Jessica Bayley is an international author and journalist. She covers global affairs, hard news, lifestyle, politics, technology and is also the author of "The Ladies of Belgium."
In a significant ruling, the Hague Appeals Court has overturned a previous decision that required oil giant, Shell, to significantly reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. The decision, handed down by Judge Carla Joustra, rejected the claims made by environmental groups, including Milieudefensie
Persuasion versus coercion—a unique narrative which Harris and Trump, respectively, have opted to pursue and craft. Every four years, the world’s fate in relation to policy, trade, and diplomacy is decided. This year is no different. As first-world countries clamber to remain in
Stretching from the coast to the moors, dales, and beyond, North Yorkshire’s most coveted artists will be opening their studio doors to the public for the North Yorkshire Winter Open Studios this November. Hosted by North Yorkshire Open Studios (NYOS), the Winter
As South Africa enters the summer months, water shortages have become an all-too-common reality for many citizens, including Joyce Lakela, who runs a nursery in Tembisa, a township of Johannesburg. Lakela, like many others, now spends her days searching for water. “It’s
According to data analyzed by EBANX, a global technology company specializing in payment services for rising economies, Africa is set to witness explosive growth in consumer spending over the next decade. As the global landscape of digital commerce continues to evolve, Africa
Expected to reach 44% of online purchases by 2025, Brazil’s instant payment system and its growth will be key topics at EBANX’s Payments Summit, starting on September 18 in four countries CURITIBA, BRAZIL, September 10, 2024 – Brazil’s instant payment system Pix
According to Secret London, the city of London witnesses twelve seasons. Currently, we’re in “hell”—the season which follows “the pollening”. Despite experiencing one of the hottest summer’s yet, many are craving outdoor adventures this summer. Some have taken to Taylor Swift-themed jaunts around
In a surprising turn of events, Kamala Harris has emerged as a last-minute US presidential candidate, racing to craft her image while social media users flood the internet with political memes about coconuts, "brat summers" and femininomenons.
New UK Finance Minister, Rachel Reeves, has vowed to immediately "fix the foundations" of Britain's economy, fueled by onshore wind power and house building, after her Labour party won power.
According to a recent report by The Payments Association, Authorised Push Payment (APP) fraud has emerged as the most dangerous type of fraud.
New research conducted by CBD retailers CBD Oil King has identified the top ten most stressed cities in the UK, with Preston emerging as the most stressed.
By 2050, humanity must significantly increase its efforts to remove CO2 from the atmosphere to meet the crucial target of keeping global warming below two degrees Celsius, researchers reported on Tuesday.
The UK's Labour opposition launched its flagship clean energy policy on Friday, aiming to address the country's cost-of-living crisis and distinguish itself from the ruling Conservatives as the general election approaches.
Influential Ethiopian women's rights activist, Betelehem Akalework, has faced severe online abuse, including death threats and physical harassment, forcing her to move home twice in two years.
Magda Chambriard, the newly appointed chief executive of Brazil's state-run oil giant, Petrobras, has called for an urgent acceleration of oil exploration, including in the controversial offshore basin near the mouth of the Amazon River.
This June, Las Vegas will be transformed into a global culinary epicenter as Resorts World Las Vegas proudly hosts Indulge: A Week of Food, Culture, and Entertainment.
The UK's energy sector regulator, Ofgem, announced on Friday that a reduction in the price cap for household energy bills will commence in July.
Britain's National Grid has announced plans to raise £7 billion ($9 billion) through a share sale to fund extensive infrastructure investments aimed at meeting the rising demand for decarbonized energy.
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On Monday, Chinese social media platform Weibo blocked hashtags related to Taiwan's new President Lai Ching-te, according to a notice on the site.
In a landmark decision, the UK House of Commons has voted to implement measures that will exclude Members of Parliament (MPs) from parliamentary proceedings if they are arrested on suspicion of committing serious offences, particularly violent or sexual crimes.
In a mesmerizing display of creativity and innovation, the recent AI film festival organized by Runway AI has unveiled a collection of short films that offer a tantalizing glimpse into the future of storytelling.
A Swiss start-up has unveiled its latest venture in Iceland: a cutting-edge plant designed to extract carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and securely store it underground.
In a bid to catalyze cross-border commerce in one of the world's most promising markets, YES BANK and EBANX have inked a strategic partnership, aiming to unlock the vast potential of India's burgeoning digital economy.
Saudi Aramco, the world's largest oil company, announced a first-quarter net profit of $27.27 billion on Tuesday, marking a 14.5 percent decline from the previous year, as the Gulf kingdom maintained production cuts to stabilize oil prices amidst global market fluctuations.
In a move aimed at bolstering its cloud computing capabilities, Amazon announced on Tuesday its plans to inject $9 billion into Singapore over the next four years.
In a significant development, French prosecutors announced on Saturday that they have initiated an investigation into energy giant, TotalEnergies, over potential involuntary manslaughter in connection with a jihadist attack that rocked Mozambique in 2021.
Israel is fortifying its defenses against cyber threats from Iran by constructing a "cyber dome" akin to its famed Iron Dome missile defense system.
In a testament to its dominance in the e-commerce and technology sectors, Amazon reported a staggering tripling of its quarterly profit for the first three months of 2024.
In a move that signifies a significant clash between traditional media and tech giants, eight prominent US newspapers, including The New York Daily News and The Chicago Tribune, have taken legal action against OpenAI and Microsoft.
In a conscious move towards bolstering renewable energy deployment and combating climate change, G7 environment ministers have committed to accelerating the production and deployment of battery storage technology.
In a strategic move poised to redefine Indonesia's technological landscape, Microsoft's CEO, Satya Nadella, announced a staggering $1.7 billion investment in artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing during his recent visit to Jakarta.
Amidst both celebration and condemnation, Canada is poised to inaugurate its first major oil pipeline project in decades.
In a digital age where social media platforms have become vital avenues for creativity, entrepreneurship, and livelihoods, the looming threat of a TikTok ban in the United States has sent shockwaves through the community of content creators and small businesses reliant on
In a significant escalation of tensions, Russia launched a "massive" missile strike targeting energy facilities across Ukraine overnight, causing widespread damage to power plants and triggering concerns of energy shortages.
A drone strike on an Emirati-owned gas complex in Iraq's northern autonomous Kurdistan region resulted in the death of four Yemeni workers.
In the pursuit of unraveling the secrets to a long and vibrant life, researchers have long been captivated by the phenomenon known as the "Blue Zones."
In a landmark decision on Thursday, the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to reinstate stringent regulations aimed at preserving net neutrality, a move hailed by proponents as a victory for internet freedom.
In a landmark move to combat climate change, President Joe Biden's administration has unveiled comprehensive measures, aiming to significantly reduce carbon emissions from the nation's fossil fuel plants.
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, reported soaring quarterly profits, driven primarily by robust ad growth across its suite of social media platforms.
In a move indicative of growing scrutiny over the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) firms and tech giants, the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has announced an investigation into partnerships between AI companies and major US tech players, Microsoft and Amazon.
The European Union has initiated an investigation into TikTok's spinoff Lite app, citing concerns over its potential harm to users' mental health, particularly minors.
In a bold move aiming to solidify its position in the global semiconductor arena, Malaysia has announced plans to establish a massive semiconductor design park, signalling its ambition to transition from being a manufacturing hub to a leading player in chip design.
In a transformative shift propelled by technological innovation, a new wave of Latin American startups is reshaping the agricultural landscape through the application of artificial intelligence (AI).
In a landmark announcement that underscores the growing integration of technology in sports, International Olympic Committee (IOC) President, Thomas Bach, unveiled the Olympic AI Agenda in London, heralding the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to revolutionise athlete training, talent identification, and the
In a move that has further exacerbated tensions between Venezuela and the United States, Washington's decision to reinstate sanctions on Venezuela's vital oil industry has drawn sharp condemnation from Caracas
In a significant development highlighting the challenges of operating within China's tightly controlled internet landscape, Apple has reportedly complied with directives from the country's internet regulator to remove Meta's WhatsApp and Threads from its App Store in China.
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