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• UK Walks Tightrope With Hardened Stance On Israel

  03-09-2024 22:30 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The backlash to Britain's suspension of some arms exports to Israel shows the fine line the Labour government has to tread in its relations with its Middle Eastern ally.
  
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• UK Announces Record Green Energy Auction

  03-09-2024 22:30 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The UK on Tuesday said it had awarded a record 131 new green infrastructure projects in a single auction, including plans for Europe's two biggest offshore windfarms.
  
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• Twelve Migrants Die Trying To Cross Channel To UK

  03-09-2024 22:30 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  At least 12 migrants died off the northern French coast on Tuesday trying to cross the Channel to England in the deadliest such disaster this year, the French government said after a major rescue operation.
  
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• Larry The Downing Street Cat Gets 'Russian' Rival

  03-09-2024 22:30 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Larry the Downing Street cat is facing a challenge to his position as the British government's chief mouser -- a cute "Russian" kitten.
  
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• From Acclaim To Blame: Lebanon Bank Chief Riad Salameh

  03-09-2024 22:30 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Once lauded for reviving Lebanon's economy, former central bank chief Riad Salameh -- wanted abroad and reviled at home after years of financial meltdown -- was arrested on Tuesday by Lebanese authorities.
  
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• DR Congo Jail Break Attempt Leaves 129 Dead

  03-09-2024 22:28 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  An attempted jail break from DR Congo's largest prison has left at least 129 people dead and led to women being raped, the interior minister said Tuesday.
  
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• Ugandan Olympian Suffers 80 Percent Burns After Partner 'Set Her On Fire'

  03-09-2024 22:27 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A Ugandan Olympian was in intensive care in Kenya on Tuesday suffering 80 percent burns after being doused with petrol and set on fire allegedly by her partner, the latest horrific incident of gender-based violence in the East African country.
  
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• Venezuela Opposition Candidate Has Not Sought Asylum Despite Arrest Risk: Lawyer

  03-09-2024 22:26 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Venezuelan opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia has not sought asylum, his lawyer said Tuesday, as the international community slammed an arrest warrant issued over his insistence that he won the July presidential election.
  
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• Vegan Nutella To Hit European Shelves

  03-09-2024 22:25 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Food giant Ferrero on Tuesday announced the imminent launch of a vegan version of its popular hazelnut spread Nutella in Italy, France and Belgium, saying the move was in response to changing consumer tastes.
  
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• Sanctioned oligarchs take stake in largest UK oil firm

  03-09-2024 21:44 via bbc.com
  
  Petr Aven and Mikhail Fridman become minority shareholders after Harbour Energy buys German firm.
  
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• 401(k) Millionaires In The US Reach All-time High in Q2: Here Are 4 Strategies They Use

  03-09-2024 18:37 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  More 401(k) participants contribute early and consistently for years while fully leveraging employer-matching contributions and major tax breaks.
  
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• Angela Bacares To Inherit Mike Lynch's 13-Year Legal Battle With HP: Here's Why They Won't Drop The $4B Lawsuit

  03-09-2024 18:34 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Despite the tragic death of Mike Lynch, HP has announced it will continue its $4 billion legal battle against his family over the disputed sale of Autonomy.
  
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• GB Energy to be headquartered in Aberdeen

  03-09-2024 17:48 via bbc.com
  
  The publicly-owned firm will be charged with managing and operating clean power projects across the UK.
  
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• Nine offshore wind farm projects awarded in UK auction

  03-09-2024 15:57 via bbc.com
  
  The green energy deals follow last year's auction when no companies bid to build offshore wind farms.
  
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• Overcoming barriers to innovation – how to enhance the UK’s grant application process

  03-09-2024 14:40 via growthbusiness.co.uk
  
  By Karim Budabuss on Growth Business - Your gateway to entrepreneurial successThe recent Labour victory has brought about a significant shift in the political landscape. A key Labour party promise is to increase funding and provide greater devolution to local authorities, which is expected to positively impact the overall grant funding landscape.However, for innovative businesses, navigating the grant application process remains challenging.  Barriers not only make it difficult for business
  
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• Trial of former VW boss begins over 'dieselgate' scandal

  03-09-2024 14:08 via bbc.com
  
  Martin Winterkorn, who was head of the German carmaker in 2015, appeared in court on Tuesday.
  
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• Who Is Dominique P? Pensioner Secretly Drugs Wife, Allows 72 Men To Assault Her Over 90 Times In 10-Year Ordeal

  03-09-2024 11:36 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The abuse is believed to have started in 2011, just two years after the couple relocated from Paris to Mazan, a small town near Avignon in southern France.
  
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• Four Underrated Side Hustles No One Really Talks About That Can Help You Earn $900+ Daily

  03-09-2024 10:53 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  YouTuber reveals four side hustles for substantial income, requiring minimal investment. All you need to do is to leverage online marketplaces and find a niche.
  
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• Tragic Toll: 633 Indian Students Have Died Abroad In The Last Five Years, With Canada Leading At 172 Deaths

  03-09-2024 10:48 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Canada has the highest number of Indian student deaths among all countries, raising concerns about international student safety.
  
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• London Firm Pays £110k To Muslim Woman After Colleague Suggests She Remove Her Headscarf 'To Attract More Men'

  03-09-2024 09:35 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A Muslim paralegal, Forida Kaiser, won £110,000 in a sexual harassment case against her former employer, Khans Solicitors, after facing discriminatory comments.
  
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• Cathay Pacific grounds planes after engine problem

  03-09-2024 07:22 via bbc.com
  
  Airline has found faulty engine parts during an inspection of its fleet of 48 A350 aircraft.
  
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• Aussie Billionaire Bans Workers From Leaving Office For Coffee Runs And Lunch: 'I Want To Hold Them Captive All Day Long'

  03-09-2024 06:08 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Australian billionaire Chris Ellison has banned remote work for his employees, requiring them to stay in the office even for coffee or lunch.
  
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• Top Brazil court upholds ban of Musk's X

  03-09-2024 02:35 via bbc.com
  
  A majority of justices has voted in favour of upholding the suspension which has seen X blocked in Brazil.
  
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• Is US economy better or worse now than under Trump?

  03-09-2024 01:58 via bbc.com
  
  BBC Verify looks at jobs, inflation, stocks and other indicators to compare the Trump and Biden economies.
  
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• Volkswagen Mulls Plant Closures And Job Cuts In Germany

  03-09-2024 01:17 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  German automotive giant Volkswagen said Monday it could take the unprecedented move to close production sites in Germany and threatened further job cuts as its savings plans stalled.
  
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• Brazil's Supreme Court Confirms X Suspension

  03-09-2024 01:17 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Brazil's Supreme Court on Monday ratified the decision by one of its judges to suspend Elon Musk's X social network for alleged judicial transgressions.
  
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• Biden, Harris To Make First Joint Campaign Appearance

  03-09-2024 01:17 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  President Joe Biden and Kamala Harris hit the campaign trail together for the first time Monday, in a public display of unity after she replaced him as candidate and revived Democratic election hopes.
  
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• UK Govt Announces Partial Suspension Of Arms Exports To Israel

  03-09-2024 01:16 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Britain said Monday it would suspend some arms exports to Israel, citing a "clear risk" that they could be used in a serious breach of international humanitarian law.
  
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• Young workers drive South Africa's video games industry

  03-09-2024 01:07 via bbc.com
  
  South Africa has a small but thriving video games industry, helped by plenty of young workers.
  
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• US Couple With $175K Salary Splurges 83% On Fixed Expenses; Ramit Sethi Reveals Why That's A Costly Mistake

  03-09-2024 00:44 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A high-earning Bronx couple struggles financially, spending 83% of their income on fixed costs like $1,200 on groceries and $500 on their puppy, prompting financial expert Ramit Sethi to suggest urgent changes.
  
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• Donald Trump Crushes Kamala Harris in Mark Cuban's Poll: 68.9% Say They Want Their Kids to Be Like Him

  03-09-2024 00:24 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Mark Cuban's viral poll on X reveals that 68.9% of voters prefer their children to emulate Donald Trump over Kamala Harris, sparking widespread debate and criticism.
  
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