Newsletter Aug 21, 2023

Ukraine hails 'historic' decision to supply F-16 jets

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky welcomed Sunday a "historic" decision by the Netherlands and Denmark to provide American F-16 fighter jets, the latest move by Western allies to bolster his country's efforts to fend off Russia's invasion.

Canada wildfires spread and merge as evacuations continue

Two huge and fast-moving wildfires merged overnight in western Canada, threatening hundreds of homes and forcing continued evacuations in British Columbia province, officials said.

Over half of UK retail marketers squander ad budgets on low stock items

Recent findings expose a trend among UK retail marketers, who risk customer dissatisfaction and dwindling revenues by allocating marketing spend to low-stock items.

Africa could be the answer to global supply chain disruptions, says new report

The United Nations Conference on Trade Development has shed light on how investing in African countries could help in tackling global supply chain disruptions.

From Furby to Grimace, brands cash in with nostalgic reboots

Furby and Polly Pocket are making a comeback -- and don't forget Surge soda and McDonald's Grimace -- as businesses deepen bets around consumers' nostalgia for decades-old brands.

Russia's Luna-25 probe crashes on the Moon

The Luna-25 probe, Russia's first Moon mission in almost 50 years, has crashed on the Earth's natural satellite after an unspecified incident during pre-landing manoeuvres, the Russian space agency Roscosmos said Sunday.

25 countries face extreme water crisis, situation expected to worsen

A quarter of the world's population currently faces "extremely high water stress."

WHO reveals 80% of the world unknowingly use traditional medicines

More than 40 per cent of pharmaceutical products have been made from herbal plants, with health professionals declaring cost-effectiveness as one of the major benefits of using herbal medicines.

Cough syrup that killed children in Uzbekistan got approval due to bribery

As many as 21 people, including an Indian, have been put on trial in Uzbekistan for the deaths.

The Lionesses' World Cup Final tryst could boost the UK economy by £185 million

A report on the Women's World Cup 2023 consumer spending provides insights on how the Lionesses' World Cup Final tryst will help the UK economy as people head to pubs.

Spain World Cup win reality check for Wiegman and triumph for Vilda

England went into the Women's World Cup final dreaming of global domination but their 1-0 loss to Spain -- and the nature of it -- was a reality check that will haunt them and Sarina Wiegman.

Google unveils new AI search tool to shorten lengthy articles, simplify coding

The newly launched generative AI tool will help users better learn and make sense of information on the web.

Tourists face £400 fine for eating on Italian beach

Italy is one of the most popular summer destinations in Europe.