The Bank of England has kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 3.75%, matching economists’ expectations, but a split vote and warnings from policymakers highlighted concerns that inflation could face renewed upward pressure.
US Economy Slows to 1.5% Growth in Q2 as June Core Inflation Holds at 3.3%
The US economy grew at an annualized rate of 1.5% in the second quarter, falling short of economists’ expectations, while June core inflation remained well above the Federal Reserve’s 2% target, according to economic data released Thursday.
Champions Manchester City Begin WSL Title Defence at Home to Birmingham City
Women’s Super League champions Manchester City will begin their title defence at home against newly promoted Birmingham City on September 6, with the expanded 14-team competition set to start two days earlier on September 4, the WSL announced on Thursday.
England Reappoint Joe Root as Test Captain, Name Stephen Fleming Head Coach
England have reappointed Joe Root as their Test captain and named former New Zealand batter Stephen Fleming as the team’s new head coach following the departures of Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum, the England and Wales Cricket Board announced on Thursday.
US Government Map of Africa Mislabels Every Country During Global Conference in Brazil
A U.S. government map of Africa that incorrectly placed every country on the continent during a State Department presentation at the AIDS 2026 conference in Rio de Janeiro has sparked criticism after screenshots of the error circulated online.
Drone Strike Near Suez Canal Raises New Security Threat as US-Iran War Widens
A drone strike that set fire to two vessels at Egypt’s Mediterranean port of Damietta has raised fresh concerns over shipping security around the Suez Canal as the widening U.S.-Iran conflict threatens to pull more countries and strategic waterways into the war.




