Newsletter Nov 30, 2023

Greek PM Was 'Grandstanding' In Sculpture Row: UK's Sunak

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday defended his decision to snub Kyriakos Mitsotakis, accusing his Greek counterpart of playing to the gallery in a row over ancient sculptures.

COP28 President Denies Using Climate Talks To Push Oil Deals

The Emirati host of the UN climate conference in Dubai denied Wednesday reports that he used his presidency of the crucial talks on global warming to pursue fossil fuels deals.

Sunak Firmly Rejects Von der Leyen's Suggestions of UK Rejoining EU

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt, speaking from Downing Street, dismissed von der Leyen's remarks as unrealistic and emphasized the UK's commitment to forging an independent path post-Brexit.

Starmer Says Tories In "Open Revolt" As Sunak Left Red-faced At PMQs

At the start of his premiership, Sunak had promised to "stop the boats" but his Rwanda Bill was declared illegal by the Supreme Court.

Sadiq Khan Pledges To Keep London's Homeless From Life Threatening Winter Weather

The Mayor of London has implemented SWEP, which sets out to get homeless persons off of the streets, as he calls the current UK weather conditions "freezing".

Global Stocks Mixed As OECD Warns Of Middle East Conflict Risk

Oil prices rose again Wednesday following a report of possible additional output cuts by exporters as the OECD pared back its global growth forecast and warned of an economic hit from the Israel-Hamas conflict.

Central Banks Risk Tipping UK and Other Developed Countries Into Recession

The report highlights the risk of a vicious cycle, where low interest rates fail to stimulate meaningful economic growth and cause a recession.

Bank of England Warns of Potential Market Correction Amidst Economic Uncertainties

The House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee released a report that critiques the Bank of England's scope of operation amidst the current cost of living crisis.

Tory MP Criticising Gambling Regulator Revealed to Have Received £8,000 from Betting Industry

Whittaker has been a prominent figure in the Conservative Party and has actively participated in discussions surrounding gambling legislation and policies.

UK Retailers Continue to Struggle From Economic Uncertainties and Changing Consumer Habits in November

The fashion and clothing sector, traditionally a cornerstone of the UK retail landscape, continues to face headwinds, according to recent reports.

Russia Ramping Up Attacks In Eastern Ukraine

Russian forces were ramping up attacks in eastern Ukraine on Wednesday, Moscow and Kyiv said, as they vie to secure elusive territorial gains before the end of the year.

Deaths Due To Disease In Gaza May Surpass Deaths From War, says WHO

Lack of clean drinking water, toilets, and clean food could lead to typhoid and cholera outbreaks.

US Families Recount 'Horrific' Gaza Hostage Ordeal, Urge More Action

Four-year-old American hostage Abigail is surrounded by family in Israel who "brought her life back" after seven weeks of captivity, her great aunt said Wednesday, as relatives stressed they will not rest until everyone held by Hamas is freed.

Wife Of Ukraine's Spy Chief Poisoned With Heavy Metals: Report

Some experts have claimed that Russia might be responsible for the attack.

Musk Regrets Controversial Post But Won't Bow To Advertiser 'Blackmail'

Elon Musk apologized Wednesday for endorsing a social media post widely seen as anti-Semitic, but accused advertisers who are turning away from his social media platform X of "blackmail" and said anyone who does so can "go fuck yourself."

Google Chrome Set To Get New AI-Powered Features

Google is reportedly developing a feature dubbed Autofill Helper, but the exact purpose of this feature remains unclear.