London rents rise at record 11.6%

Hong Kong records first rise in new listings since 2020, as Beijing's policy pivot refuels optimism

Beijing's stimulus package has refueled companies' interest in raising capital in Hong Kong and lured back some foreign capital funds, experts said.

CNBC - 15h

U.S. Agrees to Pay $116 Million to Settle Sexual Abuse Claims at California Prison

Lawyers for the victims said it was the largest deal of its kind reached with the federal Bureau of Prisons.

The New York Times - 15h

Bitcoin rises to new record above $107,000 ahead of this week's Fed decision

Bitcoin rallied to a new all-time high on Monday as investors awaited an expected interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve later this week.

NBC News - 1d

Bitcoin rises to new record above $107,000 ahead of this week's Fed decision

Bitcoin rallied to a new all-time high Monday as investors awaited the Federal Reserve's final interest rate decision of the year.

CNBC - 1d

London’s shrinking stock market

The travails of the LSE reflect deeper problems in the UK’s business environment

Financial Times - 2d

Woman killed in London triple shooting named

Michelle Sadio died in the shooting which has also left two men in their 30s injured, one seriously.

BBC News - 2d

Anthony Davis scores 40 points, LeBron James has 18 in return to help Lakers beat Grizzlies, 116-110

Anthony Davis had 40 points and 16 rebounds, LeBron James added 18 points in his return and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Memphis Grizzlies 116-110 on Sunday night

ABC News - 2d

Suns send Trail Blazers to 6th straight loss with 116-109 victory

Devin Booker scored 28 points and the Phoenix Suns beat Portland 116-109 on Sunday night to extend the Trail Blazers’ losing streak to six games

ABC News - 2d

Ether may finally rise to record high next year, after lagging behind bitcoin

While ether has been lagging behind bitcoin, the second-largest crypto by market capitalization could hit a record high above $5,000 next year if its current demand-and-supply dynamics continue, ...

MarketWatch - 2d

Woman killed and two injured in London shooting

The woman died at the scene, while one of two men shot is in a critical condition in hospital.

BBC News - 3d

Woman dies after shooting in north-west London

Met police says two men were also injured during incident in Brent, and one remains in critical condition. A woman has died after a shooting in Brent, north-west London, on Saturday night.. The ...

The Guardian - 3d

Hundreds gather in London to protest against capital’s ‘soaring’ rents

Demonstration organiser the London Renters Union says that rising rents are destroying communities. Demonstrators gathered in London on Saturday to protest against the capital’s “soaring” rents.. ...

The Guardian - 4d

Wembanyama makes 2 free throws with 2.1 seconds left in Spurs' 118-116 win over Trail Blazers

Victor Wembanyama had 28 points and made two free throws with 2.1 seconds left to push the San Antonio Spurs over the Portland Trail Blazers 118-116

ABC News - 4d

The London problem is holding young Brits back

Americans and Europeans have a choice of places to prosper

Financial Times - 4d

City of London gives permission for tallest tower

1 Undershaft will be the same height as the Shard across the Thames

Financial Times - 5d

Super-prime London’s cut-price property deals

The haggling is in full swing: with a near record number of unsold new homes and the wealthiest reconsidering their options, estate agents are sweaty palmed, but savvy buyers are scoring hefty ...

Financial Times - 5d

Build-to-rent homes popping up at faster pace as buyers are priced out

Companies are maximizing on a tough housing market by building neighborhoods of single-family homes to rent rather than to sell.

The Hill - 5d

Canada’s rate of medically assisted deaths rises to record high

Roughly 96% of deaths by euthanasia in 2023 were for those with a terminal condition, as growth in overall cases slows. A growing share of deaths in Canada are from euthanasia, but the vast ...

The Guardian - 6d

Demand for UK rented properties falls for first time since pandemic

Surveyors also find estate agents are expecting the slowest growth in rental costs in almost four years

Financial Times - 6d

Monthly rent soars by £270 since pandemic, says Zoopla

The cost of renting rose sharply after lockdown was lifted but the rate of increase is now slowing.

BBC News - Dec. 11

Watch: Moment house explodes in north-east London

Two people were hospitalised after a huge blast destroyed a house in Ilford.

BBC News - Dec. 11

Coffee drinkers face price rises as costs on global markets hit record high

Price for arabica beans tops $3.44 a pound, while cost of robusta beans almost doubles this year. Your morning caffeine hit could become even pricier in the new year after the cost of coffee ...

The Guardian - Dec. 10

The London Stock Exchange suffers another loss to the U.S.

The FTSE 100 equipment rental company said moving its primary listing to the U.S. increase it exposure to investors and allow for its inclusion in “premier U.S. equity indices.”

MarketWatch - Dec. 10

Christie’s has brought the dinosaur auction show to London

Scientists have been priced out by billionaires in the global market for prehistoric fossils

Financial Times - Dec. 10

Students priced out of London as rents rise faster than loans

Pressure on government to take action over the ‘cost of learning crisis’ in the UK capital

Financial Times - Dec. 10

Wembanyama helps Spurs beat Pelicans, 121-116, as Paul moves into second in career assists

Chris Paul moved into second place on the NBA’s career assists list, Victor Wembanyama came back from an injury scare to score 25 points and the San Antonio Spurs held on to beat the New Orleans ...

ABC News - Dec. 8

Man dies and two hurt in west London 'disturbance'

London Ambulance Service said a man died at the scene and two were taken to major trauma centres.

BBC News - Dec. 8

GB's Marchant crashes into London velodrome crowd

Racing is abandoned in the Track Champions League in London after British Olympic champion Katy Marchant and another rider crash over the barriers into the crowd.

BBC News - Dec. 7

Mobley scores career-high 41 points as Cavaliers beat Hornets 116-102

Evan Mobley scored a career-high 41 points, Donovan Mitchell added 18 points, eight rebounds and eight assists, and the Cleveland Cavaliers extended their strong start with a 116-102 victory over ...

ABC News - Dec. 7

S&P 500 rises to a record close Friday, posts third straight winning week

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite rose to fresh records on Friday after November jobs data came in slightly better than expected, but not so hot as to deter the Federal Reserve from cutting rates ...

NBC News - Dec. 7

Meta shares rise on potential TikTok ban in U.S., closing at record alongside Amazon

Meta continued its rally on Friday, rising 2.4% and closing at a record after a federal appeals court upheld a law requiring ByteDance to sell TikTok.

CNBC - Dec. 6

Fallout London Mod Will Get Its Own DLC

Fallout 4 arrived nearly a decade ago, and it's anyone's guess when Fallout 5 will be released. Thankfully, the fan developers at Team Folon took it upon themselves to create Fallout London , ...

GameSpot - Dec. 6

Man dies after dog attack in east London

A woman, 32, has been charged over the attack, which took place on Wednesday morning.

BBC News - Dec. 5

Why London’s property market is stagnating

The capital is stuck in a rut; digging itself out is not going to be easy — or cheap

Financial Times - Dec. 5

Share with parents or rent forever: ‘I have put life on hold while trying to buy a house’

Thanks to the housing crisis, Australians are learning to live together in ways previously associated with students and twentysomethings. Can we accept it as the new norm?. Read other stories in ...

The Guardian - Dec. 4