‘We can tell farmers the problems’: experts say seismic waves can check soil health and boost yields

Cloudflare is currently investigating significant technical issues that have caused widespread outages affecting major web services, including X, LinkedIn, and Zoom. The problems began shortly after 9 AM UK time, leading to difficulties in accessing various online platforms and services.

A wave of luxury housing developments in Bondi and other parts of Sydney is pushing out long-time residents, including surfers and artists, as older apartment blocks are converted into high-end properties. This trend raises concerns about the loss of affordable housing in the area.

Elite gamblers are engaging in a secretive practice of purchasing betting accounts from losing punters to deceive bookmakers, highlighting the underbelly of professional gambling. This practice allows successful punters to gain an advantage while keeping their strategies hidden from competitors.

Tech billionaires Michael and Susan Dell have pledged a historic $6.25 billion to establish 'Trump Accounts,' tax-deferred investment accounts aimed at benefiting approximately 25 million American children under the age of 10. This initiative has sparked debate regarding the motivations behind such large donations, particularly in relation to political influence and access to power.

The UK economy has faced significant challenges, including austerity measures, Brexit, the pandemic, and rising energy costs, leading to widespread dissatisfaction among citizens regarding income, home ownership, and public services. Recent polling indicates a decline in trust towards Labour's economic leadership, particularly under Chancellor Rachel Reeves, who has been criticized for her handling of the economy.

UBS reports that a record number of individuals have become billionaires through inheritance, with 91 new billionaires added this year, raising the global total from 2,682 in 2024 to 2,919 in 2025.

WPP, the advertising giant that dominated the industry for nearly three decades, has been relegated from the FTSE 100 index, reflecting a significant decline in its market value from approximately £24 billion in 2017 to £3.1 billion. This shift marks a notable change in the landscape of the advertising sector as WPP struggles to retain clients and adapt to the competitive pressures of artificial intelligence and data analytics.

The UK government has agreed to implement recommendations aimed at reducing baby formula costs, potentially saving parents up to £500, as stated by Labour leader Keir Starmer. This announcement precedes the release of the government's child poverty strategy and follows the recent removal of the two-child limit for benefits in the budget.