Newsletter Jan 25, 2024

UK PM Sunak Defends Royal Mail Delivery Obligation

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday pledged to maintain Royal Mail's obligation to deliver letters six days a week, despite calls for less frequent service to slash costs.

Global Stocks Mixed As S&P 500 Closes At New Record

Global stocks mostly rose Wednesday, fueled by some strong earnings results in New York, robust business activity in Europe, and intervention by regulators in China.

Passengers Snub 'Expensive' London-Paris Eurostar Train For Plane

Many travellers are opting to take a plane rather than train between London and Paris despite climate concerns and the Eurostar rail service connecting the two capitals in just over two hours.

Simon Clarke Faces Backlash From Tory MPs After Calling For PM Rishi Sunak To Quit

Writing in the Daily Telegraph on Tuesday, Clarke claimed Sunak, who is under increasing pressure after he was dealt a blow to his Rwanda deportation plan in the House of Lords, was "leading the Conservatives into an election where we will be massacred".

Biden Wins Union Backing As Trump Rematch Looms

Joe Biden won the endorsement of America's biggest car workers union Wednesday, as the race for the White House dramatically revved up following Donald Trump's victory in the New Hampshire primary.

Aid Groups Say Stop Sending Arms To Israel, Palestinian Groups

International humanitarian and rights organisations on Wednesday called on countries to halt weapons transfers to Israel and Palestinian armed groups in a bid to end the Gaza conflict, or risk being complicit in possible war crimes.

North Korea Dismantles Monument Symbolising Union With South: Report

The structure, officially called the Monument to the Three Charters for National Reunification, was completed after an inter-Korea summit in 2000.

AI Won't Take As Many Jobs As Expected, Suggests New Study

While several reports have emerged recently sounding the alarm for job loss due to the impact of AI, a new study has said the damage may not be as bad as anticipated.

French Waste Group Veolia Hungry For Lost UK Energy

A giant crane-operated claw plunges into a mountain of rubbish before dumping its load into a huge furnace, where the waste is engulfed in flames to generate electricity.

EU Exempts Microsoft's Bing, Edge From Digital Markets Act, Report

Microsoft and other tech companies listed as gatekeepers were given a grace period of 6 months to comply with the DMA, which will lapse in March 2024.

Can Elon Musk's Tesla Deliver Its 'ChatGPT Moment' Before it's Too Late?

A Tesla FSD beta tester slammed Musk's "Full Self-Driving" dream, claiming it is far from road-ready.

Travellers Receive Warning Amid Risks Of Possible Terror Attacks In Dubai

Dubai is one of the most popular winter sun destinations around the globe.

Police Drags Man Off Plane After Ryanair Flight Makes Emergency Landing In Portugal [Video]

The incident took place on a flight travelling from London to Canary Islands.