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Jaguar XJS revived as £225k supercar; TWR will produce 88
TWR, a racing legend from Rebord, has unveiled its first road car of the twenty-first century today; it is certain to attract the attention of classic Jaguar enthusiasts with substantial pockets. The V12 Super-GT Supercat, which will be constructed upon the same framework as the legendary Jaguar XJS, will infuse high-performance road vehicles with the legacy of the '80s and '90s dominant Tom Walkinshaw Racing team.
Encamp, divest and keep your eyes on Gaza
As an encampment participant at Michigan, I have witnessed something truly inspiring. Students of diverse religious and ethnic backgrounds, including Jews and Palestinians, individuals of Arab and South Asian descent, and others, have joined the demonstration. Numerous members of the community are present in the camp and its environs to preserve it, disseminate sustenance, and gain knowledge.
Meta social media behemoth under EU misinformation probe
An investigation into disinformation has been initiated by the European Commission about the prominent social media platform Meta. Tuesday, the European Union (EU) declared its investigation into the Facebook and Instagram operator, stating that it suspects the U.S. company of violating the EU's regulations regarding online content. Brussels has intensified its anti-disinformation measures in anticipation of the June EU elections.
Instagram unavailable for 2 hours amid global outage
Instagram is back online after a global disruption that lasted for two hours.  The website DownDetector, which monitors online disruptions, received reports of problems at 2:00 pm ET, which were resolved by 4:00 pm ET. A disruption map indicated that users in the United States, the United Kingdom, certain regions of Europe, and Australia were encountering difficulties, among other places.
Tories claim John Swinney as potential next SNP leader
After Humza Yousaf's resignation, prominent individuals now support the former deputy of the party. Kate Forbes could, however, vie for the presidency once more. As a result of Humza Yousaf's resignation on Monday, the Scottish Conservatives assert that the SNP's next leader could be "crowned... without contest."
ICJ rejects emergency measures over exporting German guns to Israel
Nicaragua had petitioned the International Court of Justice to issue emergency measures regarding German arms sales to Israel. However, the request was denied because Israel's invasion of Palestinian territory in Gaza posed a grave threat of genocide in Gaza. Nicaragua additionally requested that Germany reinstate financial support to UNRWA, the United Nations agency for Palestine refugees, after Israel's accusations that certain UNRWA personnel were implicated in the attacks that erupted the ongoing hostilities on October 7.
PM Netanyahu warns Rafah attack will come regardless of deal
Netanyahu, the prime minister of Israel, has declared that Israel will invade Rafah, a city in southern Gaza, irrespective of the outcome of ceasefire negotiations with Hamas. It occurs amid ongoing negotiations to achieve a ceasefire and the release of hostages. Mr. Netanyahu, however, stated at a gathering of relatives of the hostages that he would invade "with or without" an agreement.
Nicole Kidman receives AFI Life Achievement Award
Nicole Kidman, who received the Life Achievement Award from the American Film Institute (AFI), stated, "It is an honour to create films." Kidman, who is 56 years old, is the inaugural Australian actor to receive the organization's highest honor. Meryl Streep bestowed the esteemed award upon the Moulin Rouge actress in Hollywood.
King Charles discusses health, joins cancer patients publicly
The King was queried about his emotional state during a visit to a cancer treatment facility in London accompanied by the monarch. The King stated that he is "significantly better" as he resumed public responsibilities for the first time since being diagnosed with cancer. During his visit to the Macmillan Cancer Centre in London, the King engaged in handshakes with patients who were afflicted with cancer.
A London flotation by Chinese online titan Shein will bolster FTSE 100
When the Chinese online colossus Shein announces that it will float its shares in London, the FTSE 100 is anticipated to receive a boost as soon as the following month. In the wake of the fashion group's chairman Donald Tang's visit to the United Kingdom last month, Labour's shadow business secretary Johnny Reynolds, and Chancellor Jeremy Hunt have expressed their support for a blockbuster share offer.
Why 15% don’t lose weight on Ozempic—’non-responders’ identified
Ozempic and comparable fat-burning injections have been a boon for the millions of obese Americans. A minimum of 5.6 million individuals in the United States have been prescribed the injection to reduce their body mass and, by doing so, their risk of a variety of diseases by 20%. According to large-scale clinical trials, the medication, which functions by inhibiting appetite signals, may assist patients in losing as much as 15 percent of their body weight in just over a year.
Digital bank Monzo raises £500m from top tech investor
In a round led by Hedosophia, an early investor in Uber and Airbnb, Monzo is raising around £500 million. One of the most well-known technology investors in the world is involved in an enlarged fundraising that Monzo, the fintech that has grown to become one of Britain's largest consumer banking firms, is completing this weekend. Monzo and Hedosophia, an early investor in Uber and Airbnb, have reached an agreement for the latter to become a shareholder in the bank.