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Bank of England cuts rates to 4.25% as it sees tariff hit to growth
The Bank of England cut its main interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4.25 per cent on Thursday, despite an unexpected three-way…
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The Astonishing Clarity of Artist Gunnel Wåhlstrand
From a distance, the ink wash paintings made by Swedish artist Gunnel Wåhlstrand could conceivably be photographs. Even as you step closer…
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So This Is What Celebs Wear to Attend Summer Weddings in Europe
If you're heading to a summer wedding in Europe—or just fantasizing about one—you might be wondering what exactly to wear. Flowy dresses?…
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Australia exchange operator proposes IPO reforms to revive listings
The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) on Thursday (May 8) unveiled a series of proposed reforms aimed at enhancing the global appeal of…
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Pakistan says it downed 25 Indian drones after attacks escalate tensions
Pakistan’s military says it shot down 25 Indian drones that entered its airspace, as hostilities between the nuclear-armed neighbours…
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Singapore stocks end lower as investors keep eye on tariff negotiations; STI down 0.4%
Local stocks ended lower on Thursday (May 8), as investors kept their eyes on tariff deal negotiations after the US central bank…
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15 On-Sale Perfumes That Make Me Feel Like a Spring Fairy
New York City is notorious for soft-launching spring, but after a roller coaster of warm to frigid temperatures, I think we can safely…
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I Went to Paloma Wool’s First Flagship Store in NYC—Here’s Everything I Tried and Loved
I might even go as far as to say that if I could only wear one brand for the rest of my life, it’d be Paloma Wool. I know that sounds…
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A’ja Wilson Now Has a Nike Signature Shoe. Why Did It Take So Long?
A’ja Wilson, a center for the Las Vegas Aces, is widely acknowledged as the best player in the Women’s National Basketball Association.…
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Posts claiming 'low' Australia voter turnout share preliminary figures
Australia has consistently seen poll turnouts of around 90 percent or more since the country enforced compulsory voting a century ago.…
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Catchlight reveals the 2025 CatchLight Global Fellows
During the CatchLight Visual Storytelling Summit on May 3, the San Francisco–based nonprofit Catchlight revealed this year's CatchLight…
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Weakening US dollar expected to yield mixed impact for Singapore companies with significant exposure
Asian currencies have rallied against the US dollar on the back of concerns that US President Donald Trump’s tariff war will hurt the…
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Weakening greenback to benefit Singapore firms with significant exposure to debts, costs in US dollar
Asian currencies have rallied against the US dollar on the back of concerns that US President Donald Trump’s tariff war will hurt the…
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Musk hits back at OpenAI’s claim he’s on quest to harm startup
Elon Musk fired back at OpenAI’s accusation that he has been waging a “relentless” campaign for more than a year to damage the startup. In…
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Emirates airline group announces record US$6.2 billion gross profit
The 18% rise in profit, slimmed to US$5.6 billion after the UAE’s recently introduced corporate tax Dubai’s Emirates Group, which includes…
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I Didn't Think My Shopbop Cart Could Get Any More Elite—Then I Clocked the Secret Beauty Sale
Like any shopping-obsessed person in the modern age, one of my pastimes is scrolling through the sale section on my favorite sites in…
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How India Is Trying to Squeeze Pakistan Far From the Battlefield
Even as India was gearing up to use its military to strike at Pakistan this week, calling it revenge for a terrorist strike in Kashmir…
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The 11 Best Mesh Ballet Flats - According to a Fashion Editor.
As a fashion editor, there's something so fun and satisfying about seeing a trend start to percolate and then really take hold over the…
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Trump Administration to Announce Trade Deal With Britain
For Britain’s prime minister, Keir Starmer, the trade deal would offer vindication for his assiduous cultivation of Mr. Trump. During his…
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Pakistan and India on high alert amid airport shutdowns and security drills in major cities
Tensions are high across India and Pakistan, with airports shut down and security drills under way in major border cities, after warnings…
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Toyota warns of profit drop as tariff chaos threatens carmakers
Toyota Motor is bracing itself for a bumpy year, with the Japanese carmaker warning of a slump in profit as global manufacturers scramble…
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Clip shows old press briefing, not Indian army admitting 'scared of Pakistan'
India and Pakistan exchanged heavy artillery along their contested frontier in a major escalation following the deadly April 22, 2025…
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I Just Dyed My Hair "Butterscotch Blonde", and I've Never Had So Many Compliments
As a beauty editor, I write about hair trends every single day, so I thought it was about time I tried one of the trends out for myself.…
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Thailand to shortlist central bank chief candidates by July 2, official says
A Thai selection committee plans to shortlist candidates to be the next central bank chief by Jul 2, an official said on Thursday (May 8),…