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U.S. considers imposing sanctions on China’s Hikvision -FT By Metro US 0 comments Posted on May 5, 2022 Surveillance cameras are seen near the headquarters of Chinese video surveillance firm Hikvision in Hangzhou (Reuters) -The United States is moving towards imposing new sanctions on Chinese video surveillance company Hikvision, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday, citing four people familiar with the talks. The potential sanctions would be administered...

Sri Lankan tea pickers’ dreams shattered by economic crisis By Alasdair Pal and Uditha Jayasinghe 0 comments Posted on May 4, 2022 Crisis brews for Sri Lankan tea workers amid economic slump BOGAWANTALAWA, Sri Lanka (Reuters) – On a lush plantation in Sri Lanka, Arulappan Ideijody deftly plucks the tips of each tea bush, throwing them over her shoulder into an open basket on her back. After...

His Excellency Hassan Al Thawadi, Secretary-General of the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy, expressed his aspiration to welcome fans from around the world, with only 200 days left until the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar will be hosted by the end of this year, as preparations continue to host the 22nd edition of the tournament, which is being...

Boohoo laments higher clothing returns and shipping costs as profits sink The online retailer sees sales growth slowing further in its current financial year as COVID-linked shipping woes persist and consumer budgets are squeezed by the cost of living crisis. James Sillars Business reporter @SkyNewsBiz Wednesday 4 May 2022 11:12, UK Image:Boohoo sees sales growth slowing over the course of the current year as household...

Robot chef that has learned to chew, taste and alter seasoning is unveiled The 'chef' can already cook omelettes - and could one day help out in busy homes and assisted living complexes. Wednesday 4 May 2022 02:18, UK Image:If the robots understand the concept of taste, it will make them 'better cooks,' researchers say Why you can trust...

The EU says Russia's biggest bank Sberbank will be banned from SWIFT. Here's what it means On Wednesday, the Europpean Commission announced further moves to block some Russian banks from the Belgium-based payments service, SWIFT   -   Copyright  John MACDOUGALL / AFP By Tom Bateman  with AP, AFP & Reuters  •  Updated: 04/05/2022 - 13:18 Russia's largest bank will be excluded from the SWIFT payments messaging system, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen...

Climate Now Debate: How do we boost Europe's wind sector and meet EU climate goals? How do we boost Europe's wind sector and meet EU climate goals?   -   Copyright  euronews By Jeremy Wilks  & Euronews  •  Updated: 04/05/2022 - 12:42 The EU has put its energy behind the promise of wind power. With initiatives like REPowerEU increasing the target for wind-generated electricity, the next decade will hopefully see massive growth in the production of...

Europe's 'obesity epidemic' is killing over 1.2 million people a year, a new WHO report says Governments should limit the number of takeaway food outlets in lower-income neighbourhoods, the report said.   -   Copyright  @gillyberlin / Unsplash By Tom Bateman  & AP  •  Updated: 04/05/2022 - 09:57 Obesity in Europe has reached "epidemic proportions," and is causing at least 200,000 cancer cases and 1.2 million deaths a year, a new report published by the...

Musk says Twitter may charge 'slight' fee for businesses and governments after takeover Elon Musk attends The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of the "In America: An Anthology of Fashion" exhibition   -   Copyright  Evan Agostini/AP By Euronews, Reuters  •  Updated: 04/05/2022 - 11:30 Elon Musk said on Tuesday Twitter might charge a "slight" fee for commercial and government users, part of the billionaire entrepreneur's...

Donald Trump's hold on US Republicans boosted as author ally JD Vance wins Ohio primary COMMENTS By Euronews  with AP  •  Updated: 04/05/2022 - 08:29 Senate candidate JD Vance, left, greets former President Donald Trump at a rally at the Delaware County Fairground, April 23, 2022, in Delaware, Ohio.   -   Copyright  AP Photo/Joe Maiorana, File SHARE THIS ARTICLE Bestselling author JD Vance has won...

Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting with members of the Russian government via teleconference in Moscow on March 10, 2022. (Photo: Mikhail Klimentyev/SPUTNIK/AFP via Getty Images) “7 GIVE$ Putin's Attack on Ukraine Is Hideous and Criminal—But That Doesn't Make Him Insane Declaring someone irrational leads to a place in which no one wants to negotiate,...

Marriott International reports quarterly profit on surge in travel demand By Metro US 0 comments Posted on May 4, 2022 People are seen outside of a Courtyard Marriott hotel in Manhattan, New York City (Reuters) – Marriott International Inc posted a quarterly profit on Wednesday, compared with a year-ago loss, as a rebound in travel demand boosted occupancy rates across its hotels. The company, which owns brands including...

Goldman Sachs to appoint Denny as head of Johannesburg office By Metro US 0 comments Posted on May 4, 2022 The logo for Goldman Sachs is seen on the trading floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City (Reuters) – Goldman Sachs Group Inc will appoint Simon Denny as the head of its Johannesburg office and chief executive officer of Goldman Sachs International...

Kremlin says no chance of Putin declaring war on Ukraine on Victory Day From CNN's Stephanie Halasz Russian military vehicles attend rehearsal of Victory Day military parade marking the 77th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War II, in Moscow, Russia, on April 28. (Sefa Karacan/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images) Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Wednesday there was no chance of...