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Finance

UK Stocks Decline Led by Healthcare and Real Estate Despite Trade Talk Progress

Britain's main indexes fell on Wednesday, with healthcare and real estate stocks leading the decline despite positive developments in trade talks, as investor focus shifted to the upcoming U.S. Federal Reserve interest rate decision. By 1008 GMT, the FTSE 100 was down 0.3%. The domestically focused midcap index slipped 0.2%, poised to end its nine-session upward streak. An index of the UK's healthcare companies dropped 2% after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration appointed Vinay Prasad, an oncologist previously criticized for FDA leadership and COVID-19 mandates, as the director of its Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research. Shares of GSK and AstraZeneca fell between 4.4% and 2%, with GSK heading toward its largest daily decline in a month. The real estate index shed 1.3% following an industry survey that showed Britain's construction sector contracted for a fourth consecutive month in […]

Peter Atitebi May 7, 2025

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Politics

German Chancellor Nominee Rejected in Historic First-Round Vote

Friedrich Merz, Germany's conservative leader, unexpectedly failed to secure enough votes to become chancellor on Tuesday, plunging Europe's largest economy into renewed political uncertainty. The 69-year-old Merz, whose CDU/CSU conservatives won February's federal election and recently signed a coalition agreement with the center-left Social Democrats (SPD), received only 310 votes in the secret parliamentary ballotโ€”six short of the absolute majority required. At least 18 coalition MPs apparently withheld their support. While not necessarily fatal to his chancellorship bid, Merz's first-round rejection marks an unprecedented setback in post-war German politics and embarrasses a leader who promised economic revival during global instability. The vote immediately cast doubt on Merz's planned diplomatic visits to France and Poland scheduled for Wednesday. Bundestag President Julia Kloeckner announced that nine lawmakers abstained while 307 voted against Merz, who appeared visibly shocked by the outcome. Party insiders […]

Peter Atitebi May 6, 2025

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Entertainment

Rihanna Announces Third Pregnancy During Met Gala 2025

Rihanna revealed her third pregnancy at Monday's Met Gala, continuing her tradition of making memorable appearances at the prestigious fundraising event. The 37-year-old singer and beauty entrepreneur's pregnancy announcement preceded her arrival at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Photographer Miles Diggs shared a portrait on Instagram showing Rihanna in a fitted gray Miu Miu outfit with her baby bump clearly visible. The ensemble, which embraced the gala's Black dandy theme, included a skirt, matching knee-high boots, fur stole, and black cloche hat. A$AP Rocky, Rihanna's partner and a co-chair of this year's event, confirmed the news to reporters on the red carpet. "Thank you, thank you, thank you," the rapper responded when congratulated. "I'm glad everybody's happy for us because we're definitely happy." After all other guests had arrived, Rihanna entered in a deconstructed black ensemble featuring a cropped jacket, […]

Peter Atitebi May 6, 2025

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News

Eight Men, Including Seven Iranians, Arrested in UK Counter-Terrorism Operations

British counter-terrorism police have arrested eight men in two separate investigations, with seven of them identified as Iranian nationals, according to London's Metropolitan Police. In the first operation on Saturday, five men were detained on suspicion of terrorism offenses involving a plot targeting a specific premise. Four suspects are Iranian nationals aged between 29 and 40, while the fifth man's nationality remains undisclosed. The arrests took place in multiple locations, including Swindon, West London, Stockport, Rochdale, and Manchester. "We are exploring various lines of inquiry to establish any potential motivation as well as to identify whether there may be any further risk to the public linked to this matter," said Commander Dominic Murphy, head of London police's Counter Terrorism Command. Police confirmed they are in contact with the targeted site to provide support but withheld further details for operational reasons. […]

Peter Atitebi May 4, 2025

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Politics

Reform UK Upends British Politics as Major Parties Reel

Nigel Farage has declared Reform UK's electoral gains "unprecedented" and proclaimed "the end of two-party politics" following Thursday's elections. The party secured control of 10 local councils, won two mayoral races, and added a fifth MP through the Runcorn and Helsby by-election. These victories came largely at the expense of Labour and the Conservatives, with both major parties now assessing the impact. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer acknowledged that citizens aren't yet experiencing the benefits of Labour governance, while Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch committed to rebuilding her party as a "credible" alternative. Farage boldly claimed, "In post-war Britain, no one has ever beaten both Labour and the Tories in a local election before." In his Times article, Sir Keir argued the election results don't call for "ideological zealotry" but rather indicate "now is the time to crank up the pace […]

Peter Atitebi May 3, 2025

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News

TOP ORDER TURMOIL: England Backs Struggling Batsmen Ahead of Crucial Summer

England selector Luke Wright has publicly supported under-pressure batsmen Zak Crawley and Ollie Pope while acknowledging that "runs are the currency" in international cricket. Both players have been retained for the upcoming one-off Test against Zimbabwe despite recent poor form. "In international cricket, someone is always under pressure or scrutiny from the outside," Wright stated after England announced their squad for the Zimbabwe Test at Trent Bridge beginning May 22. "This is no different. I have no doubt those boys will do well. When they are playing well, we're a better team." The selector emphasized the simple truth of cricket performance metrics: "Any player knows that runs are the currency. Any batter wants to get runs." Crawley's struggles are particularly notable, with only one fifty in his last 14 Test innings, while vice-captain Pope has managed just two half-centuries in […]

Peter Atitebi May 3, 2025

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Politics

Reform UK Secures Historic Victory in Runcorn By-Election

Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage, achieved a remarkable breakthrough in English local elections, winning a parliamentary by-election in Runcorn and Helsby by just six votes after a full recount. The seat, previously held by Labour with a 15,000-vote majority, represents the closest margin of victory in British electoral history. The party secured additional victories, notably in Greater Lincolnshire, where former Conservative minister Andrea Jenkyns won the mayoral race. Jenkyns, who joined Reform after losing her parliamentary seat last year, now oversees an area of approximately one million residents. Reform UK's performance extended beyond these wins, with strong showings in mayoral contests across North Tyneside, the West of England, and Doncaster. Labour faced significant losses in traditional strongholds, with support dropping 23 percentage points in North Tyneside and 11 points in Doncaster compared to 2021. The results reflect growing challenges […]

Peter Atitebi May 2, 2025

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News

The Mysterious Final Days of Epstein’s Most Famous Accuser: What Really Happened?

Virginia Giuffre, known for her legal battles against Jeffrey Epstein and Prince Andrew, has died at age 41 in Australia. Her family confirmed her death by suicide on April 25, 2025. Before her death, Giuffre reportedly left a note addressing sexual assault survivors, emphasizing continued advocacy for victims' rights. In March, she had been involved in a serious bus accident and was reportedly experiencing custody challenges regarding her three children. Giuffre gained prominence in 2015 when her allegations against Prince Andrew emerged in Epstein's court documents. She accused the prince of sexual assault when she was 17, claims which he consistently denied. In 2022, they reached an out-of-court settlement, with Prince Andrew agreeing to donate to victims' rights charities substantially. Her former lawyer, David Boies, has called for Prince Andrew to acknowledge her passing and "take responsibility." Meanwhile, Giuffre's father […]

Peter Atitebi May 2, 2025

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Finance

Sterling Maintains Position Against Dollar and Euro as Manufacturing Activity Contracts

Britain's pound held steady against the dollar on Thursday, remaining close to a three-year high reached earlier in the week as investors moved away from the U.S. currency following President Donald Trump's tariff policies. A Thursday survey confirmed British manufacturing activity contracted for the seventh consecutive month in April, highlighting the impact of Trump's tariffs and Britain's employer tax increases on business activity. The pound traded at $1.3327, down less than 0.1% for the day. It reached its highest level since February 2022 on Monday, having gained 3.2% last month - its largest monthly increase against the dollar since November 2023. The U.S. currency has suffered significantly from Trump's trade policies, with inconsistent tariff decisions undermining confidence and reducing growth forecasts. "We expect the pound to remain firm against the U.S. dollar over the course of the year, though some […]

Peter Atitebi May 1, 2025

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News

REVEALED: The REAL Reason This Major Tesco Is Shutting Early Every Night!

A significant renovation project has begun at the Tesco Hythe Superstore in Colchester, forcing the supermarket to reduce its operating hours temporarily until July. The Greenstead Road location, one of Colchester's main supermarkets, is undergoing extensive upgrades to its refrigeration systems. Contractors have cordoned off large sections of the store, and signage informs customers, "We're making a few changesโ€”thank you for your patience." As part of the ongoing work, which began last month, the clothing department has been temporarily relocated to the left side of the store. A Tesco spokesperson confirmed to The Gazette that improvements to the fridges and freezers will continue until July. "Our Colchester Hythe Superstore is currently operating with temporary opening hours whilst we refurbish the store to improve the shopping experience for customers," they said. The renovation will include not only refrigeration upgrades but also […]

Peter Atitebi May 1, 2025

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