Leaders of Poland and Germany hail Péter Magyar’s majority as a turning of the tide – but analysts say there were other reasons for defeat of prime minister ...

US military boasts blockade of the strait of Hormuz will incapacitate Iran’s economy ...

The new strategy to be unveiled by Richard Marles will see defence spending rise to about 2.4% of GDP – but US president has urged allies to spend 3.5% ...

Scammer arrested after manipulating payment terminal to overcharge 1,000-fold in latest in spate of seaside cons ...

Republicans had hoped that Trump’s 2025 tax cuts would be at the forefront of voters’ minds, but many have reportedly not noticed a difference ...

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news ...

Poll projects major political earthquake across Britain with Labour losing Wales and England’s Red Wall ...

Extension of three-year lifespan for bronze coincides with 25th anniversary rerelease of original romcom ...

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Intense heat in cities like New York, Philadelphia and Washington DC is unusual for April, weather experts say ...

Exeter Chiefs have finalised a deal with a wealthy American backer to take control of the club, subject to the approval of their membership ...

Prime minister elect says he expects new government to be in place by mid-May ...