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Indian shares were little changed on Wednesday as a rise in auto and consumer stocks offset the slide in high-weightage financials. The Nifty index settled 0.05% higher at 19,398.50, while the S&P BSE Sensex fell 0.05% to 65,446.04. Both the indexes had hit all-time highs at each of the four previous sessions.

The audit watchdog says it remains "disappointed" by a lack of improvement shown by some of the UK's biggest auditors.

The leader of EY's UK actuarial practice has left the Big Four firm to join pension provider Just.

SILVERSTONE, ENGLAND: Formula One has its pitstops and pitlane and this weekend's British Grand Prix will also have Brad Pitt getting in on the action. The 59-year-old Hollywood actor's as-yet-untitled Formula One movie starts filming at Silverstone against the race backdrop, with the production having its own garage and pitwall stand as a fictional 11th team. The driver boards above the garages, photographed in place this week, feature the unfamiliar names of Sonny Hayes and Joshua Pearce, also known as Pitt and British actor Damson Idris.

Salaar Part 1 - Ceasefire has been released, giving fans a glimpse of what to expect from the upcoming movie. Directed by Prashanth Neel of KGF fame and produced by Vijay Kiragandur, the film features superstar Prabhas in the lead role alongside talented actors Prithviraj Sukumaran and Shruti Haasan. The less than two-minute teaser opens with veteran actor Tinnu Anand in a fearless avatar, surrounded by armed men pointing their guns at him.

Kevin Spacey said the Hollywood actor grabbed him "like a cobra", a London court heard on Wednesday. The alleged victim, who cannot be named for legal reasons, is the third of four men accusing Spacey of a string of sexual offences between 2001 and 2013. The accuser said he met the US actor, who won Oscars for «The Usual Suspects» and «American Beauty», at an event in a West End theatre in 2005.

Gold prices were flat in early Asian trade on Thursday as investors digested minutes from the Federal Reserve's latest meeting, while positioning for a raft of economic data that could influence the U.S. central bank's policy trajectory. FUNDAMENTALS * Spot gold was unchanged at $1,917.09 per ounce by 0022 GMT.

The United States military has begun tests to see if generative AI can assist when planning responses to potential global conflicts or taking on more mundane tasks like providing faster access to internal information.

Investing.com — The pound was largely unchanged against the dollar Wednesday, as the debate continued on how far the Bank of England needs to go to bring inflation under control, with some calling for just two more hikes, while others warning of several more hikes.  

Europe's Ariane 5 rocket on Wednesday blasted off from French Guiana for the final time, carrying two military communications satellites and leaving its nations with a vacuum in autonomous access to space for the first time in more than four decades. The 53-metre-tall, three-stage launcher left the launchpad in the French spaceport of Kourou on its 117th and final mission at 7 p.m.

WIMBLEDON : Three protesters arrested for interrupting matches by throwing confetti on court Grigor Dimitrov was about to serve at Wimbledon when two environmental activists jumped out of the stands at Court 18 and disrupted his match by scattering orange confetti and puzzle pieces on the grass. His initial instinct Wednesday? Get involved and try to stop them. “But then I also realized," the three-time Grand Slam semifinalist said, “that’s not my place to do that." Instead, security guards hauled away the woman and man wearing T-shirts from Just Stop Oil — an organization that wants the British government to stop new oil, gas and coal projects — and the two were arrested “on suspicion of aggravated trespass and criminal damage," according to the All England Club.

economic activity fell in June. According to revised figures from the HCOB Eurozone Composite purchasing managers' index, Eurozone economic activity fell to 49.9 points in June, just under the 50-point mark indicating zero growth. The EURO STOXX 50 index closed 0.9% lower, its worst session since end May.

Excitement continues to build as Swift also announced that Paramore will be joining her for the European leg of the Eras tour. This revelation adds to an already jam-packed schedule, including stops in various cities such as Paris, Stockholm, Amsterdam, and Vienna. While fans eagerly anticipate the tour, rumors suggesting that Swift might grace the stage at the renowned Glastonbury festival have been quashed with the announcement of these additional shows. Previously, there were gaps in her schedule that aligned with the festival's 2024 edition, fueling speculation. However, with her newly scheduled performances, it appears that Swift's involvement at Glastonbury is no longer a possibility. The announcement has left hundreds of thousands of UK fans eagerly awaiting presale codes for the tour. These fortunate individuals hope to secure their tickets ahead of the general sale. They have until July 14 to finalize their preferred show before tickets become available to the public on July 18 this year. It is worth noting that 33-year-old Swift's popularity remains unparalleled, as her US shows sold out within minutes despite the availability of multiple dates in nearly every region of the country. Swift's dedicated fan base ensures that her performances are highly sought-after, contributing to the remarkable success of her tour. Overall, Swift's decision to add extra shows in the UK reflects her commitment to providing her fans with memorable experiences. As anticipation mounts, music enthusiasts are eagerly preparing to secure their tickets for what promises to be an extraordinary tour.

Brian Christopher lost $300,000 gambling on slot machines in casinos last year. Hundreds of thousands of people cheered him on, from the comfort of their own homes. Several times a week, Christopher takes a seat at the slots and livestreams his play on YouTube and Facebook.

London–based HSBC, the eighth-largest bank in the world, will conduct a series of trials and experiments utitlizing quantum encryption technology in collaboration with Amazon Web Services, BT and Toshiba.

The United Kingdom's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued a warning to all crypto asset firms operating in the country, reminding them to ensure marketing compliance by the October deadline.

St Giles' Cathedralin Edinburgh, two months after he was officially crowned as monarch, BBC reported. King Charles III, 74, received a crown, sword of state and sceptre which form part of the Honours of Scotland. The crown jewels were presented to the King by the Very Reverend Prof David Fergusson, Dean of the Chapel Royal and Dean of the Order of the Thistle.

NEW DELHI : Bajaj Auto and British luxury motorcycle brand Triumph on Wednesday launched their maiden offerings with two 400cc modern classics, strategically designed to woo the Indian youth. With competitive price points, these motorcycles will directly challenge the revered British marquee brand Royal Enfield that has so far maintained an unassailable dominance with over 70% share in the 350cc-500cc segment in India. The Speed 400, priced ₹2.33 lakh, ex-showroom, enters the market with an exclusive offer of ₹2.23 lakh for first 10,000 bookings.

New Delhi: The union ministry of new and renewable energy on Wednesday released the draft roadmap for research and development of green hydrogen manufacturing and storage. As per the draft roadmap, the plans to develop efficient, safe, and cost-effective hydrogen storage methods that enable high-density storage, reduce leakage, and allow for easy and quick refueling.

The first batch of blockchain use cases to debut in Europe's regulatory sandbox was formally introduced on July 3, following a long wait and nearly 90 applications received in April. First disclosed in 2020, the initiative aims to bridge the regulatory gap between European nations and crypto companies.

Netflix's hit series «Sex Education» will conclude with its upcoming season 4, scheduled to premiere on September 21. The streaming giant has unveiled the first teaser trailer for the highly anticipated final season.