With both Israel and Ukraine largely reliant on the US for these interceptors, decisions have to be made. “We still don’t know how many missiles Israel decided to engage, any number of missiles do just land in areas that aren’t going to cause much damage to human life or infrastructure… they will choose to let...
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UK Universities Retain Top Global International Education Position | FE News
UK universities are a top choice for 18% of parents worldwide 90% of UK parents are concerned with the rising cost of an overseas education, which could represent almost 40% of their required retirement savings Drivers for UK parents sending their children to university overseas include enabling them to pursue their passions (71%) and access...
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Israel-Hezbollah latest: Israeli military says missiles launched from Iran into Israel
Israel is preparing for retaliation from Iran as early as this evening, our US partner network reports. Sources have told NBC that UK officials have heard Israel believes a missile attack could come tonight. An Israeli military spokesman says the potential missile attack is expected to be widespread, according to Reuters. US officials expect this...
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List of best work-life balance countries including UK, New Zealand, Canada, and more | World News – Times of India
Feeling burnt out from the monotonous office routine? Struggling to find time for yourself, family, or friends? You’re not alone. The pressures of work can drain us both mentally and physically. If you’re seeking a solution, perhaps it’s time to consider moving to a country with a healthier work-life balance.According to a survey by Remote,...
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Revealed: The secret behind the world’s best chips
“Honestly, we took the simplest potato, Agata, which you find in all supermarkets,” he told French news broadcaster TF1. The Agata potato is a waxy Dutch variety that has a thin, pale yellow skin and is commonly found in French grocery stores. Arras, a small market town best known as the site of bloody First...
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Israel pummels Beirut overnight in new wave of air strikes
This morning we left the traffic-clogged streets of Beirut, which has filled up with people fleeing areas hit by Israeli airstrikes, for the Bekaa Valley. Lebanon is as ever a tale of two countries. In the hill resorts of Mount Lebanon life feels pretty normal but things change as you drop into the Bekaa Valley,...
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Elon Musk not invited to top UK investment summit
BBC The world’s richest person, Elon Musk, has not been invited to the UK government’s International Investment Summit in response to his social media posts during last month’s riots, the BBC understands. Violence spread across the UK after a stabbing attack in Southport, in which three children attending a dance class were killed. The tech...
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UK Channel migrant arrivals top 25,000 in 2024 – World News
LONDON The number of migrants arriving in Britain by crossing the Channel in small boats has topped 25,000 since the start of the year, provisional figures showed on Monday. The figures come as the new Labour government, like the last Conservative administration, struggles to reduce the cross-Channel arrivals. Some 717 migrants crossed the Channel from...
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Iran attack ‘will be met with response’, Israel’s army chief says
Timing is key to Israel’s responsepublished at 18:35 British Summer Time 15 April 18:35 BST 15 April Frank GardnerSecurity correspondent Israel’s war cabinet will have been debating two key questions in response to Iran’s missile attacks at the weekend: how to respond and when. Because the timing here matters. There are those like Benny Gantz,...
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The world’s top five strongest currencies – the UK pound doesn’t top the list
There are 180 currencies recognised worldwide by the United Nations as legal tender, all with varying strengths. The strongest currency globally doesn’t owe its value to its popularity or usage, but rather to its purchasing power. Currencies are one of the most important factors in the global economy and play a large role in determining...
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Middle East latest: Israel striking targets in southern Lebanon ‘extensively’ after placing restrictions on gatherings
The Lebanese militant group Hezbollah has launched 115 “aerial targets” at civilian areas in northern Israel over the past few hours, the Israeli Defence Force (IDF) has said. Some of the rockets landed near the northern Israeli city of Haifa. Israeli first responders say the early morning barrage wounded at least three people, damaged buildings...
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The world’s strongest passport – the UK doesn’t even make the top 20
Singapore now holds the world’s most powerful passport, as Spain slips from its previous top spot, new research has suggested. According to the latest rankings from VisaGuide.World, based on factors such as visa-free access, eVisas, and global mobility, the Singaporean passport scored an impressive 91.27 out of 100 as of September 2024. After Singapore, European...