
As Ledgers Open on Wall Street, a Pharmaceutical Giant Steps Forward
AstraZeneca is set to complete a direct listing on the New York Stock Exchange, giving its shares US trading access without issuing new stock or raising fresh capital.

AstraZeneca is set to complete a direct listing on the New York Stock Exchange, giving its shares US trading access without issuing new stock or raising fresh capital.

Two men were arrested in Singapore on suspicion of drug trafficking after CNB seized more than 4kg of cannabis, other drugs and over $420,000 in cash during coordinated operations.

Morgan Stanley has downgraded its view of the US IT hardware industry to cautious from in-line, pointing to softer demand and ongoing cyclical pressures across the sector.

China’s foreign ministry said it is ready to work with the United States to promote stable relations, marking one year since Donald Trump took office as president.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said a Federal Reserve chair announcement could come as early as next week, noting that four candidates are currently being considered.

New figures show England’s most treasure finds in 2024 were recorded in Norfolk, followed by Hampshire and North Yorkshire, with metal detectorists driving a record year of archaeological discoveries.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the United States is seeing a capital expenditure boom, as companies increase long-term investment across manufacturing, energy, and technology.

A man who chased a police officer with a running chainsaw in Paisley has been jailed for ten years after being convicted of attempted murder.

Spain has seen its second railway accident in two days, causing service disruptions and prompting investigations, with authorities saying there is no immediate sign the incidents are connected.

David Beckham has responded to his son’s accusations with a calm, indirect statement about parenting and family challenges, avoiding direct reference to the specific claims made.
Ministers are set to argue that a blanket policy for housing transgender prisoners would breach human rights law, as courts examine how prison decisions should be made.

UK intelligence figures have warned that accelerating biodiversity loss could pose risks to national security, affecting food systems, stability, and long-term resilience.

Paramount has released the first teaser for The Madison, a new series set in the Yellowstone universe, offering an atmospheric preview without revealing major story details.

The proposed “Hillsborough Law,” designed to enshrine a duty of candour for public officials after major disasters, has stalled after disputes over whether intelligence officers should be exempt from full transparency provisions.

Steven Graham briefly misplaced his Golden Globe after the ceremony. The award was later found and returned, bringing a calm end to a small, unexpected moment from the night.

The government has proposed banning junk food and vape advertising as part of new public health measures aimed at reducing obesity and youth vaping.

Prince Harry, Elton John, Sadie Frost, and Elizabeth Hurley have accused the Daily Mail’s publisher of using illegal methods to gather private information, claims the company denies.

OpenAI plans to unveil its first physical device in the second half of 2026, marking the company’s initial step from software-focused AI into dedicated consumer hardware.

Brooklyn Peltz Beckham has publicly acknowledged distance from his family, confirming long-rumored tensions and stating he is focused on building an independent life away from them.

President Trump made an unusually intense late-night social media posting spree on Truth Social, sharing over 160 messages in several hours, prompting commentary from late-night hosts and sparking broad discussion about presidential communication online.

A man was arrested after being discovered engaging in inappropriate behaviour in the back of a taxi near Liverpool’s Bombed Out Church, a court has heard.

Darren Jones has outlined proposed civil service reforms, including stronger performance management and the creation of peacetime taskforces to improve delivery.

Four shark attacks along New South Wales’ coast in 48 hours led to beach closures and safety warnings urging people to avoid ocean swimming and consider local pools while authorities assess conditions and risks.

A man has been jailed after attacking a woman at a Belfast bus stop, with the court describing the assault as serious and unprovoked.