News for July 24, 2025

On Friday, Germany, France and the UK will negotiate with Iran in Istanbul about the future of its nuclear program. The stakes are high for Iran. There is much at stake when representatives from Germany, France and the United Kingdom meet their counterparts f…

India is set to lower import duties on cars from the UK under a new trade agreement. Customs charges could decrease significantly, benefiting luxury brands. However, the government will postpone duty cuts for electric and green vehicles to protect domestic ma…

One of the British navy’s two massive aircraft carriers has docked in Darwin, following the testing of missile rearming capability at the city’s port.

The star revealed she developed feelings for the actor after spending time with him.

The prime minister warns of a “humanitarian catastrophe” ahead of emergency talks with France and Germany.

France to become the first G7 state to recognise the state of Palestine, as Israeli PM Netanyahu condemns decision.

Longtime Slashdot reader gbkersey shares a report from The Mirror: Elon Musk’s satellite internet Starlink has been hit with a global outage preventing thousands of users from accessing the internet. According to DownDetector, reports of issues began to surge…

French President Emmanuel Macron shared a letter addressed to the leader of the Palestinian Authority on Thursday, citing a need for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.

It’s easier to read Google’s AI Overviews than click a link in the search results, but you’re doing yourself a disservice when you trust AI implicitly.

The EU’s Sanctions Envoy has said Ireland must urgently strengthen its Naval Service to better monitor sanctioned Russian vessels operating off the west coast.

President Emmanuel Macron says France will formally recognise the State of Palestine at the UN General Assembly.

You really have to grind to pay for this coffee.

In an extract from her new book, Narungga poet and researcher Natalie Harkin reveals intimate truths about the shameful history of Aboriginal domestic labour.

Emmanuel Macron has said France will recognise Palestine as a state later this year.

Arsenal signing Cristhian Mosquera’s price and reliability are among the factors that will have appealed to boss Mikel Arteta.

The move is to rename Birmingham International Airport. The post If Petitioners Get Their Way, You’ll Be Flying High Again from Ozzy Osbourne International Airport appeared first on MetalSucks.

SummaryLVMH missed analysts’ expectations in the first half of 2025, with net profit falling 22% and overall revenue down 4% year-over-year, indicating a continued global luxury sector slowdown exacerbated by declining sales in China, negative publicity, and …

Tata Motors-owned JLR sees its margins threatened by a double trouble on the duty front. It lacks a manufacturing facility in the US, while in China, most of its cars are covered by the country’s latest luxury levy.

From tri-country bike rides around Germany’s Lake Constance to swims in the shadow of towering mountains in Slovenia’s Lake Bohinj, Europe’s lakes are so lovely in summer that you won’t miss the sea for a minute. Packing in history, culture, food, beaches, al…

There was never going to be an easy answer to what ails Britain.

I do have to admit that I didn’t quite see the full-bore CD revival coming. Sure, artists continue to release their new music on CD—whether it be via their own labels, or through the major labels and their respective distribution arms—but it seemed more like …

After an unusually cold early summer, the whole of Finland has been plunged into two weeks of high temperatures.

This 1981 Ferrari 512 BB is one of 929 carbureted examples produced between 1976 and 1981. Chassis 35409 was brought to the US and federalized by Auto Palace Inc. of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, before being sold in May 1981 to its original owner, with whom it r…

LONDON, July 24: India and the UK on Thursday inked a landmark free trade agreement that seeks to boost both the economies, slash tariff lines across 99 per cent of Indian exports, unlock thousands of jobs and cut tariffs on British whisky, cars and an array …

The majority of global financial institutions are actively implementing agentic AI in order to improve their compliance operations, according to research from Fenergo.

India and the UK have formalized a Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement after three years of negotiations, aiming to more than double bilateral trade to $56 billion by 2030. The agreement slashes duties on various goods, benefiting consumers with cheape…

India Business News: NEW DELHI: Industry hailed the India-UK trade pact, saying it will reduce barriers, enhance confidence and boost JVs and technology transfers.\”This ag.

Big food firms are phasing out artificial colours, so tech firms are rushing to fill the gap.

US President Donald Trump will travel to Scotland today for a five-day trip that will see him visit two of his golf resorts.

The UK is resetting its relationship with countries in the Global South and helping countries exit the need for aid, as Baroness Chapman attends the G20 Development Ministerial Meeting in South Africa.

Researchers says the drugs could be a treatment for obese people with asthma who are ‘often resistant’ to steroids

The 2005 statement by the Provisional IRA announcing the end of its armed campaign took decades to bring about, Gerry Adams has said.

IMF endorses Plan for Change growth mission and fiscal reforms.

The long-running series’ latest parody is a reminder that the animated comedy loves to pack a punch The post 11 Most Controversial ‘South Park’ Moments, From Trump-Paramount to Muhammad appeared first on TheWrap.

India’s recent free trade agreements with the UK, Australia, and the UAE are setting precedents for future negotiations. Concessions like reduced auto tariffs and government procurement access are becoming baselines. However, India is resisting pressure to op…

A conservative group is targeting payment processors as “a weapon” to get adult games deindexed in storefronts. Even games that have nothing to do with sex or abuse have been caught in the dragnet.

The UK-India Double Contributions Convention provides significant relief to Indian IT firms by eliminating dual social security contributions for up to 36 months. This exemption reduces assignment costs and ensures continuity of coverage in India. The agreeme…

Jeremy Corbyn, former leader of the UK’s Labour Party, is launching a new political party that doesn’t have a name yet, though it has goals: “take on the rich and powerful” and achieve the redistribution of wealth. Now an independent member of Parliament, Cor…

The India-UK trade agreement promises a more predictable visa regime for Indian professionals and business visitors, including senior executives, musicians, chefs, and yoga teachers. The UK will grant visas for up to three years for senior executives and 1,80…

India’s trade deal with the UK, initiated 18 years ago, gained momentum post-Brexit and India’s RCEP exit. Reviving dormant talks, the Modi government aimed to tap developed markets like the UK and EU. Boris Johnson’s initial push faced setbacks with his resi…

India and the UK have formalized a Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), targeting a trade volume exceeding $100 billion by 2030. This landmark deal, India’s 16th such pact, eliminates tariffs on key sectors like leather and apparel in the UK, wh…

India’s new trade pact with the UK aims to significantly boost its exports by targeting labor-intensive sectors. The agreement promises zero or near-zero tariffs on key items like textiles, leather, engineering goods, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals, enhancing…

Import duties on Scotch and gin in India will decrease from 150% to 75%, but the full effect won’t be seen until at least 2035 due to ratification and a phased reduction. While the UK agreed to a minimum import price, consumer price drops may only be around 1…

From cat-fueled guilt trips to Stranger Things snack crossovers, this week’s ads are anything but expected. Brands are edging between campaign and spectacle, staging protests from kitchen tables, turning sneakers into showtunes, and challenging readers to unf…

The Indian government has agreed to reduce tariffs on various UK imports, including chocolates, cosmetics, cars, and alcohol. While customs duties will decrease, the ultimate price reduction for consumers may be limited due to additional local levies and comp…

The BBC’s James Cook explains the significance of US President Donald Trump’s visit to Scotland.

His private visit is exceptional as US presidents rarely promote their personal interests so publicly while in office.

A British surgeon who recently returned from Gaza has told Sky News that there is “profound malnutrition” among the population – and claims IDF soldiers are shooting civilians at aid points “like a game of target practice”.

One woman who took part in the pilot says it only “scratches the surface” of food bills.

Bob Geldof has criticised the Israeli government’s role in the Gaza crisis, calling it “a despicable disgrace” amid growing warnings of famine and restricted humanitarian access

Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Defence Minister Richard Marles will meet with their AUKMIN counterparts in Sydney today. Follow live.

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LONDON (Reuters) -Britain said on Thursday it would deepen its AUKUS nuclear submarine partnership with Australia through a new 50-year treaty that it…

Foreign Secretary and Defence Secretary in Australia alongside UK’s Carrier Strike Group – demonstrating government’s commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific.

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Lionel Messi has launched a new ‘global tournament’ culminating in competing ‘ballers’ playing in front of the icon in Miami.

Vladimir Zelensky has made a U-turn on Ukraine’s anti-corruption agencies clampdown, drafting a new bill to restore their independence Read Full Article at RT.com

One in five children in Gaza City is malnourished, as UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer calls the situation ‘a humanitarian catastrophe’. The post ‘The suffering and starvation unfolding in Gaza is unspeakable and indefensible’ appeared first on Crikey.

Key U.S. and global stock markets clocked fresh highs on Thursday as Alphabet’s earnings lifted tech, while investors digested the European Central Bank’s…

Sky expects a $20m ebitda improvement from cost synergies over three years.

Television: Director Dan Reed tries to understand the anger that turned town centres across Britain into war zones last year

Donald Trump’s tariffs are (as of now) set to go into effect on August 1. One of the primary targets of these tariffs is China, Trump’s primary political and economic rival. But not only will the tariffs – which have been negotiated down to 30 percent  from T…

The king and queen of rap and R&B deliver powerhouse performances on their Grand National Tour, but their clashing energies leave the night feeling more like a battle of headliners than a true collaboration.

Osbourne was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2003, but waited until 2020 to publicly disclose the news.

Plaid’s Wales and Westminster leaders say Israeli government must be urgently sanctioned over Gaza.

“But then, when I got back, I was squatting in the gym and suddenly felt something. My leg went all tingly, and I felt something come out.”

Get a closer look at the contents of Slipknot’s ‘blood splatter’ 6LP vinyl box set dedicated to the 25th anniversary of their self-titled 1999 album. Continue reading…