BT Group has signed a significant new contract worth £1.29 billion with the UK’s Home Office, ensuring the continued development and management of the Emergency Services Network (ESN) for the next seven years. The deal, which takes effect on December 2, 2024, will see BT provide critical mobile services for the nationwide communications network used […]
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On behalf of the United States, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of the United Arab Emirates, our partners and friends in the UAE, and the Emirati people as they celebrate Eid al Etihad. U.S.-UAE ties span more than five decades of collaboration and shared […]
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Black Friday 2024 has set a new record for online shopping, with U.S. e-commerce sales reaching an impressive $10.8 billion, according to Adobe Analytics. This marks a significant milestone in the evolution of Black Friday, which has increasingly shifted from in-store shopping to digital platforms in recent years. Record-Breaking Sales Reflect Shifting Consumer Trends The […]
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In a high-profile and unexpected visit to Kyiv, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has committed to providing Ukraine with an additional $680 million in military aid, underscoring Germany’s continued support for Ukraine amidst the ongoing conflict with Russia. Scholz’s announcement came as Ukraine’s President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has increasingly sought security assurances from NATO to help bolster […]
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On December 1, 2024, severe thunderstorms impacted southern Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay, leaving significant damage in their wake. The storm system, which formed off the coast of Uruguay, brought high winds, torrential rain, and large hail, particularly affecting Brazil’s Rio Grande do Sul state. The region experienced power outages affecting over 3 million people and […]
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Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) are reshaping China’s energy market, offering an innovative solution to balancing supply and demand by aggregating decentralized resources, such as energy storage, electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, and renewable energy sources like solar and wind power. This emerging technology not only promotes sustainable energy practices but also provides financial benefits to […]
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Vietnam has officially approved a monumental $67 billion high-speed rail project that will revolutionize domestic travel and bolster the country’s infrastructure. The planned rail line, set to stretch 1,500 kilometers (930 miles) from Hanoi in the north to Ho Chi Minh City in the south, promises to significantly reduce travel time from 30 hours to […]
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In Kenya, the complex legacy of British military presence continues to impact the lives of biracial children born to local women and visiting soldiers. This issue, which has been present since the colonial era, is now coming to the forefront as Kenyan lawyer Kelvin Kubai leads an effort to seek justice for these children. While […]
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Darunrat Wongsuvan/Shutterstock Electric vehicles (EVs) bring not just environmental promise, but also raise critical safety questions – chief among them, the fire risks posed by their lithium-ion batteries. While indispensable for powering EVs, these batteries present unique challenges, especially in confined spaces like parking garages, where the potential for fires carries significant consequences. At the […]
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International Development Minister Anneliese Dodds will attend a humanitarian conference in Cairo today [Monday 2 December], meeting with international partners, to discuss how to urgently alleviate suffering in Gaza, as part of a three-day visit to the region. The Minister will announce £19 million of funding for Gaza, including £12 million in funding to the […]
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