UK Retailers Use Facial Recognition to Tackle Crime Amid Economic Challenges
UK Retailers Deploy Controversial Facial Recognition Tech to Combat Shoplifting and Violence
Sky News reports on the widespread use of facial recognition technology by UK retailers to tackle shoplifting and violence, amid concerns over privacy and civil liberties.
- The ‘winners and losers’ in Universal UK’s plan to rival Disneyland Paris — BBC News
- The Papers: George visits ‘Di homeless shelter’ and shops face ‘last Christmas’ — BBC News
- The controversial tech that retailers have deployed to tackle shoplifting and violence — Sky News
- The links between Epstein and the UK revealed in new files — Sky News
US Seizes Multiple Tankers Off Venezuela Amid Escalating Tensions
The US has seized two oil tankers off the coast of Venezuela, escalating tensions with Caracas. This follows a recent strike against ISIS targets in Syria and the alleged citizenship stripping of a Bosnian war criminal, highlighting ongoing US military interventions and diplomatic disputes.
- US seizes second oil tanker off Venezuela’s coast — BBC News
- US seizes vessel off Venezuela’s coast, officials say — BBC News
- US seizes another tanker off Venezuela – as Brazil issues warning — Sky News
- US carries out ‘massive’ strike against IS in Syria — BBC News
- US to strip alleged Bosnian war criminal of citizenship — BBC News
Elon Musk Closer to Becoming First-Trillionaire Amid Major Milestone
Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk is rapidly approaching the status of first-ever trillionaire, marking a significant milestone in his financial journey.
Mother of Last Israeli Hostage in Gaza Desperate for Ransom: ‘We Will Finish Hamas if They Don’t Give Us Rani’
A mother of the last remaining Israeli hostage in Gaza has vowed to finish Hamas unless they release her daughter, highlighting the ongoing crisis and international pressure on Hamas to secure a prisoner swap.
- ‘We will finish Hamas if they don’t give us Rani,’ says mother of last Israeli hostage — Sky News
- ‘We will finish Hamas if they don’t give us Rani,’ says mother of last hostage in Gaza — Sky News
Retailers Deploy Controversial Facial Recognition Tech to Combat Shoplifting and Violence
Sky News reports that retailers are increasingly using facial recognition technology, known as Facewatch, to tackle shoplifting and violence in their stores. The controversial tech allows businesses to identify known offenders and enhance security measures.
- Shoplifting and abuse – retailers say they have no choice but to use this controversial tech — Sky News
Water Supplies Restored After Complex Mains Repair in 1,000 Homes
After a complex mains repair, water supplies have been fully restored to approximately 1,000 homes.
- Water supplies restored to 1,000 homes after complex mains repair — BBC News
- Watch: Images, cassettes and high-profile figures from Epstein files — BBC News
Prince William Takes Prince George to Homelessness Charity He Visited with Princess Diana
In a touching gesture, Prince William accompanied his young son, Prince George, to a homelessness charity project that he had visited during his childhood alongside Princess Diana. The visit aimed to honor Diana’s legacy and raise awareness about homelessness.