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Rishi Sunak to visit Israel as world leaders seek de-escalation

Rishi Sunak to visit Israel as world leaders seek de-escalation Reuters By Chris Mason & Joshua Nevett BBC Politics Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is to visit Israel as world leaders step up efforts to prevent the conflict with Hamas spilling into the wider region. He will meet Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday before… Continue reading Rishi Sunak to visit Israel as world leaders seek de-escalation

Chris Mason: What to expect from Thursday’s double by-election

Chris Mason: What to expect from Thursday’s double by-election Getty Images By Chris Mason Political editor, BBC News Yet more by-elections. There are two seats being contested – Tamworth in Staffordshire and Mid Bedfordshire – on Thursday. And there are two things that matter: the psychological and the psephological. As I wrote during the last… Continue reading Chris Mason: What to expect from Thursday’s double by-election

US-China chip war: Washington announces new export curbs

US-China chip war: Washington announces new export curbs Getty Images By Mariko Oi Business reporter The Biden administration has announced plans to cut off more exports of advanced chips to China. They aim to close loopholes that became apparent after the US announced export restrictions on chips last October. The curbs are designed to prevent… Continue reading US-China chip war: Washington announces new export curbs

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SNP conference: Humza Yousaf announces Scottish council tax freeze

SNP conference: Humza Yousaf announces Scottish council tax freeze This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Angus Cochrane BBC Scotland News Council tax rates are to be frozen across Scotland, First Minister Humza Yousaf has announced. The SNP leader made the announcement during… Continue reading SNP conference: Humza Yousaf announces Scottish council tax freeze

Cruise self-driving cars investigated after two accidents

Cruise self-driving cars investigated after two accidents Reuters About 600 self-driving cars made by a unit of General Motors are being investigated by regulators after reports of injuries to pedestrians. Self-driving cars made by Cruise may have been “encroaching on pedestrians”, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The NHTSA said it had… Continue reading Cruise self-driving cars investigated after two accidents

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Call to help resettle more Afghans who worked with British military

Call to help resettle more Afghans who worked with British military Getty Images By Jack Fenwick BBC Politics Campaigners have called on the government to make it easier for Afghans who worked with the British military to be resettled in the UK. The main resettlement scheme is restricted to those deemed at significant enough risk,… Continue reading Call to help resettle more Afghans who worked with British military

Rishi Sunak to address Commons to outline UK response to Israel-Gaza crisis

Rishi Sunak to address Commons to outline UK response to Israel-Gaza crisis Reuters By Christy Cooney BBC News Rishi Sunak is to address MPs to set out the government’s response to the unfolding crisis in the Middle East. The session will follow a visit by the prime minister to show support for the Jewish community,… Continue reading Rishi Sunak to address Commons to outline UK response to Israel-Gaza crisis

Australia fines X for failing to crack down on child abuse content

Australia fines X for failing to crack down on child abuse content Getty Images By Mariko Oi Business reporter Australia internet safety watchdog has slapped a A$610,500 ($386,000; £317,360) fine on Elon Musk’s X for failing to cooperate with a probe into anti-child abuse practices. It comes after Mr Musk had in as post last… Continue reading Australia fines X for failing to crack down on child abuse content

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