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Years of Underinvestment Sets the Stage for a Commodity Boom

A commodities supercycle refers to a prolonged period during which most base metal and mineral prices rise significantly and remain elevated for over a decade. The rising demand for commodities due to rapid industrializ…

Selena Gomez pushes back against 'absurd' fraud claims

Selena Gomez's social media accounts brim with adoring fans: two million likes for her most recent post showing her and her husband in a rose-petal strewn hotel, and thousands of comments praising her beauty, her lipsti…

'Cowboy builders' targeted in new government clampdown

People carrying out home renovations will gain greater protections against "cowboy builders" through a new database of trusted traders and a payment system offering more safeguards, the government has said.

Time is running out for cyber security, warn top tech firms

A group of 100 firms, including Google, Microsoft, Anthropic and OpenAI, have signed an open letter calling on countries and organisations around the world to beef up their cyber defences before AI grows powerful enough…

Bitcoin Is Up 22%: Has the Halving Cycle Begun?

Bitcoin peaked a year ago, hitting an all-time high of $126,210 in October 2025, and has since fallen more than 50%, bottoming near $58,000 two months ago. The tide may be turning; over the last week, Bitcoin rose by ov…

ECB Is Gradually Shifting Towards a September Rate Hike

The international environment remains volatile, and the euro area – an open economy that is well integrated into global supply chains and international financial markets – could face strains ahead. While the acute risk …