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Troubling reality of global supply chain

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Peter Goodman, New York Time’s Global award-winning Economics Correspondent, makes an extraordinary journey to understand the worldwide supply chain – exposing both the fascinating pathways of manufacturing and transportation that bring products to your doorstep, and the ruthless business logic that has left local communities at the mercy of complex and fragile network for their basic necessities. How does the wealthiest country on Earth run out of protective gear in the middle of a public health catastrophe? How do its parents find themselves unable to locate crucially needed infant formula? How do its largest companies spend billions of dollars making … Continue reading Troubling reality of global supply chain

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Emergency landing for Air India Boeing 777 in Siberia

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An Air India passenger Boeing 777 aircraft AI-183 flying from New Delhi to San Francisco was forced to land in the Russian region of Siberia at the Krasnoyarsk International Airport, on 18th July 2024, after the crew detected a potential issue in the cargo hold area, after smoke detectors were activated, according to Air India, in its second such incident on the route in just over a year. The incident puts added spotlight on the embattled aircraft manufacturer, Boeing, whose aircraft was used in the flight, as several Boeing planes have been involved in air incidents in recent past. Most … Continue reading Emergency landing for Air India Boeing 777 in Siberia

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Pound hits $1.30 amid global market jitters

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The Sterling Pound hit its highest level against the dollar in a year on Wednesday as investors bet on UK interest rates staying higher for longer. The data reveal the rate of inflation was proving more stubborn than expected by some analysts which prompted traders to cut bets on an easing of rates in August, and sent the pound above $1.30 for the first time since last July. The Pound has also boosted by market hoping new Labour government will offer economic stability. UK inflation was steady in June, in line with Bank of England’s target rate of 2 per … Continue reading Pound hits $1.30 amid global market jitters

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Trump hails ‘big win for democracy’ after US Supreme Court verdict

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The US Supreme Court has sent Donald Trump’s claim he is immune from prosecution for his actions while president back to a lower court. The former president had been charged with conspiracy to defraud the US, conspiring against the right of Americans to vote and corruptly obstructing an official proceeding and conspiring to do so. In a historic 6-3 ruling, the justices said for the first time that former presidents have absolute immunity from prosecution for their official acts, but no immunity for unofficial acts. The Supreme Court’s justices ordered lower courts to work out precisely ow to apply their … Continue reading Trump hails ‘big win for democracy’ after US Supreme Court verdict

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Afghanistan qualify for first World Cup T20 semi-final

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25 Jun2024 ICC MEN’s T20 World Cup at Arnos Vale Playing Field, Kingstown Afghanistan 115-5 20 ov Gurbaz 43 off 55, 3 fours, 1 six, Rashid 19 not out off 10, 3 sixes, Hossain 3-26, Mustafizur 1-17, Taskin 1-12 Bangladesh 105 ao (17.5ov) Das 54 not out off 49, 5 fours, 1 six, Hridoy 14 off 9, 2 fours, Rashid 4-23, Naveen 4-26, Farooqi 1-15. Gulbadin 1-5. Afghanistan win by 8 runs  DLS method. Afghanistan who only gained full member status in 2017, beat Bangladesh in a low-scoring thriller and made it through to the last four of  World Cup  … Continue reading Afghanistan qualify for first World Cup T20 semi-final

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England Marches to Semi-final after Thrashing USA

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ICC Men’s T20  at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados United States  115 ao (18.5ov) Kumar 30 off 24, 1 four, 2 six, Anderson 29 off 28,  1 six, Jordan 4-10, S Curran 2-23, Rashid 2-13, Livingstone 1-24, Topley 1-29. England 117-0 (9.4ov)  Buttler 83  not out off 38, 6 fours, 7 sixes, Salt 25 not out  off 21, 2 fours. England win by 10 wickets Chris Jordan took a hat-trick England’s first in men’s T20s as USA were dismissed for 115 in Barbados, Defending champions England chase their target in just 904 overs  and gained excellent run-rate, as captain Jos Buttler … Continue reading England Marches to Semi-final after Thrashing USA

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Raindance Film Festival: Body Odyssey

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A refreshing angle on the pursuit for perfection and recognition for thisgoal! “Body Odyssey” – Raindance Film 32 nd Festival – London June 2024Language – English. Amka Film Productions, Fenix Entertainment, Revok.Stars Mona – a bodybuilder in her 40’s who is determined to compete in a MissBody Universe Contest. Screened at The Raindance Film Festival June 2024 atThe Prince Charles Cinema, Saturday 22 nd June.Mona is training for a world event. She pursues a yearning for physical andvisual appeal and aesthetic stunningness. Her coach records, helps and observesall her activities on a day to day basis – what she eats … Continue reading Raindance Film Festival: Body Odyssey

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Raindance Film Festival: The Quiet Maid

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“THE QUIET MAID” – RAINDANCE FILM FESTIVAL LONDON 2024 (92 mins) in association with Calladita films and others.INTELLIGENTLY EXAMINING CLASS TENSIONS AND UNFAIRNESS “RESCUED” BY SATIREThis film brings to mind all kinds of conflicating episodes, feelings and behaviours which may echo with many a viewer. Poor Ana (Paula Grimaldo) is a Columbian housekeeper in the Costa Brava trying to fund a close relative’s aspirations to become a doctor while she is underpaid and witnessing spoilt bourgeois people who though speaking the same language, have nothing else in common with her at all.Directed, written and produced by up and coming Miguel … Continue reading Raindance Film Festival: The Quiet Maid

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Raindance Festival: Mogwai

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MOGWAI – DOCUMENTARY – RAINDANCE FESTIVAL – “IF THE STARS HAD A SOUND” Film made and directed by Anthony Crook. The Scottish cult Indie Rock band Mogwai once dissed Sir Paul McCartney and failed to stand up for him at an awards ceremony, and nearly got into a fight with Shack. Record producer Arthur Baker had to intervene sayubg they were young and bratty. The music of Mogwai is broadly described as Indie Rock and Post Rock and the band was formed in Glasgow in 1995 – named after creatures in the feature film “Gremlins”. One of the founder members … Continue reading Raindance Festival: Mogwai

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England power past West Indies in Super 8s

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Cricket Thursday 20 Jun 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia West Indies 180-4 (20ov) Charles 38 off 34, 4 four 1 six, Pooran 36 off 32, 4 fours, 1 six, R Powell 36 off 17, 5 sixes, Archer 1-34m Rashid 1-21, M Ali 1-15, Livingstone 1-20. England 181-2 (17.3ov) Phil Salt 87 off 47, 8 fours, 5 sixes,Bairstow 48 off 26, 5 fours, 2 sixes, Russell 1-21. England Win by 8 wickets England won the toss but elected to field. England struggled for early wickets  as West Indies were 82-0 … Continue reading England power past West Indies in Super 8s