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UK’s Rishi Sunak pledges £17 billion in tax cuts by 2030, looking to bounce back from D-Day gaffe

LONDON — British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak released his Conservative Party’s official election manifesto on Tuesday, announcing help for first-time homebuyers…
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Leader of world’s ‘most prolific ransomware group’ charged in Lockbit case — $10 million reward for his arrest

Federal prosecutors on Tuesday announced criminal charges against a Russian national, Dmitry Yuryevich Khoroshev, for allegedly creating, developing and administrating…
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U.S. unveils new sanctions targeting Iran’s drone program following Israel attack

The Biden administration on Thursday announced new sanctions targeting Iran’s drone program for its recent attack on Israel. The sanctions…
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WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will not be immediately extradited to the U.S., British court rules

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange on Tuesday was granted permission by a U.K. court to appeal his extradition to the U.S.,…
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Trent Alexander-Arnold: Liverpool star’s academy provides former players with tools to succeed post-playing

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Divided Bank of England leaves policy unchanged, says interest rates are ‘under review’

LONDON — The Bank of England held interest rates steady at 5.25% on Thursday, with the announcement detailing the very divided…
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U.S., U.K. strike Houthi targets in Yemen in response to Red Sea attacks

The United States and the United Kingdom have “successfully conducted strikes” against Houthi targets in Yemen, President Joe Biden said…
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Bank of England leaves policy unchanged, says rates to stay high for ‘extended period’

LONDON — The Bank of England on Thursday kept its main interest rate unchanged at 5.25% and said monetary policy…
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Ryan Atkin talks Rainbow Laces campaign on 10-year anniversary

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U.S. has failed the Palestinian people, officials say after vetoed UN vote for Gaza Strip cease-fire

Palestinian officials expressed resounding disappointment after the United States vetoed a United Nations resolution calling for an immediate humanitarian cease-fire…