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Biden tells Netanyahu ceasefire deal is urgent

Getty Images At least 50 Palestinians were reportedly killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza on Wednesday US President Joe Biden has “stressed the urgency” of reaching a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the White House has said. In a call on Wednesday, which was also joined by Vice […]

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Gatwick Airport having one of its busiest summers

Getty Images Nearly 20 million passengers travelled through the West Sussex airport in the first half of 2024 Gatwick Airport said it is having one of its “busiest summers yet”, according to the latest passenger data. In the first half of 2024, 19.9 million passengers travelled through its two terminals, which is 7.7% more than […]

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How worried should we be about mpox?

Reuters Medication being applied to the face of a child with mpox The rapid spread of mpox – what used to be called monkeypox – in Africa has been declared a global emergency. A new form of the virus is at the heart of concerns, but there still remain huge unanswered questions. Is it more […]

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Venezuelan opposition journalist detained in crackdown

A journalist working for Venezuelan opposition news site La Patilla has been detained by the country’s secret police. Ana Guaita Barreto was seized at her home near the capital, Caracas, her family said. The trade union representing media workers say she is the sixth journalist to be detained in the aftermath of the presidential election […]

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Trade Nation UK Experiences A 26% Increase In Staff Expenses

Please note that we are not authorised to provide any investment advice. The content on this page is for information purposes only. Trade Nation, which gives out options for spread betting and Contracts For Difference (CFD), saw its UK revenue drop, resulting in a £2.2 million loss. The company gives trading services worldwide, with offices […]

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Doctors cast doubt on ham-sandwich diabetes warning

Getty Images Newspaper headlines are warning eating “a ham sandwich a day” increases a the risk of type 2 diabetes – but experts say it is not that simple. A study of nearly two million people from 20 different countries found a link with both red and processed meats, such as steak, bacon and sausages. […]

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Cost of public services drives up UK government borrowing

The rising cost of public services and benefits pushed government borrowing to higher levels than expected in July, official figures show. Borrowing, the difference between spending and tax income, hit £3.1bn last month, the highest level for July since 2021, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said. The unexpected increase has prompted analysts to speculate […]

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