Australia ‘outraged’ after Israeli decision not to prosecute over killing of aid worker in Gaza
Australia's foreign minister summoned the Israeli ambassador over "insulting" Zomi Frankcom decision. Source: BBC News
Month: August 2026
US national debt passes $40tn after doubling in a decade
It comes after the interest rate on 30-year bonds reached the highest level in almost 20 years. Source: BBC News
India’s Gen Z are driving up a mega boom in its beauty market
E-commerce, rising income levels and the world's largest youth population are fuelling India's beauty boom. Source: BBC News
I quit my £80,000 job to make ice cream – here’s how
The co-founder of Little Moons shares her advice for anyone thinking about starting a business of their own. Source: BBC…
US long-term borrowing costs ease after government steps in
It comes after the interest rate on 30-year bonds reached the highest level in almost 20 years. Source: BBC News
ADHD charity complains about Channel 4 documentary
One newspaper calls Channel 4’s The Great ADHD Myth? "the most controversial show of the year". Source: BBC News
South Korea shortens war games with US, citing Washington request
It comes after Trump announced plans to curtail joint military exercises with South Korea, citing a "very good" relationship with…
Israel opens up bids for highly-sensitive West Bank settlement project
Israeli plans to build on the area east of Jerusalem – which would divide the occupied West Bank in two…
US retail giant receives $1bn boost from tariff refunds
The US chain said it received a $994 million pre-tax reimbursement, which resulted in its second quarter operating income rising…
81,000 warning letters sent to crypto holders in HMRC tax crackdown
According to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request the number of letters sent has almost tripled since 2024. Source: BBC…