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Jeremy Hunt promises autumn national insurance cuts ‘if we can afford it’

Furthermore, if the government prevails in the upcoming election, the chancellor maintains that taxation will decrease; however, he cannot provide a "cast-iron guarantee" regarding the precise timeframe. "If we can afford it," Jeremy Hunt has pledged to reduce national insurance again in the autumn. Since entering Number 11, the chancellor has reduced the tax by two times, which the government estimates has saved individuals an average of £900 per year.

After Chelsea WSL title win, Emma Hayes ‘hasn’t got another drop to give’

Hayes expressed her team's league-winning goal difference triumph via a 6-0 victory at Manchester United, her final match before assuming leadership of the United States women's national team in preparation for the Olympics, with enthusiasm and emotion. She stated, "I would say it has taken its toll on me rather than altered me," regarding her twelve years at the institution. "I refuse to continue. Thus, I am departing precisely at the appropriate moment. "I am out of additional drops to offer it."

Thousands participate in a London pro-Palestinian march

Saturday, thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators reaffirmed their demands for a ceasefire in Gaza as they marched through the heart of London. The demonstration coincided with the 76th anniversary of the Nakba, a term used by Palestinians to denote the widespread exodus of individuals following the establishment of Israel in 1948.

Benny Gantz threatens resignation over Gaza plan

The resignation of Mr. Gantz would further increase the dependence of Mr. Netanyahu on far-right allies who have adopted an inflexible stance regarding ceasefire negotiations and the liberation of hostages. A constituent of Israel's three-person war cabinet has issued a resignation threat if the government fails to implement an alternative strategy for the Gaza conflict.

Russian court seizes two European banks’ assets despite Western sanctions

According to court documents, Deutsche Bank and Commerzbank's assets, accounts, properties, and shares in Russia have been seized at the behest of a Russian court in connection with a lawsuit involving the German banks. The banks are guarantor lenders under a contract with the German firm Linde to construct a gas processing facility in Russia. Western sanctions precipitated the project's termination.

Afghan flash flooding claim at least fifty lives

Officials report that at least fifty persons have perished in flash floods in central Afghanistan that were triggered by heavy rainfall. Several others, according to authorities in the province of Ghor, are missing after fleeing to higher ground for protection mere minutes before the floodwaters struck. Additionally, the inundation reportedly caused the demise of thousands of cattle, the destruction of approximately 2,000 dwellings, and extensive damage to many more.

Revolut employees profit from $500m share sale

Revolut, the most valuable fintech company in the United Kingdom, has arranged for Morgan Stanley to facilitate the sale of shares valued at up to £400 million. The highest-ranking fintech company in the United Kingdom, Revolut, is currently formulating strategies to permit its employees to profit from the transfer of stock worth hundreds of millions of pounds.

Northern Lights may return to the UK in weeks

A tremendous solar storm generated last weekend's phenomenal spectacle. As the sun enters its most active phase of the year, the United Kingdom may witness additional Northern Lights displays in the coming weeks. We may once more be greeted with the Northern Lights as early as the following month. Last weekend, the Northern Lights illuminated the skies above the United Kingdom, transforming them into pink and green in awe-inspiring displays for skygazers.

Authorities report 23 missing off Tunisia coast

Local authorities have reported that a minimum of 23 individuals are missing off the coast of Tunisia; rescue and search operations are currently underway. The National Guard of Tunisia issued the following statement on Saturday: "Unauthorized sailing operations" were reported to it from multiple locations along the Tunisian coast. Five suspects involved in the planning of the crossing have been apprehended. According to the National Guard, the families of the missing individuals have lost contact with them and notified the authorities. The statement failed to specify the nationality of the individuals who have gone missing.

Members get £350m loyalty bonus nationwide

Nationwide is prepared to award millions of members a loyalty incentive totaling at least £350 million. The building society gave £100 to approximately 3.3 million consumers the previous year. However, the recent payout could have been even greater because higher interest rates have bolstered the mutual fund's profits. Nationwide has expressed its intention to leverage this situation to maintain the provision of 'Fairer Share' compensation to qualified members.

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Dominican President Abinader wins second term

Preliminary results indicate that President Luis Abinader of the Dominican Republic has been sworn in for a second term, securing victory in the first round of the election process. The wildly popular president proclaimed victory on Sunday night after opponents conceded, having secured a sufficiently large margin to prevail without needing a rematch in the second round. In doing so, he vowed for unity and impartial leadership.

Child’s condition remains critical following river fatality

Police say that a 13-year-old boy is still in critical condition after he and a 14-year-old boy became entangled in a river over the weekend. The latter was subsequently discovered deceased. Following an exhaustive search in the River Tyne near Ovingham Bridge, Northumberland, the remains of the older child were discovered. His demise was officially confirmed at the location. Northumbria Police reported that the younger child was extracted from the water and transported to the hospital on Saturday afternoon.

Grant Shapps ‘mad within’ over tainted blood crisis before probe report

The defense secretary stated that the government would "immediately" implement Sir Brian Langstaff's conclusions during his investigation into the long-standing injustice. The defense secretary stated that the infected blood scandal has him "angry inside" in anticipation of a long-awaited report into the decades-long injustice. Grant Shapps concurred that it was among the government's most "disgraceful failures" and expressed his dismay at the "lack of accountability."

NBA playoffs: Minnesota Timberwolves beat Denver Nuggets in Game 7

The Minnesota Timberwolves eliminated the defending NBA champions from the postseason by orchestrating an astounding second-half recovery and defeating the Denver Nuggets 98-90. It was the sixth consecutive season in which the defending champions were eliminated in the second round. Even in a season where he was named the third Most Valuable Player, Denver star Nikola Jokic stated, "The teams are more hungry, better, and talented than last year." This pertains to the difficulty of repeating last year's performance.