Oliver Glasner Replaces Roy Hodgson As Crystal Palace Manager
News of Crystal Palace making a managerial change comes after the current boss, Roy Hodgson, was taken to hospital last Thursday after falling sick.
Eiffel Tower Closes As Staff Go On Strike
The Eiffel Tower, one of the world's top tourist attractions, was closed Monday after staff went on strike, unions told AFP.
The strike, which was called to protest over the way the monument is managed financially, could be extended, they said.
Dani Alves Rape Case: Former Barcelona Star Planned To Escape To Brazil, Says Former Cellmate
The footballer has been accused of raping a young woman in Barcelona in December 2022.
OpenAI Planning To Challenge Google With AI-Powered Search Engine
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT AI bot, has created a new AI model called Sora that can create one-minute videos from text prompts.
UK Takes The Lead In Space Sustainability With New Satellite Refuelling Funding
The UK space sector could become a driving force in space sustainability as the UK government announced funding and gave contracts to three space companies to develop in-orbit satellite refuelling technology.
UK To Boost Trade in Africa With UK-Nigeria Economic Partnership
The UK signed its first economic partnership with an African country this week as it seeks to enhance trade relations with Nigeria, especially in the exports and imports of financial and legal services.
Body Shop's UK Business Slides Into Bankruptcy
The UK arm of The Body Shop, the near 50-year-old cosmetics company renowned for ethical hair and skin products, has entered bankruptcy, administrators said Tuesday, placing thousands of jobs at risk.
COP Hosts UAE, Azerbaijan, Brazil Announce Climate 'Troika'
Past and future UN climate talk hosts the United Arab Emirates, Azerbaijan and Brazil said Tuesday they are forming a "troika" aimed at keeping alive the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
UK Chip Designer Sees Shares Almost Double As AI Race Heats Up
AI developers and tech entrepreneurs are seeking ways to diversify their hardware options, including by exploring chipmaking ventures of their own.
UK Care Firm Gloriavd Accused of Exploitative Visa Charges for Workers from Africa
These accusations surfaced after the Home Office included care workers in the UK's shortage occupation list in 2022, aimed at addressing the 165,000 vacancies in care homes and domiciliary care.
UK and Ukraine Extend Tariff-Free Trade Agreement to Aid Ukrainian Businesses
The agreement, which covers the majority of goods, is extended for an additional five years, providing much-needed economic support to Ukrainian businesses impacted by the war.
Bollegraaf Group and Greyparrot Ink Strategic Partnership to Revolutionise Waste Management with AI
Bollegraaf and Greyparrot united expertise in machinery and AI, aiming to enhance waste management amidst rising regulatory demands.
Pledge to Boost Funding for Adaptations to Disabled People's Homes Deferred, Raising Concerns
Since 2008, the maximum allowable claim amount has been capped at £30,000. However, its real value has diminished by approximately a third.
Labour's Ambitious Home Insulation Plan Faces Uncertainty Amid Debt Concerns
The initiative, aimed at addressing climate change and improving energy efficiency, now faces scrutiny over the potential impact on national debt and the feasibility of implementation.
UNRWA Says There Is 'No Evidence' That Pairs Gaza Aid Workers With Hamas
The UNRWA and media outlets continue to refute Israel's controversial allegations against aid workers being affiliated with Hamas.
China's Economy Hit By Worst Consumer Prices For The First Time In 14 Years
According to official data published by the National Bureau of Statistics, China's consumer price index fell by 0.8 per cent in January 2024, compared to that of January 2023.
What Sustainability Trends Should Businesses Be Watching In 2024?
As Starmer and Sunak focus their attention on winning election votes by tackling climate change, a series of sustainable trends will dominate 2024.
Barratt to Acquire Redrow in Landmark £2.5 Billion Deal
Barratt, the nation's largest housebuilder, has finalised a deal to acquire its smaller counterpart, Redrow, for an impressive sum exceeding £2.5 billion.
FC Barcelona Fans Call For Sacking Of Sporting Director After He Slams Own Club's 'Methods'
Fans are unhappy over comments made by Deco when asked about the club's mediocre season and his plans for their future.
British Journalist Sentenced To Prison In Malaysia For Defaming Queen
The journalist has alleged that she is being targeted because of her reports that exposed the 1MDB scandal.
Deja Vu Or Real Fear? NATO Grapples With Trump Threats
Donald Trump sparked outcry by threatening not to defend NATO members who do not spend enough, but for diplomats at the alliance that weathered his time in office there was a sense of deja vu.
Piers Morgan Reacts To Prince Harry's MGN Win With Stern Warning
The TV host tells the Duke of Sussex to stop invading the privacy of the Royal Family in response to the royal's victory over his hacking case against MGN.
Biden Slams Trump's 'Appalling And Dangerous' NATO Comments
US President Joe Biden slammed as "appalling and dangerous" comments by Donald Trump downplaying his commitment to NATO.
Jesse Lingard Completes Move Abroad To FC Seoul After Rejecting Other Offers
As a potential move to Saudi Pro League club, Al-Ettifaq, collapsed recently, Jesse Lingard will now take his talents to South Korea.
Nearly Three-Quarters Of Employers 'Don't Know' How To Implement AI, New Study Shows
According to Gallagher's newly released State of the Sector report, 71 per cent of HR and Communication leaders said their organisation had provided zero guidance on when, where or how to use the technology.
Spanish Farmers Block Roads For Second Day
Thousands of farmers used tractors to block roads across Spain for the second day running on Wednesday amid Europe-wide protests against cheaper imports and heavy regulation.
Stock Markets Mixed As Investors Digest Corporate Results
While US stocks closed up, the picture in Europe was less positive: London, Paris and Frankfurt all ended lower as investors locked in profits from recent gains.
UN Chief Says World In 'Age Of Chaos'
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned Wednesday that the world is entering "an age of chaos" with a deeply divided Security Council unable to address critical issues such as the Israel-Hamas war.
Labour Drops Radical Reforms As It Prepares To 'Bombproof' Manifesto From Tory Attacks
Sunak has said he plans to hold an election later in the year, widely expected to be in October or November, as a YouGov survey of 14,000 respondents forecasts that the Tories will hold on to just 169 seats, while Labour will claim 385.
AI Laws Inevitable But 'Not Right For Today', Says UK Government
The UK government have set out their position after EU legislators confirmed this week that their 'AI Act' will be passed as a law by next year.