Newsletter Sep 20, 2023

Islamic Leaders Bash West At UN Over Koran Burnings

Muslim leaders addressing the United Nations on Tuesday berated the West over burnings of the Koran, denouncing the acts protected as free speech as discriminatory.

Stocks Diverge As Oil Touches 10-month High

Global stocks were mixed Tuesday ahead of a Federal Reserve decision as oil prices reached fresh multi-month peaks before pulling back.

Government releases updated list of schools with collapse-prone concrete

As of 14 September, another 27 schools were identified as having reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC).

UK Says No Evidence Of Political Bank Account Closures

Britain on Tuesday said it found no evidence of "political" bank account closures, according to a review launched after the controversial withdrawal of facilities for Nigel Farage, angering the arch Brexiteer.

Russian Strikes In Ukraine Kill Nine

Russian strikes on the frontline town of Kupiansk in northeastern Ukraine left six people dead on Tuesday, regional officials said, piling pressure on a region where Moscow's forces have been on the offensive.

Why Does Elon Musk Want To Put X Behind A Paywall?

Elon Musk has suggested that all users of X, previously called Twitter, may have to pay to access the platform due to the high amount of bots and fake accounts.

UK Foreign Secretary unveils vision for AI-Powered International development at UNGA

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly unveiled the ambitious plan during his speech at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), calling for global cooperation to harness the potential of AI for the benefit of the world's poorest nations.

NHS Plan Historic Double Strike As Workers Continue Call For Better Wages And Fairer Work Hours

After several NHS workers rejected the government's pay rise offer, the industrial strike action has reached new levels, with many NHS workers criticising the government for repeatedly failing to meet their demands.

Ex-Bank Of England Governor Mark Carney Says Former PM Liz Truss Turned Britain Into 'Argentina On The Channel'

Liz Truss has vehemently defended the policies she tried to enact during her short time as prime minister. Mark Carney also criticised "far-right populists" and Brexiteers for having a "basic misunderstanding of what drives economies".

London could see temperatures touching 45°C, warns mayor Sadiq Khan

The warning comes as London sees record temperatures and extremely hot days.

UK visa for work, tourism to increase fees from next month

Back in July, UK PM Rishi Sunak announced that there would be a hike in fees for various visas.

Foxconn aims to double workforce in India to increase iPhone production

Foxconn is Apple's largest partner in the world and it is responsible for manufacturing iPhones.

Tire Maker Honored For Tackling Electric Car Pollution

Electric cars are widely hailed as the future of transport, but even though they eliminate the issue of fuel emissions from tailpipes, the problem of particle pollution as a result of tire wear hasn't been resolved.

Google AI Tool Predicts Danger Of Genetic Mutations

Researchers at Google DeepMind, the tech giant's artificial intelligence arm, on Tuesday introduced a tool that predicts whether genetic mutations are likely to cause harm, a breakthrough that could help research into rare diseases.

Women continue to face discrimination two years into Taliban rule

The Taliban barred girls from attending secondary schools on September 18, 2021, a month after it took over Afghanistan.

Travel warning: France suffers outbreak of potentially fatal illness; one dead, several still in hospital

The incident took place in a restaurant in the French city of Bordeaux.