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First arrest as New Zealand ban on displaying gang patches comes into force
Ban on public display of gang insignia is part of a wider crackdown on gangs that some experts say could infringe on rights while doing nothing to cut gang membership. New Zealand’s gangs will need ...World - The Guardian - 14 hours ago -
Girl without smartphone unable to join in lesson
A mum says her daughter came home in tears after she did not have a smartphone to use in a lesson.Top stories - BBC News - October 23 -
Samsung’s smartphone crown slips with company in crisis
Korean tech giant is losing market share to US rival Apple and Chinese playersBusiness - Financial Times - October 30 -
China’s smartphone makers head upmarket in European push
Realme, Oppo and Honor are looking to challenge Samsung and Apple on the continent with fancier handsetsWorld - Financial Times - 4 days ago -
Apple Seeks End to Smartphone Monopoly Case
The iPhone pioneer asks a federal judge to toss an antitrust case alleging the company unfairly limits developers’ access to its technology.Business - Inc. - 18 hours ago -
New Zealanders are banned from displaying gang symbols as a new law takes effect
A ban on New Zealanders wearing or displaying symbols of gang affiliation in public has taken effect, with police officers arresting a man for breaking the law three minutes laterWorld - ABC News - 8 hours ago -
The UK and Germany Agree on New Defense Pact as Russia Threat Rises
The two governments said they will coordinate more on defense, with British and German troops conducting joint military exercises on NATO’s eastern border.World - The New York Times - October 22 -
Rheinmetall to make gun barrels in the UK as part of new defence pact
Howitzer plan comes amid push by western nations to support UkraineBusiness - Financial Times - October 22 -
Harris or Trump: How UK is preparing for new US president
With two very different candidates in the race, BBC political editor Chris Mason considers future UK-US relations.Top stories - BBC News - October 28 -
How could Trump allies challenge the US election result?
Former president refused to concede defeat in 2020 and there are signs he could do it againWorld - Financial Times - October 30 -
Budget poses new challenge for UK public finances, Moody’s warns
Assessment from rating agency comes as gilts steady after sell-off sparked by scale of extra borrowingBusiness - Financial Times - November 1 -
UK Conservative Party picks Kemi Badenoch as its new leader
Britain’s Conservative Party has elected Kemi Badenoch as its new leader as it tries to rebound from a crushing election defeat that ended its 14 years in powerWorld - ABC News - November 2 -
Two new cases of more spreadable mpox found in UK
All three patients were infected with the Clade 1b variant, which appears to transmit more easily.Top stories - BBC News - November 4 -
UK government launches new AI safety platform for businesses
Science and tech secretary Peter Kyle wants country to be global leader in testing safety of new technologyWorld - Financial Times - November 6 -
Trump’s return adds new strains on UK foreign policy
Keir Starmer’s government will probably move towards deeper UK-EU relations under geopolitical pressuresWorld - 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.Top stories - BBC News - November 12 -
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 UkraineWorld - ABC News - 2 days ago -
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.Top stories - BBC News - 2 days ago -
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 saysWorld - Financial Times - 21 hours ago -
Chinese smartphone companies tout AI features ahead of Apple Intelligence launch
Chinese smartphone companies are rolling out artificial intelligence features for local users, adding pressure on Apple.Business - CNBC - October 23 -
EssilorLuxottica bets on glasses replacing smartphones as value hits €100bn
Eyewear giant chief Francesco Milleri says wearable technology developed with Meta will fuel growthBusiness - Financial Times - November 1 -
7 Best Cheap Smartphones (2024): iPhone, Android, 5G
There’s little reason to pay top dollar for a smartphone. These iPhones and Android devices—ranging from $150 to $500—stood up to WIRED’s testing.Tech - Wired - November 11 -
Nintendo DS at 20 – the console that paved the way for smartphone gaming
In this week’s newsletter: With its clamshell design and innovative touch-screen, the DS was the bridge between handheld games devices and the iPhone. • Don’t get Pushing Buttons delivered to ...World - The Guardian - November 13 -
Turn Your Smartphone Into A Gaming Console With These PowerA Controller Deals
If you're planning on traveling over the holidays, consider turning your smartphone into a portable gaming handheld with a controller case like the PowerA MOGA XP7-X Plus , which is down to just ...Tech - GameSpot - Yesterday -
New Harris ad shows Texas woman who nearly died from infection amid abortion ban
A new series of ads from Vice President Harris’s campaign hit at former President Trump for his recent claim that he will be a “protector” of women by highlighting the dangerous medical situations ...Politics - The Hill - October 23 -
Israel’s plan to ban Unrwa from accessing Gaza marks new low in its relations with UN
US only nation likely to be able to persuade Netanyahu to drop plan condemned by 123 member states. Worsening relations between the United Nations and Israel appear to have reached a nadir with the ...World - The Guardian - October 25 -
Iran lifts its ban on imports of new iPhone models in place since last year
Iranian authorities have lifted a ban on imports of new iPhone 14, 15 and 16 models by the U.S. tech giant AppleTech - ABC News - October 30 -
Influencer who brought camera crew to New York marathon banned from race
Matthew Choi disqualified for violating code of conduct after running race with two people on e-bikes in tow. A social media influencer from Texas was disqualified from last weekend’s New York ...World - The Guardian - November 7 -
New Delhi closes schools as air pollution shoots up to worst level this season
Authorities in India’s capital have shut schools, halted construction and banned non-essential trucks from entering the city after air pollution shot up to its worst level this seasonWorld - ABC News - 3 days ago -
Trump is considering Burgum for energy czar
President-elect Trump is looking toward North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum (R) as a potential "energy czar," a source with knowledge of the matter confirmed to NewsNation on Friday. The source said the ...Politics - The Hill - November 9 -
Head of UK armed forces gains new powers in push to improve readiness for war
Government launches biggest structural shake-up of Ministry of Defence in 50 yearsWorld - Financial Times - October 25 -
Scheme to boost French school trips to Britain ‘at risk’ under new UK entry rules
Trade body for France’s travel industry reportedly writes to UK home secretary over concerns for programme’s future. A scheme designed to boost the numbers of French children able to travel to ...World - The Guardian - October 27 -
Teen charged in UK dance class stabbings stays silent in court on new poison and terror charges
The teen charged with killing three girls and wounding 10 other people in a stabbing rampage at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class appeared in court to face new charges of possessing a deadly poison ...World - ABC News - October 30 -
Taxes, spending and borrowing all higher as the new Labour government seeks to 'rebuild' the UK
British Treasury chief Rachel Reeves says taxes will rise by $52 billion to plug a hole in the public finances and provide new funding for the U.K.‘s cash-starved public services, as she announced ...World - ABC News - October 30