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The London-based fintech said the restructuring was necessary to reduce ‘duplicate’ roles • Business live – latest updates Starling Bank has said it will cut more than 100 jobs from its workforce, as it invests more heavily in artificial intelligenc…

Move inspired by customer service provided by online retailers such as John Lewis and Amazon People waiting for hospital treatment will get three weeks’ notice of their next appointment under NHS plans inspired by the customer service provided by onl…

Thousands of volunteers are joined by overseas teams in the hope of finding more survivors in the rubble When twin earthquakes tore through Venezuela’s northern coast last week, Israel Rivas was at home hundreds of miles away in the industrial city o…

I am having the world’s most basic midlife crisis. I have not found God. I have found a fitness supplement that was once the preserve of male bodybuilders I like to think that I’m not an easily influenced person who chases every trend. But what can I…

People across the country are pushing for moratoriums, and electeds who approve projects are being punished Lenoxdatacenter.com went live in May, promoting what it called a “proposed advanced technology and data center campus” in Michigan. The site d…

O2 Academy, GlasgowIn her first UK headline show in 16 years, Jett has a terrific knack for a cover version, though she’s a touch nonchalant – and there’s a real misstep ‘I’m not a very good storyteller,” shrugs Joan Jett, sporting black leather and …

The 18-year-old is leading a nation’s effort to win a second title – to the delight of his three-year-old brother No one celebrated Spain’s last-32 win quite like Keyne. As the third goal against Austria went in, cameras caught Lamine Yamal’s younger…

Singer and fiance Travis Kelce have been coy but festivities appear to be getting under way at Madison Square Garden In her hit song Welcome to New York, Taylor Swift sings: “Like any great love, it keeps you guessing.” The megastar has certainly don…

Ceremony for Ali Khamenei intended to be epic display of national power. Plus, the expected wedding of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce pays dividend to good causes Good morning. Final preparations are under way for Ali Khamenei’s six-day funeral. The f…

Queensland's container exchange scheme has been stopped from closing depots operated by a recycling contractor embroiled in a multi-million-dollar legal battle with it. …

A South Australian police security officer stood trial in South Australia's District Court this week, accused of threatening his partner with a police-issued firearm. …

America at 250 is not a finished monument, but a structure still under repair To call this Saturday the nation’s 250th birthday is to indulge a comfortable fiction. 1776 was a declaration, not a birth certificate – and the founders wrote its claims o…

Visitors can get free peek at works by one of UK’s most significant 20th-century artists and one of his successors Swifts screech overhead, hares lope along the grassy paths and butterflies flutter in the woodland fringe. There is an orchard; there a…

New York mayor’s remarks at city hall to come just hours before Trump is set to deliver address at Mount Rushmore Zohran Mamdani, the mayor of New York City, is expected to deliver a speech on Friday morning to mark America’s 250th birthday. The add…

Local musician Aidan Sammut says he was disgusted after a live music event aimed at showcasing local artists included an artist who used AI-generated content.  …

The hype around Paul Seixas is fully justified as the 19-year-old bids to end four decades of French disappointment When you write about the Tour de France for the best part of (deep breath) 40 years, the same themes recur, constantly evolving and m…

ZEN Energy was once an emerging player in the nation's renewables transition but has now entered voluntary administration, saying its viability had been impacted by "wholesale electricity volatility". …

A Perth paediatrician alleged to have sexually assaulted child patients was unknowingly communicating online with a self-described paedophile vigilante, a court has heard. …

Exclusive: As well as citing personal reasons, Ridley says she is making way for a successor ‘to work alongside new leader’ Hollie Ridley, Labour’s general secretary, is to step down this autumn after two years in the job, she has announced to party …

Ditched single-use plastic bottles but can’t find a good reusable one? I spent months putting dozens through their paces – these are the ones worth buying • The best travel mugs and reusable coffee cups, tested If you think a water bottle is just a w…

The makers of the blockbusting sci-fi thriller reveal how they made a hit, why Kevin Spacey was almost involved and what went wrong with the sequel The architects of cinema’s most popular alien invasion have slightly differing accounts of how exactly…

America has long stood for freedom and prosperity, but under Trump insults, threats and unpredictability have become the new norm. As the US marks its 250th anniversary, Guardian correspondents around the world report on how it is perceived elsewhere…

Swiss bank UBS has found that global wealth has expanded at its fastest pace since 2017. Here's why.…

UK provisional high of 37.7C shatters previous record by huge margin, while Germany experiences all-time high of 41.7C Last week’s heatwave across western Europe broke national records for June maximum temperatures as well as setting new all-time hig…

It's a Friday night double bill of footy as the Swans host the Bulldogs in a finals-shaping clash in Sydney ahead of a late game in Perth. Follow live. …

Manuel Brown has admitted his underage son drove his personal car, one week after failing to disclose the matter when asked by the media, and says he is considering resigning from his shadow portfolios. …

With players leaving EA’s series once life there felt like a grind beset by ethical concerns, this quirky new sim promises a better life elsewhere For 26 years, the life-sims genre has been dominated by one series: The Sims. Originally designed by Wi…

Labor is attempting to pass its highly anticipated gambling advertising reform bill, which faces major pushback from rivals.…

The Labour MP hinted that he’s open to flexibility for some taxes that could aid high street businesses Good morning and welcome to our live coverage of UK politics. Andy Burnham, the lead contender to succeed prime minister Keir Starmer, has hinted …

Australia raises concerns about China's latest activities near Taiwan "directly to Chinese officials" as tensions simmer in the region.   …

South Sydney and Penrith are without their State of Origin players for tonight's clash between the top-eight sides. Follow live. …

• ‘There was that fall last summer. I knew it was over’ • Injuries hampered the final years of rider’s career Chris Froome, the four-time winner of the Tour de France, who also took the 2018 Giro d’Italia and 2011 and 2017 Vuelta a España titles, h…

The group behind Tasmania's Dark Mofo festival has scrapped plans to develop a "destination public artwork" in the state's south-east due to escalating costs. …

Mount Hotham says ‘the wait is over’ and Perisher is ‘feeling like winter again’ as fresh snow blankets alpine slopes • Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast An overnight cold front has swept across south-east Australia, bringi…

⚽ All the latest news and reaction from the World Cup⚽ Player guide | Bracketology | Knockout draw | Email us The first game of Friday sees the Socceroos take on Egypt. Australia coach Tony Popovic said his team will be prepared whether Salah is on t…

Ben Francis, who started business in parents’ garage, sold 21% stake in deal that created £1.25bn sportswear brand • Business live – latest updates The founder of Gymshark is in talks to buy back a portion of the stake he sold to private equity in a…

(Capitol)Amid signs of greatness, the already hugely popular British singer fails to live up to her potential, lacking vocal agility and lyrical subtlety We live in a post Die With a Smile world. Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars’ 2024 megahit has nearly 4bn …

Veteran NSW Liberal Damien Tudehope has quit the frontbench after being called as a witness in a looming corruption watchdog probe. …

Promoter Secret Sounds has announced that the SA government-backed event won't be going ahead this October. …

Mining billionaire Gina Rinehart wants to be able to land helicopters on the roof of her corporate HQ, and says the noise experienced by nearby residents would be similar to using a coffee machine or blender. …

Nervous times ahead for the NSW poultry industry, with one producer believing it is "only a matter of time" before commercial operations are affected by H5 bird flu.  …

Weekend’s high temperatures and humidity ‘virtually impossible’ without climate crisis, researchers say The scorching heat blanketing much of the US this week would have been “virtually impossible” if not for the climate crisis, researchers have foun…

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The New Zealander was the right man to take on the job of persuading a group of jaded senior players to play brilliant cricket, but may not suit a rebuild Wait, what? Four days on, and nothing about the weekend that’s just gone seems to make much sen…

Annual celebration on 12 July enables social players and children to challenge some of England’s best On Sunday, 12 July, ChessFest, the game’s annual celebration, returns to Trafalgar Square in central London and offers a unique opportunity for ord…

Egypt face Australia in a historic World Cup game on Friday and the manager has been keen to highlight president Al-Sisi’s role in the achievement After Egypt’s 3-1 victory over New Zealand at the World Cup, the national team coach, Hossam Hassan, is…

David Pocock says the huge revenue boost for gas companies underscores that Australians are ‘missing out on a fair return’ • Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Australia’s giant LNG exporters are set to enjoy a $27bn boost t…

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news Voyages through the Strait of Hormuz have more than quadrupled in the past week amid growing confidence in the US and Iran’s 60-day ceasefire, the Financial Times reports. The number of trace…

Without question, Australia will need to do better going forward, but perhaps their defence could see them through. …

Victoria Police have dropped charges against two males who were arrested and charged with the abduction of a teenage girl outside a Melbourne school. …