The Guardian Health

‘The masturbation scene wasn’t a big deal’: Théodore Pellerin on tackling his new film Nino’s challenges

Locked out of his apartment, a cancer-stricken Parisian is caught in a race against time to freeze his sperm. The rising star who plays him explains how he tackled a very initimate questJust six months after the world rallied to defend poor Paul Dano, vulnerability may now be a hot commodity for an actor. What is “weak sauce” for Quentin Tarantino, who attacked Dano, can be mighty savoury for others. So it’s good timing that Théodore Pellerin, with his gangly frame and huge eyes, exudes that qua

health  4d ago

The Guardian

Rejoining customs union would not fix damage caused by Brexit, research finds

Exclusive: Economists find Brexit caused 12% depression in UK exports, most of which is due to leaving single marketBrexit has depressed UK exports to the EU by 12%, and rejoining the customs union would undo only a fraction of the damage, research shared with the Guardian shows.With the UK’s future relationship with the bloc likely to feature prominently in a potential Labour leadership contest, the economists John Springford and Anton Spisak, of the Centre for European Reform, provide fresh ev

general  4d ago

The Guardian

Western Europeans believe crime is rising despite fall in overall rates, poll finds

YouGov survey of six countries shows respondents think crime is increasing – though most trust their national police Western Europeans believe crime is rising in their country, according to a survey, despite long-term overall crime rates falling across the region since the mid-1990s.The YouGov poll of Britain, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy and Spain found most countries trusted their national police, led by Denmark where 74% of respondents said they had a lot or a fair amount of confidence in

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The Guardian Health

NHS patients face worst drug shortages on record, say pharmacists and GPs

Supply problems pose risk to health, with common painkillers, epilepsy medication and HRT affectedBritons are facing some of the “most severe” shortages of NHS medicines on record including common painkillers, epilepsy drugs and HRT, health leaders have warned, even forcing some patients with impaired digestive systems to skip meals.The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) has warned that medicine shortages pose a “serious risk to patient safety”. Continue reading...

health  4d ago

NASA News

El Niño Is Underway

Satellite observations of sea surface height indicated that the 2026 event continued to strengthen in early June.

science  4d ago

Bloomberg Markets

Czechs Mull First Rate Hike Since 2022 to Curb Price Pressures

The Czech central bank may raise interest rates for the first time in four years as policymakers weigh domestic inflation pressures against receding risks from global energy prices.

business  4d ago

The Guardian Politics

Why is there so much interest in a byelection in north-west England?

About 70,000 voters in Greater Manchester’s Makerfield constituency could play pivotal role in ending Keir Starmer’s time as UK prime minsterAn election that could shape the future of UK politics for years to come is taking place on Thursday. But it is only happening in one small part of north-west England, with little more than 70,000 people eligible to vote.Why? It is a question with a number of answers, some connected to the structure of the British political system, others much more topical.

politics  4d ago

Bloomberg Markets

Shanghai Jiaotong University’s Zhu Ning on PBOC Policy

Zhu Ning, Professor of Finance at the Shanghai Advanced Institute of Finance, says China is using overnight reverse repos to help guide policy rates and ease spikes in funding stress. He also says China’s credit slowdown is not necessarily negative, as the country is shifting its growth model. He speaks with Minmin Low on the sidelines of the Lujiazui Forum in Shanghai. (Source: Bloomberg)

business  4d ago

Bloomberg Markets

Tata Starbucks CEO To Add Up to 100 Stores

Tata Starbucks CEO Sushant Dash plans to add up to 100 stores in the short term. In an exclusive conversation, Dash adds that they are firm on maintaining the market share of 30%. (Source: Bloomberg)

business  4d ago

BBC Sport

Fayzullaev scores Uzbekistan's first-ever World Cup goal

Abbosbek Fayzullaev scores Uzbekistan's first-ever goal at a World Cup final, tapping in an equaliser against Colombia.

sports  4d ago

Bloomberg Markets

Rio Tinto Resumes Copper Exports From Massive Mongolian Mine

Rio Tinto Group has resumed exports of copper concentrate from its vast Oyu Tolgoi copper mine in Mongolia following a short protest.

business  4d ago

Bloomberg Markets

India Monsoon Starts Almost 40% Short as El Niño Upends Weather

India’s monsoon has had an unusually weak start and the lackluster rainfall is likely to persist, threatening crops and industrial activity as the El Niño weather phenomenon takes hold.

business  4d ago

The Guardian

‘I wish it hit me’: Sydney mother shares anguish after siblings in pram hit and killed by car

Katherine, 5, and Harry, aged 14 months – the only two children of mother Sok Ram – died on Wednesday after their pram was hit by an SUV in CabramattaA tight-knit community is reeling after a kindergarten student and her baby brother were killed when a SUV collided with a pram shortly after school pick-up.The girl and her brother have been identified as Katherine, five, and Harry, aged 14 months - the only two children of 33-year-old mother Sok Ram. Continue reading...

general  4d ago

Bloomberg Markets

Goldman Says Hormuz Oil Flows May Recover to Only 70% After War

Oil flows going through the Strait of Hormuz may recover to only about 70% of their pre-war level, according to Goldman Sachs Group Inc., which highlighted regional producers leaning on alternative routes.

business  4d ago

Bloomberg Markets

Brookfield Sells Wembley Stadium Builder Multiplex for $650 Million

Brookfield Business Corp. has agreed to sell Multiplex, the construction company that built London’s Wembley Stadium, to Japan’s Obayashi Corp. for $650 million.

business  4d ago

Bloomberg Markets

PBOC’s New Rate Regime to Aid Liquidity and Bonds, Analysts Say

The People’s Bank of China’s latest refinement of its monetary policy toolkit is expected to damp money-market volatility and support bonds, according to analysts.

business  4d ago

Bloomberg Markets

NSE’s India IPO May Deliver 6,400-Fold Return for Early Backers

The National Stock Exchange of India Ltd.’s planned initial public offering is set to unlock the value of long-term investments for a group of backers including Morgan Stanley, Temasek Holdings Pte. and State Bank of India.

business  4d ago

BBC Sport

Ghana score late winner to break Panama hearts

Ghana's Caleb Yirenkyi scored a 95th-minute winner to deny Panama their first-ever World Cup point in Toronto, Canada.

sports  4d ago

Bloomberg Markets

Tencent-Backed Fintech Uzum Plans New Funding Round by Year-End

Uzbek fintech Uzum, backed by investors including China’s Tencent Holdings Ltd., aims to hold another funding round as the group seeks to support rapid expansion plans ahead of a potential initial public offering.

business  4d ago

Variety

Guillermo Rodriguez of ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ Joins ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Season 35

Guillermo Rodriguez is ready to hit the dancefloor. Jimmy Kimmel’s lovable, tequila-fueled and basically mononymous right-hand man has joined the cast of “Dancing With the Stars” Season 35. He is the latest celebrity contestant to be announced on the upcoming season, following “The Traitors” and “Love Island” star Maura Higgins, “Summer House” fixture Ciara Miller […]

entertainment  4d ago