Celtic and Hearts both earned important victories in the Scottish Premiership title race, while Rangers face a crucial trip to Falkirk as the weekend’s football action continues. The day’s wider …
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Politics
Hungarians vote in tight election that could end Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule
by Owen Clarkeby Owen ClarkeHungarians are casting ballots in a closely fought parliamentary election that could remove Viktor Orbán from power after 16 years and alter the country’s relationships with the EU, Moscow and …
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business
‘We’re trapped’: sellers face despair as Iran war shakes confidence in the UK housing market
by Owen Clarkeby Owen ClarkeEstate agents say rising mortgage costs and wider economic uncertainty have created fear among sellers, with Canterbury among the places feeling the strain as the spring housing market gets under …
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Politics
The humble matchbox gets a luxury makeover as Selfridges sales jump 121%
by Owen Clarkeby Owen ClarkeOnce a practical household staple, the matchbox has become an unlikely status item. Selfridges says sales of “posh” matchboxes are up 121% year-on-year, with prices ranging from £5 to more …
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Politics
Australia news live: government weighs household relief as Albanese warns of long tail from Iran war
by Owen Clarkeby Owen ClarkeThe Albanese government is considering new relief for households as it warns the fallout from the Iran war could have a long tail. In other news, a seven-year-old girl has …
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Sports
Gout Gout advances to 200m final after Lachlan Kennedy withdraws from nationals clash
by Owen Clarkeby Owen ClarkeGout Gout qualified fastest for the men’s 200m final at the Australian athletics championships, clocking 20.11 seconds in his heat as newly crowned 100m champion Lachlan Kennedy withdrew from the …
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Politics
Islamabad talks end without agreement as U.S. delegation departs Pakistan
by Owen Clarkeby Owen ClarkeU.S. vice-president JD Vance said Iran did not accept American terms in talks aimed at reaching a deal, while officials in Washington said the delegation was leaving Pakistan without agreement.
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Politics
Australia news live: Brisbane River drowning reported as Jim Chalmers warns of more polarising politics amid Iran crisis
by Owen Clarkeby Owen ClarkeA seven-year-old girl has drowned at a popular Brisbane River swimming spot, while Treasurer Jim Chalmers has warned the Iran crisis could lead to more polarising politics. The day’s coverage …
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Politics
Australia news live: government ad campaign urges lower fuel use; woman charged over attempted poisoning murder of girl, 10
by Owen Clarkeby Owen ClarkeLive updates from Australia include a government campaign encouraging lower fuel use and the death of a seven-year-old girl at a Brisbane River swimming spot.
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Politics
US-Iran peace talks expected to resume Sunday as serious disagreements remain
by Owen Clarkeby Owen ClarkeTalks between the United States and Iran paused after running into the early morning, with both sides still divided as Pakistan tries to help broker a deal. Meanwhile, the UK …
