UK ‘The world comes to the UK to see them’: Sunak appears to rule out return of Elgin Marbles March 13, 2023 admin Rishi Sunak has said there are “no plans” to change a law which prevents the permanent return of the Elgin Marbles to Greece. The sculptures – also known as the Parthenon…
Sports World Rugby calls for global tackle law trial March 13, 2023 admin Mar 13, 2023 Reuters and ESPN staff World Rugby will encourage member unions to join a global trial of lowering tackle height to below the sternum in the community game,…
Business Market not reassured by Silicon Valley Bank UK rescue deal March 13, 2023 admin Markets have not been reassured by HSBC’s purchase of the beleaguered Silicon Valley Bank UK (SVB UK). While the pound is up, to a three-week high of $1.2089, it’s a…
World Xi Jinping’s ramping up of rhetoric is deliberate – and the drawing of battle lines is accelerating March 13, 2023 admin Aside from the business at hand, events in China’s Great Hall of the People really are an impressive spectacle. Everything is performed to perfection, from the synchronised tea pouring to…
World China’s military must become ‘Great Wall of Steel’, President Xi Jinping says March 13, 2023 admin China must modernise its military to make it a “Great Wall of Steel”, President Xi Jinping has said. Speaking for the first time in his precedent-breaking third term as head…
World India government in stand-off with campaigners over same-sex marriage recognition – reports March 12, 2023 admin The Indian government is pushing back on an attempt by campaigners to win legal recognition for same-sex marriage, according to reports. Officials have urged the court to reject challenges to…
UK UK tech firms at ‘serious risk’ from Silicon Valley Bank collapse, warns chancellor March 12, 2023 admin British tech firms face a “serious risk” over the collapse of the UK arm of Silicon Valley Bank, the chancellor has warned, but said the government was “working at pace”…
World Israel says three Palestinian gunmen shot dead after opening fire on soldiers in West Bank March 12, 2023 admin The Israeli army says its soldiers have shot dead three Palestinian gunmen who opened fire on their post in the West Bank. The incident happened near the northern city of…
UK BBC ‘working very hard’ to resolve Lineker row as son says football presenter ‘won’t back down on his word’ March 12, 2023 admin The BBC’s director general has said bosses are “working very hard” to fix the damage done to the broadcaster following the suspension of Gary Lineker. Tim Davie was speaking after…
Entertainment Spotify’s refresh isn’t going down well – why are so many apps going for the same look? March 12, 2023 admin Spotify is preparing to roll out what it’s hailed as the “biggest evolution” to its popular music streaming app to date. Announced at its Stream On event this week and…
UK King Charles gifted ‘musical’ horse by Canadian Mounties March 11, 2023 admin King Charles has received a horse from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. The Mounties gifted the King a seven-year-old black mare called Noble – a name she received through the…
Politics BBC boss ‘sorry’ about lost football programmes and ‘working very hard’ to resolve Lineker row March 11, 2023 admin The BBC’s director general says the damage done to football programming following Gary Lineker’s suspension is a “real blow” but he will not be resigning. Tim Davie said he was…
UK BBC acknowledges ‘strength of feeling’ among staff as programmes taken off air in Lineker row March 11, 2023 admin The BBC has said it “understands the strength of feeling” among staff about Gary Lineker’s suspension as it battles to get regular football programming back on the air. Final Score…
Entertainment Tesla opens direct Powerwall orders again, don’t have to combine with solar March 11, 2023 admin Tesla has decided to open direct Powerwall orders again after previously only making the popular home battery pack available with a solar power system. Home battery packs have greatly gained…
UK The BBC’s guidelines on impartiality explained – and do they apply to Gary Lineker? March 11, 2023 admin Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker has been told to step back from his role on the BBC show due to views he has expressed on Twitter. Lineker has…
Entertainment Texas leads the US in renewables, but some state senators want to sabotage that March 11, 2023 admin Texas leads the US in renewable electricity production, but Republican lawmakers want to curb that and boost fossil fuels instead. Texas is a leader in renewables… and fossil fuels Texas…
Entertainment Nissan Ariya production running one-third short of planned in EV’s latest setback March 11, 2023 admin Despite Nissan recently announcing it will boost efforts to bring electric vehicles to market, production of the automaker’s first electric SUV, the Nissan Ariya, is running one-third short of planned.…
World Ukraine must embrace the West’s ‘manoeuvre warfare’ instead of being dragged into traditional Russian-style combat March 11, 2023 admin Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has been brutal and attritional, and has shocked most of the “civilised” world. Russia’s evident disregard for casualties and collateral damage in the pursuit of victory…
Technology Companies scramble to meet payroll, pay bills after SVB’s swift failure March 10, 2023 admin In this article SIVB Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Employees stand outside of the shuttered Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) headquarters on March 10, 2023 in Santa Clara, California. Justin…
Entertainment Tesla Cybertruck size revealed? How does it compare to a Ford Raptor? March 10, 2023 admin Tesla Cybertruck’s size has apparently been revealed through executives at Investor Day, confirming that it is just a bit smaller than the original prototype. Not long after unveiling the Cybertruck…