Newsletter Oct 18, 2023

Scottish Leader Outlines Independence Push

Scottish nationalist leader Humza Yousaf pledged Tuesday to use Britain's next general election to push for independence, even if his party loses several seats as expected.

EU States Strike Deal On Electricity Market Reform

EU member states reached an agreement to reform its electricity market after months of sparring between France and Germany over state support for nuclear energy, the European Council said Tuesday.

Rishi Sunak Addresses the Impact of Recent Events in Israel Confirming Death of 6 British Nationals

In his speech, Sunak underscored the imperative of addressing these events directly, labelling them as a "pogrom".

Average Pay Growth Rises Above Inflation for the First Time in Almost Two Years

The figures show that between June and August of this year, wages rose at an annual rate of 7.8 per cent, higher than average inflation over the same three months.

Britain Launches £400,000 Fairness Innovation Challenge To Tackle AI Discriminations

The UK government is looking for new innovative "AI Discriminations" tackling ideas from UK companies that can be used in healthcare and open use cases through the Fairness Innovation Challenge.

Suspected Middle-Aged ISIS Terrorist Killed By Police In Belgium This Morning

Following a terrorist attack that targeted Swedish nationals in Belgium, police shot a suspect who admitted to killing people in the name of God.

French School Killer Claimed Attack For Islamic State Group: Prosecutor

The man who killed a schoolteacher in northern France last week was charged with terror offences on Tuesday, a prosecutor said, after revealing that he had sworn allegiance to the Islamic State extremist group in an audio recording before his attack.

Sweden's Fears Realised In Brussels 'Terror Attack'

Just two months after raising its threat level, Sweden was reeling in shock on Tuesday over the killing of two of its football fans in a "terror attack" targeting Swedes in Brussels.

More Than 55,000 Women Are Serving In The IDF, With Female Militants Making Up Over 30%

Amid the Israel-Gaza war, women have returned to Israel to serve in the IDF as soldiers on the front line, in the Navy and in the Air Force.

NHS to Benefit from £100 Million Gambling Levy for Addiction Treatment

The decision comes on the heels of the government's gambling white paper released in April, outlining measures to enhance player protection and reduce the risk of addiction in the age of smartphones.

Windows 12 Won't Be Subscription-Based, Claims Report

Microsoft has neither denied nor confirmed rumours surrounding Windows 12, but the company is reportedly set to release the next-gen OS in 2024.

Apple CEO Tim Cook Makes Surprise Visit To China

Apple chief Tim Cook made a surprise visit to China this week, greeting gamers in the southwestern city of Chengdu as his company faces slumping phone sales in its biggest market.

Bedbug Detection Dogs on the Rise as UK Faces Growing Infestation Concerns

Despite a decline in bedbug spread during the COVID-19 crisis due to closures of hotels and travel restrictions, the reopening of the world has seen dormant populations bouncing back, albeit not yet to pre-pandemic levels.

Jetstar Flight Returns To Gate After Fight Breaks Out Over Israel-Palestine War

The incident took place Tuesday morning when Jetstar was set to leave Sydney.

Travel Warning: UK, Ireland Warn People Over Contagious, Severe Illness In Spain

The illness, commonly referred to as crypto and caused by a parasite, leads to "watery diarrhoea" but other symptoms include dehydration, stomach cramps, nausea, fever and weight loss.

England Secure Euro 2024 Berth, Denmark Survive San Marino Scare

England sealed their place at Euro 2024 on Tuesday as Harry Kane scored twice in a 3-1 win over Italy at Wembley, while Denmark scraped to victory over San Marino to keep their qualification bid on track.