Newsletter Jun 9, 2023

Sunak talks Ukraine with Biden, seeks to boost post-Brexit UK

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak opened talks Thursday with US President Joe Biden at the White House to discuss the Ukraine war and NATO's future leadership -- as well as taking an opportunity to boost Britain's post-Brexit brand.

US, Britain forge pact to counter new threats

The United States and Britain on Thursday announced a new strategic pact as their leaders rededicated the "special relationship" to counter Russia, China and economic instability.

UK consumer spending patterns revealed in recent report by Barclays

Inflation forces Brits to reduce discretionary purchases as consumer card spending grows in March. However, pubs and clubs flourished during the coronation weekend.

Digitisation of consumer finance is getting closer to disrupting the resilience of traditional players

Though traditional banks and credit card providers have thus far thrived in the face of new models of consumer finance, they are finally facing a challenge.

British Army organises major Western European cyber warfare exercise

Involving 34 teams from 11 countries, the largest Western Europe-led cyber warfare exercise took place back in February.

EU reaches long-stalled deal on refugee hosting

EU nations on Thursday reached agreement on a long-stalled revision of the bloc's rules to share the hosting of asylum seekers and migrants more equitably.

Family firm of UK's Princess Kate owes GBP2.6 mn

The family firm that turned the parents of Princess Catherine -- the wife of the heir to the British throne -- into millionaires left debts of nearly GBP2.6 million ($3.2 million) when it collapsed last month, a report by insolvency specialists has revealed.

Boris Johnson and wife hosted friend at Chequers during Covid restrictions: Report

Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has again come under fire for violating COVID restrictions.

Piers Morgan, Paul Burrell react at Prince Harry's swipe in court testimony

The Duke of Sussex had criticised Princess Diana's ex-butler and described the former "Good Morning Britan" host as "vile."

Cornwall is home to Ameca – the world's most 'humanoid' robot

Ameca is the world's most advanced humanoid robot that has been designed to converse while performing gestures with lifelike facial expressions.

GM reaches deal for access to Tesla's North American chargers

Tesla will open its North American electric vehicle charging network to cars from rival General Motors beginning in 2024, Tesla CEO Elon Musk and GM Chief Mary Barra announced Thursday.

Samsung to unveil new foldables, wearables at Galaxy Unpacked event

There's a lot of hype surrounding the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Z Fold 5 foldable phones, which are likely to make their debut at the Unpacked event.

Instagram set to integrate AI chatbot with 30 personalities to choose from

According to an app researcher, Instagram is gearing up to introduce an AI chatbot that can give advice and answer your questions.

Hungarian esports racer Marcell Csincsik emerges victorious in ESL R1 Major for 2023 Spring Season

The virtual driver beat out some of the world's best esports racers in the first-ever edition of the sim racing competition which took place this past weekend.

Four toddlers stabbed in France, government says suspect is Syrian refugee

Four toddlers and two pensioners were stabbed in a knife attack in the tranquil French mountain town of Annecy on Thursday and the government said the suspected assailant was a Syrian refugee.

How much will Karim Benzema earn in Saudi Arabia after abandoning Real Madrid

The Frenchman was believed to be ready to sign an extension with Los Blancos before making the big money move.

Messi mania sets off social media, ticketing boom

Lionel Messi has yet to put pen to paper on his impending deal with Inter Miami but already massive interest in the Argentine's move is driving huge numbers in social media, ticket sales and more.