Despite his familiarity with the limelight, Mark Carney, the former governor of the Bank of England, is known to be camera shy. Dressed in his trademark white cutaway collar shirt and grey tie, he refused to pose for photographs outside on a balcony. “I don’t like posed shots. It’s not my thing,” he explained to …
Witness an epic clash of companies at the Eggen Restaurant, perched atop Nesaksla Mountain. This lofty establishment provides breathtaking vistas of the surrounding mountains and fjord and is conveniently accessible via the state-of-the-art Romsdal gondola, an electric cable car. Take a break with a cup of coffee and a slice of cake before embarking on …
The European Union has taken a strong stance against Google, intending to dismantle its extensive advertising business in their ongoing conflict with the tech giant. Margrethe Vestager, the EU’s competition chief, announced a “statement of objections” on Wednesday, accusing Google of using illegal tactics to dominate the online ad market and overcharge advertisers. The EU …
A group of seven Conservative Members of Parliament (MPs) have publicly expressed their intention to vote against the report on Mr. Johnson. The MPs in question are Simon Clarke, Ms. Dorries, Brendan Clarke-Smith, Paul Bristow, James Duddridge, Mark Jenkinson, and Jacob Rees-Mogg. The privileges committee determined that Mr. Johnson should have been aware that Covid …
Elon Musk’s Twitter is facing a $250 million lawsuit from music publishers for numerous copyright infringements. The lawsuit, filed by 17 music publishers including Sony and Universal Music, accuses Twitter of “fueling its business with countless infringing copies of musical compositions.” The dispute between the music industry and Twitter predates Musk’s $44 billion takeover, but …
In anticipation of a renewed crackdown by Beijing on pro-democracy demonstrations, a Hong Kong protest song has been removed from Apple Music and Spotify. Local reports suggest that versions of the anthem Glory To Hong Kong are inaccessible on online streaming platforms within the territory, following the Hong Kong government’s recent injunction to ban the …
Anti-social behavior, such as consuming alcohol in public and wearing inappropriate attire like beachwear, is deemed unacceptable in the city of Palma. Consequently, local law enforcement has the authority to issue substantial fines on the spot. Furthermore, rowdy and hostile conduct is not tolerated in beach resorts nearby, and individuals may face penalties as a …
The Federal Reserve made a noteworthy decision last night by pausing its aggressive round of interest rate increases, the most significant since the 1980s. However, they refrained from celebrating victory over inflation. Instead of opting for the eleventh consecutive increase, the US central bank chose to maintain its target at 5% to 5.25%. Surprisingly, they …
Yorkshire, the largest county in England, is much more than its size. It offers a captivating variety of attractions and activities that will keep visitors engaged for an entire weekend or even longer. From two National Parks with stunning sceneries – the Dales and the North York Moors – to spectacular waterfalls and rocks formations, …
WhatsApp is set to launch a new feature called “Channels”, allowing users to follow accounts and receive updates. By using a central directory, users can search for channels within the app and subscribe to accounts. The feature does not require a phone number, and messages will disappear after 30 days. While channels will not be …