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Why has DRC filed criminal charges against Apple over ‘conflict minerals’?

Democratic Republic of the Congo says tech giant has been using controversial minerals from sub-Saharan Africa.

Al Jazeera

NHS spends £14.7bn a year treating patients in England hurt by care mistakes, says report

Experts from Imperial College London cite ‘alarming declines’ in 12 key metrics of patient safety

The Guardian - UK

Norway to end international finance for fossil fuel projects in COP26 legacy

Norway, a major oil & gas-producing nation, fulfills Clean Energy Transition Partnership (CETP) pledge made a year ago at COP28 climate summit…

The National (Scotland)

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England has highest proportion of ‘overqualified’ adults, report finds

The British university system has been accused of ‘overextending itself’

The Independent UK

England has highest proportion of adults ‘overqualified’ for their jobs – report

The OECD study assesses the literacy, numeracy and problem-solving skills of adults from 31 countries and economies.

Evening Standard

Tokyo is turning to a 4-day work week in a desperate attempt to help Japan shed its unwanted title of ‘world’s oldest population’

Tokyo earlier this year introduced a government-sponsored dating app to help people find partners.

Fortune

Are you better off: question at heart of next election

The opposition says excessive government spending is trashing the economy, but Labor says coalition cuts would just make it harder for households.

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OECD Warns Of Protectionism Weeks Before Trump Return

The OECD warned Wednesday that protectionist trade measures pose a major risk to disrupting the world economy, just weeks before Donald Trump is set to return to the White House.

International Business Times

UK interest rates ‘to fall more slowly’ after tax rises and spending hikes in Rachel Reeves’ Budget

Influential Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development also warns ‘risks and uncertainties high’ for global economy

The Independent UK

UK interest rates to fall more slowly than expected after Budget – OECD

The global economics body also increased its GDP forecast for next year on the back of higher public spending from the Budget.

Evening Standard

Donald Trump's tariffs could hit UK goods trade as hard as Brexit, experts warn

DONALD Trump’s threatened tariffs could hit UK trade with the US as badly as Brexit affected trade with the EU, a leading think tank has said ...

The National (Scotland)

Trump tariffs could hit UK goods trade as hard as Brexit, says think tank

The Resolution Foundation urged the Government to pursue an EU-focused trade policy, despite the threat of tariffs from the US.

Evening Standard

AI reckons it can do all jobs, even those thought previously 'safe'

Previously only capable of tackling repetitive admin work, AI is increasingly capable of doing your boss’ job.

TechRadar

Greenpeace activists board tanker demanding cut in plastic production

Activists scaled ship’s mast, painted ‘PLASTIC KILLS’ on the side of the vessel, and set up tents to sustain their protest

The Independent UK

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Tens of thousands protest in Barcelona against housing crunch and high rents

Rental prices have been driven up by short-term renters including tourists

The Guardian - UK

Survival rates in UK for two lethal cancers lower than in comparable countries, research shows

Experts say UK ‘lags behind’ as OECD finds poor outcomes for many diagnosed with colon and lung cancers

The Independent UK

More than one in four premature deaths in UK ‘will be due to cancer by 2050’

A new study warned that the ‘current trajectory of cancer costs is unsustainable’.

The Guardian - US

BlackRock accused of contributing to climate and human rights abuses

OECD complaint alleges top firm has increased investments in companies implicated in environmental devastation

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The Conversation

In a global nursing shortage, NZ’s reliance on overseas-trained staff is not sustainable

The global shortage of trained nurses has been described as a health emergency by the International Council of Nurses.

The Guardian - AU

‘The fatigue is not only real, it is absolutely legitimate’: why are so many of us so tired right now?

There are reasons why in workplaces, homes, shops and schools there’s a sense that much of Australia is running on empty

International Business Times

Legal Migration To OECD Reaches New Record In 2023

Migration to richer countries reached a record level for the second year running in 2023, the OECD said on Thursday, reflecting demand for foreign labour and gaps in the workforce left by ageing populations.

The Conversation

Indonesia president’s diplomatic dash takes in China and US − but a Trump presidency may see the aspiring regional powerhouse tilt more toward Beijing

It’s been a whirlwind week for Indonesian president Prabowo Subianto. On Nov. 9, he was breaking bread with Chinese leader Xi Jinping; three days later he was sitting down with President Joe Biden in the White House. In between, Subianto found time to reach out to Donald Trump to congratulate…

The Independent UK

Britain sees biggest migration spike of any advanced economy despite Brexit

Brexiteers repeatedly claimed leaving the European Union would see net migration to the UK come down

Evening Standard

Britain granted visas to more foreign students than America and saw 172% increase in new refugees last year

Britain handed out 457,673 sponsored study visas in 2023, compared to some 442,000 given to pupils from abroad by US authorities

The Conversation

Countries spend huge sums on fossil fuel subsidies – why they’re so hard to eliminate

Fossil fuels are the leading driver of climate change, yet they are still heavily subsidized by governments around the world.

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