Charity watchdog opens statutory inquiry into City & Guilds’ sale of business arm

Bosses at body that trained chef Jamie Oliver were awarded million-pound bonuses after sale to private firmBusiness live – latest updatesThe Charity Commission has opened a statutory inquiry into City & Guilds’ sale of its qualification awards business to a private company last year.The announcement has been made after the Guardian revealed last month how City & Guilds bosses were handed million-pound bonuses after the charity privatised its business arm. Continue reading...

ITC Hotels receives allotment of land at Yashobhoomi for five-star hotel

ITC Hotels secures land at Yashobhoomi for a new five-star hotel to enhance the MICE industry in New Delhi.

EN DIRECT, Venezuela : les Etats-Unis confirment l’arraisonnement d’un cinquième pétrolier en provenance du pays

Les gardes-côtes américains ont arraisonné un cinquième pétrolier tôt vendredi matin et continuaient de surveiller d’autres navires qui tentent d’échapper au blocus américain visant les pétroliers sanctionnés à destination et en provenance du Venezuela.

Bain Capital’s Manappuram Finance majority stake acquisition plan runs into regulatory hurdles, sources say

RBI norms on dual lender control likely delay deal approval

EN DIRECT, Venezuela : les Etats-Unis confirment avoir arraisonné un cinquième pétrolier en provenance du pays

Les garde-côtes américains ont arraisonné un cinquième pétrolier tôt vendredi matin et continuent de surveiller d’autres navires qui tentent d’échapper au blocus américain visant les pétroliers sanctionnés à destination et en provenance du Venezuela.

NVIDIA "кинула" геймерів: реліз нових відеокарт відкладено на невизначений термін

Компанія зосередиться на програмному забезпеченні і продовжить конкуренцію на ринку за рахунок вже випущених моделей.

Частині Києва відновлять подачу тепла: Кличко озвучив строки

Майже 6 тисяч багатоквартирних будинків Києва наразі без теплопостачання через пошкодження критичної інфраструктури.

“Very fragile security situation” in Syria amid rising tensions

Labib al-Nahhas on fighting between the Kurdish-led SDF and Syrian forces, reviving the debate over autonomy and unity.

India’s tea exports up 8.64% at 254 million kgs during Jan-Nov 2025

Shipments rise on higher demand and increase in per unit price

QpiAI ramps up quantum push with IIIT Dharwad deployment, data centre and chip foundry

The company said it is in discussions with multiple educational, research, and commercial entities across India and is also planning to expand its footprint globally

Addio Mauro Piccoli, grande capocronista e gentiluomo del giornalismo

A 76 anni ci lascia un pilastro di Repubblica e della sua storia. Una carriera in prima linea, tra politica, attualità e l’inserto culturale della domenica

Tax treatment on gifts given to children

Taxability of retirement benefits (gratuity, leave encashment, provident fund withdrawal, retrenchment compensation, VRS, etc.) is examined in the hands of the employee

Le Constellation bar co-owner reportedly detained as Switzerland honours victims of Crans-Montana fire – Europe live

Swiss prosecutors had summoned bar’s owners earlier on Friday as country held national day of morningPope Leo also chooses to express a view on the recent events in Venezuela, calling for world governments – I think he means US president Donald Trump in particular – to “respect the will” of the Venezuelan people.Goes without saying that it’s particularly important coming from the first US pope.“I wish to repeat my urgent appeal that peaceful political solutions to the current situation should be sought, keeping in mind the common good of the peoples and not the defence of partisan interests.”“

Bank of Baroda to set up wholly-owned subsidiary to undertake standalone primary dealership business

The SPD business will be established subject to other regulatory approvals

Trump warns of more Nigeria strikes if Christians 'continue to be killed'

The US president made the comment after being asked if the Christmas Day strikes were part of a broader campaign.

Police officer reached 93mph in fatal Bristol city centre car chase, court told

PC Matthew Pike is on trial charged with causing death of Dr Keryl Johnson by dangerous driving in 2021 incidentA police officer charged with causing death by dangerous driving reached speeds of up to 93mph (150km/h) through a city centre shortly before a fatal crash, a court has heard.Matthew Pike, 40, was following a white Volkswagen Tiguan driven by Lewis Griffin through Bristol city centre shortly before midnight on 4 November 2021. Continue reading...

Venezuelans Decry Civilian Casualties. Pentagon Says It’s Unaware of Any.

For all Venezuelans, the nighttime raid opened a period of deep uncertainty. For the families of those killed, it meant the grim task of burying their relatives.

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Lib Dems call on Reform MPs to donate income from X to charity amid Grok row

Exclusive: party says Nigel Farage and colleagues receiving ‘tainted money’ for their posts on Elon Musk’s platformThe Liberal Democrats have urged Reform UK MPs who receive payment from X for their posts to donate the money to charities working to combat sexual exploitation, after the site was flooded with AI-generated sexualised images of women and children.The party’s spokesperson for science, innovation and technology, Victoria Collins, said Nigel Farage and other MPs paid by the Elon Musk-owned site were receiving “tainted money”. Continue reading...

The continued mysteries surrounding the intelligence operation to capture Maduro

From intelligence sources to intricate mission plans, some details are becoming clearer - but many questions remain unanswered.

The continued mysteries surrounding the intelligence operation to seize Maduro

From intelligence sources to intricate mission plans, some details are becoming clearer - but many questions remain unanswered.

Double delight: In 2025 domestic tractor sales cross one million mark; exports cross one lakh

In December 2025, the domestic sale was up by 35 per cent to 69,890 as against 50,993 in December 2024

Double delight: In 2025 domestic tractor sales cross one million mark; exports cross one lakh

In December 2025, the domestic sale was up by 35% to 69,890 as against 50,993 in December 2024

Фермери в РФ зібрали рекордний врожай бобових: чому це не врятує їх від банкрутства

Виробники в РФ зробили ставку на розширення посівів, але вона не спрацювала.

US in process of seizing fifth tanker in effort to control Venezuelan oil

The Olina, seized in the Caribbean, was falsely flying the flag of Timor Leste, according to a public shipping databaseUS politics live – latest updatesThe US is in the process of seizing the Olina tanker in the Caribbean near Trinidad in the fifth such interdiction of ships in recent weeks as part of Washington’s efforts to control Venezuelan oil exports, two US officials said on Friday.The Olina, according to public shipping database Equasis, was falsely flying the flag of the tiny south-east Asian nation of Timor Leste. The vessel had previously sailed from Venezuela and had returned to the

Elon Musk’s AI bot Grok limits image generation amid deepfakes backlash

UK PM Keir Starmer's office says move to limit access to paying subscribers 'insulting' to victims and 'not a solution'.

Чи можуть "Шахеди" падати через обледеніння: "Флеш" оцінив ймовірність

Неообхідні фактори склалися під час атаки РФ у ніч на 9 січня, зазначив експерт.

Karnataka Governor returns two Bills, gives assent to 19 legislations

The returned bills relate to Scheduled Castes sub-classification and amendments to the Chamundeshwari Kshetra Development Authority Act.

Надін з "Холостяка" ошелешила розповіддю про згвалтування у школі

Батьки дівчини дізналися про це лише за багато років.

В Москве с 14 января ожидается похолодание до -20 градусов

Robots that can do laundry and more, plus unrolling laptops: the standout tech from CES 2026

Robot vacuums that can climb stairs and device for BlackBerry lovers also on display at annual Las Vegas tech showThis year will be filled with robots that can fold your laundry, pick up objects and climb stairs, fridges that you can command to open by voice, laptops with screens that can follow you around the room on motorised hinges and the reimagining of the BlackBerry phone.Those are the predictions from the annual CES tech show in Las Vegas that took place this week. The sprawling event aims to showcase cutting-edge technology developed by startups and big brands. Continue reading...

US seizes fifth oil tanker as Venezuela pressure campaign continues

Operation comes days after US seized Russian-flagged tanker; US pledges to continue blockade following Maduro abduction.

Bruegel: РФ в 2025 году стала четвертым по объемам поставщиком газа в страны ЕС

ДТЕК везе з Хорватії обладнання для ремонту пошкоджених енергообʼєктів

фото ДТЕККомпанія ДТЕК постачає з Хорватії обладнання для відновлення і ремонту енергетичних обʼєктів, які були зруйновані чи пошкоджені внаслідок російських обстрілів. Про це йдеться у повідомленні ДТЕК. "Уряд...

The musician and the strongman leader - what you need to know about Uganda's election

Voters could propel a leader into a fifth decade in power or back a change candidate.

Could egg defect breakthrough help stop the IVF rollercoaster?

Results of research offer hope to older women – but it will be several years at least before technique is approvedHuman eggs ‘rejuvenated’ in an advance that could boost IVF success ratesIt is a rollercoaster of emotional extremes that will be familiar to many who have gone through IVF treatment: hope and joy turns to despair and back again. This is especially true for women over the age of 35 years, when IVF success rates decline steeply and for whom the only real way to improve the odds is to keep trying.While IVF has undergone huge progress in the past decades, including the advent of genet

Could egg defect breakthrough help stop the ‘horrible IVF rollercoaster’?

Results of research offer hope to older women – but it will be several years at least before technique is approvedHuman eggs ‘rejuvenated’ in an advance that could boost IVF success ratesIt is a rollercoaster of emotional extremes that will be familiar to many who have gone through IVF treatment: hope and joy turns to despair and back again. This is especially true for women over 35, the age when IVF success rates decline steeply and for whom the only real way to improve the odds is to keep trying.While there has been huge progress in IVF in the past decades, including the advent of genetic te

Енергетики повернули електрику мільйону сімей Дніпропетровщини після масованої атаки, - ДТЕК

ДТЕК повернув світло мільйону родин Дніпропетровщини / фото ДТЕКЕнергетики компанії ДТЕК повернули світло мільйону родин у Дніпропетровській області після масштабної атаки Росії. Про це йдеться в повідомленні...

Інфляція сповільнилася у 2025 році: як змінилися ціни на продукти

Продукти харчування та безалкогольні напої подорожчали за рік на 10,2%. Натомість взуття та одяг подешевшали.

Інфляція сповільнилася у 2025 році: як змінилися ціни на продукти в Україні

Продукти харчування та безалкогольні напої подорожчали за рік на 10,2%. Натомість взуття та одяг подешевшали.

Видеоигры в России: хроника запретов и скандалов

В начале декабря 2025 г. Роскомнадзор ограничил доступ к американской интернет-платформе Roblox, где пользователи (преимущественно дети) могут создавать собственные игры, а также играть в чужие. Поводом стали неоднократные случаи распространения материалов с пропагандой и оправданием экстремистской и террористической деятельности и случаями призыва к насилию. При этом видеоигры, их разработчики и распространяющие площадки нередко оказывались в центре внимания в России. «Ведомости» вспоминают, как и почему это происходило.

SEBI move to restrict sharing, use of price data for education with 30 days lag a right step

“Using live data for educational purpose is clearly outside the scope of pure educational activity,” said market regulator

India closely tracking US bill proposing 500% tariffs on Russian oil buyers

New Delhi reiterated that its energy sourcing decisions are driven by market dynamics and the need to ensure affordable energy for its 1.4 billion people

Дмитриев напомнил Каллас об отсутствии сил ПВО против «Орешника»

Астронавт NASA залишив на Місяці фото і зворушливе послання: що він написав

У 1972 році під час місії "Аполлон-16" астронавт Чарльз Дюк залишив на поверхні Місяця сімейну фотографію з підписом, яка й досі залишається там.

Долар перевищив 43 гривні і побив новий рекорд: офіційний курс валют на 12 січня

Курс гривні до євро встановлено на рівні 50,14 грн/євро.

Коли в Україні знову потеплішає: у Гідрометцентрі назвали дати

Подекуди навіть може бути відлига.

Motilal Oswal AMC pauses inflows into Nifty Microcap 250 Index Fund

Under current regulations, micro-cap is not recognised as a separate category

With a new leader and tired opponent, this should be the Victorian Liberals’ year – if not for self-inflicted wounds

As dysfunction reigns, the party shows yet again that its greatest obstacle to winning government is not Labor but itselfGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThis should be the Victorian Liberal party’s year. They head into November’s election with a new, energetic and articulate leader in Jess Wilson, who has vowed to drag her party to the centre and reconnect with voters it has lost in recent years.Across the aisle stands a weary third-term Labor government, burdened by the state’s debt – forecast to hit $192bn by 2028-29 – and the baggage of more than a decade in power

Spain’s socialist exception is running out of time

Even economic success may not save Europe’s last socialist government from defeat.

US hiring held firm in December capping weakest year of growth since the pandemic

Employers added 50,000 jobs, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, despite a year of uneven growthHiring held firm in the US last month, official data showed, amid uncertainty over the strength and direction of the world’s largest economy.Employers added 50,000 jobs to the US labor force last month, capping the weakest year of growth since the pandemic, according to data released from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday. Continue reading...

Changes to Elon Musk's AI Grok 'insulting' to victims, says No 10

It comes after government urged Ofcom to use all its powers – up to and including an effective ban – against X.

Indians’ investments in gold ETFs triples in 2025

Global inflows into ETFs up 25% last year as US overtakes China as the top investor

Indians’ investments in gold ETFs triple in 2025

Global inflows into ETFs up 25% last year as US overtakes China as the top investor

Названо найкращі смартфони для купівлі на початку 2026 року: від недорогих до топових

До переліку увійшли моделі від Google, Apple, Samsung, OnePlus і Nothing.