Bessent unveils sweeping new Iran sanctions but delays toughest blow
The treasury secretary said Trump is contacting other world leaders to demand their support for the “economic asphyxiation” of the Iranian regime but ...
Virgin Trains gets go ahead to run services to Europe in new blow to Eurostar monopoly
Operator wins track access approval for up to 20 daily return trains through tunnel to Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam in 2030Virgin Trains has been gra...
U.S. and Iran Blow Through Deadline to Agree to a Broad Deal to End War
President Trump said a cease-fire agreed in June would lead to limits on Iran’s nuclear program and finish the conflict, but the countries appear far ...
Probation staff vote to strike in blow to Burnham plans on early release
Napo members overwhelmingly back action after union had criticised prisons proposals as rushedProbation staff have voted overwhelmingly to go on strik...
Iran hopes to deal Trump a blow at midterms by keeping him entangled in war
By dragging out talks, Tehran aims to damage the US president politically, but some fear a bruised and weakened Trump could only prolong the conflict ...
Blow to NHS as Royal Mail raises prices for bulk users by a third
Average 25% increase for letters such as marketing, bills and medical appointment notices from 5 OctoberRoyal Mail will increase the price of its whol...
Amish Shah wins in Arizona Democratic House primary in blow to establishment
Shah will face Republican Jay Freely, a Trump-backed former NFL kicker, in November for battleground seatAmish Shah won the Democratic primary on Wedn...
Mitie agrees £3.1bn takeover by OCS in blow to London stock market
Board of UK government contractor recommends deal with private-equity owned rivalBusiness live – latest updatesThe outsourcer Mitie has agreed to a £3...
US supreme court upholds birthright citizenship in blow to Trump agenda
Court rules against Trump administration on policy that people born in the United States are citizensSign up for the Breaking News US email to get new...
Today programme suffers ‘body blow’ as BBC prioritises social and digital content
Staff at Radio 4 show, which has 5 million listeners, told making content for likes of TikTok will take precedence for correspondentsFor decades, the ...
Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro Trailer Will Blow Your Mind
Get ready for a ballroom battle like you've never seen before.
The world's top performers are going head-to-head to compete for a coveted spot among D...
England defender Tino Livramento could miss England's World Cup campaign after suffering a fresh injury on the eve of the Three Lions' tournament open...
Liberal frontbencher Jonno Duniam to quit politics in blow to struggling Coalition
Tasmanian senator says it was ‘extremely difficult decision to make’ and he will leave ‘proud and grateful but exhausted’ Liberal frontbencher Jonno D...
U.K. Defense Secretary Resigns, in a Blow to Starmer
John Healey unexpectedly announced his resignation on Thursday, saying Prime Minister Keir Starmer had failed to invest enough money in British defens...
High court paves the way for multimillion-dollar compensation claims to NZYQ cohort in blow to government
Australian human rights lawyers and refugee advocacy groups are lauding the decision as a ‘significant outcome’Follow our Australia news live blog for...
Tate & Lyle agrees £2.7bn takeover by US rival in new blow to FTSE
Venerable but struggling UK firm backs deal with Chicago-based Ingredion which puts nearly 500 jobs worldwide at riskTate & Lyle has agreed to a £2.7b...
Trump admirer’s surprise first-round win is a blow to Colombia’s traditional conservatives
Success of far-right presidential candidate, Abelardo de la Espriella, suggests some voters are ‘fed up with politics’The far-right lawyer Abelardo de...
