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A Democratic-controlled Congress will likely try to constrain Trump’s foreign adventures

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But the president still has veto power, which he can wield to dictate policy over tariffs, the war in Iran or aid for Ukraine

In a rare occurrence, a US election may have actually been decided by foreign policy. Donald Trump’s war in Iran and international tariffs are seen as playing a key role in the inflationary pressures that drove so many Americans to vote against his party on Tuesday in what has been described as a “generational wipeout” for the Republicans.

And in the coming months, the president is going to face severe headwinds on those policies as Democrats storm back into control of Congress, threatening investigations of some of his top envoys and Pentagon contractors, big fights over budgets linked to the Iran war, and greater scrutiny of US relationships with allies such as Israel.

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Ministers to target ‘wild west’ of ebikes blocking pavements

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Exclusive: Consultation led by Department for Transport will consider parking standards, fleet sizes and insurance requirements

Ministers are seeking to end the “wild west” of parked ebikes blocking pavements, as they attempt to crack down on antisocial behaviour such as cyclists jumping red lights.

The consultation, led by the Department for Transport, will aim to establish national standards on issues including parking, ending the current patchwork of agreements between individual bike companies and councils.

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Warming UK seas could ‘fundamentally reshape marine ecosystems’ – report

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Four-year study warns destabilised marine food webs could jeopardise food security by 2050

Warming seas around the UK and the wider north-east Atlantic could destabilise marine food webs, weaken ocean health and jeopardise food security by 2050, according to a four-year study.

Scientists who projected the impact of climate breakdown on four key groups of marine life crucial to maintaining ocean ecosystems in the region said their results challenged assumptions that in middle latitudes, such as the UK, marine biodiversity was likely to increase across the board.

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Hormuz Diplomacy Gains Ground as Trump Plays Down New Iran Strikes

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Horizons Middle East & Africa is your daily spotlight on one of the world's fastest-growing regions. Live from Dubai, we bring you the latest global markets and analysis, plus news-making interviews, with a special focus on MEA. All that and more, as you head to the office in the Gulf, pause for lunch in Hong Kong, or start your day in London or Johannesburg. (Source: Bloomberg)

Beau Lamarre-Condon tells double murder trial he went through Jesse Baird’s phone and poured water into his fuel tank

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Former police officer gives evidence in court after pleading not guilty to murdering Baird and Luke Davies in early 2024

Beau Lamarre-Condon has admitted to going through Jesse Baird’s phone, pouring water into his fuel tank and watching him having sex through a window, as he gave evidence in his double-murder trial.

The former police officer is accused of fatally shooting couple Jesse Baird and Luke Davies with his police service weapon in Baird’s Paddington home in Sydney on 19 February 2024.

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Ed Yardeni Says 5% Treasury Yields Now Attractive

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Yardeni Research President Ed Yardeni argues that 10-year Treasuries yielding around 5% offer an attractive real return, driven by expectations that productivity gains will keep inflation contained. While he expects bond coupons to outpace inflation over the next decade, Yardeni maintains that stocks will continue to outperform bonds over the long term. (Source: Bloomberg)