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UK borrowing in May surges by more than expected
Borrowing is the difference between spending and income from taxes.
June 19, 2026Iran draw with New Zealand in politically charged World Cup clash in LA - Reuters
Iran draw with New Zealand in politically charged World Cup clash in LA Reuters
June 16, 2026Trump says Iran shot down US helicopter and vows to respond
Two crew members of the Apache helicopter that crashed following the attack were rescued by an American sea drone.
June 9, 2026‘Long live Raúl!’ - Castro’s supporters in Cuba rally in his defence
BBC's Will Grant reports from a pro-government demonstration held after the US indictment of the former president.
May 22, 2026Five takeaways from the King's historic address to Congress
There were some lines in the speech that may have buoyed Democrats – and raised eyebrows in the White House.
April 29, 2026Oil prices rise after Trump says Iranian ship seized
Energy markets have seen wild swings since the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February.
April 20, 2026Trump's blunt attack on former allies exposes splintered MAGA coalition
His criticism of four conservative commentators who have spoken out against the Iran war highlights the tension in his base.
April 10, 2026Inside Iran, panic as strikes hit but for some it's a moment of relief
Iranians talk about what is happening inside the country, despite an almost total internet blackout.
February 28, 2026US envoy calls French minister after foreign ministry snub, source says - Reuters
US envoy calls French minister after foreign ministry snub, source says Reuters
February 24, 2026US ambassador to France banned from meeting French government - Reuters
US ambassador to France banned from meeting French government Reuters
February 23, 2026Killing of nationalist student leaves French far left in deep trouble as elections loom
Far-left militants are suspected of being behind Quentin Deranque's death and the party of Jean-Luc Mélenchon is being widely condemned.
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UK borrowing costs hit new highs as City traders brace for Burnham, and pound heads for worst week since 2024 – as it happened
UK bond yields have now hit new multi-year highs. The yield, or interest rate, on UK 10-year bonds has now risen to 5.15%, their highest level since 2008 and above the high set earlier this week when
Iran’s World Cup experience is less joyful amid war with host US, team captain says before debut
Iran’s Mehdi Taremi speaks during a press conference ahead of his FIFA World Cup match against New Zealand in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Andre Penner) Iran
US strikes Iran in response to downing of military helicopter
The US says it has carried out a series of strikes on Iranian military and surveillance sites in response to the downing of an American helicopter in the Gulf. Air defence systems, ground control sta
La desesperación de los cubanos, entre la asfixia de Trump y la del régimen: “¿Cómo vas a resistir si no tienes nada?”
El Gobierno cubano se enroca ante la apabullante ofensiva en todos los frentes de Estados Unidos y se muestra cada vez más desconectado de la ciudadanía Es mediodía y todavía no ha llegado el pan a u
Five takeaways from the King's historic address to Congress
King Charles III's visit to the US was meant to be a celebration - of America's 250th anniversary, of enduring Anglo-American ties and of the "special relationship". But it has also been billed as a r
Oil prices jump after US seizure of Iranian ship imperils talks
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Brent crude jumped as much as 7.9 per cent, erasing most of its declines on April 17 after a reopening of the key waterway was announced. P
Panic, fury, and some hope, in Iran as U.S. launches strikes
00:00 / People watch as smoke rises on the skyline after an explosion in Tehran, Iran, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026.APTHANKS TO OUR SPONSOR:Become a SponsorIn Tehran, panicked residents rushed home to shel
France pulls US ambassador Kushner's access after official snub
France on Tuesday blocked US ambassador Charles Kushner's direct access to cabinet members after he failed to appear for a summons over comments about the killing of a far-right activist. The move co
France moves to bar US Ambassador Charles Kushner from direct government access
PARIS (AP) — France's top diplomat Monday requested that U.S. Ambassador Charles Kushner no longer be allowed direct access to members of the French government after he skipped a meeting to discuss co
France moves to bar U.S. Ambassador Charles Kushner from direct government access
This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. PARIS — France’s top diplomat requested on Monday that U.S. Ambassador Charles Kushner no longer be allowed direc
Hundreds march in Lyon to protest far-right activist’s killing as Macron urges calm
About 3,000 people joined a march organized by far-right groups on Saturday after a nationalist activist died from a beating in the French city of Lyon, in an incident that highlighted a climate of de