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wildfires in British Columbia and the Northwest Territories have caused “apocalyptic devastation” in those regions, Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Monday.A state of emergency has been declared in B.C., where hundreds of fires across the province have forced mass evacuations. In N.W.T., all residents of the territory’s capital have been ordered to evacuate because of the threat of an encroaching wildfire.Trudeau, speaking in Cornwall, P.E.I., ahead of a Liberal cabinet retreat, said he met with several N.W.T evacuees on Friday in Edmonton, where they had driven for hours to find safety from the Yellowknife-area fires.“People are facing horrific situations.

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Broadcom's planned $61-billion takeover of cloud computing firm VMware, which the US chipmaker said should be completed by the end of October. The Competition and Markets Authority last month gave its provisional approval to the deal announced in May 2022, and said on Monday that «its final decision is that the deal does not substantially reduce competition — clearing it to proceed in the UK». Broadcom is seeking to expand into the software market to boost its server business and has already acquired two complementary firms, CA Technology and Symantec. VMware's key product allows different clients to share computer servers by creating what is called a virtual server. British regulators conducted a more in-depth probe into whether the merged company would have an interest in hobbling rivals by making its products work less well or be incompatible. It also examined whether the merged company would gain undue advantage by rivals needing to submit information to make their products interoperable. The CMA found that restricting product interoperability would cause the merged company greater financial losses than gains, and that it would not gain competitive advantage when rivals provided it with product information to ensure that interoperability. «In this case, having carefully considered the evidence and found no competition concerns, we have concluded the deal can go ahead,» said Richard Feasey, chairman of the independent panel that carried out the in-depth probe of the merger. The European Union gave its approval to the merger last month and Broadcom said on Monday that United States authorities did not take action to block the deal during the statutory waiting period. In a statement, Broadcom «affirmed its expectation

Lucy Letby' once portrayed the image of a compassionate nurse. Clad in her nursing uniform with a nametag, barely in her mid-20s, now stands as the United Kingdom's most infamous child killer. In a shocking twist of fate, the same nurse who seemed ordinary would go on to inflict unimaginable horrors upon innocent families.

exports and imports of goods and services declined 2.5% on-year in January-June 2023 at $800.9 billion, think tank Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) said Monday. Exports of goods and services rose 1.5% to $385.4 billion in the first six months of the calendar year as against $379.5 billion in the corresponding period a year ago while imports dipped 5.9% to $415.5 billion from $441.7 billion in January-June 2022. In merchandise trade, exports fell 8.1% to $218.7 billion, while imports contracted 8.3% to $325.7 billion. “Data is showing modest decline due to weak global demand and losing competitiveness in labour intensive sectors,” said GTRI Co-founder Ajay Srivastava. Services exports during the six months grew 17.7% to $166.7 billion, while imports rose 3.7% to $89.8 billion. India exports goods to 240 countries and out of that, the country's outbound shipments declined in 134 destinations. Major countries where exports declined include the US, UAE, China, Bangladesh, and Germany.

An American research firm has been fined $1.5 million by China’s government in a crackdown on information-gathering that has rattled foreign investors

(Reuters) — Cracks are forming in a global stocks rally, with surging bond yields, rising energy prices and intensified worries over China’s economy among the factors sapping investors’ risk appetite following months of gains in equity markets.

Binance cryptocurrency exchange customers are allegedly facing troubles with fiat withdrawals in Europe due to issues related to the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) transfers.

Imperial College London announced a partnership with the artificial intelligence (AI) startup FluidAI on Aug. 21 to help troubleshoot issues in the digital asset market using emerging technologies. 

(Reuters) — Futures for Canada's main index edged higher on Monday, setting stocks for a rebound after a sharp selloff last week, driven by a rise in oil and precious metal prices, while investors await Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's Jackson Hole speech.

Investing.com — U.S. futures traded higher Monday, starting a new week on a positive note as investors await news from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell at the Jackson Hole symposium.

Cillian Murphy has singled out Christopher Nolan's "Interstellar" as the film that he wishes he had starred in. Murphy has been a regular in Nolan's movies from the «Batman Begins» days in 2005. He appeared in «The Dark Knight», «Inception», «The Dark Knight Rises», "Dunkirk" before the actor was cast to lead to "Oppenheimer", which released in July.

Premier League. Both London clubs commenced the previous weekend with victories – Crystal Palace triumphing over Sheffield United and Arsenal prevailing against Nottingham Forest. In the first half of the game against Sheffield United, Crystal Palace found themselves in a deadlock with a 0-0 score. However, this scoreline was short-lived, as they successfully clinched a 1-0 victory over Sheffield United, creating an exhilarating match. The lone goal for the Eagles was netted by Odsonne Edouard in the 49th minute. Arsenal started their season by facing Nottingham Forest and securing a promising start. Managing to outscore Nottingham Forest with a close 2-1 victory, Arsenal demonstrated a strong performance. Notably, it was at Selhurst Park in the previous season where Arsenal initiated their bid for the title, benefiting from Mikel Arteta's strategic enhancements. Conversely, Roy Hodgson has encountered the departure of two crucial players and could potentially face more departures in the future.

On a warm Friday afternoon on Aug. 17, 1923, a determined mother of two boys — one five, the other four — left her home in Toronto’s Cabbagetown and headed to the bank. Mrs. Hill was fretting about the coming winter, paying for coal and winter clothes for the boys she still called her “babies.” Her husband worked “odd jobs” and had “nearly starved himself” to save the $40 Mrs. Hill had tucked away in her purse. Last winter it was her parents that came through with money for coal and clothes. This winter her family would pay their way, she thought.

Megacap tech stocks slumped for a third straight week — the longest such streak in 2023 — as fears of higher global interest rates weighed on sentiment while bonds bounced off multiyear lows. 

best private universities in UP, is actively contributing to the country’s sustainable development. With an impressive 82% placement record, the varsity ensures every graduate finds rewarding career opportunities. Setting new records, TMU students achieved the highest package of an astounding 84 LPA*, a testament to education quality.

Food technology company ENOUGH, which has partnerships with Unilever and Marks & Spencer, has raised 40 million euros ($43.5 million), attracting investment despite signs of a slowdown in the alternative meat and protein sector. ENOUGH, which ferments fungi to produce protein for plant-based chicken, mince and dairy products, said the funding round was led by venture capital firm World Fund and CPT Capital, which was an early investor in Beyond Meat and has a stake in Upside Foods.

UK government unveiled plans to restrict the entry of dependants for international students. The announcement sent ripples through the academic world, capturing the attention of prospective students and professionals alike. The implications of this policy shift have sparked questions about its impact on the international student landscape and the UK's higher education sector. A substantial number of students, especially those from major source markets, opt for international study opportunities while also considering the prospect of bringing their family members along. India ranked #2 over the last few years, with 42,381 UK Dependant Visas being granted to Indians on study visas for the 2023 intake. According to ApplyBoard, India, Nigeria, and Pakistan — the three top source markets for postgraduate enrollment in the UK, are all likely to see growth step back in 2024.

Cash App, a multipurpose financial app, offers various capabilities, including money transfers, investment options and cryptocurrency purchases. Serving as a comprehensive financial tool, Cash App provides users the capacity to handle transactions, invest in stocks, and explore digital currencies like Bitcoin (BTC). The app aims to streamline financial tasks and assist users in navigating the modern financial landscape.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar was among nine MPs who took oath as members of the Rajya Sabha on Monday. The oath was administered by Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar in Parliament House.