Newsletter Sep 22, 2023

King Charles's France Trip Closing With Climate Focus

King Charles III on Friday puts the environment at the heart of the final day of his state visit to France, learning about climate-induced wildfires and visiting a sustainable vineyard in the heart of wine country.

Stocks Slide After Raft Of Central Bank Rate Moves

Global stocks tumbled Thursday after the US Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged but indicated that more hikes might be needed to tame inflation -- a signal echoed by other central banks.

UK's Sunak Defends Climate Policy Shift

Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Thursday insisted he was "not slowing down efforts" to tackle climate change, a day after softening green policies aimed at achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050.

King Charles III Pays Tribute To Late Parents During Paris Visit

His Majesty recalled Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip's visit to the country in his toast at the state banquet.

UK Inflation Rate Drops for the Third Consecutive Month Despite Expectations

Whilst Whitehall says the slight drop in inflation month-on-month means its policies are working, the UK still has one of the highest inflation rates in the G20.

Bank of England Holds Interest Rates at 5.25%

The decision to hold the rate comes after figures revealed an unexpected slowdown in inflation in August.

UK Government Announces Major Initiatives in Artificial Intelligence Policy

To maintain UK leadership in AI safety and innovation, £100 million was allocated to create the Frontier AI Taskforce, focused on assessing risks at the AI forefront and enhancing public safety and global security.

CAR Leader Blames West's 'Plundering' Of Africa For Migrant Crisis

The head of the Central African Republic on Thursday accused the West of triggering a migration crisis by pillaging Africa's natural resources through slavery and colonization.

Conservative Media Mogul Rupert Murdoch Hands Empire To Son Lachlan

Rupert Murdoch announced Thursday he will step down as chairman of his global media empire, a conservative behemoth that shaped politics across continents, and hand control over to his son Lachlan.

Elon Musk Takes Israeli PM For A Ride In Futuristic Tesla Cybertruck

The two went on a tour of one of the Tesla factories in Fremont, California.

Family Sues Google After Man Dies Following Its Maps

The man, identified as Philip Paxson, was driving home on a rainy night when he drove off an unmarked, collapsed bridge and died.

US States Relax Child Labor Laws Amid Rise In Illegal Work

Working in industrial laundries at age 14, laboring up to 35 hours a week on top of school -- some US states are relaxing the barriers to employing minors, despite rising cases of exploitation.

Hard-To-Treat Cancers Get £2 Million AI Cancer Research Funding From the UK Government

A two-day event selected four cancer research teams from the leading UK researchers to speed up treatment in hard-to-treat cancers using cutting-edge technology like AI.

Torture Death And Chaos Continues In Afghanistan

The UN has recorded a series of events conducted by the Taliban against both men and women in Afghanistan, including beatings, imprisonment and executions.

'Humanity Has Opened Gates To Hell', Warns UN Chief As He Calls For Action Against Climate Change

The UN chief has also called on developing countries to support emerging economies in their fight against climate change.