A United Nations Security Council resolution to demand a ceasefire in Gaza has failed because it was vetoed by the US. Of the 15 representatives on the UN member council, 13 voted to back the call but the US blocked it and the UK abstained. After the vote, US deputy ambassador Robert Wood criticized the
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Dec 1, 2023, 08:05 AM ET Open Extended Reactions There are champions in MMA and there are contenders closing in on claiming belts. There are marginal contenders, gatekeepers and former greats hanging on in hope of one last moment of glory. And then there are prospects, the young fighters who serve a vital function: They
Dec 8, 2023, 07:42 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Teofimo Lopez Jr. was ESPN’s best fighter under the age of 25 in 2021. After aging out, Devin Haney took the top spot in 2022. Now, with Haney having turned 25 on Nov. 17, the No. 1 spot belongs to Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez. Like Lopez before
The Home Office’s most senior civil servant has been summoned to give evidence to a committee of MPs on Monday after he revealed the cost of the government’s Rwanda plan had risen by £100m – despite no planes having taken off. Ministers signed the deal with the African nation in 2022, with the aim of
The UK is braced for more winds and rain this weekend, with gusts of up to 70mph expected to hit the country. Weather warnings have been issued across the UK for the next few days, with downpours and strong gusts expected all weekend. Areas along the Irish Sea coast should prepare for the potential of
Stellantis has announced that it plans to cut what will likely be thousands of jobs from its Jeep plants in Detroit and Toledo, Ohio, blaming California’s emissions regulations for putting the company at a competitive disadvantage. Stellantis, which also owns the Ram, Chrysler, Dodge, and Fiat brands, has indicated that 2,455 workers may be impacted
Microsoft’s multibillion-dollar partnership with ChatGPT maker OpenAI could face investigation by the UK’s competition regulator. The tech giant is a major investor and strengthened ties following the chatbot’s wildly successful launch in November 2022, committing another $10bn (£7.9bn) earlier this year. It is reported to own a 49% stake in the company, which is at
In this article WDS-AU Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Bloomberg/Contributor | Bloomberg | Getty Images Shares of Australia’s Santos jumped to a five-week high on Friday on news the company is in talks to merge with Woodside Energy. Santos and Woodside Energy, two of Australia’s largest oil and gas producers, have opened talks to
A rousing rendition of Shane MacGowan’s best-loved hit Fairytale Of New York rang out during his funeral in Co Tipperary, Ireland – as stars including Johnny Depp, Bono and Nick Cave led the tributes to the singer. Mourners were welcomed by Father Pat Gilbert as the “people this great man influenced, encouraged, entertained and touched”
In this article MSFT Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Jaap Arriens | Nurphoto | Getty Images The U.K.’s competition watchdog has opened an initial review into Microsoft’s mammoth investment into ChatGPT-creator OpenAI, making it the first major regulator to flag potential competition concerns over the tech giant’s relationship with one of the most important
Adele has revealed she suffers from seasonal affective disorder, also known as SAD, which makes it difficult for her to live in the UK. The singer has lived in Los Angeles since 2016 and last year bought a mansion there said to be worth $58m (£47m). She told The Hollywood Reporter she loves living in LA
The UK’s average two-year mortgage rate has dipped below 6% for the first time in nearly six months. The rate now sits at 5.99%, falling from 6.01% the day before, according to Moneyfactscompare.co.uk. The last time the rate was below 6% was on 16 June 2023, when it dropped to 5.98%. The highest it has
A British-based buyout firm and an Italian food manufacturer are vying for control of Princes Foods, one of Britain’s biggest tinned produce brands. Sky News understands that Epiris and Newlat are the two remaining bidders in the sale of Princes, which has been on the auction block for months. It was unclear on Friday when
The head coach of American football team Buffalo Bills has apologised for using the September 11 hijackers as an example of teamwork during a talk with his players. Sean McDermott said he regretted making the reference at a training camp session in 2019 and that he “immediately” said sorry to his team following the incident.
Scotland’s highest civil court has ruled that the UK government acted lawfully in blocking Holyrood’s controversial gender reform bill. Legislation making it easier for people to change their legally-recognised sex was passed by MSPs last December. It then became a constitutional dispute in January when the UK government took the unprecedented step of using a
It was meant to be a landmark summit – a celebration of NATO and the alliance’s success in helping to secure peace in Europe for 70 years. But the meeting of world leaders ended in acrimony with Donald Trump calling the Canadian leader Justin Trudeau “two-faced”, before cancelling a planned news conference and flying home.
CNN’s Jim Acosta and Jamie Gangel say their contacts close to former President Donald Trump and the Republican Party called the presentation by Trump’s defense team at the second impeachment trial a disaster. #TrumpImpeachement #JimAcosta #JamieGangel
Two people have been arrested after Sir Keir Starmer was confronted by pro-Palestine activists in Glasgow. The Labour leader was met by activists holding Palestinian flags as he arrived at Glasgow Central Station on Thursday evening. Sir Keir has faced criticism over his stance on the Israel-Hamas war since voting against a ceasefire in Gaza
Persephone Kavallines CNBC is now accepting nominations for the 2024 Disruptor 50 list — our annual look at the most innovative venture-backed companies using breakthrough technology to meet increasing economic and consumer challenges. The deadline for submissions is Friday, Feb. 16 at 11:59 pm EST. All independent, privately-owned companies founded after Jan. 1, 2009, are
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