UK to Spend Over £55 Million to Improve Facial Recognition Systems to Stop Shoplifting
The UK government is investing £55.5 million ($70 million) to improve facial recognition technology as part of a crackdown on shoplifting.
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Hugo Boss Is Finally Leaving Russia After the German Fashion House Agrees to Sell Russian Business to Stockmann
German fashion house Hugo Boss announced Wednesday that it had agreed to sell its Russian operations to wholesale partner Stockmann, marking the end of its presence in Russia.
TikTok Voluntarily Suspends New App's Task and Reward Program After EU Regulators Express Concern Over Addictive Effects Among Young Users
TikTok plans to take down a feature that incentivizes app users in France and Spain to watch videos, following regulatory scrutiny from the European Commission...
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 fl...
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, G...
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US Approves Ukraine's Emergency Request to Buy $138 Million Worth of Hawk Missile Parts, Repair Services
The US has approved Ukraine's emergency request to purchase spare parts and repair services for its HAWK missile systems.
Donald Trump Meets With UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron, Who Is Pressing GOP-Controlled House to Unlock Money for Ukraine
Donald Trump met on Monday with British Foreign Secretary David Cameron for dinner at the former president's Florida residence, where they talked about the Ukraine war and NATO spending.
Russia, China Agree to Boost Economic and Security Ties to Counter US Dominance in Europe and Asia
Russia and China have announced plans to deepen their security cooperation in Asia and Europe to counter the US' attempts to exert dominance on these regions.
Spain Axes 'Golden Visa' Program Granting Residency to Wealthy Non-EU Citizens After Large Investments in Real Estate
Spain announced its intention to eliminate the program known as "golden visas," which grants residency permits to wealthy people from non-European Union countries who invest in real estate.
Russia Seeks Emergency Gasoline Supply From Kazakhstan as Ukraine Aims Drones at Oil Refineries: Report
Russia is reportedly considering Kazakhstan as a potential source of gasoline in the event of shortages aggravated by Ukrainian drone attacks on oil refineries.
Norway Labor Unions Successfully Negotiated a 5.2% Wage Increase, Avoiding Major Strike
Labor unions and employers in Norway have successfully negotiated a 5.2% wage increase.
Dutch Government Set to Comply With US Demands on Chip Exports to China
The Dutch government is reportedly set to comply with the US demand to tighten restrictions on semiconductor-related exports to China.
Ukrainians Can Now File Online Compensation Claims as Register Opens of Damage to Homes Caused by Russia's Invasion
Ukrainians can now start filing claims for damage to their homes as a result of Russia's invasion at a newly established register that opened Tuesday.
HSBC Is Considering Selling Some Business Units in Germany to Focus on Asia as It Further Exits From Europe
HSBC is reportedly considering selling various business units in Germany.
