The Independent – The deal Prince Andrew hopes will stop legal case
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The deal Prince Andrew hopes will stop legal case
The Independent leads with details of a settlement between Jeffrey Epstein and Virginia Giuffre that Prince Andrew’s lawyers believe will stop him from facing a sex abuse trial.
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Number of overweight teens in England has soared by 50% since 2008
According to a study conducted by the Health and Social Care Information Centre, the number of overweight teens in England has increased by 50% since 2008. This rise in obesity rates among teenagers is a concerning trend that highlights the need for more effective strategies to promote healthy eating and physical activity among young people. The study also found that the prevalence of obesity among teenagers has more than doubled over the past decade, indicating
Tariffs live: Trump makes major China tariffs concession as US-UK trade deal ‘only days away’
President Trump has made a major concession on tariffs with China as the US-UK trade deal is said to be only days away. The US and China have been locked in a trade war for over a year, with both countries imposing tariffs on each other’s goods. However, Trump has now agreed to roll back some of the tariffs on Chinese imports, in a move that is seen as a sign of progress in the
Cultural events and traditions to be protected in new UK heritage list
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Tariffs live: Trump insists policy ‘doing really well’ despite China hiking levies on American goods to 125%
President Trump continues to defend his administration’s tariff policy, despite China’s recent decision to increase levies on American goods to 125%. Trump insists that the tariffs are “doing really well” and are necessary to protect American industries and workers. The escalating trade war between the US and China has caused uncertainty and volatility in global markets, with both countries imposing tariffs on billions of dollars worth of each other’s goods. Critics of the tariffs argue
UK to send hundreds of thousands of military drones to bolster Ukraine war effort
The UK government has announced plans to send hundreds of thousands of military drones to bolster the war effort in Ukraine. The drones will be used for surveillance, reconnaissance, and targeting enemy positions. The decision to send the drones comes as part of a broader effort to support Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression. The UK has already provided military assistance to Ukraine, including weapons, ammunition, and training for Ukrainian forces. The drones are
Trump tariffs live: Asian markets tumble after Trump admits concerns over ‘costs and problems’
Asian markets tumbled on Thursday after US President Donald Trump admitted that he has concerns over the “costs and problems” of his trade tariffs. Trump’s comments came as the US and China continue to engage in a trade war, with both countries imposing tariffs on each other’s goods. The Nikkei in Japan fell 1.1%, the Hang Seng in Hong Kong dropped 1.5%, and the Shanghai Composite in China was down 1.3%. Investors are worried that