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- PA Media: UK News
Weaker-than-forecast rebound in growth keeps Chancellor under pressure
The ONS estimated the UK economy grew in November by 0.1% after falling by 0.1% in both September and October.
- PA Media: UK News
Two teenagers charged with murder of 14-year-old boy on London bus
Kelyan Bokassa was fatally injured on a route 472 bus.
- The Independent
Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan stabbed multiple times after intruder climbs shaft to enter Mumbai home
His wife, Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor Khan, and sons Taimur, 7, and Jeh, 3, were also present in the house but were unhurt
- Reuters
Cartier owner Richemont’s sales surge fuels hopes of luxury turnaround
ZURICH (Reuters) -Richemont, the owner of Cartier jewellery, on Thursday fuelled hopes of a revival for the beaten down luxury goods industry, with end-of-year sales that exceeded expectations, sending shares higher across the sector. The company's robust performance over the all-important holiday season was seen as a signal that luxury sales may have turned a corner, even if Richemont mostly operates at the very high end of the market. The Swiss company's sales jumped 10% year-on-year to 6.2 billion euros ($6.37 billion) for the three months to end-December, well ahead of analyst expectations for a 1% increase.
- Evening Standard
Manchester United: Ruben Amorim reveals new timeline for Luke Shaw return and Mason Mount injury update
The Red Devils hope to welcome back a key player from injury very soon
- The Independent
Israel-Hamas ceasefire live: Netanyahu accuses Hamas of backtracking on deal as he delays cabinet meeting
Agreement outlines temporary halt to 15 months of bloodshed that has left 46,000 Palestinians dead and return of hostages to families
- Associated Press
Why the Australian Open is streaming live tennis with gaming-style player avatars
Maybe attending sports events in person is too been-there, done-that in the modern age. The Australian Open is getting in on the newest trend in the sports world by re-creating tennis matches in video-game form. The year's first Grand Slam tournament, which runs through Jan. 26, is streaming real-time animated feeds on its YouTube channel that mimic what's happening in the three main stadiums.
- Yahoo Finance UK
FTSE 100 LIVE: Stocks rise as UK economy returns to growth in November
Although it was a slightly slower rate than expected, GDP rose by 0.1%.
- Evening Standard
Timothee Chalamet fined £65 for Lime bike stunt at London premiere
The Hollywood star said his eco-friendly red carpet entrance came with a surprising cost
- Reuters
UK's CAB Payments to cut 20% of jobs and focus on automation
(Reuters) -British money transfer group CAB Payments will axe about 20% of its workforce to cut costs and focus on investment in artificial intelligence and automation in the face of weak trading and increased payroll taxes, it said on Thursday. The announcement chimes with a broader trend of British companies cutting jobs, limiting hiring and increasing their reliance on technology after finance minister Rachel Reeves raised employer social security contributions and the minimum wage, leading to cost increases this year. The company, which provides foreign exchange and cross-border payments for more than 150 countries globally, has had a bumpy ride since its 2023 London market debut, including a profit warning, a CEO change and a takeover attempt.
- The Independent
Danger of possible Trump tariffs greater for UK than other countries, minister warns
Jonathan Reynolds fears incoming president will usher in ‘challenging time’ for global trade
- CBC
Despite splashy N.L. tourism ads, advocates worry about future of heritage sites
Newfoundland and Labrador Historic Trust president Luke Quinton is one of several heritage advocates calling on the provincial government to boost funding. (Mike Rossiter/CBC)Despite tourism ads beckoning visitors to explore Newfoundland and Labrador, heritage advocates say the province's heritage sites are in danger of shutting down if the government doesn't make more money available.In October they sent a letter to Tourism Minister Steve Crocker, asking for $5 million more over five years to s
- South China Morning Post
Chinese investment bank CICC cleared to operate in Dubai financial centre
China International Capital Corporation (CICC) has received a licence to operate in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), adding to the presence of Chinese firms in the United Arab Emirates as cross-border activities continue to expand. The investment bank will join China's five largest banks that have set up bases in the special economic zone. This expands the range of financial services available to support cross-border activities, including trade and sustainable finance, according
- CBC
Ceasefire between Israel, Hamas could be first step in long-term resolution, MUN prof says
Supporters of Israeli hostages who were kidnapped during the deadly October 2023 attack led by Hamas react to news of a ceasefire deal in Tel Aviv, Israel on Wednesday. (Ronen Zvulun/Reuters)As millions around the world celebrate news of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, a Newfoundland and Labrador associate professor hopes it can be the starting point on a path to long-term resolution in the region."I was always hopeful, but the signs [and] the winds were not shifting in that dire
- South China Morning Post
Marco Rubio, US secretary of state nominee, echoes Trump's Panama Canal China concern
Florida's Senator Marco Rubio, nominated by president-elect Donald Trump as Secretary of State, sharply criticised China's global ambitions during his confirmation hearing on Wednesday, singling out Beijing's involvement in the Panama Canal as a significant threat to US national security. Wading into an issue that made headlines when Trump claimed last month that the canal was "foolishly" given to Panama, Rubio described the waterway as a strategic vulnerability due to Chinese influence, as stat
- People
Mom Washes Dirt Out of Sons' Mouths and Vacuums It Off Her Floor. Days Later, She Learns It Wasn't Dirt (Exclusive)
The mom of three turned her back for just a minute
- Sky News
Molly-Mae Hague: New documentary will 'answer a lot of questions' about Tommy Fury split
Molly-Mae Hague has said her new fly-on-the-wall documentary will "answer a lot of questions" surrounding her recent break-up with Tommy Fury. The split sparked rumours that Fury, 25, had cheated on Hague, also 25, which he later denied. "It is real life," Hague said.
- South China Morning Post
Chinese AI start-up MiniMax releases low-cost open-source models that rival top chatbots
Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) start-up MiniMax has launched a new series of open-source models, intensifying the competition among mainland technology firms to deliver cost-effective AI systems that can rival top offerings from US competitors. The Shanghai-based company on Tuesday unveiled the MiniMax-01 large language model (LLM) family, which includes a general-purpose foundational model, the MiniMax-Text-01, and the multimodal MiniMax-VL-01 with visual capabilities. LLMs are the tech t
- South China Morning Post
Hong Kong's CTF Services to issue US$100 million in convertible bonds
CTF Services, the infrastructure development arm under Chow Tai Fook Enterprises (CTFE), owned by one of Hong Kong's richest families, plans to issue HK$780 million (US$100 million) in convertible bonds to replenish its working capital and repay debt, it said on Thursday. The initial conversion price of HK$8.043 per share equates to a premium of around 5 per cent from CTF Services' closing stock price on Wednesday. Upon conversion, the instrument will account for around 2.37 per cent of the comp
- BBC
UK first as vertical rocket launch licence granted
Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) have been awarded a licence allowing them to launch rockets from Shetland.