16 hours ago By Kevin Peachey, Cost of living correspondent Getty Images Competition between mortgage lenders has intensified ahead of a key decision on interest rates by the Bank of England. A host of lenders have made reductions to the cost of new fixed-rate mortgages in recent days. Brokers expect further cuts to come, but mortgage rates…
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The judge in actor Alec Baldwin’s New Mexico trial on a charge of involuntary manslaughter dismissed the case Friday after the defense team accused prosecutors of withholding evidence. Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer dismissed the case with prejudice based on the misconduct of police and prosecutors in the trial over the 2021 shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins…
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You’re reading an excerpt from the WorldView newsletter. Sign up to get the rest free, including news from around the globe and interesting ideas and opinions to know, sent to your inbox on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. In Washington, as NATO’s leaders commemorated the 75th anniversary of the alliance, China readied its troops along a…
Around 800 women die “needlessly” across the world every day in pregnancy and childbirth, with the vast majority in developing countries, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Thursday. Guterres disclosed the figure in his message on World Population Day, which is observed annually on July 11. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the International…
Two Georgia Bulldogs football players were arrested on misdemeanor charges earlier this week, including reckless driving. Linebacker Smael Mondon Jr. was arrested by Athens-Clarke County Police on charges of reckless driving and racing on highways/streets, and offensive tackle Bo Hughley was arrested by University of Georgia Police for reckless driving and failure to maintain lane/improper…
Pakistani rapper and songwriter Faris Shah can be seen singing in this still taken from the official music video of the song “Blockbuster” from Coke Studio Pakistan’s season 15. — Screengrab/YouTube/Coke Studio Pakistan The viral hit “Blockbuster” has already won the hearts of millions of Pakistanis but it now seems to be making its way…
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We all know — or should know — that good oral hygiene habits include both brushing and flossing at least twice a day to keep cavities at bay. But you may not realize that the benefits of these good habits go beyond preventing tooth decay. Good oral hygiene also helps to keep teeth white, and…
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ISLAMABAD: As Pakistan seeks a multibillion-dollar bailout from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to stabilise its chronically ailing economy, the global lender has suggested imposition of a standard individual income tax rate of up to 45% on agriculture income – something that may end the disparity in income tax regime without the need to amend…
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Pythonidae snake sleeping on branch. — Freepik A man has been caught trying to smuggle over 100 live snakes into mainland China by cramming them into his trousers, according to the country’s customs authority. The unnamed traveller was stopped by customs officers as he sought to slip out of semi-autonomous Hong Kong and into the…
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The federal government has decided to withdraw the recent increase in electricity prices for consumers using up to 200 units per month, in a significant relief for millions of households. This decision, driven by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s directive, is set to provide substantial financial relief to low and middle-income families across the country. The…
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