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UK should scrap ‘stupid’ ban on petrol cars to close EU trade deal, says Renault boss

The UK government has pledged to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030

The Independent UK · Oct 17

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The Independent UK · Oct 17

North Sea oil firm pays almost £100m to Israeli company on UN settlement list

ONE of the biggest players in the North Sea oil industry paid out nearly £100 million in profits to an Israeli firm linked by the UN to illegal settlements just weeks after the UK Government announced

The National (Scotland) · Oct 17

Indian student groups protest against CEC, SIR in London; Govt supporters hold counter-protest

Protests took place in London at Mahatma Gandhi's statue, where crowds gathered to voice their opinions. Opposing groups supported and protested against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Keynote speaker Dhruv Rathee urged for changes in the election commission while opposing foreign interference.…

The Economic Times · Oct 17

Itv News Amazon Investigation: Exposé reignites e-commerce waste debate; France tightens disposal rules

A recent investigation revealed that Amazon has been discarding millions of unsold and returned products stored in its warehouses. While the company asserts a commitment to recycling, reselling, or donating items, UK lawmakers have raised alarms regarding these disposal practices. Meanwhile, countries like France have enacted tighter regulations to combat…

The Times of India · Oct 17

Move over, pervert glasses – the latest toxic trend is robogroping

Whenever a new technology is created, it will, without exception, immediately be used to harass girls and women

The Guardian - US · Oct 17

The argument for Scottish independence has 'not already been won', says ex-SNP MP

THE argument for Scottish independence has “not already been won”, a former SNP MP has said ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 17

Russia Could Hit the 'Soft Underbelly of the UK' With Covert Bioweapons, Former Official Warns

Former UK biosecurity official Christopher East has warned that hostile states could exploit biological threats against Britain's food supply or military forces.

International Business Times UK · Oct 17

UAE agrees with Saudi Arabia to re-enter Yemen conflict amid Houthi gains

United Arab Emirates will reportedly resume payments to Yemeni forces as gains by Iran-backed Houthi fighters alarm Gulf state rulers

The Guardian - UK · Oct 17

SNP members back resolution supporting UK-wide ban on X

The resolution, which also said the SNP should remove itself from the social media platform, was passed overwhelmingly at the party’s conference.

Evening Standard · Oct 17