The Guardian

Lloyd’s of London says ex-boss broke compliance rules with ‘close relationship’

John Neal failed to disclose relationship with female colleague that risked triggering conflict of interest concernsLloyd’s of London has ruled that its former boss John Neal breached compliance rules by failing to disclose a “close relationship” with a female colleague that risked triggering conflict of interest concerns at the insurance market.An investigation by the Council of Lloyd’s, which is responsible for the market’s management and supervision, said it could not find any “conclusive evi

general  Jul 22, 2026

The Guardian

Streeting and Mahmood accused of making ‘cheap jokes’ about prisoner early release scheme

Victims of crime say it’s ‘no laughing matter’ after ministers caught on hot mic ‘ribbing’ about schemeUK politics live – latest updatesVictims of crime have accused ministers of making “cheap jokes” about releasing prisoners early after Wes Streeting and Shabana Mahmood apologised after being caught on camera “ribbing” about the scheme.In a video, the new justice secretary, Alex Norris, can be seen walking towards Mahmood and Streeting, the new defence secretary, who can be heard calling Norris

general  Jul 22, 2026

The Guardian

‘Our hearts are crushed’: Hannah Rapp’s violent death sparks outpouring of grief

Family and boxing community grieving deeply after Rapp was killed by motorist while she was cycling in TexasThe violent death of the US boxer Hannah Rapp, whom authorities say was killed recently by a motorist while she cycled, has left her sport, her communities outside the ring and her loved ones grieving deeply just weeks after she took her first world title shot.A statement from the Bryan Boxing gym where Rapp trained in Texas commemorated her as “an amazing lady and soul” while the Aggielan

general  Jul 22, 2026

The Guardian

Australia to warn China it won’t be bulled by ‘provocative‘ actions as it builds military and nuclear arsenal

Foreign minister Penny Wong will deliver speech criticising China’s recent launch of a nuclear-capable submarine-launched missileGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPenny Wong will warn China that Australia and other neighbouring nations will not be bullied by its “provocative” actions, after its involvement in another “destabilising and dangerous” incident this week.The foreign affairs minister – who will deliver the address on Thursday in the Philippines, where the 59th

general  Jul 22, 2026

The Guardian

Trump ally pledges to ‘work with people’ he disagrees with after Arizona primary win – US politics live

Andy Biggs – a hard-right congressman endorsed by Donald Trump – won the Republican nomination for Arizona governorHello and welcome to the US politics live blog.Andy Biggs – a hard-right congressman endorsed by Donald Trump – won the Republican nomination for Arizona governor, saying he will “work with people that don’t necessarily agree with me”.As he wages war on Iran to prevent that country from enriching uranium, Donald Trump has reportedly approved a deal with ⁠Saudi Arabia to have US firm

general  Jul 22, 2026

WSJ World News

Trump Approves Saudi Nuclear Deal as Iran Missile Threat Persists

Plus, retirement accounts are being supercharged with startup stocks, and a small beach town is in turmoil over a $545,000 email phishing scam.

general  Jul 22, 2026

WSJ World News

Cuban-Americans Who Lost Property in 1959 Revolution Seek Compensation

Multimillion-dollar lawsuits accusing companies of profiting from seized assets have overcome key legal hurdles, but reclaiming the physical properties remains elusive.

general  Jul 22, 2026

The Guardian

Michelin-starred restaurant owner in South Korea faces jail for serving ants in dessert

Fine of 20m won (£10,108) could also be imposed for serving insect not approved for consumption under local lawProsecutors in South Korea have asked a court to sentence the owner of a Michelin-starred restaurant to one year in prison for serving a dessert topped with ants, an insect not approved for consumption under local food safety law.The request, made on Monday, also sought a 20m won (£10,108) fine for the company that runs the restaurant, Yonhap news agency reported. Continue reading...

general  Jul 22, 2026

WSJ World News

U.K. Inflation Falls to 15-Month Low but Accelerating Prices Loom

The rate of inflation in June declined to its lowest level in more than a year after gasoline costs fell. Consumer prices were 2.6% higher in June, down from a 2.8% inflation rate in both April and May.

general  Jul 22, 2026

The Guardian

Wetherspoon’s issues fourth profit warning in seven months

Pub chain blames worse-than-expected sales on rising costs for workers, food, energy and property taxesBusiness live – latest updatesJD Wetherspoon has issued its fourth profit warning in seven months, with the pub chain blaming worse-than-expected sales, despite the World Cup, as it struggled with rising costs for food, workers, energy and property taxes.Shares in the pub chain tumbled 10% on Wednesday morning as its chair, Tim Martin, warned that profits would fall short of forecasts when it r

general  Jul 22, 2026

NY Times World

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general  Jul 22, 2026

NY Times World

A Lettuce-Growing Region in Mexico Stomachs the Fallout From the Cyclospora Outbreak

In central Mexico, a lettuce-growing region has been potentially linked to an outbreak in the U.S. that has sickened thousands.

general  Jul 22, 2026

NY Times World

See Which 52 Places to Go We’ve Already Visited From Warsaw to Bangkok

Now halfway through the year, we’ve made it to 11 of our picks, uncovering lesser-known spots where the American Revolution was fought, all-night parties in Poland and more.

general  Jul 22, 2026

The Guardian

Americans far more likely to view politics as greatest threat to safety, study finds

New survey reveals one in 10 Americans identify politics as biggest risk they face in life – 10 times the global averageAmericans are 10 times more likely than people elsewhere in the world to regard politics as the greatest threat to their personal safety, according to a global survey that suggests the country’s deep partisan divisions are poisoning everyday life.The latest Lloyd’s Register Foundation World Risk Poll found that one in 10 Americans identified politics as the biggest risk they fa

general  Jul 22, 2026

NY Times World

Germany’s Military Buyers Look to Reduce Caution and Embrace Drones

As threats from Moscow rise and support from Washington dwindles, the German military is reinventing how it researches, funds and wields 21st-century arms.

general  Jul 22, 2026

The Guardian

Norway’s national oil company profits double to $11.5bn amid war on Iran

Equinor benefits from move to ramp up oil and gas production during strait of Hormuz blockadesBusiness live – latest updatesProfits at Norway’s state oil company nearly doubled to $11.5bn (£8.6bn) in the three months to the end of June, as earnings were boosted by the jump in oil and gas prices caused by the US-Israel war on Iran.Equinor benefited from a decision to ramp up oil and gas production since the start of the conflict, filling a gap in the market after a slump in oil flows from the Gul

general  Jul 22, 2026

NY Times World

K-pop’s NewJeans Hints at Comeback After Monthslong Feud With Its Label

The girl group had tried to cut ties with Ador, a subsidiary of the behemoth Hybe, but a court squashed that effort.

general  Jul 22, 2026

BBC World

Police station opens at Hitler's birthplace in bid to rid site of Nazi link

The opening follows years of controversy about what to do with the 17th-Century former inn, where the Nazi dictator was born.

general  Jul 22, 2026

The Guardian

OpenAI says its models went rogue and hacked startup in ‘unprecedented incident’

Firm behind ChatGPT reveals autonomous agent powered by its tech chose to attack Hugging Face database by itselfOpenAI has revealed an autonomous AI agent powered by its technology went rogue during a test, accessed the open web and hacked a prominent startup by itself in an “unprecedented incident”.The company behind ChatGPT said Hugging Face had detected and contained the agent – an AI tool designed to carry out tasks without human assistance – which had entered its systems. Continue reading..

general  Jul 22, 2026

The Guardian

Transport secretary ‘100% sure’ new cap on bus fares in England is fully funded – UK politics live

Earlier this week, Burnham’s new government faced questions about how the removal of VAT on electricity bills would be fundedGood morning and welcome to our live coverage of UK politics.Andy Burnham’s new government is facing fresh questions on how it will fund its new policies aimed at easing the cost of living, after the prime minister announced a £2 cap on single bus fares this morning. Continue reading...

general  Jul 22, 2026