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US-Iran conflict

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

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The retirement trap wiping out family inheritances

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Where are property taxes highest and lowest in Europe?

Exclusive: Trendy NYC nabe sees 37% surge in rat sightings in 2026 — even as reports dip citywide

Taxpayers could end up shelling out more than $10M for lawyers to defend accused Charlie Kirk killer Tyler Robinson

The Iran war hasn’t stopped startup founders from chasing Gulf billions

Jenrick: Labour playing politics with Farage’s life

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From the ashes of October 7 to air strikes on Iran, 1,000 days of chaos are shattering the Middle East

Train driver in Bedford rail crash died from 'traumatic injuries', pathologist says

Interest rates ‘to rise by September’ as oil prices surge — follow the latest

Energy

Solar generated record 25% of EU power in June with Germany, Spain and Poland leading the race

How a convicted fraudster became Andy Burnham’s right-hand woman

Miliband willing to approve North Sea oil to land job as chancellor