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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.
Beware: ‘vampire facials’ pose HIV risk, Brits cautioned
Individuals in the United Kingdom who desire to appear more sprightly are advised against visiting unregulated beauty clinics for "vampire facials" due to the potential transmission of HIV. A patient receives platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections, which involve the administration of blood samples that have been centrifuged to separate the protein-rich plasma purported to have the ability to rejuvenate the epidermis, according to aestheticians.
Over 400 jobs lost as Haleon closes UK production site
As an effort to reduce expenses, the largest independent consumer healthcare provider in the world, Haledon, will shut down its production facility in the United Kingdom, resulting in the loss of hundreds of employment. A spokesperson for the company verified to Reuters that the closure of the Maidenhead facility, which manufactures oral health brands such as Sensodyne toothpaste, will result in the elimination of approximately 436 positions by 2026.
‘Shame on you’: White House journalists’ dinner pro-Palestine protest
Protesting against the annual White House correspondents dinner, activists in the United States demanded an end to Israel's war on Gaza and gathered outside a hotel. They condemned President Joe Biden for his support of the military campaign and Western news outlets' "under-coverage" of the conflict. Biden, who delivered a 10-minute eulogy at the event in Washington, DC on Saturday, did not refer to the conflict in Gaza or the dire humanitarian crisis that has beset the region.
