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‘This is how the war will end’: Iran’s currency hits new record low as it accuses the U.S. of looking to turn Iran ‘back into a colony’
The latest decline came just 27 days after the rial hit its previous record low of 2.2 million to the dollar on September 2.
‘We need to commit ourselves to patient dialogue’: Pope Leo warns of the ‘desire for domination’ in today’s wars
Pope Leo wrapped up a visit to France by recalling the forces that contributed to the continent's peaceful integration.
‘We are going to start looking a lot more like Europe’: Millennials are living at home into their 30s, signaling a major shift
A real estate expert tells Fortune that there’s a “secular shift” underway in American life: more young adults are “content” living at home with their parents.
Andy Burnham fights tears as he speaks of his dad at Labour conference – video
Andy Burnham appeared on the verge of tears as he paid tribute to his father, Roy, on the second day of the party conference. The prime minister said he was 'utterly determined' t…
Soho House launches investigation after out-of-date food mislabelled in kitchen
Private members’ club apologises after former employee exposes issue at its Shoreditch House venueThe Soho House private members’ club has launched an investigation after out-of-d…
Burnham vows to seek new ‘long-term’ relationship with EU in emotional Labour conference speech
PM also confirms plan to end pensions triple lock to pay for national care service and pledges to put electoral reform in Labour’s manifestoUK politics live – latest updatesAndy B…
Democrats killed the Clarity Act
Democrats should remember the people they represent and do what's best for them, not what's best for their political calculus, consultants, and special interests, writes Sen. Tim …
Bitcoin Hovers at $84K as Treasury Yields Hold Near Multi-Year Highs
Analysts point to crude prices capping non-yielding assets, while spot ETFs have taken money in for eight sessions running.
US ban on Canadian imports likely to weaken already fragile relationship
It marks another ratcheting up of Trump’s trade war and affects nearly $1bn in imports of a $880bn trade relationshipUS-Canada relations, already tense, are likely to deteriorate …
A $14 billion U.S. arms deal to Taiwan is stalled. Taipei says everything else is still on track even as China wants the sales stopped
Taiwan’s defense minister said there's been no notice of policy changes, and Taiwan is still in talks with Washington over individual deals
Europe paid $113.5 billion more for energy since the Iran war, and gained not one extra barrel
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has driven up fuel costs and intensified calls for Europe to rely less on imported fossil fuels
Mortgage Rates Today, Tuesday, September 29: Kind of a Big Jump
TL;DR: Mortgage rates above 7% are the new normal.
Can You Get Your Money Back If an AI Agent Makes a Financial Mistake?
You can hand off tasks — and purchases — to AI. But if something goes wrong, legal protections are murky.
The Manchester City case shows us how the global mega-rich now expect to operate with impunity | Jonathan Liew
When transnational alliances have scarcely been weaker, the way the club was allegedly run offers a bleak vision of a world driven by brute power and wealthThe cache of leaked ema…
Peter Brandt says Bitcoin may hit $600K by 2029, calls XRP a ‘fool coin’
An October pullback could offer a buying opportunity before Bitcoin’s next cycle peak, which Brandt expects between $300,000 and $600,000. He’s not sold on “fool coin” XRP.
UK mortgage demand drops to 32-month low as Iran war drives up borrowing costs
Average five-year fixed mortgage interest rate has hit 5.94%, its highest since October 2023, says MoneyfactsBusiness live – latest updatesDemand for UK mortgages slumped to a 32-…
What is Burnham’s GB Grid plan and could it bring down energy bills?
Proposed government-backed network body welcomed by some in sector but others call it just another quangoAndy Burnham’s first address to the Labour party conference as prime minis…
‘It’s just cruel’: US households that had electricity shut off surged amid record hot summer
Utility disconnections were up 28% in 10 states in July 2026 – the hottest month ever recorded in the US – compared to July 2024, data showsA record hot summer collided unhappily …
3 Questions to Ask About Your Financial Advisor
Millions of Americans say a financial advisor shapes their finances. Make sure your advisor is a good match.
Bitcoin ETF inflows leave institutional demand unclear: CoinShares
CoinShares says IBIT offers clues to institutional buying, but basis trades mean inflows are not necessarily bets on rising Bitcoin prices.
The gut-check questions every leader needs to ask before building with AI
AI has made it easier than ever to build. It hasn’t eliminated the need to choose where you should. I’ve sat on both sides and know it's not an easy call.
M&S links up with Sephora to lure younger shoppers
Beauty specialist will open branded areas in 100 Marks & Spencer stores and will sell its products on chain’s websiteMarks & Spencer is has signed a deal with Sephora to open area…
Morning Minute: Citi and Coinbase Just Made Stablecoins Invisible
Plus, crypto majors rebound as oil and yields fall and Saylor’s Strategy returns to buying Bitcoin.
83% of CFOs say U.S. stocks are overvalued, even as optimism about their companies rises
CFO confidence rebounds, but executives remain measured in their assessment of the broader economy.