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Finland is the happiest country in the world – but our research suggests the rankings are wealth and status-oriented

Cast Of Thousands/Shutterstock     By August Nilsson, Lund University   Finland steadily ranks as the happiest country in the world. In March 2024 the country was, for the seventh year in a row, ranked as the happiness champion. The ranking is based on one simple question, using a ladder metaphor, that is asked to people across nearly every country in the world. But my team’s new experimental study suggests […]

todayApril 2, 2024 12

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UK Government condemns cyber breaches to top Chinese envoy

The United Kingdom has summoned a Chinese official from its Embassy in London after it accused Chinese state-backed hackers of stealing data from Britain's elections watchdog and carrying out a surveillance operation against parliamentarians. China denies the spying allegations and says it will make "a justified and necessary response". Laura Westbrook has more.  

todayMarch 27, 2024 12

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UK Sanctions Chinese Company and Two Individuals Over Cyber Attacks

The UK government has unveiled new sanctions in response to cyber attacks it says were carried out by hackers linked to the Chinese State. A company and two individuals said to be connected to a Chinese state-affiliated group have been sanctioned, over hacking campaigns targeting British lawmakers. The Chinese Embassy has rejected the claims. Simon Gaitán reports.  

todayMarch 26, 2024 23

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Morning Biznews update – 22 March 2024

With South Africa’s annual consumer price inflation increasing to 5.6% in February, exceeding economists' expectations, and rising closer to the top of the central bank's 3% to 6% target range, all hopes of an interest rate cut before the Monetary Policy Committee meeting in July have fallen. A number of economists are in fact now looking at September as the first opportunity for any easing of the country’s 8.25% repurchase rate. […]

todayMarch 22, 2024 7

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With nominations decided, Trump leads Biden in US polls; UK Labour far ahead as election approaches

    By Adrian Beaumont, The University of Melbourne   Joe Biden and Donald Trump have both secured their parties’ nominations for the November 5 United States general election by winning a majority of all delegates to their parties’ conventions, including delegates not yet allocated. Both Biden and Trump won their nominations easily, with Biden taking 86.4% of the national Democratic primary vote in contests so far, far ahead of […]

todayMarch 19, 2024 19

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Undersea Cable Breaks Cause Internet Disruptions Across South Africa

South Africa grappled with extensive internet disruptions following multiple undersea cable breaks, leading to reports of service outages from major platforms like FNB, LinkedIn, and WhatsApp. Microsoft is investigating an outage affecting users in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa region, with notable impacts in South Africa, Kenya, and the United Kingdom. The exact location of the cable breaks, potentially near the Ivory Coast in West Africa, remains uncertain. Vodacom […]

todayMarch 15, 2024 9

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Romania detains Andrew Tate over UK sex offence charges

      By Ani SANDU   Controversial British-American influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan have been arrested in Romania over UK sex offence charges, police said on Tuesday. Romanian authorities said in a statement that they executed "two European arrest warrants issued by the UK judicial authorities for the committing of sexual offences, of exploitation of persons on the territory of the UK". A Bucharest court of appeals […]

todayMarch 12, 2024 16

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Conservative Lawmaker Apologises For Claiming Parts Of London Are “No-Go” Areas, Amid Ongoing Islamophobia Row

A Conservative Lawmaker has apologised for claiming parts of UK cities are "no-go" areas, amid an escalating row over 'Islamophobia' within the governing Conservative Party. Paul Scully made the comments, following the suspension of another Conservative MP, Lee Anderson, for statements that have been branded "Anti-Muslim". Simon Gaitán reports. ENG

todayFebruary 28, 2024 5

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Are ultra-processed foods bad for you? | Decomplicated

Studies show that the average British person consumes more than half of their calories from ultra-processed foods. Their consumption can cause extreme health issues and early deaths, putting a massive strain on national health services across the world. An evaluation of global dietary guidelines highlights the need for clearer warnings on what common foods fall under the ‘UPF' banner.

todayFebruary 22, 2024 17

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