Blackout risk ‘made worse by net zero’

IBM shares drop more than 17% after company warns second-quarter earnings fell short of expectations

Your morning news briefing

Judge says Trump’s lawsuit against IRS was filed for "improper purpose," ICE agent kills a driver, World Cup down to 4 teams.

World Cup 2026

€2.8bn battle on the pitch: France and Spain face off in priciest semi-final ever

Breaking News

UK wasted £10bn on poor-quality PPE during Covid pandemic, inquiry finds

Radio 2 presenter Scott Mills was BBC's highest earner before his sacking, new figures reveal

Half a million reject BBC licence fee

BREAKING

BBC's highest-paid stars named as one more than doubled their salary

Nearly £10bn of taxpayers' money spent on PPE was wasted, COVID inquiry finds - follow reaction to new report

Morning Rundown

ICE shooting in Maine sparks outcry, Lindsey Graham’s successor to be sworn in, and how bowling got so expensive

Bank of America earnings are out: Live updates

US-Iran conflict

Analysis: How Iran seems to be playing Trump at his own game — and deepening his war dilemma

Exclusive: High street battle looms as Mike Ashley plots bid for Harvey Nichols

JPMorgan and Wells Fargo earnings are out: Live updates

The retirement trap wiping out family inheritances

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