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UK banks form part of an “economic jewel”, Healey has said, as concerns over taxation continue to surround the sector. The remarks come amid tax fears affecting the banking industry, with Healey stressing the importance of UK banks to the wider economy.

Liverpool and Arsenal have suffered a setback in their interest in Michael Olise, with the Bayern Munich winger reportedly more attracted to a move to Real Madrid than a return to the Premier League. Olise, 24, remains one of Europe’s most sought-after attackers after establishing himself in Germany. Both English clubs have continued to monitor his situation, but his apparent preference for Spain could make any potential move more difficult. Michael Olise’s Real Madrid preference complicates Liverpool and Arsenal plans Bayern insider Christian Falk has reported that Olise would favour the possibility of playing in Spain, while stressing that a…

A 53-year-old Brisbane man died at his home after waiting about two hours for an ambulance, despite being placed in one of Queensland’s most urgent emergency categories. The man called triple-0 from his home in Annerley shortly after 10pm on Saturday, reporting chest pain. His case was triaged as Code 1C, indicating a “potentially time-critical” emergency. An operator called back roughly five minutes later to check on his condition. He reportedly said there had been no change. Paramedics arrived around two hours after the initial call, at a property just a few kilometres from Princess Alexandra Hospital, and found the…

At least 29 people, including students and a teacher, were killed when the roof of a private school collapsed in Peshawar, Pakistan, on Thursday, local officials said. The disaster struck the Al-Khair Education Center in the city’s south-western Dir district. Mohammad Asim, a spokesperson for Lady Reading Hospital, said the bodies of 17 children and a female teacher had been taken there, while some survivors were admitted in critical condition. District emergency officer Iftikhar Khan said rescuers had pulled at least 45 children from the building. The cause of the collapse had not been established. Zahir Hussain, who lives a…

The body of 49-year-old Douglas Craigie has been recovered after a boat was reported missing off the Isle of Lewis. Two of his crewmates, Murdo Morrison and Tam Murray, remain missing.

Hasan Piker’s incendiary style and his role in US politics are examined in an interview with NPR’s Leila Fadel, as questions grow over whether the Twitch streamer and political commentator has become a liability for Democrats ahead of the midterm elections. The discussion focuses on Piker’s public image and whether he has become a political boogeyman during the midterms season.

Airbnb chief executive Brian Chesky says he writes no more than about one email a week, arguing that texting is faster, more personal and more effective for communicating with staff. Chesky said he responds to emails every day when people contact him, but struggles to remember the last time he drafted one himself. “I don’t know if I write an email a week,” he said. “I respond to emails every day because people email me. But I’m trying to think of the last time I, like, drafted an email.” He described email as an inferior form of communication because it…

Arsenal have added Bayern Munich defender Kim Min-jae to their January transfer shortlist as injuries force the Premier League champions to reassess their options at centre-back. Interest in the South Korea international has been renewed following Piero Hincapie’s injury, while William Saliba is also sidelined. Hincapie’s recovery period remains uncertain, potentially increasing Mikel Arteta’s need for an experienced addition when the transfer window opens. Kim Min-jae on Arsenal’s transfer list German transfer insider Christian Falk said Arsenal are seriously monitoring Kim’s position at Bayern Munich. “Min-jae Kim is officially on Arsenal’s list,” Falk said, linking the club’s interest in the…

Les Kiss is confident Mark Nawaqanitawase will choose the Wallabies over Fiji when he becomes eligible to return to international rugby, despite the winger being unavailable for Australia’s November Nations Championship campaign. Nawaqanitawase is taking time away from rugby before moving to Japan next month to join Saitama Wild Knights. His future has nevertheless come under scrutiny after one of his agents, Milan Volavola-Shankar, indicated that the 26-year-old could consider representing another country. The former Wallabies star will qualify for Fiji and Italy in August after completing the mandatory three-year stand-down from international rugby. He was one of Australia’s few…

Meghan and Harry are set to make a joint public appearance at a series of charity events in Nottingham. The couple will attend a number of engagements in the city, including a visit to a community food project established in the wake of the Grenfell Tower tragedy.