Scrap stamp duty and council tax to fix London housing crisis, thinktank says

Centre for London report finds levy on property wealth would free up homes, fund social housing and help renters save for depositsStamp duty should be scrapped and replaced with a new property wealth tax to fix London’s housing crisis, a leading thinktank has proposed.A report on the capital’s property market suggests an annual tax to replace the levy paid when buying a property and council tax would encourage downsizing and raise funds for social housing. It would also help renters to save a house deposit. Continue reading...

Children in mental health crisis waiting up to three days in A&E for specialist bed in England

Nurses’ union criticises ‘catastrophic system-wide failure’ in NHS as more under-18s getting stuck in emergency wardsChildren and young people in England having a mental health crisis are spending up to three days in an A&E unit before they get a bed in a specialist unit, NHS figures reveal.One children’s nurse who works in an emergency department said such long waits for under-18s who were in acute distress were “frankly barbaric” but “becoming far more normal”. Continue reading...

AI engineer says Google unfairly sacked him after he protested against work for Israel

Exclusive: Employment tribunal claim says worker lost his job after distributing leaflets throughout London officeGoogle is facing a legal challenge from an AI engineer who claims he was unfairly dismissed after he protested against its work for the Israeli government, in the latest sign of growing concern about the social and ethical impacts of AI.The engineer distributed flyers around Google DeepMind’s London offices, which read “Google provides military AI to forces committing genocide” and asking colleagues: “Is your paycheck worth this?” He also emailed colleagues about Google’s 2025 deci

Шинку в магазині більше не купуватимете: домашня і смачніша, і корисніша

Домашня шинка з курки виходить дуже смачною та неймовірно апетитною.

Inps, altro errore: 270mila pensionati con la certificazione sbagliata. Pasticcio sui deceduti

Nuovo caso sulle Cu: l’addizionale comunale è stata trattenuta, ma non riportata. L’Istituto corregge in corsa. Coinvolti anche molti deceduti: problemi per vedove o vedovi e gli eredi

Trump threatens Iran with ‘big hit’ if there’s no deal soon

The war has shut down the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for oil and gas flows, causing global energy prices and inflation to surge

Песков назвал граничащим с безумием заявление МИД Литвы об атаке на Калининград

News live: PM meets with Kumanjayi Little Baby’s family in NT; Wilson calls for Australia that doesn’t favour ‘big super fund oligarchs’

Anthony Albanese says the family is trying to ‘bear their way through this with dignity [and] with respect’. Follow updates liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe NSW economy will grow less than expected next financial year amid rising inflation and the global oil shock, the state’s treasurer will warn ahead of next month’s budget.In a speech today ahead of the 23 June state budget, Daniel Mookhey will warn that NSW will only avoid a recession in 2026-27 because of the number of renewable energy projects now under construction in the state.Attentive budget watchers

Melbourne teenager Bianca Adler becomes youngest Australian to climb Mount Everest

The 18-year-old high school student reached the top of the world’s tallest mountain on her second attemptAn 18-year-old high school student from Melbourne has become the youngest Australian to climb to the top of Mount Everest on Wednesday.According to her Garmin data and a post on Instagram, Bianca Adler reached the 8,849m summit at nearly 6.30am Melbourne time, and nearly 2.30am Nepal time, with her guides, Pemba and Ngdu. Continue reading...

Tamil Nadu SSLC results: 94.31% of students pass class 10 board exam

This is 0.51% higher than the previous academic year

У Китаї Путін і Сі Цзіньпін провели переговори: перші заяви

Вони зійшлися на думці, що саме Китай та РФ мають побудувати більш справедливу систему глобального управління.

Hindalco shares soar 4% despite Novelis Q4 loss — What brokerages are saying?

Novelis, the wholly-owned subsidiary of Hindalco Industries, reported a consolidated net loss of $84 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, compared with a net profit of $294 million in the year-ago period

RBI intervenes as Rupee drops to record low

Global investors have pulled out a record $23 billion from the nation’s stocks this year

Росавиация ограничила работу аэропортов «Внуково» и «Домодедово»

Indian government bonds drop on US Treasury selloff, rupee slides

The 30-year US Treasury yield ‌hit a 19-year high on Tuesday amid a global long-bond selloff, while the 10-year ‌yield touched a 16-month high of 4.6690%

Putin in Cina da Xi: “Nel mezzo della crisi in Medio Oriente la Russia fornitore affidabile di energia”

Dal leader russo l’invito per una visita a Mosca il prossimo anno. Sul tavolo l’accordo per la realizzazione del gasdotto Forza della Siberia 2

Xi accoglie Putin a Pechino: “Si rischia di ricadere nella legge della giungla”

Dal leader russo l’invito per una visita a Mosca il prossimo anno. Sul tavolo l’accordo per la realizzazione del gasdotto Forza della Siberia 2

Putin da Xi a Pechino: “Si rischia la legge della giungla. Golden Dome Usa una minaccia”

Dal leader russo l’invito per una visita a Mosca il prossimo anno. Sul tavolo l’accordo per la realizzazione del gasdotto Forza della Siberia 2

Дрони атакували Росію: прилетіло по великому НПЗ "Лукойла", - ЗМІ

Завод важливий для забезпечення Московської області.

Дмитриев сообщил о скором визите Уиткоффа в РФ

Jones, Jackson move to Republican primary run-off in Georgia governor race

Burt Jones and Rick Jackson will face each other again in the June 16 run-off.

Tech layoffs continue as Meta restructures for AI push, LinkedIn cuts over 600 jobs

Tech giants intensify workforce overhaul amid AI push; LinkedIn lays off over 600 as Microsoft offers buyouts to thousands

Які два сірники треба перемістити, щоб виправити помилку: хитра математична головоломка

Завдання потрібно виконати за 15 секунд.

Паспорт для війни: нова російська "спецоперація"

Щойно в РФ з’явився закон, який дозволяє використовувати армію "для захисту громадян Росії за кордоном", Путін одразу почав розширювати коло російських "громадян". УНІАН розбирався, які країни тепер матимуть з ними більше клопоту.

Sensex today | Stock Market Live: Sensex falls 310 pts, Nifty slips amid weak global cues and geopolitical tensions

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: Indian equities traded lower in listless trade on Wednesday as weak global cues, geopolitical tensions and elevated crude oil prices weighed on sentiment, while derivatives data signalled a cautious, range-bound market with key Nifty support placed around the 23,300 zone.

Q4 Results Today Live: Grasim, Ola Electric, Samvardhana Motherson, Apollo, Bosch, Lenskart, Jubilant Foodworks, Medplus, Whirlpool to announce Q4 results, PI Industries, ZEE & PTC India shares tank, BEL, BPCL, BLS International shares in focus

Q4 Results Today Live Updates: Stay tuned to businessline for the latest live updates on Q4 earnings.

В Індії зібрали перший військово-транспортний літак C-295

Новий літак C-295 вже готується до першого польоту та має замінити застарілий парк військово-транспортної авіації країни.

EN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : deux morts et six blessés dans une attaque russe sur Dnipro

Les régions de Zaporijjia (sud-est), Kharkiv (est), ainsi que la ville portuaire d’Odessa (sud), ont elles aussi été la cible de frappes russes. A Odessa, l’assaut, mené avec des drones, a endommagé des zones résidentielles, des entrepôts et des « infrastructures cruciales », selon les secours.

Samsung faces major strike after pay talks with union falls apart

After the latest round of talks ended without a breakthrough on Wednesday, union leader Choi Seung-ho told reporters that unionized workers will begin an 18-day strike from Thursday

I Cannibali e la noia

I grandi campioni, gli imbattibili, ci tolgono il gusto di vedere com’è l’ultima scena. Magari ci tediano. Fin quando non tornano come noi “umani”

Alibaba unveils new AI chip in push for domestic alternatives

Alibaba said the new processor is well-suited ‌to handle the heavy memory and communication demands of agent workloads

Собянин сообщил об уничтоженном на подлете к Москве беспилотнике

Solar industry seeks higher power prices amid record demand

Power producers are often forced to sell electricity at low prices during periods of weak demand, but cannot make up for those losses when demand ‌rises because of the price ceiling, says the industry body

Негода у Харкові: синоптики оголосили І рівень небезпеки

Сьогодні по місту очікуються грози, град та сильні пориви вітру.

В Пекине начались переговоры делегаций России и Китая в расширенном составе

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to visit India from May 23-26 for talks on trade, defence and energy security

Rubio’s first India visit since taking office will include stops in Kolkata, Agra, Jaipur and New Delhi

Аэрофлот нарастил перевозки между Россией и Китаем до 1 млн пассажиров

Rupee slides to record low of 96.91, extends losing streak to seven sessions

Rupee has fallen 0.6 per cent this week, following a 1.6 per cent decline last week, and is down more than 7 per cent since the start of the year

Singapore tops Indonesia as biggest Southeast Asia stock market

Global investors have withdrawn more than $4 billion from emerging Southeast Asian equities this year, with Indonesia accounting for more than half the amount

Силы ПВО за ночь сбили 273 украинских беспилотника над 20 регионами России

Daughter honours security guard father killed while protecting mosque

The daughter of mosque security guard Amin Abdullah is remembering him as the “absolute best dad in the world.”

‘Attainment at all costs’ approach could undermine Send changes, school leaders in England say

Union says emphasis on academic goals conflicts with proposed measures on special educational needs provisionChanges to special educational needs provision in England could be thwarted by “academic attainment at all costs” policies that prioritise exam results and punish inclusive schools, headteachers have said in response to a government consultation.The Association of School and College Leaders said the government’s emphasis on academic goals conflicted with its measures designed to help mainstream schools accommodate more children with special educational needs and disabilities (Send). Con

‘A world-class producer’: English wines toast record gold medal haul

England wins highest percentage per entry at International Wine Challenge, with Kent the country’s best regionEnglish wines won the highest percentage of gold medals per entry in a global competition, with experts describing the improvement as remarkable.At the International Wine Challenge, English wines are winning more gold medals than ever. In 2025, the country won 10, but this year it was awarded 25.M&S Champagne Delacourt Vintage Blanc de Blancs 2017, FranceM&S Collection Barossa Valley Shiraz 2024, AustraliaExceptional Botrytis Riesling 2017, Aldi, New ZealandExceptional Asti NV,

Fear grips eastern DR Congo amid deadly Ebola outbreak

From Bukavu to Kinshasa, concern is spreading among residents and street vendors as Ebola cases rise.

РФ и КНР поддержали продление Договора о дружбе и сотрудничестве

10 кораблів з невідомим вантажем: РФ відправила таємничий конвой в напрямку Європи

Японські військові відстежили рух групи російських кораблів із шістьма вантажними суднами та військовим ескортом.

Why ASK Automotive is betting beyond brakes on aluminium components and EV precision parts

ALPS division overtakes traditional brakes as largest segment in FY26 with 30 per cent growth; ₹850 crore investment cycle underway

Яке майно не можна конфіскувати навіть за борги: повний перелік

У Міністерстві юстиції пояснили, яке майно боржники зможуть зберегти.

Q4 Results Today Live: Grasim, Ola Electric, Samvardhana Motherson, Apollo, Bosch, Lenskart, Jubilant Foodworks, Medplus, Whirlpool to announce Q4 results, BEL, PI Industries & BPCL shares down after Q4 results, BLS, Mankind Pharma & Zydus Lifesciences gain

Q4 Results Today Live Updates: Stay tuned to businessline for the latest live updates on Q4 earnings.

Что обсуждают Путин и Си на российско-китайских переговорах

Президент России приехал в Китай с официальным визитом

Nifty Prediction Today – May 20, 2026: Nifty 50 futures: Can go either way. Stay out

Nifty 50 May futures contract will come under more selling pressure if it breaks below 23,350

Xi, Putin hold talks in Beijing days after Trump's visit

Ahead of the talks at the Great Hall of the People, Putin was accorded a ceremonial welcome by Xi

EN DIRECT, guerre au Moyen-Orient : Xi Jinping estime qu’« il est urgent de parvenir à un arrêt total de la guerre »

« La situation dans la région du Golfe se trouve à un moment charnière entre guerre et paix », a estimé le président chinois, à l’occasion de la visite de Vladimir Poutine à Pékin, appelant à « poursuivre les négociations ».

EN DIRECT, guerre au Moyen-Orient : la Corée du Sud annonce qu’un pétrolier sud-coréen a traversé le détroit d’Ormuz

Le site de suivi maritime MarineTraffic localise le pétrolier battant pavillon sud-coréen Universal-Winner dans la partie orientale du détroit, avec pour destination Ulsan, en Corée du Sud.

Жоден з американських президентів не зробив для України більше, ніж Трамп, - Венс

Віцепрезидент також заявив, що США не можуть бути поліцейським у світі, а хочуть бути "хорошим союзником".