Money blog: Britons pulling more cash from pensions in run up to budget

Money blog: Britons pulling more cash from pensions in run up to budget

Detour destinations, goods getaways and the phenomena-list: Travel trends for 2025 By Jess Sharp, Money team Detour destinations, goods getaways and the phenomena-list – ever heard of them? If not, you might do soon – they are some of the travel trends expected in 2025, according to Expedia.  Straying away from popular cities, picking up […]

Government stimulus and low valuations create upside for Chinese stocks

Government stimulus and low valuations create upside for Chinese stocks

Open this photo in gallery: China’s CSI 300 Index, which tracks onshore stocks, rallied more than 30 per cent within days of the Sept. 24 stimulus announcement, but has lost close to one-third of those gains.owngarden/iStockPhoto / Getty Images Chinese equities have been on a wild ride since policy-makers unveiled bold stimulus measures in late […]

Money blog: Why now could be the time to lock away your cash

Money blog: Why now could be the time to lock away your cash

Detour destinations, goods getaways and the phenomena-list: Travel trends for 2025 By Jess Sharp, Money team Detour destinations, goods getaways and the phenomena-list – ever heard of them? If not, you might do soon – they are some of the travel trends expected in 2025, according to Expedia.  Straying away from popular cities, picking up […]

Money blog: Travel trends expected in 2025 revealed

Money blog: Travel trends expected in 2025 revealed

Detour destinations, goods getaways and the phenomena-list: Travel trends for 2025 By Jess Sharp, Money team Detour destinations, goods getaways and the phenomena-list – ever heard of them? If not, you might do soon – they are some of the travel trends expected in 2025, according to Expedia.  Straying away from popular cities, picking up […]

Money blog: Travel trends expected in 2025 revealed

Money blog: Travel trends expected in 2025 revealed

Detour destinations, goods getaways and the phenomena-list: Travel trends for 2025 By Jess Sharp, Money team Detour destinations, goods getaways and the phenomena-list – ever heard of them? If not, you might do soon – they are some of the travel trends expected in 2025, according to Expedia.  Straying away from popular cities, picking up […]

B.C. businesswoman seeks judicial review to regain position as chief of Indigenous group

B.C. businesswoman seeks judicial review to regain position as chief of Indigenous group

Open this photo in gallery: Blueberry River First Nations Lands in northeastern British Columbia.Blueberry River First Nations/Supplied A B.C. businesswoman has applied for a judicial review to quash a decision by band councillors to oust her as chief of an Indigenous group in a prolific natural gas region. Judy Desjarlais said in a filing this […]

China employs hackers and celebrities to undermine Taiwan

China employs hackers and celebrities to undermine Taiwan

To Taiwan, the social-media message was just one piece of China’s multifaceted campaign to intimidate, isolate and influence the people and leaders of the island democracy to give up their commitment to self-rule. Alongside its most high-profile tactic—sending a message of military dominance—China is employing what Taiwan says is an expanding army of hackers, diplomats, prosecutors […]

Mumbai’s corporate heart is gasping for space

Mumbai’s corporate heart is gasping for space

New Delhi: More than two decades since the rise of Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), Mumbai’s costliest business district is gasping for space as offices fill out, and fresh space becomes available only in the next couple of years. According to real estate consultants Knight Frank India and Anarock Property Consultants, office vacancies in BKC are […]

‘It’s not me, it’s just my face’: the models who found their likenesses had been used in AI propaganda

‘It’s not me, it’s just my face’: the models who found their likenesses had been used in AI propaganda

The well-groomed young man dressed in a crisp, blue shirt speaking with a soft American accent seems an unlikely supporter of the junta leader of the west African state of Burkina Faso. “We must support … President Ibrahim Traoré … Homeland or death we shall overcome!” he says in a video that began circulating in […]

What are the differences between Proton VPN and Proton VPN Free?

What are the differences between Proton VPN and Proton VPN Free?

Proton VPN has carved out a reputation as a privacy-first VPN – which makes sense, seeing as it was developed by the same team behind the encrypted mail service, Proton Mail. It’s also one of just a handful of today’s best VPNs to offer a legitimate free plan. It’s not interested in keeping tabs on […]

Serena Williams says ‘all is OK’ after having benign cyst removed from her neck

Serena Williams says ‘all is OK’ after having benign cyst removed from her neck

Serena Williams has had a benign branchial cyst “the size of a small grapefruit” removed from her neck and says “all is OK”. The retired tennis star, who turned 43 last month, posted on social media that she found a lump on her neck in May. Williams said she had an MRI exam and was […]

Market movers: Stocks seeing action on Wednesday – and why

Market movers: Stocks seeing action on Wednesday – and why

A survey of North American equities heading in both directions On the rise BlackBerry (BB-T) forecast profit for its next fiscal year above market estimates and said it was exploring options for its Cylance business, sending shares of the Waterloo, Ont.-based company 4.7 per cent higher on Wednesday. In an investor day presentation, the company […]

OnePlus 13 to Cost More Than OnePlus 12: Check Out the leaked Price, Specs And More

OnePlus 13 to Cost More Than OnePlus 12: Check Out the leaked Price, Specs And More

OnePlus 13 is just around the corner. The highly anticipated flagship has been making headlines with numerous leaks. Now, we have some disappointing news about its pricing in China. According to a recent leak, the OnePlus 13 will be around 10% more expensive than its predecessor, the OnePlus 12. Let’s dive into the details of […]

Disney Adventure

Disney Adventure

Disney Parks Blog has shared a number of new offerings and experiences that will be available on the Disney Adventure, including Disney Cruise Line’s first-ever roller coaster at sea. Disney Adventure The ship will feature seven themed areas, all-day entertainment, and plenty of spaces for families to have fun together. Marvel Landing Marvel Landing will […]

I was on Married At First Sight – meddling producers turned our dates into utter disasters… now my love life’s tanked

I was on Married At First Sight – meddling producers turned our dates into utter disasters… now my love life’s tanked

HE went on Married at First Sight hoping to find the one… but now, lovelorn Thomas Kriaras reckons the show has tanked his love life. Paired up with Rozz Darlington on last year’s series, the 27-year-old reveals he endured a disastrous time behind the scenes – battling botched dates, meddling producers and a ‘wife’ who […]

Intel Faces Scrutiny as China Calls for Security Review

Intel Faces Scrutiny as China Calls for Security Review

The Cybersecurity Association of China (CSAC) has recommended a security review of Intel products sold in China, citing threats to national security. While CSAC is not a government body, it holds close ties with the Chinese state. This development might prompt a review from China’s Cyberspace Administration. Intel’s stock dropped 2.7% amidst a tech sell-off […]

China aquarium’s fake whale shark slammed by angry visitors

China aquarium’s fake whale shark slammed by angry visitors

BEIJING – Visitors to a new aquarium in China were left furious this week after discovering one of its top aquatic stars is a robot, despite it being marketed as such. Xiaomeisha Ocean World in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, opened on Oct 1 but was quickly slammed for its high prices, long queues and poor conditions […]

Bengaluru-bound Indian airplane forced to return to New Delhi after bomb hoax

Bengaluru-bound Indian airplane forced to return to New Delhi after bomb hoax

BENGALURU – An Indian passenger aircraft was diverted on Oct 16 after the latest in a string of hoax bomb threats made to airline companies involving the country. The Akasa Air flight, which was flying from India’s capital New Delhi to the southern city of Bengaluru, received a security alert and the flight was ordered […]

Ignore the word ‘tariff’ – Trump is pitching higher taxes

Ignore the word ‘tariff’ – Trump is pitching higher taxes

A version of this story appeared in CNN Business’ Nightcap newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free, here. New York CNN  —  Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday was interviewed by Bloomberg at the Economic Club of Chicago, where he once again touted historic tariffs as a way to grow America’s manufacturing […]

What to know ahead of Plano’s International Festival this weekend

What to know ahead of Plano’s International Festival this weekend

Thousands are expected to fill Haggard Park in downtown Plano on Saturday for the 20th annual Plano International Festival. The event is free to the public and will include cultural performances, children’s activities, a wellness fair, artwork and celebrations of heritage and community. It is run entirely by volunteers. Advertisement Graciela Katzer, president of the […]

Trump Called Google CEO Because He Couldn’t Find Good Stories About Himself

Trump Called Google CEO Because He Couldn’t Find Good Stories About Himself

In an interview with Bloomberg News, former President Donald Trump said he recently contacted Google CEO Sundar Pichai to complain about search results for his name, saying the tech company was suppressing positive stories about him. Speaking at an event hosted by the Economic Club of Chicago on October 15, Trump told John Micklethwait, Bloomberg […]

Jaishankar takes aim at China, Pakistan at SCO meet. ‘Must recognise territorial integrity, sovereignty’

Jaishankar takes aim at China, Pakistan at SCO meet. ‘Must recognise territorial integrity, sovereignty’

New Delhi: Indian external affairs minister S. Jaishankar Wednesday took aim at China and Pakistan, calling for cooperation based on “mutual respect and sovereign equality”, during his remarks at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Heads of Government summit in Islamabad. “Cooperation must be based on mutual respect and sovereign equality. It should recognise territorial integrity and […]

Chinese Ship Seized Amid Crackdown by Maritime Authorities

Chinese Ship Seized Amid Crackdown by Maritime Authorities

South Korea said on Tuesday it had seized another Chinese ship operating within its maritime zone. Oceans and Fisheries Minister Kang Do-hyung said a vessel identified as the Jindang A had been discovered about 48 nautical miles (55 miles) northwest of South Jeolla Province’s Gageo Island, per a statement from the West Sea Fisheries Management […]

IGNITE 2024: Shaping future of innovation through AI

IGNITE 2024: Shaping future of innovation through AI

IGNITE 2024, the largest innovation conference in the Philippines, concluded on an exhilarating note on October 10 at Dusit Thani Manila and October 11 at Fairmont Makati. Co-organized by TechShake, a leading startup ecosystem builder in ASEAN, and dentsu X, a global advertising powerhouse, the event brought together a curated audience of 1,000 participants from […]

‘Ukraine can be tipping point’ for ridding the world of landmines

‘Ukraine can be tipping point’ for ridding the world of landmines

In March, Duley was in Ukraine to photograph people involved in mine action, including Oleksandra Yevdokimova, a deminer in Kyiv Oblast. Giles Duley Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector English (US) English (British) Generated with artificial intelligence. Renowned British photographer Giles Duley is speaking at the Ukraine Mine Action Conference in […]

Court junks another ‘fake news’ case vs a Duterte critic

Court junks another ‘fake news’ case vs a Duterte critic

MANILA, Philippines – A Quezon City court has junked another “fake news” case filed against a critic of the Duterte family, in a ruling made public on Tuesday, October 15. In a four-page order, Quezon City Regional Trial Court Branch 104 Presiding Judge Catherine Manodon granted the motion for reconsideration filed by Janus Munar, who […]

Air India flight escorted by Singapore fighter jets after latest hoax bomb threat

Air India flight escorted by Singapore fighter jets after latest hoax bomb threat

Singapore’s air force mobilised two fighter jets late on Tuesday in response to a bomb threat on an Air India Express flight bound for the city-state, its defence minister said. Two Singapore air force F-15SG jets scrambled and escorted Air India flight AXB684 away from populated areas after the airline received an email that there […]

How Lawrence Bishnoi went from Punjabi student politics to being accused of murders in Canada

How Lawrence Bishnoi went from Punjabi student politics to being accused of murders in Canada

A member of a Sikh organisation in September 2023 protesting the murder in Canada of Sikh separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, allegedly by the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. | Narinder Nanu / AFP The killing of a Khalistani separatist in Canada, the assassination of a former minister in Mumbai and the murder of a gym owner in […]