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Car wedged against basement windows of historic hotel in Bath on Mother’s Day

  On Mother's Day, diners at the Francis Hotel in Queen Square, Bath, were surprised to see a car wedged against the basement windows. Avon Fire and Rescue Service were called to the scene around 04:45 GMT on Sunday and freed one of the occupants from the vehicle, while the other was able to get out by himself. The car is still stuck, but the hotel is open as usual. […]

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European Bank Shares Drop Following UBS’s Purchase of Credit Suisse

  According to recent news, the purchase of Credit Suisse by its Swiss rival UBS for $3 billion has resulted in a sharp drop in European bank shares, with UBS down by 13%. This purchase was made at a fraction of Credit Suisse's market value before the weekend, and its failure was seen as a significant event in a crisis of confidence in the banking sector, which also saw the […]

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NEWS Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan Charged with Terrorism

Former Prime Minister Imran Khan, 17 of his aides, and dozens of supporters have been charged with terrorism and other offences by Pakistan police after clashes between Imran Khan-led Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers and police. Riot police used batons and tear gas as supporters hurled firebombs and rocks at the cops. Almost 50 police officers were injured, and many cars and motorcycles were set on fire. Khan did not appear […]

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WhatsApp Introduces Text Detection Feature for iPhone Users

WhatsApp for iPhone Introduces Text Detection Feature for Extracting Text from Images WhatsApp has rolled out a new feature for iPhone users with its latest update, version 23.5.77, which enables the extraction of text from images shared on WhatsApp. The update’s changelog does not mention the text detection feature, but users will see a new button that lets them copy text from an image once they open it. The feature […]

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Demand for financial aid among British Muslims overwhelms charity

The National Zakat Foundation, a charity that assists British Muslims with financial difficulties, has reported an overwhelming demand for its services. According to the charity, requests for crisis grants have reached unprecedented levels, with up to 2,000 applications per month, approximately double what it was last year. Processing time has been increased to four months, compared to the previous two weeks, due to the surge in demand. Successful applicants can […]

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Irish Dancers Light Up London’s St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations with Energy-Generating Dance Floor

As part of London's St. Patrick's Day celebrations, Irish dancers performed on a unique dance floor that generated energy from their movements to light up the floor in green. The dancers' energy was converted into electricity, powering the lights on the floor. The event was a colorful and lively celebration of Irish culture, and a testament to sustainable energy solutions. If you joined in the festivities, we hope you had […]

todayMarch 18, 2023

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Man spotted holding mobile phone while driving chased down by mounted police in Somerset

Last Tuesday, two mounted police officers in Taunton, Somerset chased after a man spotted holding his mobile phone while driving through East Reach. The use of any device that can send or receive data, including mobile phones and tablets, while driving or riding a motorcycle is illegal. The man was issued with a traffic offence report by Avon and Somerset Police and will receive a £200 fine and six points […]

todayMarch 17, 2023

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Over 175,000 Patient Appointments and Procedures Cancelled During Junior Doctors’ Most Disruptive NHS Strike This Winter, BMA Urges Formal Pay Talks

  Tens of thousands of junior doctors participated in a 72-hour strike, causing the cancellation of over 175,000 patient appointments and procedures in England. Emergency care was provided by consultants, but many planned, non-urgent treatments had to be rescheduled, including hip and knee operations, routine checks for patients with diabetes, and cancer screenings. NHS England's medical director, Prof Sir Stephen Powis, called the strike "on an unprecedented scale," impacting efforts […]

todayMarch 17, 2023

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ICC Issues Arrest Warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin on Alleged War Crimes

  According to BBC news, the International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin on charges of war crimes. The court alleges that Putin is responsible for the unlawful deportation of children from Ukraine to Russia, among other crimes committed during the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, which began on 24 February 2022. The ICC accuses Putin of committing these war crimes in Ukraine and […]

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