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Taylor Swift performed for a sold-out crowd Friday night at Arrowhead Stadium on the first night of her two-night Eras Tour stop in Kansas City. See photos from the concert here.
Government unveils its most significant steps yet to address slump in the country's property sector.
City Comment: Inflation could fall below 2% as soon as next week
Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk tip the scales for the Ring of Fire card today ahead of Saturday’s undisputed heavyweight title fight
Japan’s parliament on Friday passed a revision to the country’s civil code that will allow divorced parents the option of joint child custody, a change that brings the nation in line with many other countries. The revision, the first to custody rights in nearly 80 years, is to take effect by 2026. It will allow divorced parents to choose either dual or single custody while requiring them to cooperate in ensuring their children’s rights and wellbeing.
China announced a slate of fresh measures Friday to reinvigorate its ailing property industry after the latest data showed housing prices have slumped nearly 10% since the start of the year. Among other things, the central bank said it would reduce the minimum down payment for mortgages and remove the floor on interest rates for first and second homes. China’s housing market has slumped after a crackdown on excessive borrowing by property developers several years ago, dragging along a wide range
Netflix claims Baby Reindeer is based on a ‘true story’
Watch as Jeremy Hunt delivered a speech on Friday, 17 May, promising further tax cuts if the Conservatives win the general election. The chancellor accused Labour of “playground politics” over attacks on the historically-high burden being borne by households and businesses following Sir Keir Starmer’s speech on Thursday. Speaking from London, Mr Hunt to vowed that “taxes will go down under a Conservative government” and has accused his shadow, Labour’s Rachel Reeves, of plotting hikes to fund the opposition party’s spending pledges.
A Canadian trucker said he saw his life flash before his eyes after narrowly avoiding a disaster crash on a highway in Ontario on May 9.Dashcam footage from Noah Milot’s truck shows the incident on Highway 11 near Matheson.In the footage, a first truck, damaged by fire, can be seen pulling off the road. This maneuver appears to cause a chaotic chain reaction, as one truck pulls out in front of Milot’s, followed by another which pulls across and leaves the road completely, narrowly avoiding him.“It was a very scary moment,” Milot told Storyful.“My life flashed in front of my eyes,” he said. Credit: Noah Milot via Storyful
The boxing world is buzzing ahead of the first undisputed heavyweight title fight in 25 years. But is Riyadh?
The stars have spoken and whether you're a Capricorn itching for Capri or an Aquarius yearning for Aguilla, this is where to travel to this summer based on your zodiac.
The Italian dancer has reportedly confided in friends about seeking new opportunities on other TV programmes
Susan Davy says South West Water will "not stop working until the situation has been resolved".
The King has appeared in high spirits after throwing himself back into public engagements
The club have offered the defender fresh terms, rather than trigger a one-year extension, but the player remains unconvinced
Queen Camilla spoke about her husband King Charles' health as he continues his cancer treatment amid his busy diary
Several Tube lines have delays on Friday morning while traffic is now moving again on the M25 after the QEII Bridge at the Dartford Crossing was closed. The DLR has severe delays while Transport for London has also said the Northern and Circle lines have minor disruptions. The Croydon Tramlink is part suspended.
Former president’s estranged ex-attorney spoke as prosecution’s final witness, with MAGA representatives Lauren Boebert and Matt Gaetz present to support defendant
Three British fighters in four fights have tried – and failed – to beat Oleksandr Usyk, the undefeated Ukrainian. So how does Tyson Fury, also undefeated, overcome Usyk here when the bell tolls tomorrow night? Tony Bellew, Dereck Chisora and Anthony Joshua have all offered their views.
Sir Keir Starmer unveiled his pre-electoral speech yesterday slamming the Tories for “14 years of chaos”
GSK and Land Securities are in the FTSE 100 spotlight after the drugs giant sold its final Haleon shares and the property firm posted results. The sale of GSK’s remaining 4% stake raised £1.25 billion, having held 13% following its 2022 demerger of the Panadol and Sensodyne business. Land Securities revealed a smaller full-year loss of £341 million amid “robust” rental growth across its estate.
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