UK Raises Minimum Salary For Skilled Migrant Worker Visa
Britain's embattled Conservative government unveiled a raft of measures Monday aimed at cracking down on record levels of regular migration, including raising the minimum salary threshold for a skilled worker visa.
UK Announces Limits On Regular Migration As It Tries To Turn Polls Around
Britain's embattled Conservative government unveiled a raft of measures Monday aimed at cracking down on record levels of migration -- a key battleground in a general election expected next year.
EU Formulates Contingency Plan to Mitigate Impact of 10% Brexit Tariff on Electric Vehicles
The commission expressed apprehension that any decision to lift the tariff could be viewed as a violation of the Brexit Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA).
After Thrashing LASK 4-0, Who Could Liverpool Face In Europa League Round Of 16?
Liverpool have secured the top spot in their Europa League group.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Will Have To Dethrone Google Pixel 8 Series To Become The New King Of AI Phones
With the Galaxy S24 series, Samsung is expected to prove how AI is fundamental to the smartphone's evolution, but can it beat the Google Pixel 8 lineup?
Sunak Firmly Rejects Von der Leyen's Suggestions of UK Rejoining EU
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt, speaking from Downing Street, dismissed von der Leyen's remarks as unrealistic and emphasized the UK's commitment to forging an independent path post-Brexit.
Prisoner Releases Send Hamas Support Rocketing In West Bank
In Palestinian cities in the occupied West Bank, long the turf of president Mahmud Abbas's Fatah party, the green flag of Islamist rival Hamas is flying ever higher thanks to prisoner-hostage exchanges.
Tories Slammed For Brexit After Bank of England Says It Has 'Chilled' UK Economy
The financial impacts of Brexit have left UK business investment levels "chilled", according to the Deputy Governor of the Bank of England.
COP28 President 'Cautiously Optimistic' On Success Of Key Climate Conference
The UAE's Sultan Al Jaber, the president of the forthcoming UN climate conference in Dubai, is "cautiously optimistic" that the pivotal talks will be successful, he told AFP in an interview on Saturday.
S.Korean President Addresses UK Lawmakers On First Day Of State Visit
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol told lawmakers in Britain's parliament Tuesday that relations between the two nations "will be reborn" as he began a pomp-filled three-day state visit.
Bing Search Gets Generative AI Captions Feature, Here's What It Does
The newly introduced Generative AI Captions feature is powered by OpenAI's latest LLM, GPT 4.
Everton's Financial Woes Lead To Biggest Points Deduction In Premier League History
Everton have become just the third Premier League team in history to be deducted points and now sit 19th in the league table and in the relegation zone.
AI Doomsayers Blamed In OpenAI's Undoing
OpenAI has gone from ruling the world of artificial intelligence with ChatGPT to chaos, its chief executive ousted seemingly for advancing too fast and too far with the risky technology.
Meta Splits Up Its Responsible AI Team To Focus More On Generative AI
A considerable number of the RAI team members have been assigned to Meta's Generative AI product division.
Pro-Palestinian Demonstrators Rally Across Europe
Thousands of protesters rallied across France and Britain on Saturday calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, while hundreds of others turned out again in cities across Europe.
Inflation, Higher Rates Hit Eurozone Growth Outlook
The European Commission on Wednesday lowered its eurozone growth forecast for 2023 and 2024, saying the high cost of living and interest rates were weighing on consumers and businesses.
Majority of Americans Believe AI Will Improve Healthcare In 2024, According to Recent Survey
In the past year. AI has been responsible for some prominent breakthroughs in diagnosis and treatment, and in the UK, AI is already being used in the NHS to halve treatment times for stroke patients.
US Says To Be 'Good Hosts' To Russia At APEC Summit
The United States will treat Russia as a full participant in this week's Asia-Pacific summit in San Francisco, despite US efforts to isolate Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine, a senior official said Sunday.
EU Opens Probe Into TikTok, YouTube Over Child Protection
The EU announced investigations on Thursday into YouTube and TikTok to find out what action the US and Chinese-owned platforms are taking to ensure the safety of minors.
Saudi Teams Attempting To Poach Real Madrid Star Luka Modric
The Croatian has seen reduced playing time under Ancelotti this season.
In Devastated Gaza With The Israeli Military
Gaza City's suburbs began to appear after about 30 minutes of navigating broken roads.
Amsterdam To Implement Highest Tourist Tax In Europe, Way More Than Paris, Barcelona
Amsterdam is one of the most visited European cities by tourists from across the globe.
Brussels To Report On Opening Door For Ukraine EU Bid
The EU's executive gives its advice Wednesday on whether Ukraine is ready to begin formal membership talks, as momentum builds in favour of Kyiv's ambition to join the bloc.
Iran Made Chair Of The UN Human Rights Forum Despite Controversies
Although Tehran, Iran's capital, has a record of torture, oppression and executions, the regime was appointed Chair of the UN Human Rights Council Social Forum.
Apple Sales Lose Ground, But iPhone Growth Strong
Apple on Thursday reported that sales fell for the fourth consecutive quarter when compared to the prior year, but profit rose on the back iPhones and services.
UK, US, China Sign AI Safety Pledge At UK Summit
Countries including the UK, United States and China on Wednesday agreed the "need for international action" as political and tech leaders gathered for the world's first summit on artificial intelligence (AI) safety.
Latest Developments In The Israel-Hamas War
Fighting in the war-torn Gaza Strip raged for a 20th day Thursday after Hamas militants launched a surprise attack on Israel, killing at least 1,400 people, mostly civilians, according to Israeli officials.
Global Stocks Fall, Shrugging Off Blowout US Growth Data
Global stocks fell Thursday as markets shrugged off strong US economic data, digesting mixed corporate earnings and monitoring ongoing turmoil in the Middle East.
Surging Falsehoods Seek To Dent Western Aid To Ukraine
From fake street art to doctored media reports demonizing President Volodymyr Zelensky, a torrent of online disinformation seeks to erode Western support that is crucial for Kyiv's war effort against Russia.
Pro-Palestinian Protests in the UK: Solidarity, Controversy and Diplomatic Talks
The protest, which culminated in a rally near Downing Street, drew an estimated 100,000 participants.