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Alphabet to pay its first dividend after strong quarterly revenue: Google parent company’s shares jump after earnings report
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Captain Tom Moore’s daughter puts his home up for sale for £2.25m: The listing comes less than three months after the demolition of an unauthorised spa pool ...
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No one will miss Avanti – Labour’s train plans make perfect sense: We care deeply about being able to travel by train, on time, in comfort and for a reasonable ...
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UK businesses to suffer if TikTok banned in the US: UK businesses using TikTok say they could see a significant drop in sales if the app is banned in the US.
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Quick Glance: What Lies Ahead for TikTok in the US?
- The US Senate has unanimously approved a bill that could potentially lead to the banning of TikTok within nine months, unless its Chinese owner, ByteDance, withdraws from the video-sharing app due to concerns about national security threats.
- President Joe Biden has confirmed his intention to sign the legislation on Wednesday.
- ByteDance acquired the well-known karaoke app Musical.ly and rebranded it as TikTok back in 2017. It has become one of the fastest-growing applications in the United States, boasting 150 million monthly subscribers.
Bully dog found beheaded and burnt near child's playground in London: A Bully dog was discovered beheaded, cut into pieces and burnt at a park in Tottenham ...
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As Biden, Sunak pledge more cruise missiles for Ukraine, Germany’s Scholz adamant on Taurus refusal
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Micron secures $13bn in US support to expand chipmaking capacity: Idaho-based memory chipmaker is latest beneficiary of funding from 2022 Chips Act
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‘I’ll be happy on the UK state pension in Italy, a glass of wine is just £2.50’: Linda Winter sold her £250,000 property in Plymouth and bought a 15th-century ...
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Make Shopping Fun Again: Julian Harris: Grocery shopping — you either love it or hate it.
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Rebel Wilson book published in the UK with Sacha Baron Cohen text redacted: Some sections of the UK edition of the book, released on Thursday, have been redacted ...
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Quick Glance: Rebel Wilson's Memoir Published in UK with Redacted Passages
- The UK edition of Australian actor Rebel Wilson's memoir will be published with redacted passages concerning her experience on set with Sacha Baron Cohen.
- HarperCollins mentioned that they have blacked out part of a page in the UK edition along with other small sections for legal reasons.
- Rebel Wilson's memoir, Rebel Rising, is set to be released in the UK this week following its earlier release in the US.
- Baron Cohen's representatives rejected the allegations of bad behavior on set and applauded the removal of Wilson's defamatory claims from the UK edition of the book.
Commodity prices could keep inflation high, warns World Bank: Sharp falls in commodities are unlikely to continue, says lender, making it harder for central ...
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Quick Glance: Innovative Advertising Strategies on Reddit
- Reddit recently introduced an innovative ad format aimed at selling products to Reddit users.
- Through Reddit's Dynamic Product Ads, users are automatically shown ads based on their previous interactions with products on the advertiser's website or on Reddit.
- In a blog post, Reddit emphasized its clear focus on ad sales and the natural commercial aspect of the Reddit community.
- The introduction of Dynamic Product Ads is a step in Reddit's strategy to expand its advertising business and drive growth.
England and Scotland: Two million Brits report Long Covid symptoms: Since the start of the corona pandemic, the number of long-term sick people in Great Britain ...
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'Number of horses' on the loose in central London - as one appears to be covered in blood
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Quick Glance: London Chaos: Military Horses Run Wild
- Five military horses bolted during an exercise near Buckingham Palace, causing chaos in central London streets.
- The horses were spooked by noise from a construction site, threw off their riders, and collided with vehicles.
- Three injured soldiers were hospitalized, but none of the injuries were life-threatening.
- The horses were captured shortly after and taken back to the barracks for medical tests.
Hairy Bikers: Expressions to hold its own Dave Day for Dave Myers: Expressions gift shop in Barrow is going to hold it's very own Dave day in tribute to Dave ...
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Two horses which bolted through central London in a 'serious condition'
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How Wind Power Is Taking Over the UK Power Grid: The UK’s power grid is off to its greenest start ever this year.
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Nestlé hit by slowing frozen pizza sales in North America: US consumers’ changing habits in response to high prices takes toll on demand
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Kate Garraway goes 'missing' from Good Morning Britain as she's replaced: Good Morning Britain viewers were left puzzled today as Kate Garraway failed to appear ...
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Handbags and China demand boost sales at Hermès : Maker of Birkin bags beats expectations with strong demand for leather goods and jewellery as it defies luxury ...
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'Newest berth holder' Swan Jovi builds nest at Torquay Marina : The swan, nicknamed Swan Jovi, has laid four eggs since building the nest.
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Freezing nights to come before Arctic air moves away from UK over weekend: The Met Office said temperatures in parts of northern England and Scotland could ...
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UK insurers told to keep motor charges 'reasonable' after backlash: The Association of British Insurers (ABI) told its members on Thursday to keep monthly ...
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Michael O’Leary says he’d ‘happily’ offer UK deportation flights to Rwanda: The Ryanair boss said he would ‘quote for the business’ from the UK government if it ...
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CUNY City College students launch pro-Gaza campus encampment: Similar actions at Columbia University and New York University have led to the arrests of more than ...
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UK car output falls in March as EV-transition gears up, says industry body: Britain's car production fell 27.1% year-on-year in March as manufacturers wound down ...
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'Runaway Horse Pub Crawl' created after horses ran through London: Some of the horses travelled several miles from central London to to the east of the city
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London's Canary Wharf sees $1.5 bln slashed from property values: Property values in London's Canary Wharf financial district fell by 1.2 billion pounds ($1 ...
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Barclays Q1 profit falls 12% as mortgage competition, deals drought hit: Barclays reported a slightly smaller than expected 12% fall in first quarter profit on ...
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Quick Glance: Deutsche Bank Increases Quarterly Profit by 10 Percent
- Deutsche Bank surpasses expectations in the first quarter of 2024 with a profit of 2 billion euros before taxes and 1.5 billion euros after taxes.
- CEO Christian Sewing expresses satisfaction, citing the best results since 2013, emphasizing discipline in meeting cost targets, and the strong capital base.
- Revenue in investment banking increases significantly, particularly through trading in bonds, currencies, and large loans.
- Deutsche Bank invests in buying back its own shares, raises dividends, and plans job cuts to keep costs below 20 billion euros.
Pentagon rushes $1bn in weapons to Kyiv after Biden signs aid bill: US president says ‘we need to move fast’ as Ukrainian troops falter on front lines
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Quick Glance: Biden signs Comprehensive Military Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan
- President Biden announces the signing of a substantial $95 billion military assistance package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with a significant portion of the funds directed towards Ukraine.
- Despite initial resistance from Republicans in Congress, Biden has signed the aid package, highlighting the reinforcement of allies and ensuring prompt deliveries to Ukraine.
- The assistance for Ukraine includes weapons and military equipment valued at around $1 billion, encompassing artillery shells and air defense missiles.
- Military analysts do not foresee significant changes on the frontlines in eastern Ukraine, while the US support aims to aid Ukraine in operations in southern Ukraine, particularly focusing on Crimea and the Black Sea.
Two men arrested on suspicion of murder after torso found at nature reserve: Human remains found by a passer-by at Kersal Dale Wetlands in Salford
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DWP says 34,500 claimants must pay back benefits or face £20k fines : Carers who accidentally exceeded the £151 weekly earnings limit even by 1p have to pay back ...
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Almost Half of UK Tax Collectors Miss Target to Work in Office: Almost half of Britain’s tax collectors are failing to meet the government department’s ...
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Stay away! How Europe's most popular spots are fighting overtourism: Tourist hotspots around Europe are on a crusade to deal with surging visitor numbers ...
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Three arrested over Channel migrant deaths: The men were arrested on suspicion of facilitating illegal immigration and of entering the UK illegally, police said.
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Google can’t quit third-party cookies—delays shut down for a third time: Google says UK regulator testing means the advertising tech will last until 2025.
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Quick Glance: Alphabet Revenue Surges Amid AI Boost and Staff Turmoil
- Alphabet's revenue rises due to artificial intelligence integration in products like Google Docs and Cloud services. The company exceeds investor expectations and issues its first dividend.
- Google recorded $80.5 billion in revenue for the first quarter of 2024 with earnings of $1.89 per share, marking a 15% year-over-year increase. Internal and external turmoil have impacted Google despite its financial success.
- Despite internal issues and protests, Google's parent company, Alphabet, continues to thrive in the stock market, reaching all-time highs and grappling with legal challenges such as an ongoing antitrust trial.
- Google faces various legal challenges, including lawsuits from European media companies and backlash over contracts with the Israeli government. Recent layoffs and internal restructuring reflect the company's response to ongoing controversies and protests.
StanChart Tells Clients Craving Oil, Copper to Beware Inflation: Some Standard Chartered Plc clients are increasingly favoring tangible assets like copper and ...
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Cleaners dangle from Tower Bridge as glass cleaned for first time in decade: Cleaners had to dangle from the road in the middle of the night
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London headteacher to introduce 12-hour school day in battle against smart phoned
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Man and woman charged over £1000 dine and dash theft: Ann McDonagh, 39, and Bernard McDonagh, from Port Talbot in Wales, have been charged with five counts of ...
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Fintech firm Revolut plans to hire 1,500 staff by end of year: British fintech company Revolut has added nearly 2,000 employees since the start of 2024 and plans ...
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Frank Field, Labour MP and peer, dies aged 81: Former minister revealed last year that prostate cancer had spread to his jaw
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Paid articlePaidQuick Glance: Farewell to Frank Field: A Life Dedicated to Social Justice
- The former Labour minister and advocate for poverty alleviation, Frank Field, has passed away at the age of 81.
- Throughout his career in Westminster, Lord Field championed social causes such as child poverty and modern slavery for over four decades.
- Field succumbed to a long battle with cancer in a care home in London. He advocated for a 2021 bill on assisted dying in England and Wales.
- His family emphasized that Field will be mourned by admirers in the political realm, but most of all missed by those fortunate enough to have experienced his laughter and friendship.
King Charles approves crackdown on rogue pedicabs in London with new licensing system
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Vamos Isabel! Doctor’s daughter completes London Marathon following his stroke: One of the many local heroes who took on the London Marathon was Isabel Rudgley.
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Kensington Palace releases image of Prince Louis to mark 6th birthday: Britain's Kensington Palace has released a photograph of Prince Louis to celebrate his 6th ...
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Quick Glance: Celebration of Prince Louis' Sixth Birthday by Kensington Palace
- A recent photo of Prince Louis, captured by The Princess of Wales in Windsor, has been posted on Kensington Palace's social media to commemorate his sixth birthday.
- In honor of his sixth birthday, events are being organized for William and Kate's youngest child to partake in.
- The released photo marks the first image of the children since the contentious Mother's Day picture altered by Kate.
- Following the Easter break, Prince Louis resumes classes at Lambrook School in Berkshire alongside his siblings.
Paolo Liuzzo: Princess Beatrice's ex-boyfriend found dead in hotel of suspected drug overdose
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Deportation to Rwanda or Albania? Rome and London discuss migration: The British Home Secretary meets his Italian counterpart on the island of Lampedusa ...
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Quick Glance: Deportation to Albania? Rome and London Discuss Migration
- The British Home Secretary meets his Italian counterpart in Lampedusa, showing unity on migration issues.
- Britain is taking measures to prevent dangerous Channel crossings.
- The controversial Rwanda law for deporting asylum seekers faces international criticism.
- Some in Rwanda are skeptical about hosting refugees from the UK.
FTSE 100 extends record run on earnings optimism: Britain's FTSE 100 index extended its record run on Wednesday as a strong earnings update from Reckitt ...
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'We don't have the money': Council £25m over its temporary homes budget: The 'alarming' rate at which the council is haemorrhaging money on hotels and ...
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Couple who left dog to die while holidaying at Center Parcs dodge jail: Sophie Singer, 41, and Keith Byrne, 38, let their boxer dog Bentley starve and suffer for ...
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Ezra Collective interview: ‘Politicians aren't gonna be the saviour of our communities’
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When is the next London mayor election and how are they elected?: Labour's Sadiq Khan will be standing for re-election against Tory Susan Hall ...
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Man found guilty of wearing headband in support of Hamas: Khaled Hajsaad, 24, wore the clothing at a pro-Palestine rally in Trafalgar Square on November 25, 2023 ...
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Employee non-compete agreements barred by US regulator: Federal Trade Commission head says move will help raise wages but business lobby vows to sue
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Tube hit by fresh strikes as customer service managers walk out : Tube stations are likely to close at the last minute, the TSSA union warns
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Cityhood heats up in Gwinnett as hundreds attend town hall: Residents of a 26-square-mile area around the Hamilton Mill subdivision and Little Mulberry Park are ...
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Sadiq Khan admits mayoral elections will be judgement day on Ulez and other transport policies
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London violent crime wave exposed as knife and gun offences leap 20%: Numbers will prompt significant concern with the rise in knife offending driven by a 34 per ...
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The Standard View: How are we to fund defence spending?: In a dangerous world, it is all to the good that the Prime Minister has committed an extra £500 million ...
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Quick Glance: Increase in UK defence spending by 2030
- Prime Minister Rishi Sunak commits to raising spending to 2.5% of GDP, putting the defence industry on a 'war footing'.
- Sunak emphasized the need for deeper stockpiles of munitions and quicker replenishment due to the events in the Ukraine conflict.
- The planned increase in defence spending would require significant financial reshuffling, partly through announced measures to reduce the size of the civil service.
- Shortly after announcing the pledge to send weapons worth 500 million pounds to Ukraine, this commitment followed.
Venice begins ticketing system trial in bid to combat overtourism: The tourist heaven and majestic city famed for its canals and small bridges, Venice ...
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Fallout London's project lead is not taking the surprise drop of Fallout 4's update well: 'That has, for a lack of a better term, screwed us over'
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Suspended London Labour MP Kate Osamor to get whip back 'imminently': Kate Osamor issued an apology for ‘any offence caused’ by a message she wrote on the eve of ...
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London's Furniture Outlet announces Colchester store opening: Furniture Outlet, London's largest furniture clearance hub, will open a new flagship store in ...
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Ben Shephard calls halt to This Morning as 'distressing' news breaks: This Morning host Ben Shephard called a halt to the ITV show as breaking news came into the ...
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Best cities for first time buyers named nearly 5 times cheaper than London: The cheapest cities are all in the north of the UK
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London train disruption after train crashes into 'large piece of wood': Services may be delayed by as much as 45 minutes on Southern, Avanti West Coast and ...
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Strictly's Giovanni issues 'alert' to fans after 'surreal' career achievement: The BBC pro dancer, who won Strictly Come Dancing with Rose Ayling Ellis back in ...
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London commuter belt to benefit from TfL-style 'best-price guarantee' fares under Labour rail plan
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London travel news LIVE: Disruption to and from Euston after train hits obstruction near Watford Junction
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Otto's French Restaurant: Is this London's most eccentric restaurant?: It’s the critics’ cult favourite — but what is Otto’s really like? First-timer Joanna ...
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Oklahoma! hits London with Ted Lasso star in main role: Tickets have been released for the 80th anniversary of the Rodgers & Hammerstein production (contains ...
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Deadline day arrives to apply for emergency photo ID for May 2 elections: Voters without the correct ID will be turned away from polling stations
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Man, 22, charged with murder of 46-year-old stabbed in Tottenham: Okechukwu Iweha was found unresponsive with multiple injuries
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How to get Foo Fighters resale tickets for London Stadium tour: It's the band's first UK tour since 2018, and they're playing two huge shows in ...
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I tried Marks and Spencer's new Dine In range - it's off the scale: I got an exclusive preview of Marks and Spencer's new Cook Menu Dine In range - now ...
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New bar in railway station arches given the green light as new drinking spot: The bar is set to occupy the site of a former Ladbrokes betting shop in the City of ...
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London marketing company fined £100,000 for making 80,000 'aggressive and unwanted' calls
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