Newsletter Jan 30, 2024

Anglican Leader Calls UK Rwanda Migrants Plan 'Damaging'

The leader of the world's Anglicans on Monday warned that the UK government's plan to send migrants to Rwanda was leading the nation down a "damaging path", as he waded into the highly charged political issue.

Stocks Steady While Oil Prices Back Off Three-month Highs

European and US stocks were mostly flat Monday at the start of a week packed with major earnings and data in addition to central bank decisions on interest rates.

King Charles And Kate Back Home After Surgeries

King Charles III and Catherine, Princess of Wales, rested at their homes Monday after both left hospital following separate surgeries, in a double health scare for Britain's royal family.

UK Climate Watchdog Accuses Sunak Of Sending 'Mixed Signals'

Britain's top climate change advisory body on Tuesday accused Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of creating "mixed signals and a perception of "slowing UK climate ambition", as it demanded renewed action.

Britain Crypto Renaissance: How will UK market evolve and grow in 2024 With the New FCA Rules?

The new FCA rules coming into full effect on January 8 will create a more civilised and stable environment in the UK for crypto firms and traders.

Labour MP Suspended For Remarks On Gaza In Holocaust Message

Kate Osamor is not the first MP who has had to apologise for calling out the war in Gaza.

Qatar Says Gaza Truce Proposal To Be Sent To Hamas As War Rages On

A framework to halt the Gaza fighting and for hostage releases is to be relayed to Hamas, mediator Qatar said Monday, as a bitter row flared around the UN aid agency for Palestinians.

British Businessman Imprisoned In China On Spy Charges

The businessman disappeared from public life in 2018.

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak Announces Plans To Ban Disposable Vapes To Reduce Smoking Amongst Children

The prime minister is also expected to crack down on marketing laws, restricting vape flavours and limiting coloured packaging intended to appeal to children.

Concerns Spark Over Workforce Retention as NHS Consultants Reject Latest Pay Offer

Health Secretary Victoria Atkins expressed disappointment at the rejection of what she deemed was a "fair and reasonable" offer.

Buried In Massive Debt, Italy Puts Crown Jewels Up For Sale

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni once declared Italy's postal service a "crown jewel" that must stay in state hands, but she is now selling a stake as part of a privatisation programme to tackle a huge public debt.

Elon Musk-Owned X's New Moderation Office To Take A Firm Stand Against Child Exploitation

The timing of X's announcement comes ahead of a hearing in the US Senate, titled "Big Tech and the Online Child Sexual Exploitation Crisis".

Artificial Intelligence May Help ADHD Diagnosis, Research Shows

The researchers said they discovered important differences in certain brain structures called white matter tracts in people with ADHD.

Netflix Adds Generative AI To Competitive Risk Factors In Its Annual Report

In its annual report, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Friday, Netflix added generative AI to its list of risk factors, a section required under SEC rules.

UK Foreign Office Issues Turkey Travel Warning After Fatal Attack In Istanbul Church

The fatal attack in Istanbul took place on Sunday.

Xavi Calls Barcelona Managerial Post 'Cruel, Unpleasant' After Confirming Summer Exit

Xavi Hernandez will leave FC Barcelona this summer after a string of disappointing results this season.