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World Cup 2026 semi-finals set with France vs Spain and England vs Argentina

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has reached its decisive stage, with the four remaining teams now confirmed. Football fans around the world are set for two highly anticipated semi-final clashes as France take on Spain, while England face defending champions Argentina in a pair of matches expected to deliver......

World Cup 2026: Norway, England, Argentina, and Switzerland Aim for the Semi-Finals

The 2026 World Cup is entering a decisive phase with the last two quarter-finals scheduled for Saturday, July 11. After the qualifications of France and Spain, four teams remain in contention to complete the semi-final lineup. Norway will face England, before Argentina, the reigning world champion, clashes......

Venezuela urges King Charles III to release frozen gold reserves for earthquake recovery

Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodríguez has appealed to King Charles III to facilitate the release of approximately 30 tonnes of Venezuelan gold held at the Bank of England, arguing that the assets are urgently needed to finance reconstruction efforts following the country's devastating......

Bank of England warns artificial intelligence could pose growing risk to financial stability

The Bank of England has warned that the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence could create new risks for financial stability, as investors increasingly place large bets on the technology while banks become more exposed to potential cyber threats. In its latest half-yearly assessment of risks facing......

UK services sector contracts at fastest pace since 2023 as Iran conflict weighs on Economy

Britain's services sector contracted for a second consecutive month in June, with business activity falling at its fastest pace since early 2023 as the economic effects of the conflict involving Iran continued to weigh on companies. The latest S&P Global Services Purchasing Managers' Index......

US eases fishing regulations to boost seafood industry, says White House

The United States is easing regulatory restrictions on its commercial fishing industry, including expanding access to a key scallop fishing area off the New England coast, as part of a broader effort to strengthen domestic seafood production. The announcement was made by White House trade and manufacturing......

Bank of England revises stablecoin framework to encourage innovation in digital finance

The Bank of England has unveiled a revised regulatory framework for stablecoins, introducing several adjustments designed to support innovation while maintaining financial stability in the rapidly evolving digital payments sector. The updated policy reflects growing interest in sterling-backed stablecoins......

UK stocks fall ahead of Bank of England interest rate decision

British stock markets declined on Thursday as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of the Bank of England’s upcoming interest rate decision, while also reacting to global monetary policy signals and corporate earnings updates. The benchmark FTSE 100 index fell by around 0.9%, while the FTSE......

England's World Cup preparations disrupted by equipment theft in Kansas City

England's preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup faced an unexpected setback after part of the team's equipment was reportedly stolen while being transported to its training base in Kansas City, Missouri. According to British media reports, several items, including footballs and training boots,......