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lets now get down to business. the biggest interest rate rise since 1989. thats what we are awaiting from the bank of england in just a few hours�* time as it battles to control soaring prices. the bank is widely expected to raise its benchmark rate — from 2.25% to 3% — pushing up the cost of mortgages, credit cards and loans. it comes as americas central bank — the us federal reserve — raised its main rate by three quarters of a percentage point — and warned borrowing cost...

democrats actual and real achievements come november. , and later, donald trump leveling outlandish new claims against the doj at a rally in ohio. the latest, part when his rant about american decline it was set to dramatic music. its something of to see to believe. all of that and more is coming up. and, a good sunday morning to you all. i am katie fang. in just a few moments, king charles will hold an audience with prime minister lustrous at buckingham palace. as the nation prepares ...

the pound remains under pressure — from market concerns about government borrowing to fund tax cuts. a state funeral is due to be held for the former japanese prime minister shinzo abe. leaders from across the world are expected to be at the service. the event will start in just under an hour but there has been growing opposition with detractors citing the cost. and honours even as engalnd and germany share six goals in their final game before the qatar, world cup. of an asteroid tra...

nasa successfully crashes a probe into an asteroid — to test whether space rocks that might threaten earth could be deflected out of the way. ukrainians in four russian—held regions have one final day to vote — in a referendum, kyiv and its western allies dismiss as a sham. the head of the metropolitan police pledges to be "ruthless" in rooting out corruption, racism and misogyny in the force. a state funeral is underway for the former japanese prime minister shinzo abe. leaders ...

like other ukrainian cities from bucha to mariupol, another enormous mass grave has been discovered. this time in a forest near the city of izium. authorities continue to exhumed the bodies of which there are reportedly more than 450, including civilians, children and soldiers a. like many of the bodies show signs of, quote, violent. death while several have their hands bound and show signs of torture. it is now day 207 of russias invasion, with putins plan to take all of three days to...

on crime. the uks approach to controlling migration also faces strong criticism from abroad, with this intervention from the albanian prime minister. ukraines nuclear energy company says the zaporizhzhia plant has been disconnnected from the electricity grid and has only 15 days of generator fuel left. a surprise peace deal after nearly two years of civil war in ethiopia. its hoped vital aid can now flow into tigray, where 90% of the population is going hungry. here in the uk, the seco...

responsible for with the prosecutions. manchester united and england footballer mason greenwood is charged with attempted rape, engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour, and assault. we start here in the uk. it seems there will be big changes to countrys entire economic plan. the new finance minister, chancellorjeremy hunt says taxes could rise to help reassure financial markets. on friday the prime minister liz truss sacked the previous chancellor and announced more u—turns on...

awaiting visual confirmation. bullseye! nasa successfully crashes a spacecraft into an asteroid to see if it can push it off course in its first planetary defence mission. not quite lift—off for england, but a second—half comeback against germany sees gareth southgate�*s side produce a confidence boosting 3—3 draw in their world cup send—off. good morning. another day of sunshine and showers. some of the shower especially in the north and north—east will be heavy and thunde...

president erdogan promises an investigation. translation: of course we will find out how- this explosion happened, and if there are any people responsible for it with the prosecutions, which have already started. and the husband and wife team behind one of the most successful covid vaccines believe the same technology could help transform cancer treatment. theres been more unrest in iran, including at evin prison in tehran, which houses hundreds of political prisoners and dozens of dua...

the pound has stabilised today after hitting a record low yesterday. well be explaining the impact of whats going on in the markets. also this lunchtime... sir keir starmer will promise a fresh start for the uk in his keynote speech to the labour party conference today. the prince and princess of wales make their first visit to the nation since they were given the titles. and nasa smashes a spacecraft into an asteroid to test whether they can be deflected away from earth. and coming up...