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The Anglosphere has an advantage on immigration: English-speaking countries generally do better at both attracting and integrating talent
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UK charged men with helping Russia under new law: It comes after a Ukraine-linked business was targeted in March.
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Quick Glance: Accusation: Leicestershire man recruited as Russian spy
- An individual from Leicestershire is accused of playing a role as a Russian spy in an arson attack on a business with ties to Ukraine. It is also alleged that Dylan Earl is a member of a banned terror group.
- Among the five individuals charged in connection with the incident is Earl, residing in Elmesthorpe near Hinckley. According to the prosecution, Earl is said to have organized and funded the attack for the benefit of the Russian state.
- Prosecutors claim that Earl, 20, conducted "fraudulent activities, research, and reconnaissance of targets," and attempted to "recruit individuals" to assist a foreign intelligence service. Court documents suggest that Earl is connected to the banned terrorist group, the Wagner Group.
- Earl was first arrested on Wednesday, April 10, and is among the first individuals to be charged under the new National Security Act 2023. The Leicestershire man was charged by Counter Terrorism officers on Friday, April 19, with aggravated arson, preparatory conduct, and aiding a foreign intelligence service. He has been remanded in custody and is scheduled to appear at the Old Bailey on Friday, May 10, alongside the other four men.
British Army says horses that bolted and ran loose in central London continue 'to be cared for'
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Quick Glance: London Chaos: Military Horses Run Wild
- Five military horses bolted during an exercise near Buckingham Palace, causing chaos in central London streets.
- The horses were spooked by noise from a construction site, threw off their riders, and collided with vehicles.
- Three injured soldiers were hospitalized, but none of the injuries were life-threatening.
- The horses were captured shortly after and taken back to the barracks for medical tests.
Darktrace agrees £4.3B sale to US investor in blow to UK stock market: British cybersecurity flag bearer Darktrace is set to leave London’s stock market after ...
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UK Men Charged Under New Security Law Over Pro-Russia Attack: Several British men were charged under a new national security law for supporting Russia by ...
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Moment Brit mum knocked out with one punch after confronting security guard: Footage of a fight between a security guard and a mother shows the shocking moment ...
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Runaway London horses ‘continue to be cared for and closely observed’, Army says: The animals bolted after being spooked by builders moving rubble
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Bespoke cancer vaccine targets tumours in landmark trial: Patient survival rate increases thanks to vaccine that uses mRNA technology found in Covid jab
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Quick Glance: Innovative Cancer Treatment Tested on Melanoma Patient
- A music teacher with melanoma is among the first to receive a new anti-cancer treatment that shows potential for curing the disease.
- The personalized mRNA cancer jab instructs the body's immune system to target and eliminate cancer cells, with promising results in reducing cancer recurrence.
- Conducted by University College London Hospitals, the trial aims to cure melanoma patients and explore its effectiveness in other cancer types.
- The therapy, tailored to each patient's tumor, marks a significant advancement in cancer treatment, with a global trial expanding to recruit 1,100 participants.
British man tests first personalised melanoma vaccine: Steve Young is part of the tests to see if an mRNA jab can stop the deadliest skin cancer returning.
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British man injured after Tobago shark attack: The 64-year-old was 10 metres off the shore when he was attacked and is receiving critical care in hospital.
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Former British minister warns against frozen conflict in Ukraine ｜ DPA: Former British defence secretary Ben Wallace has warned against suggestions that the ...
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Quick Glance: Criticism of Scholz: Wallace Calls for Delivery of Taurus Missiles
- Former British Defense Minister Wallace criticizes Chancellor Scholz for weak leadership and lack of communication regarding Ukraine.
- He calls for the delivery of German Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine and emphasizes the importance of clear communication and determination in dealing with Russia.
- Wallace warns against freezing the conflict in Ukraine and mentions the possibility of NATO membership as a countermeasure.
- He stresses the need for adequate security guarantees to prevent Russia from rearming and launching another attack.
BNP Paribas Is Said to Plan 50 Job Cuts Across Its UK Unit: BNP Paribas SA is planning to cut as many as 50 roles across its unit in the UK as Chief Executive ...
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Mad fer it! The young musicians flying the flag for Britpop: Artists from Dua Lipa to Nia Archives are tapping the boisterous energy of mid-90s music – and even ...
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Is Britain suffering from a ‘sick note culture’?: Rishi Sunak has vowed to get people back to work but data indicates problems with the diagnosis — and proposed ...
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Quick Glance: Spanish PM Contemplates Resignation Amid Wife's Corruption Probe
- Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is considering stepping down after allegations of corruption involving his wife.
- Sánchez will announce a decision on his political future next week and has temporarily canceled public duties.
- The investigation against Sánchez's wife was initiated due to allegations of receiving favors from companies that secured government contracts.
Academics at UK universities face vetting to counter Chinese spies: MI5 review finds that national security is at risk because hostile states are attempting to ...
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Activist investor Elliott builds $1 bln stake in Anglo American: Activist fund Elliott has built up a $1 billion stake in Anglo American , a filing showed on ...
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NatWest becomes latest UK bank to report sharp drop in profits: The lender said pre-tax earnings in the first quarter of 2024 were £1.3bn - a decline of nearly ...
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Tesla's plan for affordable cars takes page from Detroit rivals: Elon Musk's new plan to use current product lines as the basis for new affordable vehicles — ...
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Katie Hopkins praised over Lauren Fryer-Declan Rice abuse saga: The often controversial Katie Hopkins has received a rare amount of praise after jumping to ...
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Why Iranian dissidents love Cyrus, an ancient Persian king: The British Museum is sending one of Iran’s adored antiquities to Israel
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Councillor feared being killed in row over birds’ nests: Owner of Leeds East airport attacked parish council chairman in quiet village
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British man charged with acting on behalf of Russia in plot to torch Ukrainian-linked business
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Germany and France together towards defense: After years of negotiations, Germany and France have agreed to build a common battle tank system ...
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‘The working class can’t afford it’: the shocking truth about the money bands make on tour
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‘I’ll be happy on the UK state pension in Italy, a glass of wine is just £2.50’: Linda Winter sold her £250,000 property in Plymouth and bought a 15th-century ...
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Britain’s Reform UK party does not exist : But it is all the more powerful as a result
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$10,000 bounty for shark: A $10,000 reward is being offered to anyone who finds the shark that attacked, mauled, and critically injured a British tourist on ...
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‘Unsustainable’: UK predicted to see 50% spike in strokes by 2035: Stark new projections suggest annual admissions will rise to 151,000, costing the NHS and ...
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New post-Brexit checks on EU imports could add more than £8 a month to the average food shop
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Russia sanctions-busting? Big questions remain over UK car exports: In a week when Lord Cameron accused Russia of using other nations to evade Ukraine war ...
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Pearson on track after first-quarter sales rise 3%: British education company Pearson said on Friday its year had started well, with a 3% rise in adjusted ...
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Douglas Murray tells 'Post': Israel can’t only fight Iran but must restore security
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Watch moment British jet blasts terrorists in Iraq: During a recent routine patrol over Iraq, British Typhoon jets identified rockets being launched in Iraq ...
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UK consumer sentiment returns to two-year high, GfK survey shows: British consumer sentiment returned to a two-year high this month as households took a more ...
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TUI issues 'three hour' warning to anyone flying from major UK airport: Travellers have been told how early they should arrive for flights to Europe ...
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Ukraine’s Zelenskyy meets Britain’s Jeremy Hunt in Kyiv: krainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Thursday he met British finance minister Jeremy Hunt in ...
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Vaping may damage fertility in women, study suggests: New figures show one in five British women vape while trying to get pregnant
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Lessons for investors from the history of war finance: Governments rarely tell voters the true cost of military adventures, or how they intend to pay for them
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Britain considers Israel-style ‘Iron Dome’ for missile defence: Chief of the defence staff reveals ‘live conversations’ on how Britain can shield itself from ...
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Rwandan opposition deplores UK deportation deal as 'modern slavery': A British law to send unwanted migrants to Rwanda, which passed this week after months of ...
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Brit accused of London arson plot after alleged recruitment as Russian spy: He is also accused of trying to recruit more spies
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British man charged with conducting hostile activity in UK to benefit Russia: A British man has been charged with conducting hostile state activity to benefit ...
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Lidl makes major announcement on pork range: Lild announced a £500m investment into the British pork sector
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Classic British candy faces uncertainty due to Chinese imports: Rock, a candy made in stick shapes, has been synonymous with the British seaside for over a ...
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UK regulator says Lindab's acquisition of HAS-Vent reduces competition: UK's competition regulator said on Friday Sweden-based Lindab's acquisition of British ...
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Nature destruction will cause bigger economic slump in UK than 2008 crisis, experts warn
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A fresh FTSE high is not yet reason for UK enthusiasm : Recent turnaround still owes most to a steep and persistent valuation discount
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Over 80% of asylum seekers have come across the border from the North: Justice minister to discuss 'relatively recent phenomenon' with British home secretary
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'I tried M&S's new £10 Dine In range - one meal was incredibly luxurious': Marks & Spencer's latest Dine In range has launched today for just £10 ...
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Meet the heartthrob playing Anne Hathaway’s 24-year-old love interest: A few years ago he was selling frozen yoghurt, now British actor Nicholas Galitzine is ...
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UK lawmakers seek urgent clarity on new post-Brexit border controls: British lawmakers have called on the government to "urgently" clarify what will happen next ...
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So are we banning TikTok or what? Also: Can an influencer really tank an $800M company?
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Quick Glance: ByteDance Would Consider Closing TikTok in US Over Sale, Sources Claim
- ByteDance would prefer to cease TikTok operations rather than engage in a sale if all legal avenues are exhausted to combat potential legislation banning the platform in US app stores, as per four sources.
- Despite TikTok's massive popularity with over a billion users, it remains unprofitable, contributing a small fraction to ByteDance's overall revenues and daily active user base.
- ByteDance stated on Thursday in a release on Toutiao, a media platform it possesses, that there are no intentions to sell TikTok, in response to claims from The Information about ByteDance exploring sale scenarios for TikTok's US operations excluding the recommending algorithm for user videos.
- As of December, ByteDance's valuation stood at $268 billion when it proposed a buyback of approximately $5 billion in shares from investors.
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Hayden Christensen Takes The Plunge In New 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' Clip: In a new 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' behind-the-scenes clip, Darth Vader actor Hayden ...
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New evidence that criminal conviction won’t tank Trump’s candidacy: Some of Trump’s supporters say they might reconsider supporting him. Few would flip to Biden.
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Frontline report: Russian forces double down on Krasnohorivka offensive - Euromaidan Press
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Russia's Air Defense Problem: "Russian authorities have predominantly resorted to ad hoc measures," Mattias Eken, an analyst with the RAND think tank ...
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Germany and France are building “main battle tanks of the future”: Germany and France have reached a fundamental agreement on the joint construction of a ...
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Motormouth: Benefits of a gentle stop?: Q: I have come across motorists whose brake lights come on hundreds of feet before a stop light.
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UK’s Giant New LNG Tank Clears Way for More Qatari Supply: A project that will expand UK gas storage next year has been touted as a boon for Europe’s energy ...
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Best Evil Robot You Can Buy: Robosen's Megatron Auto-Transforms via Voice Commands
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You can buy a flame-throwing robot dog for almost $10,000 if that's your thing: The robot dog can shoot fire in a 30-foot stream and comes with a built-in ...
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The Eufy X10 Pro Omni’s AI Smarts Are Worth the Price: I regret to inform you that $800 is a decent price for Eufy’s midrange AI-enabled robot vacuum-mop.
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First Confirmed Abrams Tank Variant Captured By Russia Seen With Inner Armor Exposed
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DARPA's latest toy is a 20-foot, 12-ton tank that drives itself: Crew entirely optional
theregister.com/2024/04/25/darpa_autonomous_tank/
Return to Office: UK Employers Offer Fewer Part Time and Remote Jobs: Less Flexible Working in UK as Employers Offer Fewer Part Time and Remote Jobs
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Michael O’Leary says he’d ‘happily’ offer UK deportation flights to Rwanda: The Ryanair boss said he would ‘quote for the business’ from the UK government if it ...
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Ryanair’s Michael O’Leary says he would ‘happily’ fly asylum-seekers to Rwanda if asked to by British governme
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Quick Glance: British Law on Deportation of Asylum Seekers to Rwanda
- The new British deportation law aims to curb illegal migration and secure the reelection of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
- However, experts doubt the effectiveness of the law in stopping illegal migration to the UK.
- Rishi Sunak is under significant pressure due to political challenges in the election year, including inflation and healthcare issues.
- The Rwanda law intends to deport migrants without valid papers to Rwanda, although the efficacy of the law is being questioned.
UK car output falls in March as EV-transition gears up, says industry body: Britain's car production fell 27.1% year-on-year in March as manufacturers wound down ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/uk-car-output-falls-march-ev-transition-gears-up-says-industry-body-2024-04-24/
British commodities platform Marex prices US IPO at $1.35 bln valuation: British commodities platform Marex Group set the pricing of its U.S ...
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BHP planning potential buyout offer for Anglo American, says source: BHP Group bid $38.8 billion for Anglo American on Thursday, offering a deal to forge the ...
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Quick Glance: BHP Proposes Acquisition to Anglo American
- Anglo American receives BHP buyout proposal, reshaping the copper market.
- The proposal involves BHP acquiring Anglo shares, sparking industry transactions.
- Anglo reviews proposals after profit decline, plans demergers to reduce South Africa exposure.
- The potential deal could make BHP the world's largest copper producer with market impacts.
Military horses run loose through London: Two British military horses — one of them apparently covered in blood — were seen Wednesday galloping loose and ...
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Microsoft's and Amazon's AI partnerships draw UK watchdog scrutiny: Britain's competition watchdog said on Wednesday it was seeking comments on the AI ...
reuters.com/technology/uk-competition-watchdog-seeks-views-ai-partnerships-2024-04-24/
Quick Glance: UK Watchdog Scrutinizes AI Partnerships Involving Tech Giants
- Britain's competition watchdog is reviewing AI partnerships between Microsoft and Mistral AI, as well as between Amazon and Anthropic.
- Third-party opinions are being sought on Microsoft's hiring of former Inflection AI employees and related arrangements.
- The CMA is already investigating Microsoft's partnership with Open AI and is awaiting requested information from the companies.
- Views are invited until May 9 before formal investigations begin on the partnerships.
If Britain is so bothered by China, why do these .gov.uk sites use Chinese ad brokers?
theregister.com/2024/04/24/ads_on_gov_uk_websites/
Nigel Farage can host GB News show during election, says Ofcom: Media regulator says no clear consensus among British public to ban politicians presenting on ...
theguardian.com/media/2024/apr/24/gb-news-can-still-use-politicians-as-presenters-ofcom
Second animal runs into cab: bloodied horse gallops through London: Shocking scenes are unfolding in the London borough of Aldwych. Two runaway horses gallop ...
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UK regulator examines Microsoft and Amazon’s AI dealmaking: Request for comments into Big Tech’s alliances with artificial intelligence start-ups follows CMA ...
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