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What Deebo Samuel's trade request means for the 49ers ... and who might be interested
The dynamic receiver/running back wants to move on after another struggling season.ESPN - 1h -
Appeals court denies Trump's request to lift order blocking funding freeze
The Trump administration is reigniting a legal fight over whether it can unilaterally freeze billions of dollars in funding in loans, grants and financial assistance.ABC News - 2h -
Appeals court denies Trump admin request to block judge's order to lift spending freeze
A federal appeals court on Tuesday declined to temporarily block a lower court's orders directing the Trump administration to unfreeze federal grants. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 1st Circuit ...The Hill - 2h -
‘It felt like a divine calling’: meet the single marriage celebrants refusing to give up on love
What’s it like celebrating love for a living when you’re still looking for ‘the one’? Five Australian wedding celebrants reveal what the job has taught them about modern romance. Get our weekend ...The Guardian - 5h -
US and UK refuse to sign Paris summit declaration on ‘inclusive’ AI
Confirmation of snub comes after JD Vance criticises Europe’s ‘excessive regulation’ of technology. . The US and the UK have refused to sign a declaration on “inclusive and sustainable” artificial ...The Guardian - 6h -
China refuses to bow to UK request over fence for London embassy
Approval from Home Office had been granted on condition of perimeter for part of Tower Hamlets siteFinancial Times - 7h -
UK and US refuse to sign international AI declaration
It follows a warning from US Vice-President JD Vance that excessive regulation could "kill a transformative industry."BBC News - 7h -
UK interest rates are too restrictive
But uncertainty and a rise in near-term inflation warrants a cautious approach to cutsFinancial Times - 8h -
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Chair of UK’s financial ombudsman to step down
Baroness Zahida Manzoor called for ‘radical’ shake-up of rules after the sudden departure of agency’s chief executiveFinancial Times - 8h -
China’s carmakers shift up a gear
Beijing could step in to consolidate fragmented industry, reshaping its futureFinancial Times - 10h -
Ossoff calls on Trump admin to ‘publicly refuse’ El Salvador’s offer to jail Americans
“Federal law does not allow the deportation of U.S. citizens, and El Salvador’s prisons are internationally notorious for life-threatening and abusive conditions,” the Georgia Democrat wrote.Politico - 15h -
Lawyer in Saudi trans student's suicide note had embassy links, BBC finds
Eden Knight had wanted a new life in the US but was persuaded home, according to her final X post.BBC News - 23h -
Ochocinco issues Deebo ominous warning after 49ers trade request
Retired NFL star Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson issued a warning to fellow wide receiver Deebo Samuel after the six-year 49ers veteran reportedly requested a trade out of San Francisco on Super Bowl Sunday.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
UK not planning to hit back at US on steel tariffs
Trade Minister Douglas Alexander said the UK would not have "a knee-jerk reaction" but "a clear-headed" response.BBC News - 8h -
US and UK refuse to sign summit declaration on AI safety
JD Vance vows that US will dominate the technology in warning to Europe and ChinaFinancial Times - 12h -
Family 'heartbroken' as missing sailor named as London father
Charles Todd issued a mayday call from his yacht as Storm Herminia hit the Bay of Biscay.BBC News - 21h -
UK apprentices will not need maths or English qualifications
New rules aim to plug skills gaps in key industries and drive economic growthFinancial Times - 1d -
Couple win refund after buying £32m moth-infested London mansion
Iya Patarkatsishvili and Dr Yevhen Hunyak sued property developer over infestation that ruined wine and clothes. The daughter of a Georgian billionaire and her husband have been granted a refund ...The Guardian - 1d -
Russia says U.S. relations are on brink of collapse, refuses to confirm Trump call claim
The Kremlin said Russia-U.S. relations were nearing collapse and would not confirm whether President Putin had spoken with President Trump, after Trump said so.NBC News - 1d -
UK banks to detail IT failures after Barclays outage
MPs on Treasury select committee request information from past two yearsFinancial Times - 1d -
A chance encounter took me from a New York skyscraper to a London food market – and a new life | Franco Fubini
Working in finance, I was unhappy and surrounded by greed. Then I embraced my passion for cooking, produce and nature. Franco Fubini is the founder and CEO of Natoora . As I wandered out of my ...The Guardian - 1d -
Reform Isas to boost UK economic growth
It is high time the tax system encouraged more economically productive behaviour than parking funds in a cash accountFinancial Times - 1d -
BCG expands London office in bet on in-person working
US consulting firm is latest company to boost office space in sign of hope for UK capital’s commercial property marketFinancial Times - 1d -
Singapore’s DBS reports record profits as long-serving chief bows out
City-state’s biggest lender buoyed by strong commercial and wealth management performancesFinancial Times - 1d -
Ministers claim success in crackdown on illegal working in the UK
Home secretary to release videos of people being deported as Labour tries to blunt attacks by Reform UKFinancial Times - 2d -
London City Lionesses fail to shock Arsenal but progress there to be seen
Investment by Michelle Kang paying off with strong showing in Championship but building deeper community ties to the club will be key. Arsenal eased past the Championship side London City Lionesses ...The Guardian - 2d -
Church of England refuses call for gluten-free wafers and non-alcoholic wine
Synod was asked to bring in alternatives for Eucharist, but says believers can still take part without consuming both. It’s the ancient ritual that unites millions of Christians in faith – but the ...The Guardian - 2d -
China’s US tariffs become a reality
Plus, Mandelson becomes the UK’s man in Washington while political and business leaders debate AI developments in ParisFinancial Times - 2d -
London to recreate South by Southwest festival in Shoreditch
US conference known for launching Billie Eilish and The White Stripes will take place in JuneFinancial Times - 2d -
Ransomware Attacks Climbed in 2024—but Some Companies Are Just Refusing to Pay Hackers
Businesses actually paid out less to hackers last year than the year before. Here’s how to protect your company.Inc. - 2d -
Post Office tussles with UK government over ‘drip feed’ funding
State-owned company at centre of Horizon scandal struggling to secure long-term finance deal, say sourcesFinancial Times - 2d -
UK property yields little cheer for landlords
Latest-quarter data shows the first dip in rental prices outside London since the pre-pandemic eraFinancial Times - 2d -
Bloodied Chisora beats Wallin in UK finale
Heavyweight Derek Chisora proves too much for Otto Wallin, picking up a unanimous points victory in his final fight in the UK.BBC News - 3d -
Hundreds protest against Chinese ‘mega-embassy’ in London
Demonstrators at the proposed site included Hongkongers who fear it could be used to illegally detain dissenters. Large crowds gathered outside the proposed site of a new Chinese “mega-embassy” in ...The Guardian - 3d -
'UK's most romantic village' prepares for Valentine's Day
The small village is famed across the world for its unique postal service.BBC News - 3d -
Cheaper e-bikes set for UK - but China tariff axe is 'kick in teeth for British firms'
British makers of e-bikes are worried after the government scraps tariffs on Chinese e-bikes .BBC News - 3d -
Forget the Smiths, French pack could cause panic on the pitch in London
If England are blown away up front, Will Smith might as well be playing fly-half for all the difference it will make. Once upon a time France headed to London with a certain amount of trepidation. ...The Guardian - 3d -
Europe’s biggest vet group considers London listing
EQT-backed IVC Evidensia could float as soon as next year, delivering one of the Square Mile’s biggest listings for yearsFinancial Times - 3d -
UK demands access to Apple users' encrypted data
The Home Office served the notice to the tech giant under the Investigatory Powers Act.BBC News - 4d