Second chance to see northern lights after dazzling display across the UK:

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Bully dog found beheaded and burnt near child's playground in London: A Bully dog was discovered beheaded, cut into pieces and burnt at a park in Tottenham ...

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Micron secures $13bn in US support to expand chipmaking capacity: Idaho-based memory chipmaker is latest beneficiary of funding from 2022 Chips Act

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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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Make Shopping Fun Again: Julian Harris: Grocery shopping — you either love it or hate it.

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UK businesses to suffer if TikTok banned in the US: UK businesses using TikTok say they could see a significant drop in sales if the app is banned in the US.

Quick Glance: What Lies Ahead for TikTok in the US?

The US Senate has unanimously approved a bill that could potentially lead to the banning of TikTok within nine months, unless its Chinese owner, ByteDance, withdraws from the video-sharing app due to concerns about national security threats.

President Joe Biden has confirmed his intention to sign the legislation on Wednesday.

ByteDance acquired the well-known karaoke app Musical.ly and rebranded it as TikTok back in 2017. It has become one of the fastest-growing applications in the United States, boasting 150 million monthly subscribers.

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Rebel Wilson book published in the UK with Sacha Baron Cohen text redacted: Some sections of the UK edition of the book, released on Thursday, have been redacted ...

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Quick Glance: Rebel Wilson's Memoir Published in UK with Redacted Passages

The UK edition of Australian actor Rebel Wilson's memoir will be published with redacted passages concerning her experience on set with Sacha Baron Cohen.

HarperCollins mentioned that they have blacked out part of a page in the UK edition along with other small sections for legal reasons.

Rebel Wilson's memoir, Rebel Rising, is set to be released in the UK this week following its earlier release in the US.

Baron Cohen's representatives rejected the allegations of bad behavior on set and applauded the removal of Wilson's defamatory claims from the UK edition of the book.

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Commodity prices could keep inflation high, warns World Bank: Sharp falls in commodities are unlikely to continue, says lender, making it harder for central ...

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Quick Glance: Innovative Advertising Strategies on Reddit

Reddit recently introduced an innovative ad format aimed at selling products to Reddit users.

Through Reddit's Dynamic Product Ads, users are automatically shown ads based on their previous interactions with products on the advertiser's website or on Reddit.

In a blog post, Reddit emphasized its clear focus on ad sales and the natural commercial aspect of the Reddit community.

The introduction of Dynamic Product Ads is a step in Reddit's strategy to expand its advertising business and drive growth.

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England and Scotland: Two million Brits report Long Covid symptoms: Since the start of the corona pandemic, the number of long-term sick people in Great Britain ...

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As Biden, Sunak pledge more cruise missiles for Ukraine, Germany’s Scholz adamant on Taurus refusal

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Two horses seen galloping on the loose through central London: ITV News crews filmed two horses - who appeared to be on the loose - on Wednesday.

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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.

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Two horses which bolted through central London in a 'serious condition'

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How Wind Power Is Taking Over the UK Power Grid: The UK’s power grid is off to its greenest start ever this year.

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Nestlé hit by slowing frozen pizza sales in North America: US consumers’ changing habits in response to high prices takes toll on demand

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Kate Garraway goes 'missing' from Good Morning Britain as she's replaced: Good Morning Britain viewers were left puzzled today as Kate Garraway failed to appear ...

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Handbags and China demand boost sales at Hermès : Maker of Birkin bags beats expectations with strong demand for leather goods and jewellery as it defies luxury ...

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'Newest berth holder' Swan Jovi builds nest at Torquay Marina : The swan, nicknamed Swan Jovi, has laid four eggs since building the nest.

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Freezing nights to come before Arctic air moves away from UK over weekend: The Met Office said temperatures in parts of northern England and Scotland could ...

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UK insurers told to keep motor charges 'reasonable' after backlash: The Association of British Insurers (ABI) told its members on Thursday to keep monthly ...

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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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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 ...

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Nature loss could slow UK growth 12% by the 2030s, report says

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Pentagon rushes $1bn in weapons to Kyiv after Biden signs aid bill: US president says ‘we need to move fast’ as Ukrainian troops falter on front lines

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Quick Glance: Biden signs Comprehensive Military Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan

President Biden announces the signing of a substantial $95 billion military assistance package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with a significant portion of the funds directed towards Ukraine.

Despite initial resistance from Republicans in Congress, Biden has signed the aid package, highlighting the reinforcement of allies and ensuring prompt deliveries to Ukraine.

The assistance for Ukraine includes weapons and military equipment valued at around $1 billion, encompassing artillery shells and air defense missiles.

Military analysts do not foresee significant changes on the frontlines in eastern Ukraine, while the US support aims to aid Ukraine in operations in southern Ukraine, particularly focusing on Crimea and the Black Sea.

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Almost Half of UK Tax Collectors Miss Target to Work in Office: Almost half of Britain’s tax collectors are failing to meet the government department’s ...

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Three arrested over Channel migrant deaths: The men were arrested on suspicion of facilitating illegal immigration and of entering the UK illegally, police said.

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Google can’t quit third-party cookies—delays shut down for a third time: Google says UK regulator testing means the advertising tech will last until 2025.

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Quick Glance: Alphabet Revenue Surges Amid AI Boost and Staff Turmoil

Alphabet's revenue rises due to artificial intelligence integration in products like Google Docs and Cloud services. The company exceeds investor expectations and issues its first dividend.

Google recorded $80.5 billion in revenue for the first quarter of 2024 with earnings of $1.89 per share, marking a 15% year-over-year increase. Internal and external turmoil have impacted Google despite its financial success.

Despite internal issues and protests, Google's parent company, Alphabet, continues to thrive in the stock market, reaching all-time highs and grappling with legal challenges such as an ongoing antitrust trial.

Google faces various legal challenges, including lawsuits from European media companies and backlash over contracts with the Israeli government. Recent layoffs and internal restructuring reflect the company's response to ongoing controversies and protests.

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StanChart Tells Clients Craving Oil, Copper to Beware Inflation: Some Standard Chartered Plc clients are increasingly favoring tangible assets like copper and ...

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Man and woman charged over £1000 dine and dash theft: Ann McDonagh, 39, and Bernard McDonagh, from Port Talbot in Wales, have been charged with five counts of ...

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Greece: Orange Sahara dust haze descends over Athens: The Greek capital was covered in a haze of dust which has blown from the Sahara desert.

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Fintech firm Revolut plans to hire 1,500 staff by end of year: British fintech company Revolut has added nearly 2,000 employees since the start of 2024 and plans ...

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Frank Field, Labour MP and peer, dies aged 81: Former minister revealed last year that prostate cancer had spread to his jaw

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Quick Glance: Farewell to Frank Field: A Life Dedicated to Social Justice

The former Labour minister and advocate for poverty alleviation, Frank Field, has passed away at the age of 81.

Throughout his career in Westminster, Lord Field championed social causes such as child poverty and modern slavery for over four decades.

Field succumbed to a long battle with cancer in a care home in London. He advocated for a 2021 bill on assisted dying in England and Wales.

His family emphasized that Field will be mourned by admirers in the political realm, but most of all missed by those fortunate enough to have experienced his laughter and friendship.

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Sam Smith's latest kooky outfit compared to a hairdresser's cape: Sam Smith baffles fans while out in New York as they rock an all black look reminiscent of a ...

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Deportation to Rwanda or Albania? Rome and London discuss migration: The British Home Secretary meets his Italian counterpart on the island of Lampedusa ...

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Quick Glance: Deportation to Albania? Rome and London Discuss Migration

The British Home Secretary meets his Italian counterpart in Lampedusa, showing unity on migration issues.

Britain is taking measures to prevent dangerous Channel crossings.

The controversial Rwanda law for deporting asylum seekers faces international criticism.

Some in Rwanda are skeptical about hosting refugees from the UK.

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FTSE 100 extends record run on earnings optimism: Britain's FTSE 100 index extended its record run on Wednesday as a strong earnings update from Reckitt ...

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Couple who left dog to die while holidaying at Center Parcs dodge jail: Sophie Singer, 41, and Keith Byrne, 38, let their boxer dog Bentley starve and suffer for ...

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Britain's Lloyds Bank reports 28% slide in Q1 profit on income squeeze

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Skies turn orange over Athens as hot Saharan dust sweeps Mediterranean: The hottest April weather on record invaded parts of the Mediterranean ...

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Family of Basingstoke man who died on A33 in Berkshire pay tribute: The family of a man who died following a fatal road traffic collision on the Three Mile Cross ...

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Pupils in England ‘facing worst exam results in decades’ after Covid closures: GCSE results in key subjects to steadily worsen until 2030, predicts research that ...

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In Photos: The Skies in Athens Turn Orange From Sahara Dust Storm: In Photos

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Singapore gets its own aurora borealis: 'Northern Lights' coming to Gardens by the Bay in May

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Declan Rice's girlfriend Lauren Fryer deletes all of her pictures after cruel bullying over her...

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Don’t blame Dubai’s freak rain on cloud seeding – the storm was far too big to be human-made

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Think you understand evaporation? Think again, says MIT: We all know that water evaporates when the temperature climbs, but researchers have just shown that ...

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Met Office verdict on 'mini-heatwave' reports for UK: Latest weather forecasts for Gloucestershire has only the odd glimpse of sun with temperatures no higher ...

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UK faces next heatwave sooner than expected with three areas hottest: After the Met Office warned snowfall could fall in higher areas and on elevated ground this ...

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Houston eludes severe storms. Here's where risk remains in Texas: Parts of Texas could face severe weather over multiple days as a vigorous storm system brings ...

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Weather in Berlin today: Dense clouds, showers and sunshine: According to the German Weather Service, Thursday will be changeable with thunderstorms ...

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Massive slag dust cloud falls over Esch: In Esch, another cloud of slag dust fell from the ArcelorMittal plant in Belval on Thursday morning ...

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Dubai reports mystery illness linked to severe floods that hit region: The health ministry did not say what the water had been contaminated with

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All Worlds In FF7 Rebirth Explained: Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth appears to have different timelines. Here they all are, explained.

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Weather forecast: Spring returns to Vienna on Thursday - Vienna: Cold, wet days lie behind the federal capital, but that should finally be over ...

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Group of companies invests: Maja employees are pissed: The employer said there was no money when it came to severance pay for the employees of the Maja furniture ...

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Athens skies turn orange thanks to African dust clouds: The strong southerly winds over the past few days have also fanned unseasonally early wildfires in the ...

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Scientists demonstrate high-resolution lidar sees birth zone of cloud droplets, a first-ever remote observation

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As treaty talks continue, new report predicts clouds with a 100% chance of plastic

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UK set to be hit by washout as Cov prepares for days of rain: Forecasters have warned rain could fall every single day in some parts of the country as ...

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Athens turns orange! Haze envelops city as Sahara dust storm blocks sunlight : Athens turned orange on Tuesday (April 24) as a rare haze enveloped the Greek ...

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Residents speak of seeing huge clouds of smoke during Wolverhampton factory blaze

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US doping hunter Tygart: “This case hovers like a dark cloud over the Olympics”: He speaks of misconduct and cover-up: In the affair surrounding 23 positive ...

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Heavy rain forecast in west and northeast Taiwan for 5 days | Taiwan News | Apr. 24, 2024 15:04

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Sunshine mixed with rain, clouds to hit Detroit amid NFL draft: As Detroit prepares for the 2024 NFL Draft this week, here's the current weather outlook ...

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Kensington Palace releases photo to celebrate Prince Louis' sixth birthday: The photo was taken by his mother, Kate, in the days running up to the prince's ...

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Quick Glance: Celebration of Prince Louis' Sixth Birthday by Kensington Palace

A recent photo of Prince Louis, captured by The Princess of Wales in Windsor, has been posted on Kensington Palace's social media to commemorate his sixth birthday.

In honor of his sixth birthday, events are being organized for William and Kate's youngest child to partake in.

The released photo marks the first image of the children since the contentious Mother's Day picture altered by Kate.

Following the Easter break, Prince Louis resumes classes at Lambrook School in Berkshire alongside his siblings.

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Who was St George? The irony behind England's patron saint: Today (23 April) marks St George’s Day – a day to celebrate the Christian martyr who became the ...

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Post-Brexit Food Checks Will Be ‘Light-Touch,’ UK Minister Says: The UK will enforce “light-touch” post-Brexit checks on food and plant products beginning later ...

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Britain to raise defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2030: Rishi Sunak is expected to say he will increase the UK military budget every year ...

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Quick Glance: Increase in UK defence spending by 2030

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak commits to raising spending to 2.5% of GDP, putting the defence industry on a 'war footing'.

Sunak emphasized the need for deeper stockpiles of munitions and quicker replenishment due to the events in the Ukraine conflict.

The planned increase in defence spending would require significant financial reshuffling, partly through announced measures to reduce the size of the civil service.

Shortly after announcing the pledge to send weapons worth 500 million pounds to Ukraine, this commitment followed.

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MEPs call to seize Russia’s hundreds of billions in frozen assets: Lawmakers want to see more support for Ukraine as US and UK counterparts advance.

euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/23/meps-call-to-seize-russias-hundreds-of-billions-in-frozen-assets

Quick Glance: State Customs Service: Polish Protesters Cease Border Blockade

The blockade by Polish protesters at the Yahodyn-Dorohusk border crossing on the Polish-Ukrainian border was lifted by Ukraine's State Customs Service on April 22.

Traffic flow in both directions was restored as of 1:40 p.m.

As per Valentyna Chernysh, a representative of the customs office in Volyn Oblast, there were 400 trucks queued on the Polish side of the border, with an additional 140 in a digital queue.

Despite a reduction in border blockades, the State Customs Service indicated on April 17 that Polish protesters intended to block the Korczowa-Krakovets border crossing for a two-day period.

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UK Boosts Borrowing to Cover Deficit, Curbing Tax Cut Hopes: The UK boosted its borrowing plans after the government’s budget shortfall overshot forecasts ...

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UK Regulator Plans to Broaden Scope of ESG Investing Regulations: The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority is planning to expand the scope of its ESG investment ...

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Violence breaks out at St George's Day event in central London: The Metropolitan Police released footage showing a group of men - some draped in St George's ...

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Employee non-compete agreements barred by US regulator: Federal Trade Commission head says move will help raise wages but business lobby vows to sue

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Spotify hits record quarterly profit as it enters ‘new phase’: Pioneer of music streaming kicks off more mature era for its business after years of freer ...

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Over a million Neighbourhood Watch members exposed through web app bug: Unverified users could scoop up data on high-value individuals without any form of ...

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Rishi Sunak Goes to Warsaw: The Readout With Aibhe Rea: Hi there, I’m Ailbhe Rea, a Bloomberg UK Associate Editor based in Westminster. Hope you enjoy today’s ...

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