Keir Starmer pledges to raise UK defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027
The UK prime minister committed to a bump in the country’s budget for defence ahead of his meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House. Read more at…
Crypto platform Bybit closes $1.5 billion gap following ‘largest crypto heist of all time’
A Dubai-based crypto exchange lost $1.5 billion to hackers in what is being called the biggest digital heist of all time. Read more at Read More
London’s St. Paul’s Cathedral transformed by spectacular sound and light display
St. Paul’s Cathedral is currently hosting ‘Luminous’, a stunning sound and light show running until 28 February, transforming the historic landmark with mesmerising projections and music. Read More
London’s St. Paul’s Cathedral transformed by spectacular sound and light display
St. Paul’s Cathedral is currently hosting ‘Luminous’, a stunning sound and light show running until 28 February, transforming the historic landmark with mesmerising projections and music. Read More
EU battery electric vehicle sales see a January jump, driven by Germany
Hybrid-electric vehicle registrations also increased in the EU in January, mainly because of robust French performance. However, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle registrations lagged behind. Read More
Son of Chinese journalist jailed on espionage charges calls for his release
Dong Yuyu, known for advocating political reform and democracy, was sentenced in November 2023, with prosecutors citing eight meetings with Japanese diplomats as evidence of participation in espionage. Read more…
Breast cancer deaths expected to climb by 68% worldwide by 2050, WHO warns
The growing burden is expected to disproportionately affect developing countries. Read More
Coca-Cola’s loses its fizz for Palestinians as drinkers turn to local look-alike
Chat Cola, with a red tin and sweeping white script bearing remarkable resemblance to the iconic American soft drink’s logo, has seen its products explode in popularity across the occupied…
Morocco thwarts terror plot by cell linked to Islamic State in the Sahel
Authorities in the north African nation said they had dismantled a 12-member cell that was planning attacks on behalf of the jihadist group’s regional franchise. Read more at Read More
Aid enters Gaza through Rafah as Palestinians struggle to access supplies
Aid continues to enter Gaza but many Palestinians struggle to access supplies. The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas may end on Saturday, with no clear next steps. Read more at…