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WH Smith plans to raise £100m to shore up its finances as the retailer warns of lower profits due to the conflict in Iran. The company's airport stores have been particularly affected, with a decline in shopper numbers. This decline…

Nike is charging the highest prices for World Cup replica shirts, with England fans facing a £95 fee for an adult shirt. This price surge comes as the tournament kicks off in the United States. The cost represents a significant…

The UK government's plan to de-link gas and electricity prices could save households £200 per year on their energy bills. This proposal aims to address the surge in global energy prices, which has led to higher costs for consumers. Currently,…

The World Cup is set to begin amidst controversy, with several issues surrounding the tournament. Former US President Donald Trump's involvement has drawn attention, though details of his role are unclear. Fans have also been affected, with some shut out…

A recent poll in Makerfield has found that the majority of voters would be deterred from supporting a candidate who had made offensive posts online. The survey, conducted ahead of the upcoming byelection, reveals that 71% of respondents would be…

The UK's prestigious science facilities, including Diamond Light Source and ISIS Neutron and Muon Source, are facing significant funding cuts. The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) must reduce its budget by £162m, prompting concerns about the impact on research.…

Global Witness has released findings suggesting major brands, including Amazon and Sony, may be using coltan sourced from supply chains controlled by the M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Coltan is a mineral used in electronic devices such…

The world's wealthiest individuals cause a disproportionate amount of climate harm, a new study by Greenpeace reveals. The research calculates that the richest people on the planet contribute nearly $1 trillion of damage annually through ownership-based emissions. This figure is…

Nightingales are migratory birds that travel from Africa to Europe each year. Their distinctive songs are a welcome sign of spring in the UK. In Bedfordshire's Strawberry Hill, a group gathered around a campfire one evening. Afterward, they ventured into…

British marine life is being severely impacted by bycatch, with thousands of cherished creatures killed annually. A recent analysis has quantified the issue for the first time, revealing a shocking toll on whales, dolphins, and seabirds. Fishing tackle is the…

Ukraine's capital Kyiv has hosted the premiere of an opera about Ukrainian children abducted by Russia. The opera, Mothers of Kherson, is based on true stories of children forcibly taken from their families. First lady Olena Zelenska attended the performance,…

Iran's Revolutionary Guards Corps has launched retaliatory attacks against several targets in the Middle East. The strikes were in response to US military action following the downing of a US helicopter. Iran's targets included an airbase in Jordan that hosts…

New South Wales has acknowledged that pro-Palestine protester Hannah Thomas was assaulted by police officers and falsely imprisoned. Thomas, a former Greens candidate, was detained during a protest. The state has accepted liability and will pay her medical costs, as…