UK lenders urge judges to block mass motor finance lawsuits
Case in Court of Appeal will help shape whether motorists can make claims outside of £9.1bn redress scheme Source link
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Switzerland hits UBS with proposed $20bn capital increase
Federal Council sets out plans for banking reform after months of lobbying by country’s biggest lender Source link
Eni founder’s heir clashes with Meloni government over name use
Italian government’s ‘Mattei plan’ for Africa is part of Rome’s efforts to curb migration Source link
Iran War Live Updates: Iranian Forces Claim Seizure of 2 Ships After Trump Extends Truce
President Trump on Tuesday extended a cease-fire between the United States and Iran that had been set to expire within hours, saying he wanted to give Tehran a chance to come up with a new proposal to end the war. In a statement on Truth Social, Mr. Trump attributed his decision to divisions among Iranians…
Starmer under pressure as ministers step up criticism over Mandelson scandal
Cracks appear in cabinet following evidence from sacked head of Foreign Office Source link
Threat of Evictions Darkens Russia’s Rosy Picture of Occupied Ukraine
A new law forces Ukrainians in the captured regions to get Russian title deeds or risk losing their homes. Source link
Strait of Hormuz Dangers Escalate as Iran Says It Seized 2 Cargo Ships
Hours after President Trump extended a cease-fire, Tehran appeared to be exerting its authority in the contested waters near the strait. Source link
Iranian Expats in U.A.E. Caught Between Home and Homeland
When the U.S. and Israel went to war with Iran, Iran retaliated with airstrikes on Washington’s Gulf Arab allies, including the United Arab Emirates. Iranian expatriates in the country abruptly found themselves in a very uncomfortable position. “Suddenly to have our home here under attack from our homeland, it’s a surreal experience,” said Reza Namazi,…
Japan Is Used to Earthquakes, but What About a Big One?
For many people in Japan, the country’s regular tremors are not a big deal. Officials are urging them to prepare for the next catastrophic quake. Source link
Hoarding Is Driving Energy Prices Higher Everywhere
As wealthy nations scramble to secure stocks of oil, the result is higher prices for all and shortages in vulnerable countries. Source link