Newsletter Sep 12, 2023

Over 10,000 more jobs to go at UK's Wilko after partial rescue fails

Distribution centre operations are expected to shutter on Friday, with "the majority" of its 886 remaining employees made redundant then.

Stock markets rise as US inflation data, ECB rate loom

Global markets rose on Monday at the start of a busy week that includes the release of key US inflation data and a European Central Bank decision on interest rates.

Rescuers race against time as Morocco quake death toll mounts

Moroccan rescuers supported by foreign teams on Monday faced an intensifying race against time to dig out any survivors from the rubble of mountain villages after the country's strongest-ever earthquake.

UK rescue team deployed in Morocco after a deadly earthquake killed over 2,000 people

The UK joined teams from Spain, Israel and Qatar in the rescue missions taking place in Morocco, following the earthquake that killed more than 2,000 people.

Biden urges 'national unity' 22 years after 9/11

President Joe Biden called Monday for Americans to unite despite bitter political differences as the United States marked the 22nd anniversary of Al-Qaeda's 9/11 attacks.

UK researchers and SMEs upbeat about Britain rejoining the £82 billion Horizon Europe programme

Britain has ended nearly two years of logjam in scientific collaboration by rejoining the Horizon Europe programme which drew applause from UK researchers and SMEs.

UK Offshore Wind Industry faces setback as developers shun latest auction

The offshore wind sector has been grappling with substantial cost increases, prompting developers worldwide to either withdraw from projects or seek renegotiations.

UK researchers develop model which uses AI for air traffic control

Researchers in the UK have designed a computer model in which artificial intelligence can direct flight movements, instead of human beings.

Britain emerges as the biggest contributor to the Global Climate Fund for developing nations at G20

Britain moved a step ahead in fulfilling its climate commitments of tripling international climate finance by allocating £1.6 billion to the Global Climate Fund.

Apple to update its accessories with USB-C ports by 2024

The accessories slated to get USB-C ports by next year includes AirPods, Mac accessories and MagSafe battery packs.

Twitter faces drop in downloads since its rebranding as X by Elon Musk

Twitter saw a major decrease in its Top Downloaded chart position across both Android and iOS platforms since the app was renamed to X.

Musk biography describes troubled tycoon driven by demons

A hotly anticipated biography of Elon Musk describes the turbulent tycoon as a man driven by childhood demons, obsessed with bringing human life to Mars and who demands that staff be "hardcore."

Two more 9/11 victims identified before the 22nd anniversary

Modern DNA technology identified two more victims of the 9/11 World Trade Centre attacks. New York City officials have identified a man and a woman, but their names are being withheld.

Former British soldier fighting in Ukraine found dead in water

Several British nationals have either gone missing or been captured in Ukraine over the last year.

Tourists heading to Spain's Canary Islands receive warning over natural calamity

Canary Islands is one of the most popular holiday hotspots in Spain.

Spanish football chief Rubiales announces resignation during Piers Morgan interview

Luis Rubiales made the decision to step down after three weeks of pressure over the scandal caused by his kiss on Spanish footballer Jenni Hermoso after the Women's World Cup final.

Juventus midfielder Pogba provisionally suspended for doping

Juventus and France midfielder Paul Pogba has been provisionally suspended after a doping control detected elevated levels of testosterone, Italian anti-doping authorities (Nado) told AFP on Monday.