Ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah militants has begun

The European Central Bank (ECB) has reduced its benchmark interest rate by a quarter-point to 2.25%, the lowest in over two years, in response to economic uncertainties stemming from US President Trump's trade war. This decision reflects a deteriorating growth outlook due to rising trade tensions, although the ECB's shift in language signals potential limits on future rate cuts. Despite Trump's temporary tariff delay, economists warn that his protectionist policies could still negatively impact the...

The National Education Union (NEU), led by general secretary Daniel Kebede, has urged its members to prepare for industrial action if the government fails to enhance its pay offer for teachers in England for the coming year. During the union's annual conference, Kebede criticized Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Chancellor Rachel Reeves for a perceived "betrayal" of their supporters. The NEU also indicated it would campaign against Labour MPs if satisfactory pay and funding improvements...

Former Russian General Lt Gen Vadim Shamarin has been sentenced to seven years in a maximum-security penal colony for accepting bribes totaling 36 million roubles (£331,000) from a telecommunications company, in exchange for increasing state contracts. Shamarin, who held a senior position overseeing military communications, was arrested amid a broader corruption crackdown following the dismissal of Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu in May 2024. The court also imposed a seven-year ban on public service, stripped him...

SummarySt George Illawarra narrowly defeated Manly 20-18, marking the Sea Eagles' third consecutive loss without injured fullback Tom Trbojevic. The Dragons' Tyrell Sloan scored two tries, while Manly struggled with discipline and errors, including a significant sinbinning of Toff Sipley. Despite a late surge from Manly, including a try from Jason Saab, they were unable to secure a win, leaving their season precariously balanced after only one victory since Daly Cherry-Evans announced his departure. Full...

A Frontier Airlines passenger, Melani Gonzalez Wharton, described a terrifying incident on Flight 5306 as it attempted to land in Puerto Rico, where one of the plane's front wheels broke off and caught fire during a hard landing at Luis Munoz Marin International Airport. Wharton expressed her fear for her family's safety on Facebook, noting the inexperience of the young co-pilot who was in command before the captain took over to ensure a safe landing....

UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi warned that Iran and the US are running out of time to finalize a nuclear deal as they prepare for new talks in Rome this weekend, following their highest-level discussions since the US withdrew from the nuclear accord in 2018. Grossi emphasized the urgency of the negotiations, acknowledging the challenges, while Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi expressed that Iran's uranium enrichment is non-negotiable. Tensions remain as conflicting positions may...