North Sea Oil Industry Urges Burnham to Approve New Drilling
The UK's North Sea oil industry appeals to Andy Burnham's reindustrialisation agenda, urging approval for Rosebank and Jackdaw projects to boost domestic energy and manufacturing.
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Surface Laptop 8: Haptic Trackpad, Long Battery, High Price
The Surface Laptop 8 offers snappy Snapdragon X2 performance, excellent battery life, and a new haptic trackpad, but a steep price hike due to RAM costs makes it £400 more than its predecessor.
EasyJet Holidays Spa Resort Lacked On-Site Facilities
A couple's £1,070 week at easyJet's Vasia Sea Retreat in Crete was ruined because the promised spa, gym, and classes were at another hotel, requiring an hour's round trip.
US refunds $81bn in Trump tariffs after Supreme Court ruling
The US government has refunded $81bn in tariffs collected under Trump after the Supreme Court ruled them illegal, with refunds surging from $5bn last year.
Deep Water Review: Plane-Crash Survivors Battle Sharks
Deep Water, a disaster movie from Renny Harlin, delivers suspense and schadenfreude as plane-crash survivors fight hungry sharks. The film nods to Jaws and The Poseidon Adventure, with a strong cast including Aaron Eckhart and Ben Kingsley.
Sydney Metro: 110km/h, No Start Date
Sydney's new metro line offers 110km/h speeds and ends replacement buses, but the NSW government refuses to give a start date for passenger services on the Sydenham to Bankstown extension.
Camping with Kids: Essential Gear and Tips from Parents
Parents share top camping tips and must-pack gear for kids, from lanterns to digital microscopes, plus what to leave at home for a stress-free family trip.
UK Alcohol-Free Beer Boom Threatened by Definition
Over 64m pints of low/no-alcohol beer forecast for UK summer sales, up 8m from 2025. BBPA warns growth may be stifled by official alcohol-free definition of 0.05% ABV, urging change to 0.5% to match international standards and boost investment.
China's Monthly Car Exports Top 1 Million for First Time
China's monthly car exports exceeded 1 million in June for the first time, driven by booming overseas sales of brands like BYD and Jaecoo, as overall trade surplus nears $1 trillion.
BBC Faces 'Real Jeopardy' as Licence Fee Payments Fall Faster Than Expected
The number of people paying the BBC's licence fee has fallen by 539,000 to 23.3m, faster than expected. Director general Matt Brittin warns of 'real jeopardy' and says the funding model 'ties us to the past'.
Man City Target Morocco's Bouaddi for £85m
Manchester City are intent on signing Lille's 18-year-old midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi for €100m (£85m) after his impressive World Cup performances for Morocco.
Oil price jumps as US-Iran clashes raise odds of rate rises
Oil and gas prices have jumped and expectations of interest rate rises in Europe have increased after the US carried out a third night of military strikes against Iran.
Trump Ballroom Donor to Lead $200M State Dept Armenia Fund
Konstantin Sokolov, a Russian-born private equity investor and Trump ballroom donor, will chair the new Tripp+ enterprise fund overseeing over $200 million for a central Asia trade corridor.
Photos of the Day: Chinese Hall, World Cup at No 10
The Guardian's picture editors select photographs from around the world, including a Chinese waiting hall, World Cup mania at No 10, and more.
Brighton Sign Vuskovic for Club Record £46m
Brighton have signed 19-year-old Croatia defender Luka Vuskovic from Tottenham for a club record £46m, with the teenager signing a five-year deal after an impressive loan spell at Hamburg.
US Inflation Cools to 3.5% in June Amid Brief US-Iran Deal
Inflation cooled to 3.5% in June as a brief US-Iran ceasefire lowered energy prices, but recent strikes have pushed oil prices back up, with gas up 70 cents from last year.
ICE Agents Fatally Shoot Man in Maine, 11th Under Trump
ICE agents fatally shot Joan Sebastian Guerrero, a 26-year-old Colombian man, in Biddeford, Maine, on July 13, 2026. He is the 11th person killed by federal immigration officials since Trump's second term began.
CSIRO Report Contradicts Coalition on Net Zero and Power Prices
A new CSIRO GenCost report finds that abandoning net zero targets would not lower electricity prices, contradicting claims by the Coalition and One Nation, and confirms nuclear power is the most expensive generation option.
Housing Anxiety Dominates Gen Z Concerns in Australian Study
Nearly 75% of young Australians are 'quite a bit' or 'very' worried about buying a home, surpassing climate change and career concerns, a major longitudinal study reveals.
Crude Oil Prices Hit Four-Week Highs Amid US-Iran Tensions
Crude oil prices surged to their highest in four weeks, with Brent crude jumping 4.55% to $87.08, following US-Iran conflicts and a renewed US naval blockade.
New York Imposes Year-Long Pause on New AI Datacenters
New York became the first US state to enact a one-year moratorium on new hyperscale datacenters as Governor Kathy Hochul signed an executive order to address concerns over rising utility bills and environmental impacts.
Johnson Gov't Wasted £10bn on PPE, Covid Inquiry Finds
The UK Covid inquiry concluded that Boris Johnson's government wasted nearly £10bn on PPE due to flawed procurement, including a 'VIP lane' that favoured politically connected companies.
Conflict Disrupts Hormuz Shipping: Trump Threatens Blockade
Maritime workers and families urged to share how Middle East conflict affects them as Trump threatens blockade and 20% tariff on Hormuz cargoes.
T rex fossil 'Gus' sells for $50.1m at auction, sets record
A fossilized Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton nicknamed Gus sold at Sotheby's in New York for $50.1 million, becoming the most valuable dinosaur fossil ever sold at auction, surpassing the previous record of $44.6 million for a stegosaurus.
£104m Error in NE Bus Plans, But Scheme Affordable
Auditors found a £104.9 million staffing cost error in North East bus franchising plans, but confirm the scheme remains affordable. Mayor McGuinness's vision would cut fares by 22% and boost journeys by 15.7 million annually.
Garnier Olia Gloss Hair Mask: £9 Root Touch-Up Between Salon Visits
Garnier's new Olia Gloss 10 Min Hair Mask, priced at £9, offers a temporary colour boost between salon appointments, with up to 72 hours of shine and nourishment for six washes.
Ayyoub Bouaddi to Man City: £85m Price Tag, Midfield Plans
Manchester City target Ayyoub Bouaddi after his World Cup success. Lille demands £85m, but City face midfield uncertainty with Rodri's contract expiring and other doubts.
Plans for 22-Person HMO in Tranmere Submitted to Council
Plans to convert a six-bedroom property in Tranmere into an HMO for up to 22 people have been submitted to Wirral Council, featuring one shared kitchen and garden.
England Semi-Final Watch Party: Discounted Deals for Hosts
Hosting an England World Cup semi-final watch party? These discounted buys, from a drinks fridge to a projector screen, have you covered for the big match against Argentina.
Dunelm Faux Leather Ottoman Half Price: £20 with Storage
Dunelm's Faux Leather Large Round Ottoman is now £20, half its original £40 price. It offers hidden storage and extra seating, with a 4.8-star rating from 56 reviews.
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