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DUBLIN (Reuters) — Flutter's first half core earnings jumped 76% as its fast growing U.S. Fanduel brand turned a profit for the first time in a «transformation point» for the group's prospects, the world's largest online betting company said on Wednesday.

Former Fortescue Metals executive Russell Scrimshaw says his rare earths company will get into production several years sooner because of Wednesday’s decision to partner with China’s biggest rare earths importer.

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rupee appreciated by 10 paise to 82.81 against the US dollar in early trade on Wednesday gaining ground from the 8-month low level amid weakening American currency against major rivals overseas. However, weak equity markets, outflow of foreign funds and crude prices breaching USD 85 per barrel weighed on the local unit, said analysts. Participants were trading cautiously awaiting the US inflation data, the UK's GDP number and RBI's monetary policy decision to be announced on Thursday.

By Joanna Plucinska, Rajesh Kumar Singh, Doyinsola Oladipo and Priyamvada C

The otherwise buzzing tourist destinations in Shimla wears an abandoned look. Visitor footfall plunged after the erstwhile summer capital of British India and its adjoining areas were put on rain alert since the first weekend of July.Stakeholders in the tourism industry say booking cancellations have hit the industry hard due to flash floods, landslides, damage to roads and warnings by authorities.

Can a Hindu family, comprising a married woman, her parents and her two very young children form a Hindu undivided family (HUF)?

Antarctic such as ocean heatwaves and ice loss will certainly become more common and severe, warn researchers at the University of Exeter, UK. The study reviews evidence of extreme events in Antarctica continent and the Southern Ocean, involving weather, sea ice, ocean temperatures, glacier and ice shelf systems, and biodiversity on land and sea. With drastic action now needed to limit global warming to the Paris agreement target of 1.5°C, the researchers have warned that recent extremes in the region may be the tip of the iceberg.

By David Milliken

Berry Vrbanovic has fired back at noted British media pundit Piers Morgan for his social media attack on Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.On Sunday, Trudeau posted a picture of himself and his 15-year-old son Xavier on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, in which they are dressed in pink as they attend a screening of Barbie.He accompanied the post by saying, “we’re Team Barbie.”Morgan, a television presenter in the U.K. who has eight million followers on X, responded with, “so glad I’m not Canadian.”Vrbanovic was one of hundreds who have voiced their displeasure with Morgan’s post.The Kitchener mayor posted a picture of himself in a pink shirt from Anti-Bullying Day in response to Morgan with a message that began, “hey @piersmorgan, I was raised that if I didn’t have something nice to say, it’s better not to say anything at all.

banking system after Moody’s cut the credit ratings for 10 smaller and midsized lenders. The S&P 500 fell 19.06, or 0.4%, at 4,499.38. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 158.64, or 0.4%, at 35,314.49.

Colombia in the quarter-finals. The Lionesses managed to secure their spot in the quarter-finals after a tense penalty shootout against Nigeria in the last-16 match. Despite the late-game sending off of Lauren James, the team emerged victorious. However, this red card has left them potentially shorthanded for the remainder of the tournament. Still, the European champions have consistently demonstrated remarkable determination and resilience in this competition, positioning themselves as strong contenders for victory leading up to this match. Colombia, on the other hand, has emerged as the unexpected revelation of the World Cup, reaching this stage for the first time in their history. Boasting a well-balanced combination of young talents and seasoned players, the South American team had already triumphed over Germany and South Korea, securing their place in the quarter-finals with a close victory against Jamaica in the last-16 round.

An Australian technology investor has entered a partnership with a UK-based investment banking and advisory shop, in a bid to match local tech companies with overseas sources of capital.

Astral Alcobev Pvt. Ltd, the importer of bottled-in-origin Slovakian ‘Skull X’ vodka and Italy-made ‘Skinny Witch’ prosecco brands, is looking to produce two new variants of its spirits now in India. The company, which began with an investment of ₹6 crore in FY23, will now launch a domestic made vodka this month and a whisky in the coming months.

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Express. The £100 million deal between Netflix and Prince Harry and Meghan Markle is going to be the next big thing in the film world and may even breach the OTT platform to appear in theaters, the Express report added. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle know how to stay in the news and that is evident by the success of their previous docu-series on Netflix where they revealed very intricate details about the functioning of the UK Royal Family and their challenges while dealing with the unfavorable media attention.

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By Harry Robertson and Scott Murdoch

Bryan Randall, the enduring companion of Academy Award-winning actress Sandra Bullock, has passed away at the age of 57, following a three-year struggle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), often referred to as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. The poignant announcement came from his family, conveying both grief and gratitude for the journey they shared. In an emotional statement, Randall's family revealed his three-year-long private battle with ALS, which concluded on August 5. «Bryan chose early to keep his journey with ALS private,» the family shared. They went on to express profound gratitude to the dedicated medical professionals who stood by them during this arduous journey, as well as the remarkable nurses who devotedly cared for him.

The United Kingdom government could rebalance the power between the Bank of England (BoE) and the country’s principal financial regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), in the former’s favor, according to a 40-page consultation response published by His Majesty’s Treasury on Aug. 7.