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Chevron is to invest more than $7 billion in Venezuela over the next five years as it more than doubles production in the country to about 600,000 barrels a day. The Houston-based oil giant said the expansion would be supported by access to additional acreage in the Orinoco Belt, the centre of Venezuela’s heavy-oil industry. The planned output would represent more than half of the country’s current production. The announcement comes as the Trump administration moves to give US companies a larger role in Venezuela’s oil sector following the capture of former president Nicolás Maduro by US forces in January.…

Kevin Warsh’s warning that the US Federal Reserve may need to raise interest rates has put President Donald Trump’s record on inflation under renewed scrutiny, with the central bank chief now facing pressure to match his tough words with action. Warsh signalled at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City’s Jackson Hole conference in Wyoming last Friday that borrowing costs could rise if inflation is not moving clearly and quickly towards the Fed’s 2% target. A rate increase at the Fed’s September 15-16 meeting would be a powerful indication that price pressures remain too strong under the Trump administration. It…

Mel C earned £1 million over the past year through her solo career and continuing Spice Girls royalties, underscoring the enduring value of her work both as an individual artist and as part of the globally successful group. The singer, whose real name is Melanie Chisholm, has maintained a solo career since the Spice Girls’ original run while continuing to benefit from the band’s extensive back catalogue. The income provides a fresh boost to the finances of Sporty Spice, with royalties from the group’s music forming a lucrative complement to her solo projects.

Microsoft Defender for Office 365 is mistakenly blocking legitimate Google search links, warning users that opening them may be unsafe. Microsoft said the incident, recorded as MO1465962, is being investigated after an inaccurate security classification caused genuine Google URLs to be treated as malicious by its Safe Links service. Users attempting to follow affected links may see the message: “Opening this website might not be safe”. Copying the link and pasting it directly into a browser does not avoid the warning, according to Microsoft’s service alert. The company acknowledged the problem at 10.30am UTC and has not said how many…

Lamine Camara was reportedly left furious after AS Monaco pulled the plug on his proposed £47 million move to Chelsea on transfer deadline day. The Senegal midfielder had appeared close to joining the west London club, with a €55m agreement reached and permission granted for him to travel for a medical. Fabrizio Romano subsequently reported that Camara was undergoing the examination under Chelsea’s supervision, with a six-year contract also understood to have been prepared. ([skysports.com](https://www.skysports.com/transfer/news/11668/13580189/lamine-camara-monaco-pull-out-of-selling-midfielder-to-chelsea-in-47m-deal-after-blues-agreed-deal-for-enzo-fernandez-replacement)) However, Monaco withdrew from the deal shortly after 11pm on Tuesday, despite the clubs having exchanged written documents. Sky Sports reported that the French side…

A 50-year-old worker has been rescued after becoming trapped waist-deep when a trench collapsed at a construction site in Oxford Township, Michigan. The incident happened on Tuesday, 1 September, at the Brabb-Dewey subdivision, where workers were installing a new sewer system. Firefighters were called shortly before 4pm after part of the trench wall gave way as the man was walking alongside the excavation. Oxford Township fire chief Matt Majestic said the worker fell beside a trench box, which probably prevented more serious injuries. He remained conscious and was able to communicate with rescuers throughout the operation. Rescue teams stabilised the…

Andrew Johns and Brad Fittler have delivered their predictions ahead of the final round of the NRL regular season, with the New Zealand Warriors and Penrith Panthers locked in a close battle for the minor premiership. Both sides sit on 40 competition points, with the Warriors holding a one-point advantage in points difference. The result means even a convincing victory in Round 27 could prove decisive in determining who finishes top of the ladder. The Warriors face Manly at Go Media Stadium in Auckland on Saturday, September 5, while Penrith meet Wests Tigers at CommBank Stadium the following day. New…

Phil Spencer has revealed the home design mistakes that have stood out during his 26 years on television, including toilets positioned directly off kitchens, badly planned corridors and doors that open into one another. The Location, Location, Location presenter has visited hundreds of properties alongside his long-time friend Kirstie Allsopp, helping homeowners decide whether to renovate or sell in shows including Love It or List It. It is while filming the latter programme, he said, that he has encountered some of the most impractical layouts. “We’re going to a house that doesn’t work for some reason, and the family can’t…

Swiss dermatology company Galderma is to invest more than $650 million (£520 million) in US manufacturing by 2030 as it expands its presence in the country, its fastest-growing market. The investment will support production of brands including Cetaphil and Alastin, as well as the final assembly and packaging of Nemluvio, a treatment for prurigo nodularis and moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis. Galderma said the programme includes a dedicated production line in Florida, backed by an investment of about $150 million, while more than $500 million will be spent over the next five years on US production of the full Alastin range and…

Cher has urged a Los Angeles court to reject her son Elijah Blue Allman’s wife as his conservator, accusing Marieangela King-Allman of seeking to return to his life for financial gain or publicity. In papers filed on 28 August, the singer said her family and the New Hampshire State Hospital remained “adamantly opposed” to King-Allman taking responsibility for Allman’s affairs. The 50-year-old musician is being held at the psychiatric facility while dealing with criminal and mental health issues following two arrests earlier this year. King-Allman, 39, had asked to be appointed conservator in a filing made on 18 August. Cher’s…