New hope for breast cancer patients as life-extending drug now on NHS in England
Patients in England with a specific type of incurable breast cancer can now access a life-extending drug on the NHS, two years after it was deemed too expensive by a…
Israel and Morocco agree to open embassies, upgrading diplomatic ties
Israel and Morocco agree to open embassies, upgrading diplomatic ties They also agreed to expand air travel and reinstate direct flights between both countries. The head of the Israeli diplomatic…
Interest rates hold expected but Bank of England facing tough choices
Households feel the impact of a rising Bank rate through higher borrowing costs, but can benefit from more generous savings rates. Given the global picture, and market expectations of a…
US military claims Strait of Hormuz remains open amid ongoing blockade
US military claims Strait of Hormuz remains open amid ongoing blockade The comments from a US CENTCOM spokesperson come amid heightened tensions over shipping through the vital waterway. Vessels transit…
‘People don’t have money’: Syrian fuel hikes deepen economic pain
‘People don’t have money’: Syrian fuel hikes deepen economic pain Higher diesel and petrol prices are pushing up transport and food costs across an already impoverished Syria. Demonstrators block a…
Macklemore pledges $1m in tour earnings to Palestinian groups
Macklemore pledges $1m in tour earnings to Palestinian groups The rapper also challenged Robert Kraft to match the donation as fallout from his removal from Ed Sheeran’s tour grows. Macklemore…
US interest rates raised for first time in three years
When he was confirmed, Democratic lawmakers had said Warsh would be Trump’s “sock puppet” and many Fed watchers expected him to carry out Trump’s persistent demands to slash rates. Trump…
Manchester United lose 3-2 to Brighton, crash out of League Cup
Manchester United lose 3-2 to Brighton, crash out of League Cup Brighton come from two goals down to win 3-2 at Old Trafford, to shock Manchester United as slow start…
Rescue workers search for survivors after Gaza building collapse
Rescue workers search for survivors after Gaza building collapse
US removes Venezuela from list of drug transit, production countries
US removes Venezuela from list of drug transit, production countries Trump says country has made progress against narcotics since Maduro’s removal, may also remove Colombia and Bolivia. US Secretary of…