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• UK five-year gilt yields turn negative for first time

  21-05-2020 16:55 via uk.finance.yahoo.com
  
  British five-year government bond yields fell below zero for the first time on Thursday, a day after Britain sold its first government bond with a negative yield at auction.Comments by Bank of England policymakers that they cannot rule out cutting Bank Rate below zero have also put downward pressure on short-dated British government bond yields.
  
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• TPUSA Faces Fury After Democrats Discover Organisation Allegedly Got Their Exact Residential Data For Cash Pleas

  12-06-2026 14:18 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Democratic voters in cities like Los Angeles and New York report receiving unexpected fundraising letters from Turning Point USA, raising concerns about how it obtained their addresses.
  
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• FIFA World Cup 2026 Prize Money Revealed: How Much Champions Will Earn From Record $727 Million Pot

  12-06-2026 14:18 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The unprecedented $727 million prize fund for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with champions earning a historic $50 million, sets a record and impacts every participating nation.
  
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• Where Is Donald Trump? POTUS to Skip US World Cup Opener Following Disruption at NBA Finals

  12-06-2026 13:49 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Donald Trump will not attend the US World Cup opener against Paraguay, opting for allies to represent him after facing boos at the NBA Finals, highlighting ongoing political tensions.
  
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• Donald Trump's Co-Author Says He Is 'Demented', 'Self-Destructive' And Will Go Down As Worst Ever

  12-06-2026 13:29 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Tony Schwartz has delivered a blistering assessment of Donald Trump, calling him 'demented' and 'self-destructive' on MS NOW.
  
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• US Ambassador Huckabee Dismisses Economics and Defence, Credits Israel's Survival to Divine Covenant: 'God Favours It'

  12-06-2026 13:24 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  US Ambassador Mike Huckabee's theological justification for Israel's existence has sparked international condemnation, highlighting tensions between religious beliefs and diplomatic policies.
  
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• 'We Are Watching': Hackers Target Philippine Senate Website With Anti-Corruption Message

  12-06-2026 13:15 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The Philippine Senate faces a political crisis as its website is hacked, exposing security flaws amidst ongoing corruption scandals and power struggles among senators.
  
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• Princess Bha Dies At 47: Why The Death Of Thailand's 'Future Queen' Is Sending Shockwaves Through The Monarchy

  12-06-2026 13:15 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Princess Bajrakitiyabha of Thailand has died at 47 after a long coma, raising questions about the monarchy's future and royal succession.
  
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• SpaceX Raises Record $75 Billion IPO Despite $5 Billion Loss and Overvaluation Warnings: 'A Leap of Faith'

  12-06-2026 13:08 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  SpaceX's record-breaking $75B IPO at a $1.77T valuation sparks debate over its true worth, as analysts and political figures express concerns about overvaluation and governance ahead of its Nasdaq debut.
  
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• Pokémon Go Data Used To Train AI That Could Guide Military Drones In War Zones

  12-06-2026 12:57 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Pokémon Go's location data has been used to train AI models for military drones, raising concerns about unintended applications of consumer data.
  
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• Bitcoin Used as Collateral to Buy a $4.2M Home: Fannie Mae-Backed Deal Closed in Just 23 Days

  12-06-2026 12:52 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A $4.2M Florida home became the first with a Bitcoin-backed mortgage, combining crypto and Fannie Mae, which was closed in just 23 days.
  
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• 'If They Can Replace You With AI, They Will': Developer Blindsided by Layoff After 8 Years Says 'CEOs Do Not Care'

  12-06-2026 12:34 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Noah B. Wilson, a developer laid off from ServiceNow, warns about AI's potential to replace jobs, sparking debate over automation's impact on employment in the tech sector.
  
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• Steven Spielberg Reveals He Was Rejected by 'James Bond' Franchise, Says They 'Can't Afford' Him Now

  12-06-2026 12:20 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Steven Spielberg has revealed he repeatedly tried to direct a James Bond film but was turned down by producer Albert 'Cubby' Broccoli, joking that the franchise 'can't afford' him now.
  
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• Stocks Keep Breaking Records Amid War and Economic Fears: Kevin O'Leary Says AI Is the Reason

  12-06-2026 12:17 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Kevin O'Leary says AI adoption across every S&P 500 sector is why stocks keep hitting record highs despite the war and economic fears.
  
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• What Happened to Nolan Jones? Former Breakout Star Traded for Pennies in Stunning Baseball Fall From Grace

  12-06-2026 11:47 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Nolan Jones' rapid MLB decline ends in a cash-value trade after a breakout season collapse, raising questions over his dramatic fall from grace
  
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• From Prank King to Victim: Ben Phillips Reveals Terrifying Gunpoint Ordeal During £1.4M Cannes Villa Heist

  12-06-2026 11:45 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Welsh influencer Ben Phillips survived a near-fatal armed robbery during a £1.4 million villa heist in Cannes, losing valuables worth up to £500,000.
  
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• Remote Control Cars? Drivers Alarmed After Features They Paid For Are Disabled Through Software Updates

  12-06-2026 11:42 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Car owners face challenges as manufacturers use software updates and subscriptions, raising concerns about true ownership and the right to repair.
  
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• Thousands Fear For Their Jobs As Xbox Braces For Brutal Cuts In Major Microsoft Overhaul

  12-06-2026 11:24 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Microsoft's Xbox division faces layoffs and budget cuts as new CEO Asha Sharma addresses financial challenges, aiming to improve profitability amid declining sales and strategic shifts.
  
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• Massive Fire Destroys America's Largest Provider of Medical Surgical Products in Tracy, California

  12-06-2026 11:23 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A massive fire destroyed Medline's distribution centre in Tracy, California, raising concerns over healthcare disruptions. Firefighters faced challenging conditions and investigations are ongoing.
  
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• 10 Photos of Ilia Topuria: Quick Facts, Personal Life, Fame and Historic UFC White House Event

  12-06-2026 11:19 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A quick look at Ilia Topuria's journey to becoming a two-division UFC champion and headlining the historic event at the White House.
  
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• Ariana Grande Branded 'Scarily Thin': 10 Photos of Singer's Visible Ribcage During Her Tour Opening Night

  12-06-2026 11:09 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Ariana Grande's Eternal Sunshine Tour has sparked online debate over her appearance, with fans and critics discussing her weight and health.
  
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• Quick Facts about Alex Pereira: Ethnicity, Family, Girlfriend, Hobbies, Net Worth, and More

  12-06-2026 11:05 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A quick look at Alex Pereira's professional and personal life marked by resilience, cultural pride, and personal growth.
  
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• Forbidden Egypt Tour Promises Access Near Giant Underground Chambers Said to Stretch for Miles Beneath Giza

  12-06-2026 10:53 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Recent claims suggest advanced scanning technologies have revealed extensive underground structures beneath the Giza Plateau and a scheduled tour promises to explore it.
  
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• Lola James's Killer Murdered in Prison, CCTV Shows Inmates Leaving Cell 'Satisfied' After Deliving 'Justice'

  12-06-2026 10:45 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Kyle Bevan, serving life for murdering a toddler, was killed in HMP Wakefield. Three inmates are on trial, with CCTV allegedly showing them leaving his cell after the attack.
  
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• Lola James's Killer Murdered in Prison, CCTV Shows Inmates Leaving Cell 'Satisfied' After Delivering 'Justice'

  12-06-2026 10:45 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Kyle Bevan, serving life for murdering a toddler, was killed in HMP Wakefield. Three inmates are on trial, with CCTV allegedly showing them leaving his cell after the attack.
  
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• Xbox Layoffs Imminent? CEO Says Company Is 'Over Extended' After Years of Expansion

  12-06-2026 10:40 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Microsoft's Xbox reportedly plans major layoffs in July as new CEO Asha Sharma warns the gaming unit is overextended after a $20B five-year spending spree.
  
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• 'I Didn't Want That Kind of Attention': Josh Hutcherson Admits He Was 'Angry' Over 'Hunger Games' Fame

  12-06-2026 10:40 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Josh Hutcherson shares his initial resentment towards fame from 'The Hunger Games' and reflects on his evolving perspective. He also comments about 'Sunrise on the Reaping'.
  
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• Netflix Isn't Done With Hawkins: 'Stranger Things' Season 5 Scripts Get Release Date

  12-06-2026 10:39 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Netflix expands the Stranger Things universe with a new release after the show's ending, as the Season 5 script book arrives next month
  
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• Knicks Fans Smash Yellow Cab And Trash Midtown Fast-Food Joints After Historic Game 4 Win

  12-06-2026 10:35 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The New York Knicks' dramatic NBA Finals comeback led to civil unrest in Midtown Manhattan, resulting in 56 arrests and 10 injured officers as celebrations spiralled out of control.
  
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• Outgoing Armed Forces Minister Says UK Military Is Buying Weapons for the Wrong War

  12-06-2026 10:11 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  UK Defence Secretary and Armed Forces Minister resign, criticising military investment strategy. They argue for a shift towards modern technologies like drones, reflecting lessons from Ukraine's conflict.
  
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