1. How did China retaliate to Washington’s order to shut China’s Houston mission after the US alleged it was being used for “economic espionage” in the latest tit-for-tat attack between the two?
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2. Which South American country delayed its presidential election for a second time due to the coronavirus pandemic?
3. The UK is launching its most expansive flu vaccination programme in September. How many people are set to be inoculated?
4. Which country this week launched its first independent mission to Mars?
5. Why did the Duke and Duchess of Sussex file a lawsuit this week?
6. According to new research, what percentage of New Delhi residents could have developed Covid-19 antibodies?
7. What did rapper Kanye West say he would do in his campaign rally this week if he becomes the next US president?
8. The euro celebrated a 21-month peak against the dollar this week. What was behind its rise?
9. An investigation by The Guardian revealed which high street retailer may be paying warehouse workers less than minimum wage?
10. Why are US tech investors reportedly trying to buy a majority stake in Chinese-owned social media app TikTok?
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8 of the best riverside properties for saleThe best riverside properties for sale – from a Grade II-listed former mill house with views over the River Chelmer in Essex, to a townhouse on a Georgian terrace overlooking the Avon Gorge in Clifton, Bristol
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Will “Liberation Day” strike again?Donald Trump’s 90-day tariff pause comes to an end on 9 July. Can we expect further market turmoil?
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Trapped in a time of zombie governmentIt’s not just companies that are eking out an existence, says Max King. The state is in the twilight zone too.
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America is in deep denial over debtThe downgrade in America’s credit rating was much criticised by the US government, says Alex Rankine. But was it a long time coming?
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Bank of England raises interest rates to 5.25%The Bank has hiked rates from 5% to 5.25%, marking the 14th increase in a row. We explain what it means for savers and homeowners - and whether more rate rises are on the horizon
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UK inflation remains at 8.7% ‒ what it means for your moneyInflation was unmoved at 8.7% in the 12 months to May. What does this ‘sticky’ rate of inflation mean for your money?
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VICE bankruptcy: how did it happen?Was the VICE bankruptcy inevitable? We look into how the once multibillion-dollar came crashing down.
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Would a food price cap actually work?Analysis The government is discussing plans to cap the prices of essentials. But could this intervention do more harm than good?
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UK inflation slides to 8.7% - what does it mean for your money?News Inflation has dropped below 10% for the first time in months, but with food prices at a 45-year high, is this good news and what does it mean for your money?
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Why the UK equity market is shrinkingAnalysis The crisis has been building for 25 years, says Max King, and it will take decades to reverse the trend.
