Italian town freezes Pavarotti statue knee-deep in Christmas ice rink, angering widow
The opera legend’s widow said the town had made an “absurd decision” after it also encouraged skaters to high five the statue. Read More
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Car-sharing company ZipCar to end UK operations
ZipCar, which has more than 600,000 UK members, temporarily suspends new bookings on its platform. Read More
Costco sues Trump administration for ‘full refund’ of tariffs
Two lower courts have already ruled against President Trump’s use of emergency powers to impose tariffs. Read More
Regulator backtracks on ‘ghost train’ plan
Plans to ban passengers from the peak train service between Manchester and London are abandoned. Read More
US Navy commander ordered second Venezuela boat strike, White House says
The White House confirmed the second strikes on 2 September, but denied reports that Defence Secretary Hegseth said “kill everybody” on board the vessel. Read More
Oil and gas firm plans to cut 100 offshore jobs
Harbour Energy has already reduced its onshore workforce by about 600 since 2023. Read More
Why time is running out for Germany’s green hydrogen industry
Firms are ready to make the equipment needed for green hydrogen, but demand has not picked up yet. Read More
Faisal Islam: OBR head’s resignation leaves potential landmines for Reeves
Chancellor’s next mission to find a respected and credible economist to run the OBR will require careful balance Read More
Drug lord El Chapo’s son pleads guilty in US drug trafficking case
Joaquín Guzmán López’s guilty plea comes after US prosecutors pledged last May to not pursue the death penalty against him. Read More
Mangione in court as lawyers seek to rule out notebook, gun and other key evidence
A legal expert explains how the defence could stand to gain even if their longshot bid fails this week. Read More