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Tests begin on 3D-printed rocket engine that could power UK space launches
Skyrora is aiming to carry out orbital launches from SaxaVord Spaceport in the Shetland Isles once it gets its licence from the Civil Aviation Authority. Its licence application was submitted in 2022.
By Tom Acres, technology reporter
Monday 19 June 2023 01:07, UK
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China’s President Xi Jinping and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken meet in Beijing in bid to ease tensions
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China's President Xi Jinping and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken meet in Beijing in bid to ease tensions
Mr Xi says he hopes Mr Blinken would make "more positive contributions" in stabilising US-China relations - which have deteriorated in recent years.
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Sky News reporter @thejournojames
Monday 19 June 2023 13:44, UK
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Three dead and 29 injured in Israeli West Bank raid
The shoot-out took place in Jenin on Monday after Israeli troops came under fire from Palestinian gunmen while attempting to carry out arrest raids in the city.
James Robinson
Sky News reporter @thejournojames
Monday 19 June 2023 11:14, UK
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India heatwave: Nearly 170 dead as northern states swelter amid soaring temperatures
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India heatwave: Nearly 170 dead as northern states swelter amid soaring temperatures
While northern India is known for sweltering heat in the summer months, temperatures over the past week have been consistently above average, with highs reported of 43.5C (110F).
Monday 19 June 2023 12:49, UK
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Patients inside the hospital in Bailla, Uttar...
TECHNOLOGYRanked: The Most Innovative Companies in 2023Published 5 days ago on June 13, 2023
By Marcus Lu
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Athul Alexander
The Most Innovative Companies in 2023
The Most Innovative Companies in 2023
Every year, Boston Consulting Group (BCG) releases their Most Innovative Companies ranking. Based on a survey of over 1,000 innovation executives polled in Dec. 2022 and Jan. 2023, BCG assessed a company’s performance...
MARKETSMapped: The Growth in House Prices by CountryPublished 1 week ago on June 9, 2023
By Dorothy Neufeld
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Mapped: The Growth in House Prices by Country
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MARKETS10-Year Annualized Forecasts for Major Asset ClassesPublished 4 days ago on June 14, 2023
By Marcus Lu
10-year annualized forecasts for major asset classes
10-Year Annualized Forecasts for Major Asset Classes
While there’s no way of predicting the future, quantitative models can help us come up with a general idea of how different asset classes may perform in the future.
One example is Vanguard’s...
MARKETSMapped: The State of Economic Freedom in 2023Published 2 weeks ago on June 6, 2023
By Avery Koop
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map of economic freedom worldwide in 2023
Mapped: The State of Economic Freedom in 2023
The concept of economic freedom serves as a vital framework for evaluating the extent to which individuals and businesses have the freedom to make economic decisions. In countries with...
MAPSMapping Human Impact Across the WorldPublished 2 days ago on June 16, 2023
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This graphic maps the extent of humanity’s impact on the world from 1993 to 2009
Mapping Human Impact Across the World
Since the dawn of human history, our activities have left an impact on Earth—from...
‘Risky’ for government to intervene as mortgage costs surge, ex-Bank of England deputy warns
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'Risky' for government to intervene as mortgage costs surge, ex-Bank of England deputy warns
A recent report predicted that average repayments will go up by almost £3,000 next year, and banks are pulling mortgage products from the market as interest rates are expected to near 6% in 2024.
Tim Baker
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Sunday 18 June 2023 13:36, UK
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Antony Blinken holds ‘candid’ talks with Chinese foreign minister in rare Beijing trip
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Antony Blinken holds 'candid' talks with Chinese foreign minister in rare Beijing trip
Sunday was the first time Antony Blinken had visited Beijing since Joe Biden took office in January 2021. Mike Pompeo, who served in Donald Trump's administration, was the last secretary of state to visit back in October 2018.
Sunday 18 June 2023 16:47, UK
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When Cheap Flights Cost More Than Consumers Bargain For
BY PYMNTS | JUNE 16, 2023
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When budget airlines experiment with route changes, the customer may ultimately pay the price.
Picture it: After months of planning and saving, you finally book that hard-earned vacation. Hotel, ground transportation and itinerary are all planned and reserved. Just...
dLocal Investing $100 Million to Expand in Argentina
BY PYMNTS | JUNE 16, 2023
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Payment platform dLocal says it is investing heavily in Argentina.
The company plans to invest $100 million in that country, while hiring 400 new workers in the near and medium term, according to a Thursday (June 15) press release.
Per the release,...
FDIC Readies Sale of SVB’s $460 Million German Business
BY PYMNTS | JUNE 16, 2023
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Beginning next week, bidders will get the chance to purchase Silicon Valley Bank’s German business.
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) is set to open a data room on June 20 to qualified bidders for the bank’s $460 million German...




































