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By DAILY MAIL CITY & FINANCE REPORTER Updated: 22:00 BST, 2 June 2025 The pound raced towards a three-year high against the dollar yesterday as the latest skirmishes in Donald Trump’s trade war sent the greenback tumbling.With fears over the health of the US economy mounting, sterling rose as much as 0.7 per cent to $1.3557, while investors seeking safety pushed gold back towards its recent all-time high of $3,500 an ounce.The dollar has fallen 9 per cent against a basket of major currencies this year and analysts at Morgan Stanley are predicting a further 9 per cent drop over the…
Nadia Bartel’s romance with Peter Dugmore is going strong. The fashion brand founder, 40, has headed off to Paris with her longtime boyfriend and her two children. The social media sensation shared a series of updates from the luxury trip to Instagram this week. The images show Nadia cuddling up to Peter, and her kids, sons Aston and Henley, as they played tourist in the French city of love. Enjoying crepes, upmarket shopping and strolls along the Seine while taking in views of the Eiffel Tower, the foursome have clearly settled into life as a blended family. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures…
There’s nothing quite like a fresh portion of fish and chips after a long day at the beach.From a side of mushy peas to a splash of vinegar, many Brits are very particular about how they enjoy this seaside staple. But according to one psychologist, the key to the perfect portion is much simpler. Food psychologist, James Cornish, claims that the correct way to eat fish and chips is with a Chip Fork. This unassuming utensil not only makes you feel nostalgic, but also helps to slow you down as you munch on your chips, according to the expert. ‘The humble Chip Fork reinforces…
Ozempic has been linked to a potentially blinding condition that causes internal bleeding behind the eyes.An Israeli study found patients taking Ozempic or similar weight-loss shots were twice as likely to suffer from a serious degenerative eye disease compared to those not on the medication.The condition, neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD), causes leaky blood vessels to grow behind the eye, which can spill fluid into the retina — leading to permanent damage and blindness.Ozempic and similar medications work by mimicking the body’s naturally occurring GLP-1 hormone, which reduces hunger.And while the exact link between weight-loss drugs and vision problems isn’t known,…
By ESTHER MARSHALL Published: 11:32 BST, 8 June 2025 | Updated: 11:32 BST, 8 June 2025 From the Eiffel Tower to the Louvre, Paris’ top tourist attractions draw around 50 million visitors to the French capital every year. But many travellers miss one of the city’s more curious landmarks – because it’s entirely underground. Hidden beneath the streets of Paris is a labyrinth of tunnels with more than six million skeletons inside. The Catacombs were first opened in the late 18th century when public health issues at Paris’ cemeteries led authorities to move the skeletons to an underground site. The last bones were put…
Sydney’s shrinking restaurant scene has claimed another scalp – but this time, it’s making way for a French-flavoured comeback.In the heart of Potts Point, one of the city’s trendiest postcodes, the high-end, Catalan-inspired Parlar is officially closing its doors.In its place? A more laid-back, all-day dining venue called Le Frérot – and it’s not shy about embracing its French roots.The name – literally meaning ‘little brother’ – is a nod to its sibling venue next door, the polished Franca Brasserie, and marks a major pivot by veteran restaurateur Andrew Becher.Once known for its two-hatted dishes that looked more like art…
A Colombian presidential candidate was shot in the head at a campaign rally in the capital city of Bogotá on Saturday.Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay was talking to a group of about 250 residents in Fontibon neighborhood when two shooters, including a 15-year-old boy, opened fired, the National Police said.The lawmaker was shot between the head and neck and was rushed to in ambulance to a neighborhood clinic, where he was stabilized. He was later transferred to Fundación Santa Fe Hospital, where he was listed in critical condition.Disturbing video footage showed Uribe Turbay addressing how we would handle mental health crisis…
Nine people have been injured after a Ryanair flight was hit by severe turbulence, with crew and passengers left in tears and the plane forced to make an emergency landing.The Berlin to Milan flight encountered thunderstorms over southern Germany, with reports that people were thrown from their seats into the cabin ceiling as the plane was buffeted.One terrified passenger recounted to German outlet BILD: ‘I’ve never been scared before – but at that moment, I thought the plane was going to break apart or roll over!’Several passengers are reported to have been out of their seats when the plane was…
By ADRIAN BISHOP Published: 10:46 BST, 8 June 2025 | Updated: 11:54 BST, 8 June 2025 Former Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal has launched into a scathing attack on the recruitment practices at the club.Van Gaal arrived at Old Trafford in the summer of 2014, and was tasked with restoring the club after David Moyes lasted just ten months in the unenviable position of being Sir Alex Ferguson’s successor.The Dutchman went on to spend two years at United before being sacked just days after his side defeated Crystal Palace to win the FA Cup.As United prepare for yet another…
By JOHN-PAUL FORD ROJAS Updated: 18:32 BST, 3 June 2025 Rachel Reeves was yesterday given a fresh growth headache as the OECD downgraded its UK outlook and warned the Chancellor to act with ‘prudence’ on the public finances.Britain’s economy is expected to grow by just 1.3 per cent this year, down from a previous forecast of 1.4 per cent, according to the Paris-based Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development.And growth for next year is pencilled in at 1 per cent, down from 1.2 per cent.’Momentum is weakening, with business sentiment rapidly deteriorating,’ the OECD said, adding that the state of…