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On July 17, 2024, the King’s Speech marked the start of the UK parliamentary year. Following the recent UK election, the King’s Speech set out the new Labour government’s priorities, including proposed laws. After it became clear that the UK Data Protection and Digital Information Bill, introduced by the previous…

U.Today - As the broader crypto ecosystem focuses on the likely commencement of trading for spot ETFs, , the world’s largest digital cryptocurrency, seems set for an uptick. Based on signals from historical trends, Bitcoin is about to skyrocket by up to 100% to take its price over $120,000. China and Bitcoin triggerNotably, Jamie Coutts, a…

Published on July 22nd, 2024 <!--by Editor--> The goal of every host for the Olympic Games is to create a legacy, which for France is the sailing center to be used at Paris 2024 in Marseille. Built at a cost close to €50 million, the facility has 7,000 m2 of space along with 17,000 m2 of outdoor…

US President Joe Biden’s decision to drop out of the presidential race gives him nearly six months left in office with an array of foreign policy challenges on the table. How will Biden continue to shape Washington’s stance towards Ukraine, China and the Israel-Hamas war? FRANCE 24 speaks with Dr Leslie Vinjamuri,…

Sergei Lebedev is a Russian poet, essayist and journalist. This piece is adapted from an essay, translated from the Russian by Antonina W. Bouis, in the summer 2024 issue of Liberties, a journal of culture and politics.Alexei Navalny was killed in the far north, above the Arctic Circle, in the Russian village of Kharp, where the Ural Mountains…

Hotels in Turkey are having to slash prices by as much as 50 percent as they battle to win back tourists who are choosing a different destination this summer.The Eastern Mediterranean nation has long been a popular haunt for British tourists but a worrying trend has seen accommodation chiefs struggle to attract visitors.It comes as previously…

Former president Donald Trump has promised he will lower energy prices if he wins the presidential election in November."By slashing energy costs we will in turn reduce the cost of transportation, manufacturing and all household goods," said Trump last Thursday at the Republican National Convention."Drill baby, drill," he added.The problem is…

CNN  —  Messages of gratitude and support for US President Joe Biden poured in following his stunning announcement Sunday that he is exiting the 2024 presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris as the next…

Driven by the development and the enhancement of port infrastructure nationwide, the Philippines has once again proven its status as a top-tier cruise destination.The Philippines won the “Best Port Call of 2024” in the 10th Asia Cruise Awards in Jeju Island South Korea on July 10, 2024.Under the stewardship of Philippine Ports Authority (PPA),…

Leading Democrats are voicing their support for Vice President Kamala Harris on Sunday as their party seeks a nominee to replace President Biden in the 2024 race, now that he has taken himself out of the running. Mr. Biden endorsed Harris after announcing his decision to drop out, but he cannot personally appoint a Democratic nominee to fill his…