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FCA: UK Finance's Old Tech Poses 'Significant' Risk

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority has raised a major red flag, revealing that a large portion of the nation's finance sector is dangerously reliant on outdated technology, posing a severe threat to operational resilience and consumer protection.

South Africa Reopens Steve Biko Inquest After 48 Years

Nearly five decades after anti-apartheid activist Steve Biko died in police custody, South Africa's National Prosecuting Authority has ordered a fresh inquest into his death, reopening one of the regime's most notorious cases.

UK Watchdog Demands Google Break Up Ad Tech Business

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has issued a landmark provisional ruling, finding Google's ad tech dominance harms competition and consumers. The tech giant now faces the stark choice of a forced breakup or major divestments.

30M UK Drivers Owed Billions in Car Finance Scandal

A seismic investigation by the FCA into discretionary commission arrangements could see millions of British motorists claim compensation for unfairly inflated car finance payments. Here's how to check if you're affected.

Federal Agents Raid Chicago Suburb in Major Operation

The Chicago suburb of Evanston was the scene of a significant federal law enforcement operation on Monday, with agents from multiple agencies executing a search warrant at a residential property. The nature of the investigation remains undisclosed as auth

Starmer Confronts Abbas Over Hamas in Tense London Meeting

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer challenged Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas on Hamas's October 7th attacks during a private London meeting, while Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper faced criticism for her absence from the talks.

Chicago Mayor slams Trump's military deployment threat

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson issues a fierce rebuke of Donald Trump's suggestion to deploy the military in Democrat-run cities, vowing to uphold Chicago's values and protect its residents from what he calls an 'antithesis to American values'.

Teacher jailed for affair with student turned nanny

A former high school teacher from Connecticut has been sentenced to prison for a disturbing sexual relationship with a former student she later hired as a nanny, a case that has shattered professional boundaries.

Trump Defence Demands Pentagon Records in Classified Docs Case

Donald Trump's legal team has launched an aggressive new motion, demanding extensive records from the US Department of Defence. The move aims to prove the former President's authority to designate documents as personal, potentially derailing the Mar-a-Lag

Chicago Labour Day Shootings: 48 Shot, 10 Killed

A wave of gun violence erupted across Chicago over the Labor Day weekend, resulting in at least 48 people shot, 10 fatally. The city's police are scrambling as communities demand an end to the relentless bloodshed.

FCA Warning: Banks Failing Savers on Interest Rates

Exclusive: The Financial Conduct Authority has uncovered a major failure by UK banks to pass on interest rate rises to savers, disproportionately harming vulnerable and older customers. Discover the findings and what it means for your money.

Martha's Vineyard Fury Over Steep Ferry Price Hikes

Outrage erupts on the exclusive island of Martha's Vineyard as residents face a sudden and steep increase in ferry fares to Massachusetts, threatening local livelihoods and sparking accusations of corporate greed.

Morning Joe slams Chicago's 'Third World' crime crisis

MSNBC's Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski deliver a scathing on-air critique of Chicago's violent crime epidemic, branding it a 'Third World' crisis, following a bloody weekend that coincided with former President Trump's visit to the city.

Supreme Court rejects pothole injury claim against council

The UK Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal from a Kirkcaldy man seeking to sue Dundee City Council for a knee injury sustained from a pothole, setting a significant legal precedent for personal injury claims against local authorities.

US halts new Palestine passport visa approvals

The Biden administration suspends visa approvals for Palestinian Authority passport holders, citing security concerns. The move marks a significant tightening of US immigration policy and has drawn immediate criticism from rights groups.

Epping Forest Council declares 'independence' from government

In a bold political statement, Epping Forest District Council has symbolically declared independence from the UK government in protest against chronic underfunding and the 'broken' council tax system, vowing to withhold part of its payments.

Singapore censors US comedian's Palestine jokes

Exclusive: American comedian Sammy Obeid's show in Singapore was shut down by authorities for jokes about Palestine, sparking a fierce debate on censorship and free speech in the city-state.

FCA Reviews Rules as Top Enforcer Joins Hedge Fund

The Financial Conduct Authority launches an urgent review into its conflict of interest policies after its former head of enforcement, Therese Chambers, takes a senior role at a US hedge fund, raising serious concerns about the City's 'revolving door' cul

ICE Agent Charged in Chicago Kidnapping

A US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent and a woman have been charged with the violent armed kidnapping of Joshalin Rivera in Chicago, following a dramatic police chase and standoff.

FCA Investigates Aberdeen Over Dubai Operations Compliance

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority launches an investigation into Aberdeen's Dubai operations, raising serious questions about oversight in the emirate's burgeoning financial district and compliance with international standards.

Fatah in secret Hezbollah talks, defying Palestinian Authority

In a major shift, the Palestinian Fatah movement has held unprecedented talks with the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah in Beirut, challenging the Palestinian Authority's official stance and potentially reshaping regional alliances.

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