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The Donald Trump administration is preparing a new system of targeted tariffs on foreign-made semiconductors, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has said, with companies that expand production in the United States potentially able to avoid the duties. Speaking to CNBC’s Squawk Box on Wednesday, Mr Lutnick confirmed a report that Washington is considering a fresh round of semiconductor tariffs. He said the policy was intended to encourage manufacturers to build more capacity domestically. “What you’re going to see is targeted, thoughtful tariff policy that basically says if you build here, you don’t pay,” Mr Lutnick said. He did not disclose the…

Novo Nordisk is betting that a new weight-loss tablet can help restore confidence in the Danish drugmaker, but investors remain unconvinced that the treatment will be enough to reverse a sharp fall in its fortunes. The company behind Ozempic and Wegovy has seen its shares lose about 70 per cent from their mid-2024 peak, when it briefly became Europe’s most valuable listed company. The decline reflects intensifying competition from Eli Lilly, falling prices and doubts over Novo’s next generation of obesity medicines. Mike Doustdar, Novo Nordisk’s chief executive, has rejected the idea that the business is locked in a winner-takes-all…

A reported US airstrike on a wedding celebration in southern Iran killed at least four people and injured dozens, according to Iranian authorities, who said the attack struck a family home in Kuhestak, Hormozgan province. The incident took place late on Tuesday, September 1, in Sirik county, close to the strategically important Strait of Hormuz. Iranian officials later said the death toll had risen to five, while the county governor reported that 63 people were injured. Iranian state media said the gathering was hit by three missiles. The Iranian Red Crescent released footage showing a large hole in the roof…

Garrett Moore, son of the Earl of Drogheda, has married Hope Chilton, the daughter of US investment billionaire Richard Lockwood Chilton Jr., in a low-key London wedding. The couple are understood to have kept the ceremony private, with few details emerging about the service or the guest list. Moore, the younger son of the 12th Earl of Drogheda, was previously engaged to American actress Colleen Camp. That engagement, announced in 2020, did not lead to marriage. His engagement to Hope Chilton was announced in December 2025. Chilton is the daughter of Richard Lockwood Chilton Jr., founder and chairman of the…

American shoppers could face higher prices for toilet paper and other household paper goods after Canada announced retaliatory tariffs on US imports, raising fresh concerns about pressure on supplies and household budgets. The Canadian measures will take effect at 12.01am on September 8, following Washington’s decision to impose an additional 50 per cent tariff on C$27.6 billion (£15.2 billion) of Canadian goods. Toilet paper and facial tissues imported from the US will face a 25 per cent duty in Canada. Paper towels, napkins and certain tissue-stock products will be subject to tariffs of up to 50 per cent, according to…

Former Bondi Rescue lifeguard Matt Dee has died, prompting tributes to the television personality and mental health campaigner whose advocacy was shaped by the loss of two siblings to suicide. Dee became a familiar face on the Australian reality series during a decade with the Bondi lifeguard team before leaving the programme in 2017 to devote himself to FTW Revolution, a mental health advocacy organisation he founded in memory of his family. His death was announced by FTW Revolution on social media. The organisation said Dee had “touched the lives of many” and had done “amazing work”, adding that he…

Voters in San Francisco’s District 8 gathered for a supervisor forum featuring all four candidates competing to represent the area, including the Castro neighbourhood. The event in Noe Valley brought together Gary McCoy, Darshini Patel, Michael Trung Nguyen and Emanuel “Manny” Yekutiel ahead of the November election. District 8 also includes Noe Valley, Glen Park, Diamond Heights and Cole Valley. Housing and public safety were among the main issues discussed during the forum, held at Noe Valley Town Square and organised by the United Democratic Club. The candidates broadly agreed on the need for more housing, particularly along Market Street…

Harley Reid is expected to claim his first John Worsfold Medal when West Coast’s club champion awards are held at Crown Perth on Friday night, capping a standout third season in the AFL. The 21-year-old is regarded as the overwhelming favourite after leading the Eagles in disposals, contested possessions, inside 50s, clearances and bounces during a campaign in which he played all 23 matches. Reid amassed 566 disposals, including 308 contested possessions, while recording 104 inside 50s, 151 clearances and 41 bounces. He improved significantly after an uneven 2025 season and is now poised to collect the first major individual…

More than 43,000 hours of sewage were dumped into England’s rivers and seas over the summer, according to data released by the Environment Agency, a figure that has intensified scrutiny of the country’s sewer network. The hours reflect releases from combined sewer overflows, which operators use to relieve pressure on ageing systems during storms and periods of high demand. The agency says such discharges are a long-standing feature of the network but that recent patterns have drawn particular public attention. The Environment Agency notes that the measurement covers discharges across England’s inland and coastal waters during the summer months, highlighting…

Exclusive cruise ship enclaves are giving passengers prepared to pay more access to private pools, restaurants, lounges and round-the-clock butler service, creating a secluded retreat within some of the world’s largest vessels. The concept, often described by operators as a “ship within a ship”, allows suite guests to enjoy the entertainment and facilities of the wider vessel while retreating to areas reserved for those in the most expensive accommodation. Exclusive cruise ship enclaves Norwegian Cruise Line’s Haven offers guests a private courtyard, swimming pool, restaurant and lounge, alongside a dedicated concierge and 24-hour butler service. Haven passengers can also receive…