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Secret Service ‘aware’ of Elon Musk post about Harris, Biden

Elon Musk wrote that “no one is even trying” to kill Joe Biden or Kamala Harris in a since-deleted tweet. The US Secret Service says it is “aware” of a social media post by Elon Musk in which he said that “no one is even trying” to assassinate President Joe Biden or Vice-President Kamala Harris.Mr […]

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UK farming’s ‘net zero’ climate target in doubt

The NFU had set a “national aspiration” for farming to produce net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 Ambitious plans to make farming ‘net zero’ by 2040 – 10 years ahead of the UK’s legally-binding national target – may not be achieved, the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has told the BBC.Reaching net zero means no

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‘Fish diplomacy’ setback for India and Bangladesh

The hilsa is a beloved fish of the Bengalis Indians in West Bengal may face a shortage of hilsa, their favourite fish, as millions gear up to celebrate the state’s biggest festival, Durga Puja, in October.That is because Bangladesh, the world’s largest producer of the fish, has intensified its crackdown on the transportation of hilsa

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Apple told to pay Ireland €13bn in tax by EU

Apple has been ordered to pay Ireland €13bn (£11bn; $14bn) in unpaid taxes by Europe’s top court, putting an end to an eight-year row. Apple has been ordered to pay Ireland €13bn (£11bn; $14bn) in unpaid taxes by Europe’s top court, putting an end to an eight-year row.The European Commission accused Ireland of giving Apple

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Google’s lucrative ad tech business goes on trial

The US government is taking aim at the engine of Google’s immense wealth – its extremely lucrative ad tech business. A trial beginning on Monday will hear the Department of Justice’s case that the search engine’s parent company Alphabet illegally operates a monopoly in the market.The company earned more than $200 billion (£152bn) last year

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Chinese giant Chery could build cars in UK

Chery has set up brands, including the Omoda, focused entirely on international markets Chinese car giant Chery is weighing up the possibility of building cars in the UK, according to a senior executive.Its UK head Victor Zhang told the BBC it was a “matter of time” before the company made a final decision.He said Chery,

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Mablethorpe permanent banking hub confirmed

The permanent hub will offer a counter service on rotation for major banks A new permanent banking hub has been confirmed for a Lincolnshire town.The premises will be located at 73 Seacroft Road in Mablethorpe and will offer a counter service operated by the Post Office.Customers of all major banks will be able to carry

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Spain’s ‘pineapple-gate’ sparks hopes of romance and shop chaos

A Spanish craze encouraging single people to seek partners in supermarkets by using a fruit-based code has caused some chaotic scenes and even led to the police being called to restore order. A Spanish craze encouraging single people to seek partners in supermarkets by using a fruit-based code has caused some chaotic scenes and even

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Best pre-owned SUVs you can buy without breaking the bank

This list contains affordable alternatives for proven SUVs that stand the test of time Buying a pre-owned full-sized SUV can be a smart move, especially if you’re looking for luxury, reliability, and ruggedness without breaking the bank. These vehicles are known for their dependability, but it’s crucial to take maintenance seriously to keep them running

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CA’s office declared plastic bottle-free zone

Syeda Rizwana Hasan, environment, forest, and climate change adviser, spearheaded the initiative and urged her fellow members of the advisory council to cease using plastic bottles The State Guest House Jamuna, the office of Chief Adviser Prof Dr Muhammad Yunus, has become a plastic bottle-free zone. Syeda Rizwana Hasan, environment, forest, and climate change adviser,

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AI chip giant Nvidia shares fall despite record sales

Nvidia announced record revenues of $30bn (£24.7bn) over a three-month period. Shares in Nvidia have fallen despite the artificial intelligence (AI) chip giant comfortably beating expectations after more than doubling its sales. Nvidia announced record revenues of $30bn (£24.7bn) over a three-month period. The company has been one of the biggest beneficiaries of the AI

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Canada hits China-made electric cars with 100% tariff

The US and European Union have announced similar duties on Chinese imports Canada says it will impose a 100% tariff on imports of China-made electric vehicles (EV) after similar announcements by the US and European Union. The country also plans to impose a 25% duty on Chinese steel and aluminium. Canada and its Western allies

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In Russia, questions swirl over arrest of Telegram boss

Pavel Durov founded Telegram in 2013 Since Pavel Durov, the Russian-born billionaire and founder of the Telegram messaging app, was arrested on landing in Paris on Saturday evening, there has been more speculation than substance about his fate. The headline in a Russian newspaper summed up the story: “The arrest (or detention) of ‘Russia’s Zuckerberg’, Pavel

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TikTok blamed for hit to Iceland cucumber supply

Icelandic supermarkets have been left in a pickle, after a viral TikTok trend saw an unprecedented surge in demand for cucumbers – leaving suppliers racing to keep up. Icelandic supermarkets have been left in a pickle, after a viral TikTok trend saw an unprecedented surge in demand for cucumbers – leaving suppliers racing to keep

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Ex-Boeing staff claims electrical faults ‘concealed’

A US campaign group has accused Boeing of concealing information about electrical problems on a plane that later crashed. A US campaign group has accused Boeing of concealing information about electrical problems on a plane that later crashed. The Foundation for Aviation Safety claimed the aircraft, which went down in Ethiopia in 2019, had suffered

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