UK: Billionaire Businessman Mohamed Mansour Awarded Knighthood for Donating $6.3 Million to Tories
A prominent businessman and former Egyptian government minister has been unexpectedly bestowed with a knighthood.
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Top BBC News Anchor Resigns on Medical Advice 9 Months After Scandal Involving Sexually Explicit Photos with Teenager
Huw Edwards had been the BBC's leading presenter throughout major events such as Queen Elizabeth II's death and funeral, but was suspended in July 2023 after charges surfaced.
Russia's Surprising Economic Strength to Last Another 18 Months Despite Western Sanctions and Ukraine War, Think Tank Says
A Washington DC-based think tank said Russia will maintain its economic strength for another 18 months despite facing various challenges amid its war with Ukraine...
Russia Reportedly Jammed GPS of Over 46,000 Aircraft, Disrupting Flights to and From Europe
Suspected Russian jamming of GPS systems has disrupted thousands of flights over the Baltic Sea, affecting over 46,000 aircraft, prompting safety concerns among airlines like Ryanair, Wizz Air, Britis..
Tesla Slashes EV Prices in China, Germany and Other Countries in Europe as Sales Drop
Tesla has implemented price reductions in key markets such as China, Germany, and other European countries, following similar cuts in the United States...
Russia Warns of More Damage and Deaths After US Approves $61 Billion Military Aid Package for Ukraine
The US House of Representatives' approval of a $61 billion military ai...
EU Slams Meta's 'Privacy for Cash' Model, Says SocMed Platforms Should Provide Free Option Without Targeted Ads
EU privacy watchdog suggested that Meta platforms and other major onli...
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US, South Korea Form New Task Force to Block North Korea Oil Shipments
The US and South Korea have set up a new task force to prevent North Korea from obtaining illegal oil.
Russia Is Directly Supplying North Korea With Oil Amid Warming Ties, Defying UN Sanctions: Report
In another sign of warming ties between the two countries, Russia has reportedly begun supplying oil directly to North Korea in defiance of sanctions imposed by the United Nations (UN).
BBC Is Eyeing More Commercial Deals Ahead of Potential Expiration of Its License Fee
The BBC is looking to enter into more commercial partnerships ahead of the potential expiration of its license fee.
Russia Launches Combined Drone and Missile Strikes in Its Most Devastating Attacks Against Ukraine’s Electric Sector
In what Kyiv described as the most devastating attacks against its energy infrastructure in two years of war, Russia pounded electrical power facilities in much of Ukraine on Friday.
UK Inflation Rate Drops to 3.4% in February — Its Lowest Level Since September 2021
UK's inflation rate fell to 3.4% in February, its lowest level since September 2021.
Swiss Banking Giant UBS Intends to Broaden Business Footprint in the US
Swiss banking giant UBS intends to seek merger and acquisition opportunities in the United States in the years ahead.
EQT Plans to Divest 20% Stake in Ottobock to Its Existing Major Shareholders
Swedish global investment company EQT will return 20% of Ottobock's investment to its significant shareholders.
Russia's Vladimir Putin Is Eyeing Big Tax Increases After Election to Fund the Country's War in Ukraine
Russia's President Vladimir Putin could decide to increase taxes after this month's election to fund the country's war in Ukraine.
The Body Shop Ceases US Operations, Plans to Close Dozens of Stores in UK and Canada Amid Deepening Financial Woes
The Body Shop has ceased operations in the US and is closing dozens of stores in Canada and the UK amid deepening financial troubles.
