WASHINGTON – The U.S. State Department unveiled its proposal to reduce licensing requirements for transferring military equipment and sensitive technology to Australia and Britain as part of the AUKUS defense project. AUKUS, formed in 2021 to address shared worries about China’s growing power, would involve Australia acquiring nuclear-powered attack submarines, among other items of defense...
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Nuggets vs. Timberwolves schedule: Updated scores, results and bracket for 2024 NBA Playoff series | Sporting News United Kingdom
It’s only the second round of the NBA Playoffs, but the bracket has provided a fascinating series worthy of the big stage. The game’s best player, Nikola Jokic, leads the second-seeded Nuggets against the breakout star of this year’s playoffs, Anthony Edwards, and the third-seeded Timberwolves in the Western Conference semifinals. The series is a...
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UK sanctions Among, Nandutu, Kitutu over Karamoja iron sheets
The United Kingdom (UK)’s Deputy Foreign Secretary, Andrew Mitchell, has announced sanctions on Uganda’s Speaker of Parliament Anita Among and two former ministers; Mary Goretti Kitutu and Agnes Nandutu over corruption. It is the first time the British government has used the Global Anti-Corruption Sanctions regime on Ugandan officials for their alleged involvement in corruption. Ms...
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Former England Cricketer Monty Panesar to Stand For Next UK General Election – News18
Former England cricketer Monty Panesar (Credit: X) Left-arm spinner Panesar, 42, played 50 tests for England, taking 167 wickets between 2006 and 2013. He will stand in the Ealing Southall constituency in west London at the vote, which is expected to be held later this year. Former England cricketer Monty Panesar is...
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UK sanctions corrupt politicians in Uganda who stole from vulnerable communities
UK imposes sanctions on Ugandan politicians including the Speaker of Parliament following corruption charges for stealing from the poorest communities in Uganda. This is the first time the UK has used the Global Anti-Corruption Sanctions regime on individuals involved in corruption in Uganda. New sanctions are part of the UK’s continued effort to crack down on...
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Hot tubs and axe-throwing: How British holiday lets are raising their game to survive
“All the activities make for a wonderful Herefordian experience. We can book different workshops for everybody – all ages, on and offsite,” she says. Price wars Owners and agents are also embracing creative discounting to get more guests through their doors. It means there are bargains to be had – especially in regions where demand...
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What time is Rafael Nadal’s next match at Madrid Open 2024? Schedule, live stream and TV channel | Sporting News United Kingdom
The 2024 Mutual Madrid Open is into its second week at La Caja Majica in the Spanish capital and anticipation is high amongst the home crowd with several Spaniards going for glory. One of these is of course defending champion Carlos Alcaraz, but veteran legend Rafael Nadal will also be taking to the clay court...
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RedBird IMI withdraws from Telegraph deal, to sell UK newspaper | Sports-Games
RedBird IMI said it would sell the Daily Telegraph newspaper group on Tuesday, after it decided to withdraw from its proposed acquisition because government intervention meant the deal was “no longer feasible”. Abu Dhabi-backed RedBird IMI effectively took control of the Telegraph newspapers and the Spectator magazine in December when it repaid owner the...
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UK water sports call for clean-up as sewage crisis deepens | Law-Order
British water sports groups have joined forces to call on the government to clean-up rivers and seas, blaming the country’s sewage crisis for causing illness and cancelling events. Raw sewage has been dumped into rivers and seas more and more frequently in recent years by water companies, sparking anger in Britain, where voters blame...
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UKEF unveils plans to help exporters win £12.5 billion in new business by 2029
UK Export Finance publishes its new 2024-29 Business Plan, setting out its intention to help firms win over £12.5 billion in new business by 2029. The export credit agency also aims to support £10 billion in clean growth financing over the next few years and mobilise a further £10 billion to support business in developing...
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Taiwanese Chip Giant Exits China Mainland | Silicon UK Tech News
Major Taiwan chip assembly and test firm KYEC to sell Jiangsu subsidiary, exit mainland China manufacturing amidst political tensions One of the world’s 10 biggest outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) contractors, King Yuan Electronics Co. (KYEC), is to divest its operations in mainland China, including its holdings in a subsidiary in the manufacturing hub...
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Deepfakes: More Than Skin Deep Security | Silicon UK Tech News
According to the latest report from iProov, the rapid advancement and availability of generative AI tools to bad actors—namely deepfakes—have created an urgent, rising threat to governments and security-conscious organisations worldwide. Their statistics are stark and act as a wake-up call for all businesses: There was a 704% increase in deepfake face swap attacks...