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Shein aims for almost $27bn valuation in 1 September stock market debut
The valuation is much lower than $100bn reached in a round of private fundraising in 2022.…
Government vows to make business rate valuations for pubs and hotels fairer
Review will look at improving system for English and Welsh hospitality venues before next revaluation date in 2029 The government has promised that bu…
UK productivity growing faster than official figures suggest, thinktank finds
Resolution Foundation suggests economy may finally be emerging from shadow of 2008 financial crisisProductivity in the UK – a vital measure of economi…
Rumours swirled after a Vietnamese teen was run over - then came a stunning admission
Confirmation of the circumstances around Do Ngoc Phuong Thuy's death have only spurred more questions.…
Landslide at waste mound in Guinea’s capital kills 30, government says
Dump site in Conakry, which minister had just promised to move, collapsed after heavy rain in west African stateA landslide at a huge waste dump in G…
Reform says it would put foreign-born UK citizens lower on social housing list
UK-born married couples under 35 with children would get priority under proposals to be outlined by Farage’s partyBritish citizens who were born abroa…
Reform says it will prioritise British-born young workers for social housing
Labour called the plan "unserious and unworkable" and accused Reform of pushing "gimmicks and division".…
Man arrested travelling to France after one dead and eight injured in London fire
A 34-year-old man is arrested on suspicion of murder following a fatal fire in Hounslow.…
Tim Scott defends Darline Graham’s ‘national security is not my thing’ comment
Republican senator tries to assuage concerns but does not offer details of Graham’s national security experienceTim Scott defended fellow US South Car…
Natalie Harp reportedly posted 150 pro-Trump tweets on day of Capitol riot
Devoted Trump aide flooded her now-disabled profile urging people to ‘never concede’ on 6 January 2021The Donald Trump aide Natalie Harp flooded a sin…
LIVE: Elche vs Barcelona – La Liga
Follow updates as Barcelona kick off their La Liga campaign - including the build-up, analysis and live text commentary.…
Thousands in northwest Indiana still without power nearly two weeks after storm
A round of storms impacted the region on Aug. 11…
Democrats incredulous over Hakeem Jeffries and Jared Kushner meeting
Critics include Senator Chris van Hollen, ex-aide to Obama Tommy Vietor and ex-Republican congressman Adam KinzingerDemocrats and other Donald Trump c…
Ethiopia's Kejelcha breaks men's half marathon world record by 29 seconds
Ethiopia's Yomif Kejelcha breaks the men's half marathon world record in a time of 56 minutes 51 seconds in a World Athletics road race in Buenos Aire…
France links rise in drownings to heatwaves
A government minister says people have been taking risks by going into the water, with 301 deaths since 19 June.…
‘Absurd’: children to see gambling logos on sports jerseys until 2032 in transition period condemned by Pocock
Government says it hopes clubs will end jersey deals with wagering companies earlier, but calls it a commercial decisionGet our breaking news email, f…
Australia’s first home buyers are still taking out loans as property investors step back, data shows
Exclusive: New entrants the only cohort making more loan applications amid interest rate rises and tax changes, mortgage broker saysGet our breaking n…
Australia’s marine parks protect ‘places no one goes’ rather than fragile coastal zones, scientists say
Hundreds of experts write to environment minister calling for stronger protections for ‘unique and distinct’ marine ecosystemsGet our breaking news em…
ECB investigating England bowler Brydon Carse for 'nightclub incident'
The ECB is investigating after videos circulating online appear to show England bowler Brydon Carse being led away from a nightclub in handcuffs.…
Norris beats Antonelli to claim final Dutch GP win
Lando Norris and McLaren beat Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli to take a masterful strategic victory in a compelling Dutch Grand Prix.…
Jamieson ends 14-year wait for second title at Trump course
Scott Jamieson shoots a final round of 67 to end his 14-year drought and make it back-to-back Scottish winners at the Nexo Championship at Trump Inter…
Newcastle and Liverpool united in tribute to legend Keegan
Both Newcastle and Liverpool pay tribute to their legendary player on the opening weekend of the Premier League season.…
Thousands struggling without power in Indiana 12 days after severe storms
In the town of Gary, where a third of residents live in poverty, people say they have been living in "survival mode".…
Scottish climber completes 'full house' of 1,072 peaks around UK
The 38-year-old becomes one of just over 100 people who have stood on all 1,072 summits.…
Burnham stays away from No 10 North wedding after bride’s plea
Prime minister sends video message to newlyweds instead after bride Sarah Burwin asked him not to ‘ruin’ vibe at Heron House weddingAndy Burnham fulfi…
Wicker Man director's sons complete their late father's film trilogy
The final film in the folk horror trilogy brings closure to the saga as well as its creator's family after more than 50 years.…
US Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed rebuts criticism from JD Vance
El-Sayed has hit back at JD Vance, saying his identity and religion aren’t causing the Trump administration’s problems.…
Real Madrid’s Mourinho condemns bullying of Vinicius after La Liga win
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has criticised the bullying of Vinicius Junior by opponents and fans.…
DR Congo miners risk Ebola to make a living
DR Congo miners risk Ebola to make a living…
Man City agree £86m deal for 18-year-old Bouaddi
Manchester City agree a deal in principle for 18-year-old Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi worth 100m euros (£86m).…