UK borrowing costs plunge, heading for first daily decline in 2025 as inflation fears ease

Hunter Metcalf, the twin brother of the 17-year-old high school football star Austin Metcalf who was fatally stabbed at a Texas track meet, revealed that they didn't know the murder suspect, Karmelo Anthony, who allegedly attacked Austin in a violent outburst over a seating dispute that lasted under 30 seconds. The tragic incident occurred during the UIL District 11-5A championship track meet in Frisco, Texas, leading to Karmelo Anthony's arrest and charge with first-degree murder...

At the Shoptalk retail conference, Gap Inc CEO Richard Dickson emphasized the company's minimal reliance on China, with less than 10% of products sourced from there, as they diversify suppliers to countries like Vietnam, India, and Indonesia. However, following the Trump Administration's announcement of punitive tariffs on imports from these countries, including a 46% levy on Vietnam, both Gap and Levi's saw significant stock declines, raising concerns about the challenges of quickly shifting production. Retailers...

Ed Davey has called for tariffs on Elon Musk's Tesla cars in response to Donald Trump's 10% tax on British imports, criticizing the government for potentially cutting tech firm taxes for a US trade deal. Despite Keir Starmer's refusal to impose retaliatory tariffs, the UK has given notice to the US of possible actions if a trade deal is not secured by May 1, including a list of US products for potential tariffs. Trade secretary...

A new study published in Science suggests that wild bonobos in the African rainforest can combine different calls to construct phrases with modified meanings, challenging the idea that only humans possess this ability. Researchers spent months recording bonobo vocalizations and found instances where calls conveyed messages like "I'm feeding" or "Let's build a nest." This discovery sheds light on the evolutionary origins of language, as bonobos and chimpanzees, humanity's closest genetic relatives, may have shared...

In his local election launch, Sir Keir Starmer faced the looming presence of right-wing populists Donald Trump and Nigel Farage, with the latter threatening to gain hundreds of local council seats through Reform UK's electoral challenge. Sir Keir focused on criticizing the Conservatives' 14-year record in power, urging voters to support Labour as a national and local alternative, while highlighting the threat posed by Reform UK as a significant electoral force in the upcoming polls....

During a Senate hearing, the top US officer in Europe revealed that Russia has lost over 4,000 tanks in its ongoing war against Ukraine since February 2022. General Christopher Cavoli emphasized the significant scale of the conflict, noting that Russia's losses are equivalent to the entire inventory of US tank corps. The Russian invasion of Ukraine has resulted in a protracted and devastating war, with Moscow facing unexpected challenges and substantial casualties. Full Article