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In Tatler's 2025 Travel Guide, Amber Guinness went truffle hunting with London’s most glamorous dealer

The China-friendly mayor of Taiwan's capital, Taipei, has called for less confrontation between the sides even as Beijing continues to send warships and fighter jets near the self governing island democracy. Chiang Wan-an was speaking Tuesday at the 15th Taipei-Shanghai Twin-City Forum, which is not sanctioned by Taiwan's government. China considers Taiwan part of its territory to be brought under its control by force if necessary. Shanghai's representative, Vice Mayor Hua Yuan, told the 102 participants that... Читать дальше...

1. Japanese billionaire Masayoshi Son pledges major US investment  BBC.com
2. Trump and SoftBank CEO Announce $100 Billion Investment in US Projects  The New York Times
3. Masa Son is promising a massive investment in Trump’s America. Don’t hold your breath  CNN
4. Trump touts $100B investment pledge from WeWork and FTX backer SoftBank  The Washington Post
5. SoftBank revisits old playbook with Trump pledge  Axios

Hamps Bio's unlisted shares were trading at Rs 96 per share in the unofficial market on Tuesday, indicating an 88.2% grey market premium (GMP) over the upper end of the IPO price band of Rs 51.

According to the Turkish newspaper, the former Syrian president did it to ensure his own safety

We’re just months away from the 2025 Oscars and we can’t wait to see who gets nominated for awards this time! We decided to take a look back at some Academy Awards trivia and see who the youngest winners of all time are. The youngest Academy Award winner of all time, in any competitive category, [...]

We've seen some Xbox titles jump ship for a PlayStation release but a new report suggests that could include the entirety of Microsoft's output going forward

3rd Test, Day 4: Rahul, Jadeja and Bumrah-Deep blitz helps India avoid follow-on

1. Thousands of affordable homes ‘held up by lack of money from providers’  The Guardian
2. Building Hope: How the NPPF Reforms Could Transform Britain’s Housing Crisis  Cratus Communications
3. We need a housing system designed to meet people’s housing needs, not investment demands  Inside Housing
4. ​Targeted funding and the right tenure mix: how to ensure the NPPF can deliver the housing we need  Housing Today
5. Bridging the gap between the UK’s affordable housing crisis... Читать дальше...

He's been a part of some decent English football teams, including Chelsea, Leicester City and Southampton.

Paige Bueckers has accomplished nearly everything there is to accomplish at the collegiate level - but Geno Auriemma has admitted the UConn star is still haunted by one elusive goal.

The United Nations World Food Program (WFP) has reported that 15 million people in Afghanistan are uncertain about how they will secure their next meal. The organization stated on its official X account on Tuesday, December 17, that it urgently requires $718 million to continue its operations for the next six months in the country. […]

We may need to accept that the integrated bracelet-style watch is now just another kind of model brands are expected to have in their stables. I don’t exaggerate when I say they are everywhere, being done by everyone. Already having checked off almost every box that is expected of a brand — and plenty that […]

TUESDAY, Dec. 17, 2023 -- Parents of Black teens with autism worry that their kids’ condition might put them at greater risk during interactions with police.A new study published Dec. 16 in the journal Autism shows that behaviors common among c...

This proposal includes creation of "deepfake detection tools to enable real-time identification and mitigation of deepfakes, preventing misinformation and harm for a secure and trustworthy digital ecosystem". The ministry has also invited proposals for watermarking and labelling tools to authenticate AI-generated content, ensuring it is traceable, secure, and free of harmful materials.

They may think they have everything, but I bet they haven't seen a humidifier that looks like a little dog ready to blast off into space in their reindeer rocket ship.

Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme 2024: You can settle your pending income tax litigation cases by appling for Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme 2024. The Ministry of Finance has released new frequently asked questions (FAQ) on this scheme. "The objective of the Scheme is to, inter alia, reduce pending income tax litigation, generate timely revenue for the Government and benefit taxpayers."

A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.3 struck the Vanuatu Islands early Tuesday morning, according to the National Centre of Seismology (NCS). The quake occurred at 7:17 AM Indian Standard Time (IST) at a depth of 10 kilometers....

When we think of someone being saved from a dangerous or life-threatening situation, we often think of either first responders or good Samaritans stepping in to save the day or a victim being able to use specialized training or a carefully placed weapon as a means of fleeing from danger. But what happens when a […]

Someone is guaranteed to win a stunning country manor worth over £4 million - along with £250,000 in cash - as part of a new prize draw raising funds for the British Heart Foundation .

Our annual attempt to throw a holiday party for the ages continues with a tolerable mix of songs for the season and, as always, some very special guests.

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The immediate past governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has called on the people of the state to support his successor, Governor Hyacinth Alia, in the interest of unity and progress. The former governor’s remarks came in response to Alia’s claim that his administration, by law, established the State Civil Protective Guards, inaugurated last Saturday.

These expert tips will help families get through ‘Twixmas’. By Lisa Salmon.