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18.10 / 10:01

markets UPS DOW economy reports Stock market today: World stocks gain as China releases plan to finance share buybacks

World shares are higher after China's central bank released plans for supporting stock markets through share repurchases

18.10 / 08:03

markets Provident Reuters Analysis Trade President Experts European shares headed for weekly gains after ECB rate cut

European shares opened muted on Friday, after the European Central Bank's latest rate cut and upbeat earnings prompted strong gains in the previous session, with the main stocks gauge headed for a second weekly rise. The Europe-wide STOXX 600 index was down 0.05% at 0718 GMT, with real estate firms leading losses down 0.6%, while basic resources and autos helped to keep it afloat.

18.10 / 07:49

UPS Provident Boeing Food UK retail sales hit highest level in over two years

This follows on from a 1% rise in August and was led by strong sale activity in the computers and telecommunications sector, at around 5.5%. Confidence in second BoE rate cut soars as inflation falls below 2% for first time since 2021 Food sales provided the largest and only detraction from the month, down nearly 2%. The ONS noted September's sales volumes were at their highest since July 2022, with figures for the year to September 2024 up 3.9%, the biggest rise since February 2022. More broadly, retail sales grew by 1.9% in the third quarter of the year compared with Q2, and u...

18.10 / 06:29

markets Digital Strategy BBC performer information reports Paycheck to payback: How IT worker hacked firm for big ransom after being fired for 'poor performance'

cyber criminal, posing as a remote IT worker, infiltrated a Western company and hacked its network, according to a report by the BBC. The unnamed company, believed to be based in the UK, US, or Australia, allowed cybersecurity firm Secureworks to release details of the incident to warn about increasing infiltration by North Korean cyber criminals.

18.10 / 05:07

Target Man Justice country information Department Investigations Indian official charged in foiled New York murder plot

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Federal prosecutors charged an employee of India’s intelligence service with allegedly directing an audacious plot to kill a vocal Sikh activist in New York, an escalation in a long-running investigation that has threatened a rift in the U.S.-India alliance. Vikash Yadav, 39, a now-former employee of India’s foreign intelligence service, faces murder-for-hire charges in connection with the alleged plot that was first revealed last year.

18.10 / 04:51

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Tim Alper is a British journalist and features writer who has worked at Cryptonews.com since 2018. He has written for media outlets such as the BBC, the Guardian, and Chosun Ilbo. He has also worked...

18.10 / 00:39

security BBC 2020 reports Features Investigations International NH Bank Staffer Who ‘Stole Money to Buy Crypto’ Says: ‘I Lost Everything’

17.10 / 21:03

markets Digital Extreme Sustainability singer reports Schools Liam Payne passes away at the age of 31, fans are heartbroken at his sad demise

One Direction singer Liam Payne died as a result of extremely serious injuries sustained in a fall. Former One Direction member Liam Payne died at the age of 31 after he fell from an Argentina hotel balcony. After falling from his hotel room in Argentina, One Direction star Liam Payne tragically died. According to authorities, Payne was residing at the CasaSur hotel in Buenos Aires' Palermo neighbourhood and had a history of severe health problems, as quoted in a report by Daily Express US. As a member of One Direction, which was formed in 2010 after the members appeared on the British television program X Factor, the English singer gained notoriety.

17.10 / 20:13

Strategy Duke PAM actress stars 2020 reports Has Prince Harry and Meghan Markle bought a European vacation home after being kicked out of Frogmore Cottage? Here's all you need to know

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reportedly bought a vacation home in Europe. According to Page Six, Harry's relatives, Princess Eugenie and her husband, Jack Brooksbank, also own a vacation home north of Lisbon, and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have purchased a property in Portugal. The expense might lead to the former ‘Suits’ star applying for a Golden Visa, which would allow the American actress to enter any of the 26 Schengen countries in Europe, such as Italy, Spain, and Greece, without any restrictions, as quoted in a report by Page Six.

17.10 / 17:11

markets Digital Strategy Deloitte Experts PAM reports Who is the British Royal family's secret weapon? This lesser-known royal

A former royal staffer and a low-key royal have won over the British public's affection, despite the fact that family members like Princess Anne and the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh continue to have a lot of engagements on the calendar. In response to a question concerning the possibility of a reduced monarchy, former royal butler Paul Burrell, speaking for Spin Genie, advises not to rule out Princess Anne's 43-year-old daughter Zara Tindall and her 45-year-old husband Mike Tindall for helping out with royal responsibilities, as quoted in a report by Marie Claire.

17.10 / 17:11

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17.10 / 15:21

markets Provident innovations sprint FCA launches AI Lab to bolster innovation and development in financial services

As part of the regulator's innovation services, the lab will allow deeper understanding of the risks and opportunities AI can present to both UK consumers and markets, the watchdog said. The lab will also aim to promote the «safe and responsible use» of the technology to drive growth, competitiveness and innovation, with four components: AI Spotlight, AI Sprint, AI Input Zone and Supercharged Sandbox. The first category will group together projects that provide a «real-world insight and practical understanding» into how firms are putting AI to use in financial services. AI emerges ...

17.10 / 15:21

CEO wellness Department International iM Global Partner deputy CEO Jamie Hammond to depart

Hammond, who is also head of international distribution for iM Global Partner and CEO of iM Global Partner UK, is departing to pursue other business and personal interests. A spokesperson for the firm told Investment Week: «The company wishes Jamie well in his future endeavours and appreciates his contribution over the last three years in building the international business and positioning iM Global Partner for the future.» iM Global Partner appoints Jamie Hammond as deputy CEO and head of distribution for EMEA Hammond took on the role in 2021, having joined from Alliance Bernstein...

17.10 / 09:25

markets UPS Target Digital reports Schools Slice raises $8.5 million from founder Rajan Bajaj

unicorn Slice has raised Rs 71.7 crore (around $8.53 million) from its founder and chief executive, Rajan Bajaj, through the issuance of partly paid-up shares. According to regulatory filings sourced from the Registrar of Companies (RoC), Slice’s board approved the issuance of up to 22,000 partly paid-up equity shares at a price of Rs 32,606 each to be issued in one or more tranches. This follows the Bengaluru-based company’s Rs 300 crore debt funding round, raised through compulsorily convertible debentures (CCDs) led by Taneja Family Trust, Anju Family Personal Trust, UK2 Family Trust, and MN Family Trust, with participation from Blume Ventures and 8i Ventures, among others.

17.10 / 09:25

markets Airlines security BAY social isolate International Two Mumbai-bound international flights receive bomb threats

Mumbai: The pattern of domestic airlines receiving bomb threats to their flights continued for the fourth day as two international flights, one each of Vistara and IndiGo, were targeted in the similar manner on Thursday. Earlier on Wednesday, seven flights of IndiGo, SpiceJet and Akasa received similar bomb threats. Prior to that, nearly a dozen flights operated by Indian carriers received similar threats on Monday and Tuesday. On Thursday a Mumbai-bound Vistara flight with 147 persons on board was immediately taken to security checks on its arrival from Frankfurt following the Boeing 787 aircraft receiving a bomb threat, according to the airline.

17.10 / 05:33

security Strategy BAY social information isolate travelers Bomb scare: Vistara Frankfurt-Mumbai flight makes emergency landing

Vistara flight bound for Mumbai made an emergency landing on Wednesday due to a bomb threat. The airplane, which had 147 people on board, was traveling from Frankfurt, Germany. PTI sources reported that the Boeing 787 landed safely at 7:45 am and was immediately directed to an isolation bay for security checks. The aircraft had 134 passengers and 13 crew members. It had departed from Frankfurt on Tuesday at 8:20 pm, local time.

17.10 / 03:47

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17.10 / 02:15

Platform BBC wellness Trade Features Investigations South Korean National Assembly to Probe Altcoin AVAIL ‘Price Manipulation’ Case

17.10 / 02:03

UPS FIVE Manufacturing Parke country cricket Looking for India’s favourite chocolate in Bournville

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Growing up, I believed ‘Cadbury’ was just another word for chocolate, and I wasn’t the only one. Milk chocolate was first imported into India by the British and it’s now a daily habit for one in five Indians, according to a 2019 report by Mintel.

16.10 / 16:25

Citizens Gap Compilation security Research social reports Here's why the U.S. retirement system isn't among the world's best

The U.S. retirement system doesn't get high marks relative to other nations.

16.10 / 14:27

markets Align Trade reports recommendations IA urges UK, EU and Swiss regulators to align T+1 settlement rollout timeline

In a report published today (16 October), the trade body recommended transitioning to T+1 settlement by autumn 2026, a timeline it described as «achievable» despite the more complex market infrastructure compared to the US. However, it argued that although the 15-month timeline for a May 2024 implementation was considered «sufficient» for the US, some sectors in European markets may need a longer transition period than 24 months to prepare. The political and regulatory timelines of both the UK and EU may make Autumn 2026 «challenging», the IA said, calling for regulatory bodies in th...

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