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Posted by The Analyst | July 7, 2019 | Breaking News
Space NK looking pretty as new boss plots further expansion

Beauty retailer Space NK is bucking the high street gloom as it plans to expand its footprint across the UK amid double-digit sales growth.

Posted by The Analyst | July 7, 2019 | Breaking News
Pet care service Itch fetches £5m investment

A pet health business founded by a team of startup alumni has launched after raising £5 million of investment, PA can reveal.

Posted by The Analyst | July 6, 2019 | Breaking News
Brazilian bossa nova pioneer Joao Gilberto dies aged 88

Joao Gilberto, a Brazilian singer considered to be one of the fathers of the bossa nova genre that gained global popularity in the 1960s, has died aged 88.

Posted by The Analyst | July 6, 2019 | Science & Tech
New 'Mini mum' frog is one of the tiniest ever discovered

Researchers have found five new species of tiny frogs. Three of them adorably named "Mini mum," "Mini scule," and "Mini ature."

Posted by The Analyst | July 6, 2019 | Breaking News
Social media enjoys ‘Andy and Serena show’ as duo pair up for mixed doubles win

Singles matches may be given pride of place at Wimbledon, but the mixed doubles drew the attention of social media when Andy Murray and Serena Williams paired up at SW19.

Posted by The Analyst | July 6, 2019 | Breaking News
Unusual carving of Melania Trump raises eyebrows

An unusual sculpture of Melania Trump has been revealed in her native Slovenia.

Posted by The Analyst | July 6, 2019 | Breaking News
Nine days of uninterrupted partying kick off at Pamplona’s famed running of the bulls

The blast of a firework has opened nine days of uninterrupted partying in Pamplona's famed running of the bulls festival.

Posted by The Analyst | July 6, 2019 | Breaking News
Sam Smith and Little Mix take to streets for London Pride

Sam Smith and Little Mix stars Jade Thirlwall and Leigh-Anne Pinnock were among a clutch of celebrities who marched in London's Pride parade.

Posted by The Analyst | July 6, 2019 | Breaking News
More than 20 hurt after explosion rocks Florida shopping plaza

At least 21 people have been injured after a vacant pizza restaurant exploded at a South Florida shopping plaza.

Posted by The Analyst | July 6, 2019 | Breaking News
Explosion probed at Florida shopping plaza

Police and firefighters are investigating an explosion at a Florida shopping plaza which injured multiple people.

Posted by The Analyst | July 6, 2019 | Farming
Feed and fertiliser costs knock €570m off margins

Extra feed costs associated with last summer's drought and higher fertiliser charges contributed to knocking more than €570m off farmer margins in 2018.

Posted by The Analyst | July 6, 2019 | Business
Future Moscow skyscraper to become Europe’s tallest residential complex

The 405-meter ‘One Tower' is set to be become the tallest residential building in Europe, the deputy mayor of Moscow announced as he presented the ambitious project at the Moscow...

Posted by The Analyst | July 6, 2019 | Breaking News
Migrant rescue ship docks in Italian port despite ban

An Italian rescue ship with 46 migrants on board has docked without incident in the Italian port of Lampedusa despite an explicit ban after declaring a state of emergency.

Posted by The Analyst | July 6, 2019 | Breaking News
Lithuanian couple win world ‘wife carrying’ title for second year running

A Lithuanian man and his wife have won the world "wife carrying" title, leaping over timber and wading through waist-high water to beat dozens of other couples for a second...

Posted by The Analyst | July 6, 2019 | Science & Tech
Instead of being tracked, get paid to see online ads

"You are not a product," says the pitch for the rival to Chrome, Firefox and Safari. Advertisers pay to be seen, and Brave splits it 70/30 with us.

Posted by The Analyst | July 6, 2019 | Breaking News
Lithuanian couple crowned ‘wife carrying’ world champions

A Lithuanian man and his wife have won the world “wife carrying” title, leaping over timber and wading through waist-high water to beat dozens of other couples for a second...

Posted by The Analyst | July 6, 2019 | Science & Tech
The 5 best Prime Day deals you can get this Saturday

Prime Day doesn't start for two weeks, but the deals are rolling in.

Posted by The Analyst | July 6, 2019 | Breaking News
Southern California jolted by biggest quake in 20 years

The largest earthquake to hit Southern California in nearly 20 years has jolted an area stretching from Sacramento to Las Vegas to Mexico.

Posted by The Analyst | July 6, 2019 | Breaking News
Cavendish rides with five-year-old fan upset by Manx Missile’s Tour omission

A young cycling fan left heartbroken after Mark Cavendish's Tour de France omission was joined by his hero for a ride back in the UK.

Posted by The Analyst | July 6, 2019 | Science & Tech
The 7 best deals you can get this Saturday

This weekend is your last chance to take advantage of July Fourth sales and savings.

Posted by The Analyst | July 6, 2019 | Business
India to become $5 trillion economy, doubters are just ‘professional pessimists’

Explaining how India can achieve the ambitious target of becoming a $5 trillion economy in the next five years, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has hit out at those who...

Posted by The Analyst | July 6, 2019 | Breaking News
Thousands mark start of running of the bulls festival in Spain

The blast of a firework has opened nine days of uninterrupted partying in Pamplona's famed running of the bulls festival.

Posted by The Analyst | July 6, 2019 | Breaking News
North Korea accuses released Australian student of spying

North Korea has accused an Australian student who was released by the country after being detained for a week of spreading anti-Pyongyang propaganda and engaging in espionage by providing photos...

Posted by The Analyst | July 6, 2019 | Breaking News
Extra strong Marmite makes return to shop shelves

An extra-strong version of Marmite is returning to shop shelves for good following a popular limited release almost 10 years ago.

Posted by The Analyst | July 6, 2019 | Science & Tech
Explore augmented reality with 'Harry Potter,' 'Jurassic World,' and 'Angry Birds' games

There's a new wave of augmented reality video games for your smartphone including 'Harry Potter: Wizards Unite' and a new Angry Birds mobile game.

Posted by The Analyst | July 6, 2019 | Science & Tech
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and author MacKenzie Bezos divorce finalized by judge

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos' divorce from author MacKenzie Bezos has been finalized by a judge, leaving MacKenzie with a settlement worth $38 billion.

Posted by The Analyst | July 6, 2019 | Breaking News
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’ divorce final with $38 billion settlement – report

Amazon.com Inc founder Jeff Bezos' divorce from his wife of 25 years, MacKenzie Bezos, was finalised by a Seattle-area judge on Friday, paving the way for her to receive $38.3...

Posted by The Analyst | July 6, 2019 | Business
World’s richest man up for grabs? Jeff Bezos finalizes divorce, will fork over $38bn to ex-wife

MacKenzie and Jeff Bezos have officially dissolved their marriage, Bloomberg reports citing a court order. The ex-wife is set to receive $38.3 billion worth of stock in Amazon, one of...

Posted by The Analyst | July 6, 2019 | Breaking News
Irish family of sick boy (3) classed as tax ‘burden’ allowed stay in Australia

An Irish family who had been facing deportation from Australia because their sick son was considered a “burden” to the state have been allowed stay.

Posted by The Analyst | July 6, 2019 | Breaking News
California hit by powerful earthquake, the second in two days

An earthquake with a magnitude as large as 7.1 has jolted much of California, cracking buildings, igniting fires, breaking up roads and causing several injuries.

Posted by The Analyst | July 6, 2019 | Breaking News
Alaskans replace jackets with sunscreen during long-term heatwave

Alaskans who are more used to wearing jackets in the summer have swapped them for sunscreen and parasols amid a prolonged heatwave.

Posted by The Analyst | July 6, 2019 | Farming
How this blocklayer in the boom built up a champion dairy herd from scratch

'Overwhelmed is something I never got; tired yes, but never overwhelmed." That's according to the overall winner of the latest Dairygold Milk Quality Awards, Edward Donovan, who is reflecting on...

Posted by The Analyst | July 6, 2019 | Farming
Mike Brady: ‘How Irish farmers can become world class in their field’

In today's world of instant news and media we are bedevilled with populist short-term thinking.

Posted by The Analyst | July 6, 2019 | Farming
Meet the man putting the potatoes into Tayto

The next time you are munching on a much-loved packet of Tayto crisps, spare a thought for the farmers who make the experience all possible.

Posted by The Analyst | July 6, 2019 | Farming
How this blocklayer in the boom became built up a champion dairy herd from scratch

'Overwhelmed is something I never got; tired yes, but never overwhelmed." That's according to the overall winner of the latest Dairygold Milk Quality Awards, Edward Donovan, who is reflecting on...

Posted by The Analyst | July 6, 2019 | Breaking News
Second powerful earthquake hits southern California

An earthquake with a magnitude as large as 7.1 has jolted much of California, cracking buildings, igniting fires, breaking up roads and causing several injuries.

Posted by The Analyst | July 6, 2019 | Breaking News
Damage and injuries reported after powerful earthquake hits southern California

An earthquake with a magnitude as large as 7.1 has jolted much of California, cracked buildings, set fires, broken roads and caused several injuries, authorities and residents said.

Posted by The Analyst | July 6, 2019 | Breaking News
6.9-magnitude earthquake hits southern California

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.9 has jolted southern California a day after another large tremor struck the region.

Posted by The Analyst | July 6, 2019 | Breaking News
Venezuela blasts ‘biased vision’ in UN rights report

A top Venezuelan diplomat yesterday blasted what he called the "biased vision" of a report by the UN human rights chief chronicling torture, sexual abuse and extrajudicial killings in the...

Posted by The Analyst | July 6, 2019 | Breaking News
‘Face of horse racing’ McCririck dies at 79

Horse racing pundit turned reality TV star John McCririck has died aged 79.