pred 2 urama in 11 minutami Federal Reserve to make first decision under Kevin Warsh as Middle East hopes ease inflation pressuresBusiness live – latest updatesCentral banks in the US and UK are expected to leave interest rates on hold this week as the peace deal in the Middle East is expected to ease inflationary pressures.The US Federal Reserve is expected to hold its benchmark interest rate at a range of 3.5% to 3.75% on Thursday, in what will be the first policy decision under new Fed chair – and Donald Trump’s pick – Kevin Warsh. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Backlash against ‘short-termist’ UK plans to weaken EV sales targets pred 2 urama in 14 minutami Charging industry and electric vehicle manufacturers say measure could cost jobs and harm UK automotive sectorThe UK government’s plans to further weaken electric car targets have provoked a furious backlash from the charging industry and the electric car brand Polestar, which would lose out from the changes.The Labour government is expected to dilute rules known as the zero emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate. Government sources have said it will reduce a target for pure electric cars from 80% of all sales by 2030 to 50%. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Fighter at Donald Trump’s White House UFC event smears Michelle Obama during interview – US politics live pred 2 urama in 19 minutami Josh Hokit gave rambling post-fight interview veering from praising the president to religion and repeating false conspiracy claim about former first ladySign up for the Breaking News US emailRepublican senator Lindsey Graham, a leading Iran hawk, welcomed news of the US-Iran deal but remained deeply skeptical amid the lack of details about the content of the agreement.“I am pleased to hear the memorandum of understanding with Iran to allow the Strait of Hormuz to open has been agreed to,” Graham wrote in a post on X, but added: “I am somewhat concerned that Iran’s view of the agreement seems different than what the American negotiating team is claiming. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
UK’s oldest Indian restaurant takes crown estate to court over theatened eviction pred 2 urama in 27 minutami Michelin-starred Veeraswamy faces closure as King Charles’s property developer refuses to renew its leaseThe UK’s oldest Indian restaurant will be taking the crown estate to court this month as it faces eviction.Veeraswamy has been serving up curries on Regent Street in London for a century, but now faces closure as the property portfolio owned by King Charles has refused to renew its lease. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Woman’s hypothermia death after her release by ICE is ruled a homicide pred 2 urama in 39 minutami Daphy Michel, a vulnerable asylum seeker from Haiti, died at Pittsburgh bus shelter days after leaving federal custodyA medical examiner has ruled the death of a Haitian asylum seeker in Pennsylvania after being released from federal custody a homicide.Meanwhile, an attorney representing her family said he expects her relatives to sue Immigration and Customs Enforcement in connection with her death, though a spokesperson maintained in an email that the agency had “NOTHING to do with this woman’s death”. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
BBC News braces for major round of job cuts in broadcaster’s £500m cost-saving drive pred 2 urama in 50 minutami All departments will be affected but biggest cuts are in news, with job losses expected to run into the hundredsBBC News is braced for a major round of job cuts to be revealed within days, in an announcement that will kick off a brutal cost-saving drive designed to save £500m across the corporation.The cuts could come as soon as Wednesday, with staff already told to expect a high number of redundancies. Job losses could run into the hundreds. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
State bans on Pfas reduce ‘forever chemicals’ in clothing and textiles, US report finds pred 2 urama in 54 minutami About 80% of 115 products tested show levels of Pfas that comply with rules – but some firms still exceeding limitsState laws banning Pfas in clothing and textiles have significantly reduced the amount of toxic “forever chemicals” used in the products, which public health advocates say marks a major public health win and underscores the value in protective policy.However, some companies appear to have ignored the laws as their products still contain high levels of Pfas. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Spain’s prime minister faces difficult week as wife and ex-PM summoned before judges pred 3 urami in 2 minutama Pedro Sánchez’s wife, Begoña Gómez, charged and predecessor José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero investigated over offences including influence peddlingEurope live – latest updatesSpain’s prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, is facing one of the longest and most difficult weeks of his premiership as his wife and his fellow socialist predecessor prepare to appear before judges investigating them for alleged influence peddling and other offences.Sánchez, who came to power in 2018 by promising to end the corruption that had mired the ruling conservative People’s party (PP), has found his family, his party and his administration engulfed by a series of scandals. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
‘Loving our country sounds like an abused spouse saying they love their abuser’: Robert De Niro leads crowd in rallying cry against Trump pred 3 urami in 42 minutami The actor starts chant after president said he doesn’t ‘think about Americans’ financial situation, not even a little bit’Robert De Niro has renewed his attack on Donald Trump at an event in New York on Sunday. Speaking at Rise Up, Sing Out: A Concert for the first amendment, the actor led the crowd in a repeated cry of “shut the fuck up!” in response to assorted remarks and policies of the current president.“I’m pretty close to being a free speech absolutist,” said De Niro, “even speech I don’t like, and there’s plenty of that around. So when I hear something I don’t like, I use my own free speech to respond. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
‘Life-changing’ injuries: family reels from ‘tragic situation’ as Coogee shark attack victim loses arm pred 4 urami in 22 minutami The family of Leah Stewart is braced for more bad news and the impact on her 18-month-old daughterGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe family of the woman critically injured in Saturday’s horrific shark attack at Coogee beach is still coming to terms with the catastrophic scope of her injuries and the heartbreaking impact on her toddler.Leah Stewart, a 35-year-old primary school teacher, mother and dedicated ocean swimmer, remained on life support in the intensive care unit at St Vincent’s hospital after being mauled by a suspected 3.5-metre great white shark. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
