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Hot weather hobbles Britain, a country unaccustomed to extreme heat: Britain is under a widespread "red" warning for heat issued by the government for ...
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Africa Live: Muslim child allegedly lashed for attending church - BBC News: Seven members of a family in Uganda have been arrested for allegedly assaulting the ...
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Quick Glance: Africa Live: Germany detains alleged Nigerian mafia members
- German police have arrested 11 Nigerian men suspected of being part of a mafia group involved in large-scale dating scams orchestrated by the Black Axe gang.
- Portugal's President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has stated that his country should take full responsibility for colonial-era abuses and consider paying reparations in certain cases.
- Authorities in Tanzania have shut down five hydroelectric stations to reduce excess electricity in the national grid, with the main plant generating enough power for major cities like Dar es Salaam.
- Negotiations between the Kenyan government and striking doctors have collapsed, prolonging the suffering of those seeking healthcare in public hospitals, as doctors demand better pay and the hiring of trainee doctors.
Meghan Markle's Unexpected Backless Dress Infuses Some Heat Into Royal Fashion: She aced this date-night look, and you can shop the exact look here.
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Conspiracy theorists predict 'dark omens' after bloody horses run through London: Conspiracy theorists believe that bloody horses running through London and Big ...
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Quick Glance: Uncontrolled Horses Cause Chaos in London
- Five military horses, including one covered in blood, escaped in London, injuring several people before being recaptured.
- During an exercise in central London, the horses spooked, causing injuries to soldiers and civilians.
- The horses weaved a destructive path through the city, colliding with vehicles and causing panic among bystanders.
- Multiple individuals were injured and taken to the hospital as police and fire crews worked to contain the situation.
Was the London horse rampage avoidable?: Five horses from the Household Cavalry bolted during a rehearsal, having been frightened by noisy builders near ...
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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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Ministers have caved in on no-fault evictions pledge, says Angela Rayner: Labour's Angela Rayner attacks the government's housing record but faces jibes over her ...
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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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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.
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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.
Remembering the Kinder Scout Mass Trespass: On this day in 1932, hundreds of workers took to the hills of northern England to challenge the right of landed ...
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The Met has made mistakes – stopping Gideon Falter crossing the road is not one of them
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Sadiq Khan: I’ll make the Thames clean enough to swim in: The London mayor intends to replicate the plans of his Parisian counterpart, who wants to reopen the ...
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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.
Two horses which bolted through central London in a 'serious condition'
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What do GPs think of Rishi Sunak's plan to strip them of sick note powers?: We asked some GPs what they thought of other professionals taking on their ...
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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: Overview: Tesla Stocks Plummet, Europe Business Surpasses Expectations
- World markets have brightened slightly this week, but Tesla is facing a critical earnings test, while Europe's business pulse has surprisingly been lively this month.
- Following the worst week on Wall Street since 2022, relief from easing Middle East tensions helped stabilize the situation on Monday. The chip giant Nvidia made a modest recovery from losses as Big Tech megacaps gear up for quarterly earnings releases.
- As the first of the 'Magnificent 7' Vanguard stocks, electric vehicle giant Tesla will report on Tuesday, having plummeted by a substantial 43% year-to-date and nearly 60% over the past two years amidst fierce price competition, declining EV demand, and governance/product concerns.
- While Big Tech jitters define this month's market fluctuations, investors will closely watch the upcoming results for a clearer perspective.
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.
LME moves to stop gaming of Russian aluminium sanctions-based rule: The London Metal Exchange (LME) moved on Tuesday to stop traders from taking Russian ...
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Tommy Robinson and the truth about two-tier policing: Yesterday’s police operation was proportionate to the circumstances. Robust action was taken against a ...
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Have Londoners forgotten how to stand up to anti-Semites?: There are some among the tens of thousands who march through London each week who genuinely seek peace ...
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Europe is the fastest-warming continent, report says: Europe is the fastest-warming continent and its temperatures are rising at roughly twice the global average ...
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Quick Glance: Europe Leads in Climate Change, Urgent Need for Renewable Energy
- Europe is the fastest-warming continent, with temperatures rising about twice as fast as the global average, according to a joint report by top climate monitoring organizations.
- The continent generated 43% of its electricity from renewables last year, surpassing fossil fuels for the second consecutive year, highlighting the need for targeted strategies to transition to renewable resources.
- Temperatures in Europe are now 2.3 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, nearing the goals of the Paris climate accord to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, impacting human health with increased deaths related to extreme climate events.
- The report emphasizes the urgent need for action as heatwaves, wildfires, and other extreme weather events have led to significant economic losses and human casualties across the continent.
In the Philippines, it’s ‘so hot you can’t breathe’ as heat index touches 47 degrees Celsius
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Hope Hostel in Rwanda says it's ready for first migrants from UK: Rwanda is gearing up to welcome deported asylum seekers now the landmark UK bill has passed.
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Bangladesh: Extreme heat kicks 33 million children out of schools: Bangladesh has closed schools and colleges due to extreme heat for the second year in a row.
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Labour pledges to renationalise most rail services within five years: The party says it offers the "biggest overhaul in a generation" but ministers brand it ...
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Migrants drown in Channel, Sunak says nothing will stop Rwanda policy: Five people, including a child, died in an attempt to cross the English Channel from ...
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Watch: BBC crew captures moment migrants board small crowded boat to UK from France
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Heatstroke kills 30 in Thailand in 2024 as kingdom bakes: The heat index in Bangkok is expected to rise above 52 deg C on April 25.
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UK slams MEPs for saying Gibraltar is undermining Russian sanctions — and calling it a ‘colony’
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UK Inflation Stronger Than Expected on Higher Fuel Prices: UK inflation slowed less than expected last month as fuel prices crept higher, underscoring the ...
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- Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell emphasized that the U.S. economy, while otherwise strong, has not seen a return of inflation to the central bank's target.
- Powell mentioned that the current policy should remain in place as inflation has not declined quickly enough and there has been no further progress towards the 2% goal.
- Since July 2023, the Fed has maintained its benchmark interest rate in a target range between 5.25% and 5.5%, the result of 11 consecutive rate hikes.
- Financial markets have had to adjust their expectations for rate cuts this year as inflation has been higher than expected, and the Fed's policy continues to be dependent on data.
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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Richmond planning $30 million improvement to Brown's Island: Details of the project are undetermined, but Lisa Sims, CEO of Venture Richmond ...
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States may need to brace for long, hot summer: The latest outlooks, plus recent research, suggest an unusually hot June through August.
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Employers are using zero-hours contracts to cut wage bills, study finds: Research by Resolution Foundation will increase calls for reform of UK workers’ rights
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Dolphins spotted swimming in River Thames after making way to London: Dolphins were spotted swimming in the River Thames near Richmond on Saturday morning (20 ...
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Anti-colonialism and the distortion of history: In 2020, the National Trust released its ‘interim report’ on the connections between its properties and ...
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St George’s Day London march sees chaos as protesters clash with police: It's thought members of far right groups and some linked to football clubs from ...
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London police to meet with Jewish leaders as protests spark safety concerns: London’s police commissioner will meet with senior members of the Jewish community ...
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The Radical Politics of Nina Simone: Nina Simone, who died on this day in 2003, is often remembered for her involvement in the Civil Rights Movement – but she ...
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Government exit would end 'sorry tale' for Britain and bank, NatWest Chair says: Britain's plans to sell its remaining stake in NatWest would end a "sorry tale" ...
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The Man Who Made a Million Socialists: Robert Tressell, author of 'The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists,' was born 150 years ago. His writing left an indelible ...
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Extra police called in as far-right groups expected for St George's Day march: Officers will have powers to remove face coverings and to search people before ...
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UK court case launched over Brazil Iron mine project in Bahia: Brazil Iron calls itself a sustainable mining company. Local residents call its project a disaster ...
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Super bomber probably shot down: Russia is said to have lost dozens of fighter planes since 2022
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UK to increase defence spending to 2.5% of GDP - meaning tens of billions of pounds of extra funding
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The Delusion of Peak China: America Can't Wish Away Its Toughest Challenger: America can't wish away its toughest challenger.
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Timing of first BoE rate cut splits economists between June and Q3: The Bank of England will wait until next quarter to lower borrowing costs ...
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How do trees and green spaces enhance our health? - Harvard Health: Trees enhance our lives by releasing oxygen, reducing pollution, and preventing ...
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- Trees contribute to reducing greenhouse gases and improving air quality.
- Shade-providing trees help reduce heat stress and prevent heat-related illnesses.
- Children benefit from green spaces by exhibiting improved behavior, attention, and mood.
- Green spaces in communities promote safety, social interaction, and enhance quality of life.
Drone program in focus: USA and Great Britain impose new sanctions against Iran: Washington and London react to Iran's major attack against Israel ...
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Rishi Sunak vows to boost defence spending by 2.5 per cent: After finally getting his Rwanda legislation through the Lords, Rishi Sunak is in Warsaw today to ...
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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.
The young are missing out on a proper breakfast: What better way to celebrate St George’s Day than with a good Full English Breakfast? But the young seem to have ...
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115,000 asylum seekers will be in limbo after Rwanda bill: Migrants to cost British taxpayers £17 million per day, report reveals
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Abbas says Palestinian Authority will 'reconsider' relations with US: Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas's comments came after the United States ...
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'Nothing will stand in our way': Britain approves contentious Rwanda asylum seekers plan
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Peter Murrell charged with embezzlement in SNP finance probe: The husband of Nicola Sturgeon had been re-arrested in connection with the SNP finances ...
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Quick Glance: Police Investigation into SNP Finances: Key Updates
- On Thursday, the re-arrest of Peter Murrell, the husband of Nicola Sturgeon, took place as part of the police investigation into the SNP’s finances.
- Murrell, aged 59, was apprehended and underwent interrogation by detectives.
- The arrest occurred slightly more than a year subsequent to the search conducted by Police Scotland officers at the couple’s residence, where a blue tent was set up outside the property, alongside searches at the SNP’s headquarters in Edinburgh.
- In April 2024, Peter Murrell was charged with 'embezzlement' of funds from the SNP.
Daniel Dennett’s last interview: ‘AI could signal the end of human civilisation’: Do we still need philosophers? Daniel Dennett, who died last week ...
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London travel news LIVE: Waterloo trains cancelled after person hit by train between Richmond and Teddington
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Britain to proscribe Terrorgram collective as terrorist organisation: Britain said on Monday it would proscribe the Terrorgram collective, an extreme right-wing ...
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How Jewish-looking do you have to be to be considered too provocative to cross the road?
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London is officially one of the UK's greenest regions: The UK's greenest regions have been named and London is among the top 5, beating out countryside regions.
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Family allegedly left restaurant without paying after £329 steak dinner: They tried to use a card which didn't work before leaving to get another one - but ...
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Pointing guns at black marchers made them famous. What happened next?: The McCloskeys became idols in Trump world when they confronted activists outside their ...
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Watch: Greens grilled on ‘zero murders’ pledge: To the fantasy land of the Greens, where no promises are off the table — no matter how surreal ...
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Pfizer vs Moderna battle over COVID vaccine patents begins in UK: Pfizer and BioNTech asked a London court to revoke rival Moderna's patents over technology key ...
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"Exaggerated": France's assessment of the Iranian attack on Israel: France and Britain agree that the Iranian attack on Israel was "excessive".
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Times crime commission: Why Britain’s prisons are a tinderbox: Overcrowding, staff shortages and high levels of violence have left the jail system at breaking ...
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Window-mounted heat pumps could make apartments more sustainable. Here’s how New York is leading the way
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Trains cancelled at London Waterloo after person hit by a train: The person was reportedly hit between Kingston and Teddington, and all lines have had to be shut ...
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Family of geese hold up London commuter trains after waddling onto train tracks : Commuters faced travel disruption in south-west London on Friday morning after ...
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Great Britain as a role model: FDP advocates asylum procedures outside Europe: Is there a risk of another argument at the traffic lights? The FDP is committed to ...
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U.S. vetoes proposal to give Palestinians full UN membership, 12 of 15 member countries vote in favor
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After the smoking ban in the UK: smoking soon to be illegal in Germany?: Smoking is to be gradually banned in the UK. Now the German drugs commissioner also ...
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