Microsoft extends free tech support for Ukraine through 2023
Microsoft Corp (MSFT.O) said on Thursday it would extend technology support for Ukraine free of charge through 2023, as Russia’s invasion of the country drags on.
Microsoft said it ...
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Magic mushroom compound shows promise as depression treatment in key study
The main psychoactive ingredient found in magic mushrooms can significantly reduce symptoms of difficult-to-treat depression, data from the largest clinical trial ever to test the keenly-watched compound has found.
The ...
Russia signals retreat in southern Ukraine but Kyiv fears trap (Update)
A Russian-installed official in southern Ukraine said Moscow will likely pull its troops from the west bank of the Dnipro River in Kherson and urged civilians to leave, possibly signalling ...
Bank of England makes historic rate hike despite ‘very challenging’ outlook
The Bank of England raised interest rates to 3 per cent on Thursday from 2.25 per cent, its biggest rate rise since 1989 as it warned of a “very challenging” outlook for the ...
Russia warns British ambassador over ‘dangerous’ drone strike on Crimea
Russia’s Foreign Ministry said on Thursday that it had delivered a protest to the British ambassador after summoning her over its allegation that British specialists had been involved in ...
Bank of Canada sets out path for regulating digital payment providers
The Bank of Canada on Wednesday said it would take a flexible, risk-based approach in its nascent role as a digital payment regulator, aiming to ensure confidence in the safety ...
Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan shot in ‘clear assassination’ attempt
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan was shot in the shin on Thursday when his anti-government protest convoy came under attack in the east of the country in what his ...
Ancient Greek artifacts go on display for first time, amid protests
Fifteen ancient Greek artifacts from the private Cycladic art collection of a US billionaire went on display for the first time on Wednesday in Athens, under an agreement which has ...
Delhi’s air a ‘crime against humanity’, spurs calls to close schools
Delhi’s 20 million residents were effectively breathing smoke on Thursday as the air quality index (AQI) breached the “severe” and “hazardous” categories in nearly all monitoring stations of the Indian ...
Erdogan says he could discuss charge for Twitter blue check with Elon Musk
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said he may negotiate with Twitter’s new boss Elon Musk to avoid paying the monthly $8 charge for the “verified” badge.
After buying Twitter for $44 billion ...
Bank of England readies for biggest rate rise since 1989
The Bank of England looks on track to raise interest rates by three quarters of a percentage point to 3 per cent later on Thursday, its biggest rate rise since 1989 as ...
Airbnb faces light-touch regulation under EU plan
The European Commission will propose light-touch rules for Airbnb ABNB.O and other short-term home rental companies, people familiar with the matter said.
Under the draft rules, short-term home rental ...
Uber whistleblower says current business model ‘absolutely’ unsustainable
Mark MacGann, the whistleblower behind the so-called Uber Files, said on Wednesday that the ride-hailing company seemed to be taking steps toward improving its work culture, but that its business ...
Israeli far-rightist vows to impose order under new Netanyahu government
A near-final tally of votes on Thursday showed former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on track to re-election with a clear parliamentary majority boosted by ultranationalists who want tougher crackdowns ...
Turkey’s inflation hits 24-year high of 85.5 per cent after rate cuts
Turkish annual inflation climbed to a new 24-year high of 85.51 per cent in October, official data showed on Thursday, slightly below forecast, after the central bank cut its policy rate ...
Messi on World Cup mission in ‘Last Dance’ for Argentina
Lionel Messi has won nearly 40 trophies for club and country in an illustrious career but the Argentine forward’s glittering resume has one major omission — a World Cup winner’s ...
Excited Ecuador relishing World Cup opening spotlight
Ecuador may be rank outsiders at the World Cup but their potent young team cannot wait for the world’s eyes to be on them when they face hosts Qatar ...
In Britain’s inflation crisis, healthy diets are a casualty
By Richa Naidu
Fresh vegetables and fish are falling off the menu. Packaged pizzas and processed meat are the dishes of the day.
Many British households are turning away from ...
‘Captain America’ Pulisic faces sky-high World Cup expectations
The pressure is on for “Captain America” Christian Pulisic to put on a superhero performance on his World Cup debut in Qatar, building on years of sky-high expectations from his ...
UAE non-oil sector picks up in Oct as firms hire more staff – PMI
The United Arab Emirates’ non-oil private sector picked up again in October, growing at a pace close to August’s three-year high, while employment expanded at its fastest in six ...
Israeli forces kill Palestinian in West Bank clash
Israeli forces killed a Palestinian man in the occupied West Bank on Thursday, the Palestinian Health Ministry said, during a raid that the Israeli military said elicited violent riots.
Early ...
Meta adds new tools to help content creators make money on Instagram
Meta Platforms (META.O) on Wednesday said it was adding a host of new features to Instagram, including a tool to trade digital collectibles, in a move that will help ...
England’s Chilwell a World Cup doubt after last-gasp injury
England’s Ben Chilwell pulled up in stoppage time of Chelsea’s 2-1 Champions League win over Dinamo Zagreb on Wednesday with a hamstring injury, putting his participation in the ...
Teenager Lewis grabs spotlight as Man City beat Sevilla
Manchester City teenager Rico Lewis marked his first senior start with his maiden goal for the club to spark a comeback in a 3-1 defeat of Sevilla to complete their ...