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The Labour candidate beat Reform UK by eschewing Labour logos and focusing on local issues and his own personal appeal

Starbucks Corp. laid off corporate workers in the London and Hong Kong hubs that oversee parts of its international business, as the coffee chain gives third-party licensees greater latitude to run its stores outside of North America.

Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with former employee of Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company

Oil gained on Friday as planned negotiations between the US and Iran were delayed and tanker traffic out of the Persian Gulf slowed.

Pentagon tells US lawmakers it needs $80 billion for Iran war and other bills, WSJ reports Reuters

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Critics question how the tech giant won a showpiece contract. It complains about the politicisation of procurement

Switzerland says US-Iran talks planned for Friday are off Reuters

US-Iran peace talks in Switzerland called off, clouding prospects for lasting truce Reuters

Analysts reckon a lasting resolution to the Middle East conflict will take some time to materialize.