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Israel to do more to protect Palestinian civilians during a fierce offensive against Hamas militants across Gaza, even as Washington vetoed a U.N. Security Council demand for an immediate ceasefire. Fighting escalated and the Palestinian death toll rose on Friday, with Israel pounding the enclave from north to south in an expanded phase of the two-month-old war against the Islamist group Hamas.

ChatGPT maker OpenAI is under US and UK antitrust scrutiny, the British regulator and a media report said on Friday, following the startup's boardroom battle that led to the sudden ouster and return of CEO Sam Altman. After the dramatic episode last month, Microsoft, a major OpenAI backer, was granted a non-voting, observer position at the company by a new three-member initial board. Microsoft's representative can attend OpenAI's board meetings and access confidential information, but cannot vote on matters including electing or choosing directors.

Rishi Sunak has unveiled what he describes as the nation's strictest anti-illegal immigration laws. These measures aim to significantly alter the UK's approach to immigration and asylum seekers. “Stop the boat" represents Sunak's stance against illegal migration and his commitment to securing UK borders.

Gaza, around 70% of them including women and children, and wounded more than 46,000 so far, according to Palestine's health ministry reports. Here are the top 10 developments on this big story, 1) The US vetoed a United Nations resolution backed by almost all other Security Council members and dozens of other nations demanding an immediate humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza. Supporters called it a terrible day and warned of more civilian deaths and destruction as the war goes into its third month.

The Blacklist" season 10, the final installment of the long-running NBC series, has concluded its run on NBC and is now accessible on Netflix in various regions. However, fans in the United States are awaiting its arrival on the streaming platform. Here's the latest information. The series, which features a former criminal turned FBI informant capturing criminals, was confirmed for a tenth season in February 2022, later announced as its concluding season. Filming began in September 2022, consisting of 22 episodes with familiar cast members like James Spader.

John Lennon, a celebrated musician and frontman of the legendary British band 'The Beatles', died 43 years ago on December 8. He was shot dead outside his Dakota house in New York City on December 8, 1980. Here a look back at how his final hours unfolded on the fateful day.

Quiver Quantitative — The United Kingdom's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has announced an investigation into the evolving partnership between Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) and OpenAI, the artificial intelligence company behind the renowned ChatGPT. The CMA's inquiry seeks to determine if the collaboration between these two tech entities amounts to a de facto merger, potentially leading to a formal investigation. This regulatory scrutiny comes in the wake of significant changes at OpenAI, including the temporary dismissal and reinstatement of CEO Sam Altman and the formation of a new board featuring notable figures such as Bret Taylor, Larry Summers, and Adam D’Angelo.

Doja Cat, the chart-topping sensation, is set to embark on The Scarlet Tour in Europe from June 11, 2024, to July 5, 2024. This musical journey will traverse the continent, captivating audiences in renowned venues across Europe and the UK. The tour is a celebration of her latest album, «Scarlet,» released on September 22, 2023, and promises an unforgettable experience for fans eagerly awaiting her live performances.

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das did so on Friday. In just about two hours after what appeared to be a declaration of victory over inflation after nearly 20 months of tense battle, Das damped it. «We do not communicate anything inadvertently, let me make it very clear,» Governor Das told reporters during the customary interaction after the latest policy review that was earlier interpreted as setting the stage for an easing of monetary policy.

Mint. According to a report by the Confederation of Indian Alcoholic Beverage Companies (CIABC), the FTAs, particularly with the UK, will impact premium whisky companies in India. It said annual scotch whisky volumes has grown 40% in India from the previous year to eight million cases during January-June 2023.

The Other Party debuted in the UK today with a commitment to decentralize power and restore it to the public using blockchain technology.

Himachal Pradesh chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has batted for tunneling as the best way of constructing roads in the hill state rather than indiscriminate cutting of mountains to improve connectivity. Speaking at ET Politics Roundtable, Sukhu gave his first exhaustive interview which coincided with the first year anniversary of his government in HP. «Tunneling is the best proposal for improving road connectivity in the state. You should not think about costs when you are working in hill states or difficult terrain like the northeastern states.

Narendra Modi retained his position as the world's most popular leader with an approval rating of 76 per cent, as per the data released by US-based consultancy firm ‘Morning Consult’ on December 7. Mexico President Andrés Manuel López Obrador is ranked second on the list with an approval rating of 66 per cent. Alain Berset, the President of the Swiss Confederation, bagged the third spot with a 58 per cent approval rating.

Adele, the renowned British singer, shed light on her ongoing struggle with seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a form of depression that typically arises during winter months. Her move to Los Angeles in 2016, where she resides in a mansion worth $58 million, has been primarily attributed to her battle with SAD. She expressed a fondness for the LA weather, which significantly alleviates her condition, stating, «I get really bad seasonal depression, so the weather is good for me here.» Despite her love for LA, Adele admitted to missing her British roots, confessing that her song "Hometown Glory" evokes strong emotions tied to her London upbringing. The track was inspired by her experience participating in a protest against Tony Blair's decision to engage in the Iraq war when she was 16 years old.

The asset manager said it expects the total amount invested to exceed £30m.

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Charles Randell (pictured), former chair of the Financial Conduct Authority

Hedge fund Eisler Capital isn't just trying to attract new portfolio managers by paying existing employees $200k when they find someone new, it's also trying to keep existing staff onside. To this end, it's promoted its most valued persons to partner.

It happens every year, but this Christmas especially there are a lot of people in banks staring at their screens, dreading an unexpected invitation to a meeting with line manager, at which a member of the HR team also happens to be in attendance. In the words of one Citi trading insider, the next few weeks could be «brutal.»

If you work in UK high yield or leveraged finance and you're concerned about your job security, then hang in there. After a terrible year for both markets in 2023, today'sFinancial Stability Report from the Bank of England suggests things will improve. But you might have to wait a few years.

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