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UK Budget Deficit Overshoots in Setback for Hunt’s Tax Cut Plans: UK government borrowing overshot official forecasts in the last fiscal year ...
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Conflicts drive global military spending to record high: War in Ukraine and tensions in Middle East and Asia lead to 7% increase in worldwide defence expenditure ...
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Quick Glance: Global Military Spending Hits Historic High in 2023
- Global military spending hit a record high of $2.443 billion in 2023 after a 7% increase, as per a report.
- Military expenditure rose consistently over nine years in all regions due to worsening peace and security globally.
- Countries like Ukraine, Russia, Poland, Germany, and the UK saw significant spikes in their military spending.
- Israel notably increased its military spending significantly due to the conflict in the Middle East, particularly a major offensive in Gaza in 2023.
Lawsuit accuses Grindr of illegally sharing users' HIV status: LGBTQ+ dating app's maker previously denied selling sensitive user data
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Quick Glance: Lawsuit Alleges Grindr's Unauthorized HIV Status Disclosure
- A group of 670 individuals have joined a class action lawsuit against LGBTQ+ dating app Grindr in the UK seeking damages for the alleged unauthorized disclosure of HIV status and other sensitive data to third parties.
- The lawsuit claims that Grindr violated UK data protection laws by sharing user data without consent, particularly data disclosed before April 3, 2018, and between May 25, 2018, and April 7, 2020.
- Researchers from SINTEF in 2018 published information indicating that Grindr was sharing user data, including HIV status, with analytics companies, sparking intense criticism and prompting changes to the company's privacy policy.
- Grindr was fined 65 million Norwegian kroner for violating GDPR consent rules, leading to further legal issues in the US.
UK sends more weapons to Ukraine as Rishi Sunak fears ‘difficult summer’: Prime minister to meet his Polish counterpart Donald Tusk after announcing £500 million ...
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India opposition criticises Modi for 'hate speech': The PM accused opponents of wanting to give wealth to "infiltrators", in remarks seen as anti-Muslim.
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Biden vows to 'quickly' supply new military aid to Ukraine: The US president says he will send "significant" support to Kyiv if senators pass a new aid deal on ...
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UK grocery inflation falls to 30-month low: Grocery price growth eases to 3.2% in four weeks to mid-April as retailers focus on special offers
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Two men charged with spying for China under Official Secrets Act: Christopher Berry, 32, and Christopher Cash, 29, will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court ...
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Quick Glance: Charges Filed Against UK Ex-Parliamentary Researcher for 'China Espionage'
- London's Metropolitan Police has accused two men, researcher Christopher Cash and Christopher Berry, of violating the Official Secrets Act.
- The charges coincided with the announcement of the arrest of three German nationals suspected of spying for China and accessing secret maritime technology by German investigators.
- The British duo is alleged to have transmitted 'articles, notes, documents or information' to a foreign state between 2021 and the previous year.
- In September, the Met Police disclosed the arrest of a man in his twenties on espionage suspicions. The Sunday Times revealed his parliamentary researcher identity.
Unease as Rwanda gears up for arrival of UK migrants: Rwanda is gearing up to welcome deported asylum seekers now the landmark UK bill has passed.
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UK budget deficit for 2023/24 overshoots official forecast: Britain's government borrowed more than expected in March, capping the 2023/24 financial year with a ...
reuters.com/world/uk/uk-public-borrowing-119-billion-pounds-march-2024-04-23/
Mum mauled by friend's sausage dog which 'ripped her cheek off before eating it': Kelly Allen was enjoying a few drinks at her friend's house last month ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/23/mum-mauled-friends-sausage-dog-ripped-cheek-off-eating-it-20698301/
Great Britain: Sunak wants to deport “no ifs and buts”: Despite an interim injunction, a supreme court decision and sharp criticism: British Prime Minister Sunak ...
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Quick Glance: British Parliament Approves Deportations to Rwanda
- The controversial plan to deport refugees to Rwanda has been approved by the British Parliament.
- Despite resistance in the upper house and multiple votes, the law was passed.
- Prime Minister Sunak is pushing for deportations to deter refugees from dangerous crossings.
- Experts question the effectiveness of the measure, while concerns about costs and legal implications persist.
Congress, AAP and others: India's battered opposition takes on Modi: The unwieldy alliance has had leaders arrested and bank accounts frozen as it tries to ...
bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-68872835
AFC Joins $20 Billion Morocco-to-UK Subsea Power Export Project: Africa Finance Corp. will join a group of companies developing a project to produce solar and ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-22/afc-joins-20-billion-morocco-to-uk-subsea-power-export-project
Drivers getting worked up over width of new Bangor cycle path: Apparently it's bad that a single road lane is narrower than a multi-user bidirectional path ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/22/drivers-getting-worked-width-new-bangor-cycle-path-20695776/
Man glassed in the face after telling woman she looked like she was 43: Joanne Dodd, now 40, glassed Carl Cooper in the face at a pub in Manchester after he ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/22/woman-glassed-man-face-wrongly-guessing-age-pub-20692622/
Quick Glance: Trump Accused of Trying to 'Corrupt' 2016 Election in Hush-Money Trial
- A prosecutor alleged that Donald Trump tried to illegally influence the 2016 presidential election by preventing damaging stories about his personal life from becoming public.
- The defense argued that Trump was 'innocent' and attacked the integrity of the former Trump confidant who is now the government's star witness.
- The opening statements provided the 12-person jury and the public with a roadmap to understand the allegations in the case and Trump's expected defenses.
- Prosecutors emphasized the gravity of the case by framing it as about election interference and sought to address criticism that the case lacks the grievous allegations present in Trump's other three cases.
CORRECTION: TRUMP TRIAL LIVE: Opening statements begin in hush money trial of former president Donald Trump
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UK condemns North Korea's latest ballistic missile launch: Britain said North Korea had breached multiple United Nations Security Council resolutions after it ...
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Terry Anderson, US journalist held hostage nearly seven years in Lebanon, dead at 76
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When smart motorways go wrong...: Footage from smart motorway accidents and a woman describes her lucky escape.
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Wet wipes with plastic will face ban by summer: Retailers will have 18 months to totally phase out plastic containing wipes in a bid to reduce pollution and ...
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Philippines, US troops begin annual combat drills : Nearly 17,000 Filipino and American troops will begin a three-week joint combat training exercise in the ...
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What are the new post-Brexit border controls starting on April 30?: On April 30, the second phase of Britain's new post-Brexit border controls for food imports ...
reuters.com/world/europe/what-are-new-post-brexit-border-controls-starting-april-30-2024-04-22/
Reunited: the runaway dog that captivated Aussies: Milo escaped from an airport handler and spent 17 days on the run before being found asleep beneath a shipping ...
thetimes.co.uk/article/lost-dog-from-australia-is-reunited-with-owners-in-wales-sl76n8d66
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Europe's bank earnings to offer interest rate reality check: Investors should get a clearer picture this week of whether higher interest rates are still boosting ...
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Quick Glance: Hope for Strong Quarterly Results Drives Wall St Stocks
- Wall Street stocks saw an increase on Monday as investors anticipated a busy week of quarterly results from key companies to gain insight into the health of the U.S. economy.
- All 11 S&P 500 sectors experienced growth, with technology and financial stocks leading the gains.
- In addition to the outstanding corporate earnings, markets are also looking forward to the upcoming release of the PCE data in March later this week to further understand the monetary policy trajectory.
- Megacap growth stocks showed gains, including Alphabet, Amazon.com, and Apple, along with Nvidia's increase to recover from a previous decline.
Firms including McKinsey and BCG have been trying various ways to boost record-low attrition in the sector, from offering staff financial incentives to leave ...
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UK's Thames Water proposes spending more on environmental projects: Britain's Thames Water, which is fighting for survival, said it proposed spending an ...
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Is crime in the UK really on the rise? The reality in charts: Most people believe we are becoming a more dangerous society, but the picture is more complicated
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Grandmother, 97, has all her belongings thrown away by mistake: Contractors mistakenly thought grandmother Mable Ogle, 97, of Freshwater, Isle of Wight ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/22/grandmother-97-belongings-thrown-away-mistake-20693562/
UK’s asset managers need more than a change in macro mood: The basic issue for the sector is that revenues are flatlining
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Focus: New Brexit border checks could stifle fine food imports from EU, warn sellers
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UK Energy Bills Could Rise by £29 Billion on High Rates, Green Investments: Persistently high interest rates could add £29 billion ($36 billion) a year to UK ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-21/uk-energy-bills-could-rise-by-29-billion-on-high-interest-rates
Gogglebox's Stephen and Daniel break their silence after divorce announcement: Gogglebox's Stephen and Daniel Lustig-Webb, who recently announce they were ...
mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/goggleboxs-stephen-daniel-prove-theyre-32638219
Public will be able to use NHS algorithm to sign off sick: Planned revamp includes a website or app as the first point of contact for obtaining a doctor’s note
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'Crazy plane lady' Tiffany Gomas is now a right-wing influencer: You might recognise Tiffany Gomas as the woman who went viral last year for her "not real" rant ...
indy100.com/viral/tiffany-gomas-right-wing-influencer
Mother of Dragons comet will be visible in UK skies tonight: The comet, officially named 12P/ Pons-Brooks, is returning to the inner solar system for the first ...
gazettelive.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/mother-dragons-comet-visible-uk-29034538
'Icelandic storm' could bring snow to parts of UK within days: The UK could be in line for a major low-pressure system hitting over the next week ...
devonlive.com/news/uk-world-news/uk-weather-icelandic-storm-could-9237828
London teacher wants pupils in school for 12 hours a day under new rules: Pupils will be participating in dodgeball, basketball, art, drama and cookery classes ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/21/teacher-wants-keep-students-school-12-hours-a-day-new-rules-20687304/
Swansea: Dog lost in Australia reunited with owners in Wales: Swansea: Dog lost in Australia reunited with owners in Wales
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‘Debanking’ complaints to UK financial ombudsman surge: Thousands of customers take issue with accounts that have been frozen or closed and more cases have been ...
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Primary school teacher sacked after teaching pupils TikTok dance: Georgia Roberts had been a teacher at West Grantham Church of England Primary Academy in ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/21/primary-school-teacher-sacked-teaching-pupils-tiktok-dance-20688662/
Mum pleads with drivers not to park on pavements by leaving 'polite' notes: Louise Brown, 33, is sick and tired of being unable to push her baby's buggy ...
mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/mum-pleads-drivers-not-park-32605567
Prince Harry 'furious and in tears' over Frogmore Cottage eviction: King Charles requested that he give up the keys to the cottage on Windsor Great Park ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/21/prince-harry-furious-tears-frogmore-cottage-eviction-20687185/
Do you hate Britain, I asked my pupils. Thirty raised their hands: After Katharine Birbalsingh had her prayer ban upheld, the head accused schools of failing to ...
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Taylor Swift: The Tortured Poets Society broke Spotify record: The Tortured Poets Society became Spotify's most-streamed album in a single day, the platform said ...
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Quick Glance: Patti Smith Applauds Taylor Swift in 'Tortured Poets Department'
- Taylor Swift mentions Patti Smith in her new album 'The Tortured Poets Department'.
- Smith responded positively by posting photos of herself with a book by Dylan Thomas.
- Despite seeming different, Smith expressed understanding for Swift and praised her for potentially influencing fans positively.
- HuffPost calls for support for high-quality journalism that is freely accessible to all.
Taunton among UK top staycation destinations for summer 2024: Taunton has ranked among the UK's top staycation destinations for summer 2024.
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Rishi Sunak Enters Rwanda Migration Plan Endgame With UK Tories Fearing Failure: As Rishi Sunak’s flagship migration policy enters its endgame next week ...
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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 £250K property in Plymouth and bought a 150-square-metre ...
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Super bomber probably shot down: Russia is said to have lost dozens of fighter planes since 2022
n-tv.de/politik/Russland-soll-seit-2022-Dutzende-Kampfflieger-verloren-haben-article24888600.html
Hilary Cass: I can’t travel on public transport after gender report: Author of landmark review into transgender treatment tells of online abuse and her dismay at ...
thetimes.co.uk/article/hilary-cass-i-cant-travel-on-public-transport-any-more-35pt0mvnh
Dad killed by friend's XL Bully suffered 'worst injuries doctor had ever seen': Jonathan Hogg had been looking after a friend's two dogs when one of them ...
mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/dad-mauled-death-looking-after-32624284
How Iran’s Revolutionary Guard is working to gain a foothold in Britain: Accused of more than a dozen assassination attempts and kidnaps, the IRGC appears to be ...
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US, UK, Japan Propose Additional World Bank Funds to Boost Lending: Eleven rich countries including Japan, the UK and US proposed providing the World Bank with ...
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'Time traveller' explains what life is like in 6000 and has photo to prove it: A man has claimed to have been part of a secret program to send people forward in ...
mirror.co.uk/news/weird-news/time-traveller-reveals-what-life-32595679
Prince Harry confirms he is now a US resident: Prince Harry, the son of King Charles III and fifth in line to the British throne, has formally confirmed he is ...
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Quick Glance: Prince Harry Officially Residing in U.S.
- Prince Harry and his wife Meghan have considered California home, and now his official residency in the U.S. has been documented in a corporate filing.
- The document was filed at Britain’s corporate registrar, Companies House, to update the official residency of the British royal for business records of Travalyst Limited.
- There had been little official confirmation of Harry’s residency status until this week, with an entry indicating a change of residency to June 29, 2023, the day the couple left Frogmore Cottage, their British home.
- It is unclear what type of U.S. visa or residency permit Harry holds, despite efforts by conservative activists in the U.S. to ascertain them, including an ongoing lawsuit.
Can Blur’s drummer win for Labour at the UK general election?: Dave Rowntree, the drummer and ‘quiet one’ in Blur, is swapping the tour bus for the battle bus ...
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Rise of Brotox: Men turn to cosmetic treatments to stay youthful: Celebrities including Cillian Murphy and Liam Payne are inspiring others to book an appointment
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Britain unveils its next-gen main battle tank: Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) has rolled out Europe’s most advanced tank, the latest Challenger 3 prototype ...
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UK Rejects EU Youth Mobility Scheme to Ease Travel for Young Adults: The UK government rejected the European Union’s proposal to negotiate a post-Brexit deal for ...
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Britain's oldest lollipop man retires after 'wonderful' career at Yorkshire school
yorkshirepost.co.uk/education/britains-oldest-lollipop-man-retires-after-wonderful-career-at-yorkshire-school-4597060
Nvidia drops 10% as investors see risk in Big Tech shares: US stock markets suffer their worst run since October 2022 as investors pull back from AI bets
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Boris Johnson breached rules by not disclosing links with hedge fund: Whitehall watchdog accuses former UK prime minister of being ‘evasive’ around tie to Merlyn ...
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JPMorgan warns of need for ‘reality check’ on phasing out fossil fuels: US bank says higher interest rates, inflation and global conflict have dented outlook for ...
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Quick Glance: JPMorgan warns of Need for 'Reality Check' on Phasing out Fossil Fuels
- JPMorgan warns of setbacks in transitioning to renewable energy due to higher interest rates, inflation, and global conflicts.
- Investment in renewable energy currently offers subpar returns, potentially leading to social unrest.
- JPMorgan forecasts increasing demand for oil and gas until 2030, highlighting challenges in transitioning to renewable energy.
- Wood Mackenzie warns of the impact of higher interest rates on transitioning to a global net-zero economy, especially for renewables and nuclear power.
Elderly gambler wins £26,000 thanks to amazing once-a-year Grand National bet: The Ladbrokes customer from Surrey landed the windfall after staking £30 on a ...
mirror.co.uk/sport/horse-racing/grand-national-bet-ladbrokes-punter-32628953
Spanish hospital enlists therapy dogs to boost ICU patients' morale: Joel Bueno shed tears of joy as his four-legged guests entered the intensive care unit where ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/spanish-hospital-enlists-therapy-dogs-boost-icu-patients-morale-2024-04-19/
The UK Stock Market is Shrinking. Here's How to Save It.: Endless outflows need to be stopped — Charles Hall of broker Peel Hunt explains how and why.
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-19/the-uk-stock-market-is-shrinking-here-s-how-to-save-it
Rwanda: Migrants in Dunkirk say they are undeterred by UK policy: Although migrants are concerned about the deportation policy, they still want to enter the UK.
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The Biggest Deepfake Porn Website Is Now Blocked in the UK: The world's most-visited deepfake website and another large competing site are stopping people in the ...
wired.com/story/the-biggest-deepfake-porn-website-is-now-blocked-in-the-uk/
Press Awards honour The Times and The Sunday Times: The papers were crowned daily newspaper of the year and Sunday newspaper of the year at the prestigious media ...
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Can AI help solve Japan’s labour shortages?: Japan is seeing if artificial intelligence can tackle its increasing shortfall of workers.
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Northern Lights will be visible in the UK tonight - best places to see aurora: The aurora borealis - or Northern Lights - are set to make an appearance on Friday ...
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BREAKING: The United States effectively stopped the United Nations from recognizing a Palestinian state by casting a veto in the Security Council to deny the ...
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Quick Glance: US Blocks UN Resolution for Palestinian Full Membership
- In the Security Council, 12 countries voted for a UN resolution recommending full Palestinian membership, with the US opposing and two countries abstaining.
- The US argued that Palestinian membership should result from negotiations between Israel and Palestinians to enable a two-state solution.
- The Palestinian delegation emphasized that UN membership is a crucial step for peace in the region and criticized the Israeli government for its rejection.
- Israel rejected the resolution and warned of its potential impact on future dialogues, especially in light of the recent escalation of violence in Gaza.
Success of Fallout proves video game adaptations have gone mainstream: As the show becomes a global hit and is renewed for a second season, experts say game ...
theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2024/apr/19/success-of-fallout-proves-video-game-adaptations-have-gone-mainstream
Lift engineer, 31, is crushed to death as he tries to free trapped woman: Firefighters were dispatched to the scene in Aci Sant’Antonio, south east of Palermo ...
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