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City regulator urges judges to dismiss larger payout claims in car loans scandal

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-08T17:02:51+00:00

FCA clashes with consumer group pushing for bigger compensation, alleging lack of transparency and conflict of interest The City regulator is trying to get the only consumer group arguing for higher motor finance scandal payouts thrown out of court, alleging that its co-founders have not been transparent about their funding and potential conflicts of interest.The accusations, laid out in legal filings on Wednesday, are the latest controversy in the long-running saga surrounding mis-sold car loans, with fears of large payouts having resulted in heavy lobbying by banks and a controversial interv

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As Erdogan Hosted NATO, His Jailed Challenger Was in Court

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-07-08T17:02:26+00:00

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan basked in praise from President Trump with the spotlight on a NATO summit. At home, his biggest rival defended himself before judges.

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Starmer says Trump wants to ‘stay in touch’ after he steps down

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-08T16:57:37+00:00

PM suggests maintaining links with US president will be part of his continued responsibility to UK-US relationshipEurope live – latest updatesDonald Trump has agreed to stay in touch with Keir Starmer after he steps down from No 10 despite his increasingly tense relationship with the UK prime minister over recent months.After meeting at the Nato summit in Ankara, Starmer suggested that maintaining links with the US president would be part of his continued responsibilities to the strategic relationship between the two countries. Continue reading...

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Emmy nominations 2026: the list of key categories

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-08T16:55:30+00:00

With strong showings for newcomers Pluribus and Widow’s Bay, nominations for the 78th Emmys, hosted by Mariska Hargitay, are out ahead of the 14 September showEmmy nominations 2026: The Pitt and Hacks lead in an impressive year for HBOMariska Hargitay to host 78th Emmy awardsThe 2026 Emmy award nominations have been announced. Here is the list of the key categories. Continue reading...

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Three arrested in fraud investigation at University of Greater Manchester

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-08T16:54:22+00:00

Police ‘exploring evidence’ of more than £1m in fraudulent activity involving 60 transactions and more than 1m emailsThree people have been arrested as part of an investigation into financial crimes involving the University of Greater Manchester, including allegations of fraud, bribery and money laundering.The Greater Manchester police (GMP) said it was “exploring evidence” of more than £1m in fraudulent activity involving 60 transactions and more than a million emails, alongside the Crown Prosecution Service’s serious economic crime unit. Continue reading...

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Spread of Seafloor Directly Observed for the First Time

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-07-08T16:52:30+00:00

The spread of the ocean floor, as tectonic plates spread apart, is known but hard to observe. Scientists have now documented the process in action.

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Nato summit: Trump says US could let Ukraine make Patriots and renews criticism of Spain and UK – Europe live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-08T16:49:30+00:00

US president say Spain ‘very bad’ in relation to Iran conflict and UK’s approach ‘not in spirit of Winston Churchill’Trump renews call for US to take over Greenland as he arrives for Nato summitAnd that ends their short briefing, with Trump saying he will be back later, and Rutte desperately throwing in that he will also do a press conference if anyone is interested in it please.Trump also heaps praise on Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, praising the Turkish military might, and, amusingly, out of nowhere praises China, too. Continue reading...

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Trump asks judge not to order release of $5.8m payment to E Jean Carroll

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-08T16:46:04+00:00

Trump’s request stems from the supreme court’s 29 June decision not to review his appeal Donald Trump has asked a judge not to order the release of more than $5m in court-held funds that he owes E Jean Carroll in her successful 2023 sexual abuse and defamation civil trial against him.Trump had deposited this multimillion jury award, plus 11% interest, into a court-controlled account about six weeks after Carroll’s win. For this money, which now totals about $5.8m, to be released, a judge has to order directing the court-controlled fund to do so. Trump has denied all wrongdoing. Continue readin

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‘He did not deserve to die’: family of man fatally shot by ICE agent speaks out

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-08T16:42:07+00:00

Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was killed by agent in Texas while on his way to work, and family found out from news reportsThe family of a Mexican immigrant who was fatally shot by a federal immigration agent on Tuesday in Texas called for an independent investigation into his killing, as questions swirl around federal officials’ claims and lack of transparency.“He did not deserve to die,” said Ronaldo Salgado, the son of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, during a press conference led by the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) on Wednesday in Houston, Texas. Continue reading...

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Clacton byelection likely to take place on 6 August – as it happened

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-08T16:31:37+00:00

Count Binface to be one of few challengers to Nigel Farage as major parties boycott contestFor anyone involved in British politics, an invitation to be interviewed on Radio 4’s Today programme is the ultimate badge of seriousness. There are probably hundreds of MPs who have never made it onto the programme because they have not been deemed important enough.But, as if to prove the point that the Clacton byelection really is a “farce” (see 7.59am), this morning Today had an interview with Count Binface, the serial joke byelection candidate who may turn out to be Nigel Farage’s main opposition in

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Trump gives Zelenskyy vague promise of licence to manufacture Patriot missiles

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-08T16:30:35+00:00

Licence would be diplomatic coup for Kyiv but process of making munitions would likely be expensive, complex and longEurope live – latest updatesDonald Trump has told Volodymyr Zelenskyy that Ukraine may be allowed to manufacture Patriot missile interceptors to counter Russian ballistic attacks. It would be a diplomatic coup for Kyiv, which has been struggling to counter Moscow’s increasing missile threat.The US president’s commitment, however, was vaguely framed, and he admitted he had not spoken to the US defence and aerospace companies Lockheed Martin and RTX Corporation (formerly Raytheon)

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The curse of Donald Trump: where he goes, sporting defeat follows

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-08T16:29:47+00:00

The USMNT’s World Cup crashout is the latest episode to suggest the support and intervention of Donald J Trump brings bad luckThis was originally published in This Week in Trumpland. Sign up to receive it in your inbox every WednesdayBreaking a mirror. Walking under a ladder. Spilling salt. A black cat crossing one’s path.After the events of this week, it feels safe to add one more item to the list of things said to bring bad luck: the support and intervention of Donald J Trump. Continue reading...

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Editorial. Regulating usernames

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-07-08T16:27:58+00:00

Tech giants should have pre-emptive safeguards

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Police urge man suspected of murdering wife and daughters near Bedford to hand himself in

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-08T16:27:02+00:00

Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, 45, is believed to have left UK for Zimbabwe before bodies of his family were discoveredA man suspected of murdering his wife and two daughters near Bedford has been urged by police to hand himself in after fleeing to Zimbabwe.Nothabo Zandile Tshuma, 42, known as Zandile, and Natalie, 15, and Nala, five, were found dead in their £1.3m detached house in Carnoustie Drive, Great Denham. Police forced entry to the house on Monday after receiving reports that the family had not been seen for days. Continue reading...

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Why a national floor wage makes economic sense

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-07-08T16:24:37+00:00

If phased in, it can boost consumption and encourage efficiency, formalisation and transparency

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Centre sets two-year deadline for passenger infra upgrade at airports

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-07-08T16:23:38+00:00

Home Minister Amit Shah directs phased rollout of Automatic Tray Retrieval Systems, aerobridge norms and baggage drop expansion to improve passenger experience

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The Pitt, Hacks and newcomers Widow’s Bay and Pluribus lead 2026 Emmy nominations

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-08T16:23:13+00:00

HBO and Apple shows head up this year’s nominations while Richard Gadd’s Baby Reindeer follow-up Half-Man only receives one nodThe second season of hit hospital drama The Pitt and the final season of Hacks dominate this year’s Emmy nominations, announced on Wednesday.The Pitt leads with 25 nominations while Hacks has 24, both scoring a big win for HBO. Continue reading...

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Trump administration threatens states with criminal charges in elections fight

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-08T16:22:29+00:00

State officials call federal demands for voter data ‘truly bizarre behavior’ amid unproven noncitizen voting claimsUS politics live – latest updatesThe US Department of Justice sent letters to election officials in every state threatening potential criminal charges for officials if noncitizens vote, an escalation in an ongoing push by the federal government.As Donald Trump’s administration pushes to exert greater control over elections, the justice department confirmed letters went out to all 50 states and the District of Columbia, “asking for voluntary compliance in a timely manner with their

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Geopolitics of submarine cable ownership, repair

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-07-08T16:12:51+00:00

To improve resilience, countries should advocate greater cable ownership by their telecom carriers and ISPs

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