BBC Politics

Burnham to promise devolution in first major speech since launching No 10 bid

The favourite to be the next prime minister will set out his economic vision in a speech in Manchester.

politics  Jun 29, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Copper Declines as Fed Stance and Strong Dollar Weigh On Metals

Copper fell as the Federal Reserve’s hawkish stance and a rising US dollar continued to weigh on sentiment toward industrial metals.

business  Jun 29, 2026

Financial Times

Japan IPOs fall to 15-year low with no rapid rebound in sight

Tokyo’s surging stocks fail to jump-start lacklustre listings market in first half of this year

business  Jun 29, 2026

ESPN

Source: Fire in final stage of deal for Lewandowsk...

Chicago Fire FC and Robert Lewandowski are finalizing the details of a deal that would see the Poland striker move to MLS this summer, a source confirmed to ESPN.

sports  Jun 29, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Indian Rupee Leads Asian Peers on Falling Crude, Capital Push

The RBI may need to let the rupee rise further before resuming dollars purchases.

business  Jun 29, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

New World, Ares Cut Hong Kong Office Tower Unit Prices Up to 57%

A commercial complex in an industrial neighborhood of Hong Kong has become the latest flashpoint in a commercial property market struggling with pockets of weakness, even as the broader real estate market rebounds.

business  Jun 29, 2026

Financial Times

US says it has agreed deal with Iran to halt strikes and resume talks

Tehran yet to confirm end of tit-for-tat attacks that threaten fragile truce in Strait of Hormuz

business  Jun 29, 2026

ESPN

Follow live: Sonny Gray loses no-hitter in the eig...

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sports  Jun 29, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Russia Expands LNG Dark Fleet Effort With a 19-Year-Old Tanker

A liquefied natural gas tanker docked at a US-sanctioned storage unit in Russia’s Murmansk region, the first time the vessel has loaded blacklisted fuel and the latest sign of Moscow’s efforts to expand exports despite Western sanctions.

business  Jun 29, 2026

ESPN

Ancelotti refuses to engage in Japan 'mind games'

Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti refused to engage in 'mind games' ahead of the round of 32 clash with Japan on Monday.

sports  Jun 29, 2026

ESPN

Scheffler, Hovland set for Mon. playoff at Travele...

Scottie Scheffler made an 8-foot par putt on the 18th hole Sunday, forcing a sudden-death playoff against Viktor Hovland on Monday at the rain-delayed Travelers.

sports  Jun 29, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Cardi B Delivers Fiery Performance of Songs From ‘Am I the Drama?’ Album at BET Awards

The rapper's medley featured "Errtime," "Hello," "Check Please" and "Pretty & Petty."

entertainment  Jun 29, 2026

Variety

‘House of the Dragon’ Stars Emma D’Arcy and Matt Smith on What Rhaenyra and Daemon’s Big Move Means for the Rest of Season 3

SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for Season 3, Episode 2 of “House of the Dragon,” now streaming on HBO Max. “House of the Dragon” fans have had a week to accept the death of Jace Targaryen (Harry Collett), but at the top of this week’s episode of the “Game of Thrones” prequel, his tragic passing […]

entertainment  Jun 29, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

China Says Tech Growth a Challenge to Predicting Energy Demand

China faces greater uncertainty in forecasting energy demand as structural changes in the economy and the rapid expansion of new industries reshape consumption patterns, according to a top government official.

business  Jun 29, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Pakistan Says Strikes Along Afghan Border Kill 29 Militants

Pakistan said it carried out an intelligence-based ground operation and “precision” airstrikes along its border with Afghanistan, killing 29 militants in response to earlier deadly attacks.

business  Jun 29, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

PBOC Surprises by Withholding Rate on Debut Overnight Operation

China’s central bank held its debut overnight reverse repo operation without disclosing the rate of interest it charged on its new instrument, in a surprise move to traders awaiting guidance on borrowing costs.

business  Jun 29, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Teyana Taylor Sobs as Janet Jackson Presents Her BET Icon of the Year Award: “B****, I’m Gagging”

The Oscar nominee and Golden Globe-winning actress reflected on her monumental year in her acceptance speech: "I'm accepting what I've earned with gratitude. And this year alone, I continue to give the world the artist, actress, director, choreographer, creative director, stylist, designer, writer, producer and chef!"

entertainment  Jun 29, 2026

Yahoo Finance

79-year-old fashion retailer closed 136 stores, killed one of its brands

business  Jun 29, 2026

ESPN

King of the Road: Van Gisbergen wins at Sonoma

Shane van Gisbergen became the winningest active Cup Series driver on road and street courses with his second consecutive victory at Sonoma Raceway.

sports  Jun 29, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Raye Receives Standing Ovation After Powerful Performance at BET Awards

The singer performed her song "Nightingale Lane." during the Sunday night ceremony.

entertainment  Jun 29, 2026