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We know the risks of policing Northern Ireland, but this data breach exposes us as never before

Every morning, we check under our cars for bombs. Now many worry about the new danger this disclosure could bring, says Andrew George, a chief inspector in the PSNI

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Fake U2, Foo Fighters and Nickelback t-shirts sold by Merseyside firm

Fake U2, Foo Fighters and Nickelback t-shirts sold by Merseyside firm

Trading Standards found T-Shirt Subway sold tens of thousands of pounds of counterfeit tops

Clothing company sold £30k worth of counterfeit t-shirts

Clothing company sold £30k worth of counterfeit t-shirts

Firm continued flouting trademarks even after being warned about activities by Trading Standards

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How will Russia's economy be affected by Western sanctions?

World powers, including the United States and the European Union, have announced their first round of sanctions against Russia over its recognition of two breakaway republics in Ukraine. They include blacklisting certain banks, barring American and European banks from trading Russian government bonds, and targeting individuals with asset freezes and…

Drop in Facebook user numbers wipes $200 billion off parent company's value

The number of daily users of Facebook has fallen for the first time in the social network's 18-year history. The news sent shares in the platform's parent company Meta plunging by more then 20 percent in after-hours trading on Wall Street – a slump which wipes around $200 billion off…

India's jobs challenge: How to get more people into work as economy recovers?

India's economy is expected to grow by 8.7 percent this year, according to the latest forecast from the International Monetary Fund, but participation in the labour force has fallen and unemployment has risen to a four-month high. How can India jump-start its labour market along with the economy? Stephen Carroll…

Prospect of US interest rate hikes sends stock markets tumbling

Stock markets slumped in Asia on Thursday and European shares started the day's trading in the red, after signals from the US Federal Reserve that it could raise interest rates more than three times in 2022. Fed Chair Jerome Powell said the central bank's policy committee was "of a mind"…

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Markets see wild swings as investors fret over Ukraine, US interest rate hikes

Markets see wild swings as investors fret over Ukraine, US interest rate hikes

It's been a rollercoaster 24 hours on global stock markets, with huge swings on Wall Street and volatility hitting its highest level since October 2020. Investors are waiting for the decision from the US Federal Reserve on when it will start raising interest rates, but are also concerned about the…

What can Joe Biden do to tackle record inflation in the US?

What can Joe Biden do to tackle record inflation in the US?

During a press conference to mark his first year in office, US President Joe Biden cited high prices as one of the biggest problems facing the United States. Inflation hit a 40-year high of 7 percent in December. Our correspondents report from Washington on how a higher cost of living…

Winners and losers of Microsoft's $75 billion deal to buy Activision Blizzard

Winners and losers of Microsoft's $75 billion deal to buy Activision Blizzard

Shares in Sony slumped more by than 10 percent in Tokyo on Wednesday on news of Microsoft's $75 billion deal to buy the video games maker Activision Blizzard. Investors fear the acquisition could mean popular titles like Call of Duty would be moved exclusively to Microsoft platforms. FRANCE 24's Business…

Oil prices jump to highest level since 2014 on supply concerns

Oil prices jump to highest level since 2014 on supply concerns

Oil prices have jumped to their highest level since 2014 after the drone attack on fuel tankers in the United Arab Emirates and amid broader concerns about supply in the market. In early trading on Tuesday, the international benchmark Brent Crude rose above $88 per barrel. Oil producers are sticking…

Fresh starters for former young offenders as they trade porridge for chance of kitchen career

Fresh starters for former young offenders as they trade porridge for chance of kitchen career

Action for Children’s Moving On project helps youngsters get their life back on track, while Yes Chef programme offers prospects of future employment.

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