Colossal Costs and Insatiable Influencers: How One Cake Maker Is Weathering the Storm With Swagger
Cake maker Reshmi Bennett spills the beans on her viral creations, her boisterous social media presence, and thriving in a tumultuous business environment.
UK Petrol Prices Hit a Two-Year Low Amid Drivers Contending Fluctuating Prices and Economic Uncertainties
Declining demand, increased oil production from key oil-producing nations, and geopolitical factors contributed to the downward trend in UK petrol prices.
UK Implements New Carbon Pricing Mechanism to Equalise Imports and Local Production
This initiative aims to ensure that imports of iron, steel, aluminium, ceramics, and cement from overseas face a comparable carbon price to goods produced within the UK, according to a government release.
Small-Island Nations Criticise COP28 Agreement For Not Considering Poorer Economies
While the COP28 agreement sets out to see the end of fossil fuels, the UN reported that the world is still not on track to meet net-zero goals by 2050.
Imelda Staunton Says She Was 'Inconsolable' After Learning Queen Elizabeth II Had Died
The actress portrays the late monarch in seasons 5 and six of the Netflix show "The Crown".
OpenAI Investor Vinod Khosla Says China Is More Likely To Kill Us Off Than A Sentient AI
Unlike Vinod Khosla, xAI founder Elon Musk isn't willing to play down the potential dangers of AI.
How COP's Fossil Fuel Taboo Was Finally Broken By The Emiratis
Hours after the applause and relief that the world had finally reached a landmark climate agreement in Dubai, US special envoy John Kerry admitted that he thought it might never happen.
Calls for Stricter Regulations on Biofuels Imports Intensify Amid Palm Oil Fraud Concerns
Around 80 per cent of waste palm oil used in the production of biofuels for vehicles is suspected to be falsely labelled.
UK Regulators Urged to Intervene and Mitigate Soaring Costs of Infant Formula
Around 65 per cent of mothers are increasingly troubled by the financial burden associated with feeding their babies as the cost of infant formula increases.
In Iraq, China Finds A Reliable New Investment Partner
Iraq's Prime Minister greets President of the Chinese Tsingshan Holding Group, Mr. Zhang Jiming, and his delegation in Baghdad, 30 November 2023
Channel 1 Unveils Its First Demo Episode With Fully AI-Generated News Anchors: Watch
Designed to change the way we get our news, the newly created Channel 1 will replace human anchors with very real-looking AI avatars.
Doping Case Could Potentially Force Juventus Midfielder Paul Pogba Out Of Action For Four Years
Paul Pogba has had a frustrating return to Juventus and now his career may be cut short due to a positive test of DHEA earlier this season.
Zelensky To Meet With Biden, Republicans As War Funding Dries Up
Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky will travel to Washington Tuesday to meet President Joe Biden and plead his case before Republicans balking at sending more money for his fight against Russia, amid warnings aid will run out in weeks.
Reference To Windows 11 24H2 Surfaces Online Ahead Of Windows 12's Rumoured 2024 Launch
We shouldn't get carried away with the recently spotted reference to Windows 11 24H2 because it could be a typo or a placeholder name for next year's release.
US Oil Prices Slide Below $70 A Barrel; Mixed Day For Global Stocks
US oil prices finished below $70 a barrel for the first time since July on Wednesday on a mixed day for global equities, as traders pondered hopes for interest rate cuts from the European Central Bank and the US Federal Reserve.
Why Sustainable Initiatives For The Chemical Industry's Massive Footprint Have To Be Discussed At COP28
Thought leaders, activists, policymakers, and government officials will meet in Dubai for COP28.
The EU Is Successfully Pushing Fast Fashion Brands Towards Sustainability
Some 5.8 million tonnes of garment materials are discarded each year, in response, fast-fashion brands have pledged to reverse the effects of "overproduction and overconsumption of clothing".
Global Stocks Mixed As US Crude Prices Slips To Five-month Low
Global stocks were mixed Tuesday as investors digested data suggesting a slowing US labor market, while US crude prices sank to a five-month low amid lingering concerns about demand.
Saudi Arabia Says 'Absolutely Not' To Oil Phaseout At COP28
Saudi Arabia's energy minister has slammed the door shut on agreeing to phase out fossil fuels at the UN's COP28 climate talks, setting the stage for difficult negotiations in Dubai.
Gold Hits Record High As Equities Weaken
Gold hit a record high on Monday as growing optimism that the Federal Reserve will cut US interest rates in the new year has dented the dollar in recent weeks.
Around 120 Earthquakes Reported In Iceland As Authorities Prepare For Imminent Eruption
The most affected region remains the town of Grindavik, whose residents are waiting for things to get back to normal.
COP28 Puts Spotlight On State Oil Giants
Western energy firms are the usual suspects when it comes to criticism about the sector's role in climate change, but a less visible lineup of powerful state companies dominates the industry.
Falling Inflation Gives Equities A Boost
Data showing lower inflation in the United States and Europe lifted stocks Thursday, with the dollar advancing as traders bet on faster ECB interest rate cuts following the surprisingly big drop in European prices.
Virgin Pilots First Transatlantic Flight With Low-carbon Fuel
British airline Virgin Atlantic on Tuesday piloted the first long-haul flight powered entirely by Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), an event environmental groups labelled "greenwashing".
Oil Prices Rebound On Mixed Day For US Stocks
Wall Street stocks rebounded Tuesday behind solid retail data and reassuring comments from Federal Reserve officials, while oil prices rose and the dollar slid.
The UK Announces £2 Billion Investment In Automotive Industry
British Finance Minister Jeremy Hunt said the UK will invest £4.5 billion in key manufacturing sectors, including automobiles and green industries.
UAE Sought To Use COP28 To Advance Oil Deals: Report
The United Arab Emirates planned to exploit meetings with foreign governments arranged due to its COP28 hosting role to strike fossil fuel deals, according to leaked documents obtained by the BBC.
Will the Autumn Statement Tax Relief and the Media Bill Boost the UK Creative Industries?
The UK government has announced VFX tax relief to boost the UK film and television industry in the Autumn Statement, which, along with the Media Bill, seeks to change how TV shows are made and broadcasted in the UK.
Nissan Triples Investment in Electric Vehicle Production in the UK, Boosting Economy and Jobs
Nissan has announced a groundbreaking £2 billion investment to expand electric vehicle (EV) production in Sunderland.
Elon Musk Denounces Five Week Strike as Swedish Workers Challenge Tesla
Tesla, the electric vehicle giant led by entrepreneur Elon Musk, finds itself at the centre of a labour dispute as workers in Sweden embark on strikes.