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Oil price falls amid hope of a breakthrough to end Iran war
Brent crude dropped by more than 6% to $105.55 a barrel, the lowest level in two weeksThe oil price fell to its lowest level in over two weeks…
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Shabana Mahmood softens immigration plans in face of cabinet backlash
Exception for care workers will allow up to 300,000 people to apply for indefinite leave to…
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Chinese cigarettes and Bolivian beer: the Amazonian town transformed by a rampant mining boom
Mayaya, once-remote, has become a hub for Chinese companies. But critics accuse them of exploitation and…
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Greenpeace activists create ‘boulder barrier’ in North Sea to deter industrial fishing
Action taken to prevent bottom trawling in the marine protected area and conserve porpoise populationsGreenpeace activists…
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Unions gain access to thousands of Google workers after UK employment rights overhaul
Prospect to hold workplace sessions and recruit members under agreement with tech companyTrade unions are expected…
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Snowball fight: Cadbury owner in trademark row over festive chocolate treat
Mini Snow Balls’ maker Mondelēz is demanding vegan brand Moo Free remove its White Choccy Snowballs…
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I’m a wealthy Californian. The billionaire tax is a win for everyone | George Zimmer
The measure would ease inequality and bolster healthcare – without draining our coffers or triggering a…
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UK’s largest brickmaker hit by sales slump as housebuilding downturn deepens
Ibstock, which has cut production by a fifth, criticises government for delay in help for housing…
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Supermarket freezers across Europe hit by second suspected cyber-attack
Chains in Sweden, Belgium and Luxembourg said fridge temperatures rose overnight, similar to hack that hit…
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Prediction market bettors are the new political pundits. Why are we listening to them? | Judith Levine
Sites like Kalshi and Polymarket offer faux populism as elites reap the benefits – and voters…