The Associated Press

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Bank of England mulling first interest rate cut since early days of COVID-19 over 4 years ago

Borrowing costs in the U.K. could be cut later for the first time since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic more than four years ago, though economists stressed that the decision is likely to be a close call

2:09AM ( 5 months ago )

Bank of England lowers its main interest rate by 0.25%, to 5%, its first cut since for over 4 years

The Bank of England is cutting interest rates for the first time since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020

2:09AM ( 5 months ago )

Bank of England lowers its main interest rate by 0.25%, to 5%, its first cut in over 4 years

The Bank of England is cutting interest rates for the first time since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020

2:09AM ( 5 months ago )

Iran’s supreme leader prays over the coffin of Hamas leader Haniyeh, whose killing risks a wider war

Iran’s supreme leader and Palestinian militia representatives have prayed over the coffin of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, who were killed in a shocking assassination blamed on Israel that risked escalating into an all-out regional war

1:57AM ( 5 months ago )

Hezbollah leader says war with Israel has entered 'new phase' after killings of top militant figures

Hezbollah’s leader warned that the militant group's conflict with Israel has entered a “new phase.”

1:57AM ( 5 months ago )

Extended drought parches Sicily, and farmers worry about being forced to sell off animals

Crippling drought from a nearly rainless year, along with record-high temperatures, is stressing farmers on the Italian island of Sicily

1:20AM ( 5 months ago )

For Iran and Hezbollah, calibrating response to Israeli strikes leaves no room for error

Two back-to-back strikes in Beirut and Tehran targeted high-ranking figures in Hezbollah and Hamas and have been attributed to Israel

1:00AM ( 5 months ago )

Kamala Harris celebrates the late Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee as a 'force of nature' and a mentor

Vice President Kamala Harris has eulogized U_S_ Rep_ Sheila Jackson Lee as a “force of nature."

12:14AM ( 5 months ago )

Harris to eulogize longtime US Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas at funeral service

Vice President Kamala Harris will deliver a eulogy for U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee at a North Houston church as days of memorials for the longtime Democratic lawmaker draw to a close

12:14AM ( 5 months ago )

Harris will eulogize longtime US Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, among Congress’ most prominent Black women

People who've gathered at a Texas church for U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee's funeral are remembering her as someone who cared deeply for them

12:14AM ( 5 months ago )