Egypt Central Bank: Pound slips to new low against dollar
Egypt’s Central Bank says the pound has dipped to a new low of just over 30 for $1 dollar as the cash-strapped North African country continues to battle surging inflation and foreign currency shortages
UK firefighters and control room staff vote to strike over pay
Fire Brigades Union announces result of strike ballotFirefighters and control room staff have voted to strike over pay, the Fire Brigades Union has announced.More details soon … Continue reading…
Convicted hunger-striking anarchist in Italy wins transfer
After 15 weeks on a hunger strike to protest particularly harsh prison conditions, an Italian man convicted in attacks claimed by anarchists is being transferred to another prison in Italy for medical care
Super Bowl 57: Empire State Building trolls New York Giants and Jets
New Yorkers were not happy after the Empire State building lit up in the colours of fellow NFL side and fierce rivals the Philadelphia Eagles.
Seattle area cold-weather shelters open as chilly overnight lows persist
Cold-weather shelters across the Seattle area have opened in an effort to provide more places for homeless people to get indoors as overnight temperatures will be slow to rise above freezing this week.
January 30, 2023 Russia-Ukraine news – CNN
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Developers must commit to fixing unsafe tower blocks or face ban, says UK housing minister
The plan is the UK government’s response to the Grenfell Tower fire, which brought to light safety issues in apartment buildings.
Croatia’s president criticizes tank deliveries to Ukraine
NATO-member Croatia’s president on Monday criticized western nations for supplying Ukraine with heavy tanks and other weapons in its campaign against invading Russian forces, saying those arms deliveries will only prolong the war.