Finance
Pubs and hotels could see business rates reformed after review
The review of how rates are calculated in England and Wales could lead to reform of the system.
World
Syria and Israel Hold U.S.-Mediated Talks to Try to Ease Tensions
The discussions, reported by the Syrian state news agency, came days after Israel struck an air base in Syria’s northwes
Gaming
How to Fish is the latest Steam indie sensation, selling 1 million copies in just two days
If you've browsed the frontpage of Steam in the last few days, you'll no doubt have come across How to Fish, the debut p
Entertainment
California Attorney General Cancels Paramount Settlement Talks Over $111 Billion Warner Bros. Discovery Deal, Says He’ll Meet When They ‘Stop Playing Games’
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has canceled planned settlement talks with Paramount over the state’s lawsuit seek
World
Andy Burnham arrives in Ukraine with plans to share UK blueprints for long-range missiles – Europe live
UK PM to announce support for France in setting up missile assembly lines during his Kyiv visit, as coalition of willing
World
Strategic talks in Paris show France and Saudi Arabia 'need each other too much'
The Saudi crown prince and French President Emmanuel Macron are to chair on August 24 the first meeting of the Saudi-Fre
Finance
Treasuries Gain With Bessent and Warsh Due to Set Direction
Treasuries gained at the start of a potentially pivotal week for the US bond market, with remarks from US Treasury Secre
Entertainment
Venice Adds ‘Naza,’ Documentary From ‘No Other Land’ Directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, to Competition
The Venice Film Festival has made a last-minute addition to its competition lineup: “Naza,” a new documentary from “No O
World
U.S. Marines Cancel Drill With South Korea, Citing Iran War Demands
The move to call off the high-profile event was communicated in June, South Korea said. President Trump shortened anothe
Finance
Philippine Corporate Regulator Targets Stock Brokers in Next Reform Push
The Philippines’ corporate regulator is looking to increase the minimum capital requirement for stock brokers as it forg
World
Despite ceasefire, Israeli strikes still kill in Gaza and the West Bank
Despite a ceasefire that has been in place since October 2025, violence continues in Gaza. On August 23, Israeli strikes
World
European leaders rally in Kyiv to celebrate Ukraine's Independence Day
European leaders joined President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv on August 24 for official celebrations marking Ukraine’s I