Day: February 18, 2024
Thousands join pro-Palestinian march in London – TRT World
Thousands join pro-Palestinian march in London TRT WorldThousands take part in pro-Palestine protests across the world Al Jazeera English12 arrested as thousands join pro-Palestinian march in London The Times of IsraelE…
British Gas launches fixed-rate energy deal offering 12% saving on price cap
Price Promise tariff gives discount on current cap and guarantees to be at least £1 per fuel under April oneBritish Gas has launched a fixed-rate gas and electricity deal that offers a 12% saving over most existing price-capped tariffs, adding a new ch…
HMRC investigations of wealthy ‘tax dodgers’ halve in five years
The drop in civil inquiries by fraud unit sparks criticism that the authority’s use of its powers of enforcement are waningThe number of civil investigation cases opened by a HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) fraud unit investigating offshore, corporate an…
An interview with Bret Taylor and Clay Bavor, co-founders of conversational AI startup Sierra, on using several AI models at once, building AI agents, and more (Steven Levy/Wired)
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An interview with Bret Taylor and Clay Bavor, co-founders of conversational AI startup Sierra, on using several AI models at once, building AI agents, and more — Sierra hopes every company will use its empatheti…
Trump booed as he launches $399 sneaker the day after $350m fraud fine
The $399 gold high tops, adorned with an American flag detail, were presented at what he dubbed ‘Sneaker Con’
US Threatens To Block New UN Vote Seeking Gaza Ceasefire: Report
The UN Security Council could hold a vote next week, sought by Algeria, on a resolution seeking an “immediate” ceasefire in Gaza, diplomatic sources told AFP Saturday, although Washington again appeared set to block it.
Youth-led activism sweeps across Africa: Eswatini’s struggle for change as protesters sought to oust King Mswati III
In a quest for political change and economic justice, young activists in Eswatini and across Africa are challenging the status quo, taking on leaders accused of prioritising personal gain over national welfare. Frustrations simmer as the continent’s yo…
African leaders condemn Israel’s offensive in Gaza
Leaders at an African Union summit in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa have condemned Israel’s offensive in Gaza and called for its immediate end.
Japan’s ‘Naked Men’ Festival Succumbs To Population Ageing
A steam of sweat rose as hundreds of naked men tussled over a bag of wooden talismans, performing a dramatic end to a thousand-year-old ritual in Japan that took place for the last time.