UK economy ekes out 0.1% growth in November, below expectations
The U.K. economy grew at a lackluster pace of 0.1% in November, data from the Office of National Statistics showed Thursday.
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Cartier owner Richemont sales rise 10% in December quarter despite ongoing China weakness
Cartier owner Richemont on Thursday reported a 10% increase in third quarter sales even as China demand weighed.
Window to stop decline of England’s nature closing fast, watchdog says
Office for Environmental Protection calls for urgent action after finding government is falling short on most targets The window to stop the decline of England’s nature is swiftly closing, the environmental watchdog has said, as its latest report finds that the government is falling short on most of its targets to improve the environment. Some…
Live briefing: 42-day ceasefire in Gaza set to start Sunday under Israel-Hamas deal
The Israeli government must still formally approve the deal, which calls for Israel’s withdrawal from some areas of Gaza and the return of hostages taken by Hamas.
India successfully conducts historic space-docking test
India is only the fourth country in the world with such technology after United States, Russia and China.
TSMC fourth-quarter results top expectations, net profit surges 57% on robust AI chip demand
TSMC, the world’s largest contract chip manufacturer, produces advanced processors for clients such as Nvidia and Apple and has benefited from the megatrend in favor of AI.
Pakistan PM orders inquiry after national airline ad accused of evoking 9/11 imagery
Online advertisement by PIA is called ‘stupidity’ by finance minister, who said PM Shehbaz Sharif had ordered an investigation Pakistan’s prime minister has ordered an investigation after the country’s national airline released an advert that drew accusations that it evoked imagery of the 9/11 attacks. The advert was released by Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) last…
New weather system to strike eastern Australia with Sydney on ‘southern cusp’ of storms
Eastern NSW, particularly Northern Rivers, and Gold Coast at high risk for severe thunderstorms and winds on Thursday, according to BoM forecast Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Persistent rain and strong winds will sweep across New South Wales into the…
Israeli strikes on Gaza reported after Sunday ceasefire deal with Hamas announced – live
Medics in Palestinian territory say more than 30 killed in strikes late on Wednesday; Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu says ‘final details’ of deal still being worked on ahead of security cabinet meeting Gaza ceasefire deal: what we know so far A ceasefire deal is here. For Gaza, the Middle East and the world, the future…
Mistaken identity probe as house sitter, 27, killed in Melbourne fire
Two arsonists wanted over death of woman who died in suspicious fire in Truganina in city’s west Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast A tragic case of mistaken identity could be behind a deadly arson attack that claimed the life of…