Trump’s Tiny Car Plans and Train Crashes Raise Safety Concerns Amid Rising Inflation and AI Deals
Rate of price increases ticks up again, official figures show
Official data reveals that the rate of price increases has ticked up once more, continuing a recent trend. The latest figures exceed expectations and highlight ongoing inflationary pressures in consumer prices.
- Rate of price increases ticks up again, official figures show — Sky News
- Rate of price increases ticks up more than expected, official figures show — Sky News
- Rate of price increases ticks up for first time in 5 months, official figures show — Sky News
Actors’ Union Secures Improved AI Protections Deal
The actors’ union has secured a better deal regarding artificial intelligence protections, addressing key concerns and improving terms for its members.
- Actors’ union offered better deal over AI protections — Sky News
- Actor Timothy Busfield released from jail pending child abuse trial — Sky News
Trump’s Greenlight for Tiny Cars: Can Americans Embrace Kei Vehicles?
Former President Trump expresses enthusiasm for tiny ‘Kei’ cars but questions if American consumers will embrace the compact, fuel-efficient vehicles.
- Trump says tiny cars are amazing but will Americans actually buy them? — BBC News
- Trump doubles down on Greenland ahead of Davos visit, saying there is ‘no going back’ — BBC News
- Trump doubles down on Greenland, saying there is ‘no going back’ — BBC News
- Trump greenlit tiny Kei cars but will Americans actually buy them? — BBC News
Deadly train crashes continue in Spain, driver killed in second accident within days
A Spanish rail driver has been killed in the country’s second fatal train crash within just two days, highlighting ongoing safety concerns and potential systemic issues.
- Train driver killed in second deadly Spain rail crash in days — BBC News
- Driver killed in second deadly Spain train crash in days — BBC News
- Driver killed in Spain train crash days after high-speed collision — BBC News
- Spain suffers second deadly train crash in space of two days — Sky News
Man Jailed for Life Over Shinzo Abe Murder
Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s assassin has been sentenced to life in prison, according to Sky News and BBC reports.
- Man who killed former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe jailed for life — Sky News
- Man impersonated learners 12 times at driving test centres — Sky News
- Man who admitted killing Japan’s ex-PM Shinzo Abe set to be sentenced — BBC News
Driver killed and 37 injured in Barcelona train crash
A train derailment near Barcelona resulted in one driver’s death and 37 people being seriously injured. The incident highlights the ongoing safety concerns with public transportation infrastructure.
- Driver killed and 37 people injured in Barcelona train crash — BBC News
- Driver killed and 20 injured after train derails near Barcelona — Sky News
- Driver killed and 37 injured after train derails near Barcelona — Sky News
UK inflation rises to 3.4%, driven by tobacco and airfares
UK inflation rose to 3.4% in January, driven by increases in tobacco prices and airfares. However, one-off factors such as energy price cuts contributed to the rise.
- UK inflation rises for first time in 5 months – but one-off factors blamed — BBC News
- UK inflation rises to 3.4%, driven by tobacco and airfares — BBC News
Britain Resilient: Reeves Reassures No Trump Tariffs Will ‘Buffet’ UK
Despite speculation, the UK will not be adversely affected by potential US tariffs imposed under Trump’s trade policies. British officials have dismissed concerns about being ‘buffeted around’ by Trump’s economic measures.
New Mercedes Deal: Microsoft Enters Formula One Grid
Sky News reports that technology giant Microsoft has secured a new deal with Formula One’s Mercedes team, strengthening their partnership in the high-profile motorsport series.
Children Could Be Screened for Diabetes in NHS Clinics After Landmark Study
A landmark study suggests that children should be screened for diabetes during NHS clinic visits, potentially improving early detection and management of the condition.
Europe to Suspend Approval of US Trade Deal, Global Markets React
European authorities announce a temporary halt in approving the US trade agreement, causing global markets to falter and react to the uncertainty.
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