Newsletter Jan 9, 2024
'Appalling' False Convictions For UK Post Office 'Thefts' Spur Outrage

Public anger is mounting over what has been described as Britain's biggest ever miscarriage of justice that saw hundreds of subpostmasters wrongly convicted of theft because of a computer software glitch.


Oil Prices Slump But Stock Markets Mostly Higher

Oil prices on Monday slumped following a sharp price cut by Saudi Aramco while Wall Street stocks rocketed higher, rebounding after a sluggish start to 2024.




 
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China Says Foreign Consulting Agency Head Spied For Britain

China's spy agency said Monday the head of a foreign consultancy had been found to be spying for Britain's MI6 intelligence service.

The Biggest ZEV Mandate In The World Comes To Force In the UK

The UK government has turned the zero-emission vehicle mandate into law after an extension of the EU electric vehicles trade rule last month, putting in place the biggest ZEV mandate in the world.

Reported £19 Billion Surge in Mortgage Costs as Fixed-Rate Deals Near-Expiry

Around 1.5 million households are anticipated to have increased mortgage costs due to the housing crisis as the period of fixed-rate deals is ending.

Actor Idris Elba Calls For Action Over UK Knife Crime

British actor Idris Elba on Monday launched a campaign calling for a ban on knives such as a machetes, to reduce the number of young people killed in stabbings.

Number Of Missing In Japan Quake Jumps To Over 300

The number of people unaccounted for after Japan's New Year's Day earthquake more than tripled on Monday to 323 while the death toll rose to 168, according to local authorities.

Microsoft Exec Joins OpenAI Board Amidst Copyright Storm

Following the footsteps of The New York Times, nonfiction book authors have launched their own copyright claims against Microsoft and OpenAI.

Samsung Is On A Mission To Stop Galaxy S24 Leaks From Coming Out Ahead Of Official Launch

Samsung's mission might backfire, turning a quiet Galaxy S24 launch into a missed hype opportunity.

Elon Musk Accused Of Erratic Behaviour Due To Extensive Use Of Illicit Drugs

Elon Musk's lawyers fired back at drug use claims in response to the latest accusations made by The Wall Street Journal.

Vinfast Plans First EV Factory In India

Vietnamese carmaker VinFast said it will build its first electric vehicle factory in India as part of a planned $2 billion investment, as it looks to expand into the rapidly growing market.

CES Gadget Fest A Showcase For AI-infused Lifestyle

From self-driving baby carriages to ChatGPT in Volkswagen cars, artificial intelligence is expected to be center stage at the CES gadget extravaganza that formally opens Tuesday in Las Vegas.

Travel Warning: Holiday Hotspots In Spain Reintroduce Face Mask Rules Amid Rising COVID Cases

The new face mask rule came into place on Jan. 5.

Breakthrough Antibiotic Zosurabalpin To Target Drug-Resistant Bacteria CRAB

Zosurabalpin is now undergoing human trials and is set to target CRAB which holds a priority 1 classification as a critical pathogen by the WHO.

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