Clacton by-election: Farage may win the town, but can he win the country?
Reform UK leader is set to claim victory over the seaside town that adores him, but the party’s popularity is in doubt.
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Petrol prices strain US households as oil giants Chevron, Exxon profits soar
Low-income US households are hit hardest, spending more than 10 percent of monthly income on petrol as prices rise.
Pentagon boosts Patriot, THAAD interceptor output amid stockpile strain
Defence giants Lockheed and Northrop see billion-dollar deals as Pentagon accelerates missile arsenal production
From: NewsFeed
‘US backs off from Iran before markets open on weekdays’
‘US backs off from Iran before markets open on weekdays’
Published On 3 Aug 2026
Japan and US confirm rare joint intervention to prop up yen
US President Donald Trump says helping to bolster the Japanese currency is a sign of friendship.
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New York sues Kalshi, says its prediction markets are ‘illegal gambling’
New York is one of many states with cases against Kalshi and others in dispute with Trump gov’t on who gets to regulate.
US GDP growth dips as inflation and trade deficits pressure economy
GDP grew by 1.5 percent in the second quarter following a 2.1 percent increase in the first quarter.
Sam Altman meets lawmakers on back of OpenAI agents hacking companies
US President Donald Trump says he is considering ‘AI controls’ following OpenAI’s disclosure.
US Fed holds interest rates steady, citing ‘elevated’ inflation
Elevated inflation partly reflects supply shocks that have increased prices, including of energy, the Fed said.
Democrat senators ask US SEC to probe Trump Media’s fast feed sale
Trump Media has discussed charging as much as $100,000 a month for the Truth API product for buyers to get first access.
How US defence aid shaped Israel’s military developments since Oct 7, 2023
US-Israel defence cooperation spans decades, including a $33bn, 10-year memorandum of understanding signed in 2016.
