Newsletter Sep 18, 2023

UN meet looks to salvage promises on helping world's poorest

World leaders meet Monday at the United Nations in a bid to salvage ambitious promises to lift the planet's poorest, at a time when vulnerable nations are facing a volley of crises.

US Fed likely to pause rate hikes despite higher inflation

The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to hold interest rates steady on Wednesday after a summer of mixed economic data, while leaving the door open to another hike if needed.

Climate protesters throng New York, demand end to fossil fuels

Tens of thousands of people took to the streets of New York on Sunday, calling for increased action against climate change ahead of the opening of the UN General Assembly.

UK's post-Brexit chemical regulations raise concerns over public health and environmental safety

After Brexit in 2021, the UK adopted its chemical regulation, Reach, separate from the EU, raising eyebrows as the rules between both governing bodies differ.

UK plans to ban the American XL bully dogs as Rishi Sunak calls it a 'lethal danger'

American XL bully dogs are a danger to communities and will be banned, Rishi Sunak has vowed after a man was mauled to death.

Climate Protesters Arrested Outside Citigroup Headquarters in Tribeca

At least two dozen people were arrested after hundreds of climate protesters crowded the entrances to Citigroup's Tribeca headquarters Thursday morning.

Schools in Leeds and Bradford under lockdown after receiving threatening email

West Yorkshire police have already made an arrest in connection with a "malicious" email that was sent to a number of schools.

Earthquake aftershocks rock rescue teams and survivors in Morocco

Dramatic footage of those running from the mountains during a wave of aftershocks in Morocco has emerged, while France and Germany speak out about Morocco refusing their aid offer.

Government invests £200 million to strengthen NHS ahead of challenging winter

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, Health Secretary Steve Barclay and NHS leaders will collaborate to ease healthcare pressures during the demanding winter season, emphasising early planning and funding.

In silent protest, Russian volunteers help Ukraine refugees

For a year and a half Galina Artyomenko had been raising funds to help refugees from Ukraine after the Kremlin sent troops to the pro-Western country.

Scientists are 'excited' after NASA discovers signs of life on a distant planet

Scientists have found a planet that boasts carbon dioxide and methane. It is thought that the K2-18b planet has the means to support extra-terrestrial life.

More European hotspots are charging tourist taxes due to over-tourism

Over the years, over-tourism has become one of Europe's biggest problems in the travel industry.

Apple to start manufacturing iPhone 15 Plus in India from next quarter, report

Apple currently only manufactures the base iPhone 15 model at the Foxconn plant in Sriperumbudur, India.

Slack CEO is ready to ride AI wave

Artificial Intelligence is transforming Slack, the widely used workplace messaging platform, its CEO told AFP just nine months after taking on one of the most high profile jobs in Silicon Valley.

Fiji light up World Cup, South Africa cruise and England grind out win

Fiji produced the upset the Rugby World Cup needed on Sunday beating Australia to end almost seven decades of rugby pain at their hands while the 2019 finalists South Africa and England made it two wins from two.