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By HAMISH MCRAE Updated: 21:53 BST, 2 August 2025 Donald Trump has proved a bit of a party pooper. There we were last week, celebrating strong results from Microsoft and other members of the ‘magnificent seven’ clan, plus some decent figures here from several of our biggest enterprises, and pretty spectacular ones from Rolls-Royce.The S&P 500 and FTSE 100 indexes of leading shares touched all-time highs. Trade negotiations seemed to be plodding along, with a decent deal between the US and the EU, even if businesses on the Continent were upset that it wasn’t as good as the agreement that…
Maura Higgins has finally fulfilled her life-long ‘dream’ as she was seen moving out of her humble home into her plush £1.25million mansion in Essex on Thursday.The Irish star, 34, always dreamed of making big time – and thanks to Love Island – she has amassed an estimated £3.2million after breaking America with huge TV roles.Maura has taken the showbiz world by storm, presenting Love Island USA, starring in I’m A Celebrity and her latest upcoming gig in The Traitors US.She always knew she wasn’t destined to stay in rural Ireland, marry her teenage boyfriend and open up a hair salon.’But that’s not what…
Stephen Hawking’s chilling warning to humanity may be coming true after a renowned scientist claimed a ‘hostile’ encounter with alien life could be months away.Hawking, the famous theoretical physicist who died in 2018, warned the world that making contact with alien life could end in disaster for the human race.The late professor believed that actively seeking out extraterrestrials would bring on a deadly invasion, similar to how cultures on Earth have wiped out less advanced civilizations in the past.’The extraterrestrials would probably be far in advance of us, ‘Professor Hawking said in 2004. ‘The history of advanced races meeting more primitive…
Dangerous gut infections caused by E. coli bacteria soared by more than a quarter in England last year—with one major outbreak traced to contaminated salad leaves, health officials have warned.According to new figures from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), 2,544 culture-confirmed cases of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) were reported last year—a 26 per cent increase compared to 2,018 cases in 2023.These included 564 cases of STEC serotype O157—the strain historically linked to the most severe illness.There were 1,980 cases of other STEC serotypes (non-O157), which have become increasingly common and, while once considered less dangerous, are now known…
Europe’s best holiday city has been revealed, with voters praising the idyllic location for its incredible views, budget-friendly pizza and affordable flights from the UK.In a new survey conducted by luxury magazine Travel + Leisure, readers cast votes for their favourite city worldwide, with the Italian hotspot of Florence taking the crown as Europe’s most loved.Frequented by between 10 and 16million holidaymakers each year, sunseekers eagerly flock to the Tuscan city due to its rich Renaissance art and architecture, walkable city center and delicious food. Described by Travel + Leisure as a ‘must-see’ thanks to its ‘artistic treasures’, ‘superlative shopping’ and…
Universal Studios’ brand new theme park Epic Universe just opened a little over two months ago… but a massive expansion is already in talks.The dazzling amusement park launched on May 22, 2025, introducing five immersive new lands – including Super Nintendo World, Dark Universe, and the Isle of Berk from How to Train Your Dragons, amongst others.From battling the Ministry of Magic in a thrilling Harry Potter-themed ride to visiting the spooky village of Darkmoor, where Henry Frankenstein’s great-great-granddaughter has accidentally set free a slew of famous monsters like Dracula, the Mummy, and the Werewolf, to name a few -…
By ANGHARAD CARRICK Updated: 09:01 BST, 30 July 2025 GSK lifted profit guidance for the year on Wednesday after sales of the drugmaker’s ‘specialty’ medicines soared. The UK pharma firm beat expectations for sales and earnings in the second quarter, shrugging off any impact from President Trump’s tariffs.GSK told shareholders it is well-positioned to weather any impact from looming trade tariffs, following the EU-US deal announced last weekend that will result in a 15 per cent levy on most goods, including pharmaceuticals.Trump had previously threatened to slap a 200 per cent levy on drug imports as part of an escalation of…
Laura Hamilton has hit back at a cruel troll who said she was ‘too old’ to wear bikinis as she shared a glimpse from her lavish holiday.The A Place In The Sun star, 43, has been enjoying a family holiday at Forte Village resort in South Sardinia.Joined by her children Rocco, 11, and Tahlia, 10 – who she shares with ex-husband Alex Goward – Laura has shared an array of gorgeous snaps as she soaked up the Italian sun.However, the blonde beauty was forced to hit back at a comment from one follower who cruelly said she was too old…
It’s one of the most powerful natural phenomena that occurs on Earth. Now, scientists have recorded the longest lightning bolt in history.The record–breaking ‘megaflash’ took place during a major thunderstorm back in October 2017. It extended 515 miles from eastern Texas to near Kansas City – 38 miles longer than the previous record. To put that into perspective, that’s about twice the length of the Grand Canyon, or the equivalent of the distance between Paris and Venice. If you were to cover 515 miles in a car, you’d be facing a nine-hour drive, while a flight would take at least 90 minutes, experts say. Researchers…
A woman has claimed a spoonful of mustard before bed stopped the painful muscle cramps that were stopping her from sleeping—and it’s not too good to be true.In a video posted on TikTok posted by @susiegriffin17, which has amassed more than 40,000 views, Susie Griffen said: ‘I have a legitimate question for #DoctorTok that deals with mustard and leg cramps.’She explained that painful muscle cramps had left her unable to get any sleep—which she vitally needed to recover while in hospital after a surgery for a shattered ankle.In a bid to help ease the persistent pain, a nurse surprisingly brought her…