The best new Christmas and winter attractions in the UK

Trump’s return adds new strains on UK foreign policy

Keir Starmer’s government will probably move towards deeper UK-EU relations under geopolitical pressures

World - Financial Times - November 11

Keir Starmer to unveil ambitious new UK climate goal at Cop29

Exclusive: Target is 81% emissions cut compared with 1990, but activists say it must be backed by plan of action. Keir Starmer will announce a stringent new climate goal for the UK on Tuesday, the ...

World - The Guardian - November 11

Starmer: New UK target for 81% emissions cut by 2035

The PM insists the government will not "tell people how to live their lives" in achieving the aim.

UK hits Iran with new sanctions for supplying missiles to Russia

The U.K. government has hit Iran with new sanctions for sending ballistic missiles and other weapons to Russia in support of the war against Ukraine

World - ABC News - November 18

UK-India trade talks to re-launch in the new year

Sir Keir Starmer met Indian prime minister Narendra Modi at the G20 summit of global economic leaders.

Minister warns on Labour pledge to build 1.5mn new UK homes

Meeting target will be ‘more difficult than we expected’ because of supply downturn, Matthew Pennycook says

World - Financial Times - November 20

What Trump means for Silicon Valley

I expect the administration, with the advice of Elon Musk, will adopt a mercantilist AI policy

Business - Financial Times - 5 days ago

New UK non-dom concession ‘accelerates’ wealthy people’s exit plans

Anyone leaving before April 2025 will become exempt from inheritance tax after three years

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

Senior UK bankers to receive bonuses faster under new rules

Bank of England proposes relaxation of restrictions dating from financial crisis

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

New Mauritius PM has reservations about UK's Chagos deal

Navinchandra Ramgoolam, in power for a fortnight, spoke after meeting British envoy Jonathan Powell.

Chef attracts diners from around the world with seasonal Scottish cuisine

Chef Roberta Hall McCarron was nominated GQ's Best Chef of The Year in 2023 and has competed twice on the BBC's Great British Menu. McCarron specializes in Scottish cuisine, and our Dana Jacobson ...

Roblox will let game devs personalize thumbnails to attract more players

Roblox is launching thumbnail personalization to help creators attract more users by showing the most relevant thumbnail to each user.

Tech - VentureBeat - November 13

Shohei Ohtani's 50-50 ball is now a Taiwanese tourist attraction

The historic ball sold for a record-shattering $4.4 million at auction last month.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 13

Shen Yun’s Longstanding Labor Practices Attract Regulators’ Scrutiny

The New York State Department of Labor has opened an inquiry into the global dance group and its treatment of the children and teenagers who stage its shows worldwide.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 17

2024 New York City Marathon: Best Fashion Looks

Form versus function can be debated another time as these marathoners made sure they looked good while they were running hard.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 3

This small suburban school was named the world’s best new building

World - Yahoo News - November 8

Ranking the Best and Worst of the N.B.A.’s 30 New Court Designs

With vibrant colors and unique details, the Los Angeles Lakers have a court that represents the gold standard, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - November 12

New Releases Dominate The 20 Best-Selling Games For October In The US

The top-selling games in the US for the month of October have been revealed by market research firm Circana--via executive director Mat Piscatella on Bluesky --and surprisingly, it's packed with ...

Tech - GameSpot - 4 days ago

Cruising the Mediterranean (and Saving Money) in Winter

Overtourism and summer heat have increased the allure of off-season travel in Europe, and the cruise industry is taking note with more winter itineraries. Added bonus: cheaper fares.

Business - The New York Times - November 12

How are U.S. winters permanently changing?

This winter, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted above-average temperatures throughout the U.S. because of a "slowly developing" La Niña pattern. CBS News Sacramento ...

Record Snowfall Hurls Seoul Into Winter

The heaviest November snowstorm on record in the South Korean capital was a nuisance to commuters, and a delight to tourists, children and dogs.

World - The New York Times - 7 hours ago

Tish Weinstock on Her New Book, ‘How to Be a Goth’

The beauty editor Tish Weinstock wrote a book about “undead style.”

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 29

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