HSBC profits hit by $400m UK fraud credit loss
HSBC reported a $100m drop in pre-tax profits to $9.4bn in Q1 2026, partly due to a $400m fraud-related credit loss in the UK from private equity loans.
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Chang Bingyu Earns £172k Despite Missing Main Draw
Chang Bingyu earned £172,000 at the World Snooker Championship despite not making the main draw, thanks to two 147 breaks and a highest break prize.
Oil Prices Surge Amid Strait of Hormuz Tensions
Oil prices jumped as tensions in the Strait of Hormuz threaten the US-Iran ceasefire, with Brent crude rising 6% to $114.44 amid Iranian strikes and market fears.
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HSBC's pre-tax profit fell to $9.4bn in Q1 2026, down from $9.5bn a year earlier, due to higher credit losses and operating expenses, despite revenue growth of 6%.
Haggisxinha: Scots-Brazilian Snack Scores World Cup Success
A retired Scottish engineer created haggisxinha, a fusion of haggis and Brazilian coxinha, inspired by his Brazilian wife. The snack is now a hit ahead of Scotland vs Brazil World Cup match.
Man City's Title Hopes Falter in 13-Minute Meltdown
Manchester City's Premier League title ambitions suffered a blow as a 13-minute collapse at Everton ended in a 3-3 draw, with Guardiola's side missing key players and composure.
New Dinosaur Species Found in China Bridges Evolution Gap
Scientists discovered Xiangyunloong fengming, a 190-million-year-old dinosaur in China, bridging a key gap in the evolution of long-necked plant-eaters.
Tamper-Proof Screws Urged as Plate Thefts Double
Number plate thefts in the UK have more than doubled since 2021, with 7,381 incidents last year. Drivers are urged to use tamper-resistant screws to avoid fines.
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Amazon slashes Skechers Women's D'Lites Trainers by 33% to £45.89. Over 34,000 buyers praise comfort, style, and value. Ideal for nurses, retail workers, and travel.
Could Turo Car Rental Be Your Passive Income Dream?
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Flamini: From Arsenal Runner-Up to £10bn Billionaire
Mathieu Flamini, former Arsenal midfielder, opens up about his transition from football to founding GF Biochemicals, now worth £10 billion, and his mission to end chemical pollution.
Asian Shares Slip, Oil Pares Gains on Iran War Uncertainty
Asian stocks fell Tuesday tracking Wall Street losses, while oil prices pared gains amid escalating US-Iran tensions and a fragile ceasefire.
RBA Hikes Rates to 4.35%, Adding $91 to Mortgages
The Reserve Bank of Australia raised interest rates by 0.25 percentage points to 4.35%, increasing monthly mortgage repayments by $91 for a typical borrower, with total hikes since February adding $272.
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Taiwanese Town Embraces Slow Life with Snail Races
Fenglin, a slow city in Taiwan, hosts snail races to celebrate sustainability and community, attracting tourists after a 2024 earthquake dampened travel.
Virgin Media Flash Sale: £300 Travel Vouchers
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Farlam Hall: Bucolic Cumbrian Retreat with Michelin Dining
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Colorado AI Law Sparks Tech Exodus from 'Silicon Mountain'
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Why Every Millennial Should Take a Cruise: First-Timer's View
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World's Longest Pedestrian Bridge Opens Near Helsinki
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Drivers Risk £100 Fine and 3 Points for Cheap Fuel Hunt
UK motorists face £100 fines and three penalty points for running out of fuel while hunting for cheaper petrol and diesel amid Middle East tensions.
Australia to Save $1.7B by Reducing EV Tax Break
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