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Qatar’s deputy prime minister has warned that global energy shockwaves from the US-Israel war on Iran have yet to peak, raising fears of further disruption to supplies, trade and economic growth. Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, who is also Qatar’s Minister of State for Defence Affairs, issued the warning at the Global Security Forum in Doha on Monday. He identified threats to Qatar and the wider Gulf, including risks to national sovereignty and interruptions to energy supplies. “We haven’t reached the peak with respect to energy,” he said, warning of further repercussions “in the coming days and months”. His…

China’s central bank is studying whether to make the overnight interest rate its main policy rate, signalling a possible change in the way monetary policy is managed. The review remains under consideration, and no decision or timetable for any change has been provided.

Galatasaray are preparing a move for Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes, with uncertainty growing over his future ahead of the January transfer window. The Turkish champions view the Portugal international as a marquee signing who could immediately strengthen their midfield. Fernandes is understood to be facing a decision over whether to remain at Old Trafford or consider a move to Turkey. Galatasaray prepare Bruno Fernandes approach Fernandes has found it harder to reproduce the form that made him one of United’s outstanding performers last season, amid the club’s difficult start to the current campaign. There are also fresh suggestions that…

Milwaukee is set for a bright and increasingly warm week, with mostly sunny conditions on Monday and temperatures climbing towards 70F by the end of the working week. Highs are expected to reach about 66F on Monday, with light south-west winds. Skies will turn partly cloudy overnight, when temperatures will fall to around 45F and patchy fog could develop near Lake Michigan as winds ease. Milwaukee weather forecast Tuesday will remain mostly sunny, with a high of approximately 65F and light south-easterly winds. The warmer pattern will then take hold from Wednesday, when temperatures are forecast to reach 69F. Thursday…

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has warned that rising political tensions could contribute to physical violence after an attack on independent MP Helen Haines, while stressing that the motivation for the incident remains unknown. Speaking to the ABC, Mr Albanese said he had previously expressed concern about the increasingly hostile tone of political debate, including on social media. “I’ve expressed that concern to people in the media. The concern, if you look at anyone’s social media feeds and look at the comments, people will say things that they would never say face to face,” he said. “But the temperature has…

Andy Burnham is facing a Labour revolt over plans to replace first-past-the-post with proportional representation, amid warnings that the change could give small parties with “outlandish views” disproportionate influence. The Prime Minister announced at last month’s Labour conference that the party would seek a manifesto commitment to electoral reform at the next general election. He also said he was establishing a national commission to examine how the current system could be replaced, arguing that “everyone’s vote counts and everyone’s voice is heard”. However, opposition has emerged within Labour over the proposal to change how MPs and governments are elected in…

California’s slow vote count could delay the result of closely fought US congressional races for days after Election Day, creating fresh opportunities for conspiracy theories and misinformation, election experts have warned. The state combines a high number of competitive districts with one of the country’s slowest counting processes. That means analysts must wait for a substantial share of ballots before deciding which candidates have won. Stephen Richer, a Republican who previously served as clerk and recorder in Arizona’s Maricopa County, said the pressure placed on election officials intensifies whenever results remain uncertain. “Those days, those were hell for me,” Mr…

A Hong Kong regulator has seen a rise in the listing of young growth firms, indicating increased activity among newer companies seeking to join the city’s market.

Chelsea and Liverpool could be forced to pay more than £100 million for Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, whose rising reputation has strengthened his club’s negotiating position ahead of January. The 23-year-old has emerged as one of England’s most sought-after young players after making significant progress over the past year. His recent breakthrough at international level has added to interest in his services. Bournemouth set £100m valuation for Alex Scott Bournemouth believe Scott’s asking price could now exceed £100 million. Liverpool are monitoring the midfielder, while Chelsea remain serious admirers after having several offers rejected during the summer. Scott is contracted…

A new survey has highlighted the severity of Western Australia’s housing crisis, with one in five people saying they fear they could become homeless. The findings suggest conditions are especially difficult for vulnerable renters and homeowners, with the housing sector described as grimmer than many people realise. The survey points to growing concern among Western Australians over the security of their housing, amid pressure affecting both tenants and people who own their homes.