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Posted by The Analyst | June 12, 2019 | Breaking News
Revolut goes down under in first step outside Europe

Revolut is making its first foray outside the UK and Europe with a launch in Australia as the fintech firm pledged to “tear down financial borders”.

Posted by The Analyst | June 12, 2019 | Science & Tech
Everyone’s favorite Kindles are on sale for a brief time

Amazon is currently offering major discounts on their e-readers for Father's Day, including the Kindle Paperwhite, Oasis, and the all-new entry-level Kindle.

Posted by The Analyst | June 12, 2019 | Farming
Trump simplifies reviews of genetically modified farm products

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday directing federal agencies to streamline the review process for agricultural biotechnology including genetically modified livestock and seeds.

Posted by The Analyst | June 12, 2019 | Breaking News
Yorkshire puddings named best classic British dish

Debate erupted online after Yorkshire puddings were revealed as the nation's favourite savoury British dish.

Posted by The Analyst | June 12, 2019 | Business
Huawei teams up with automakers to launch self-driving cars – report

One of the world's largest telecom companies, Huawei, may launch self-driving vehicles as early as 2021 together with partners in China and beyond, a Huawei representative has revealed to the...

Posted by The Analyst | June 12, 2019 | Breaking News
Oklahoma ‘country boy’ decorates truck with rainbow bumper sticker for Pride

Oklahoma student Cody Barlow has shown his support for LGBTQ+ people during June's Pride month by decorating his truck with a rainbow bumper sticker.

Posted by The Analyst | June 12, 2019 | Farming
Over 20 farmers feature on Revenue’s tax defaulters list

Farmers are one of the largest groups to feature on the on the latest Revenue Defaulters list which details tax defaulters for the cases of failure to file a tax...

Posted by The Analyst | June 12, 2019 | Politics
Robot sex & the city: An affair heading for disaster

Increasingly, mortal men and women are trading in their aging, worn-out human counterparts for shiny, sleek androids that never get old, never get jealous and never say no. Is this...

Posted by The Analyst | June 12, 2019 | Breaking News
UN calls for investigation into Sudan’s slide into ‘human rights abyss’

UN experts are concerned that Sudan is sliding into a “human rights abyss” in the aftermath of the Sudanese security forces' deadly break-up of the main protest sit-in in the...

Posted by The Analyst | June 12, 2019 | Farming
New Zealand considering ban on live exports to ‘protect farming brand’

The New Zealand Government is considering banning live exports which are worth over $30 million to its economy in order to protect its farming brand.

Posted by The Analyst | June 12, 2019 | Breaking News
Scores killed and thousands of houses destroyed in China flooding

Forty nine people have died and 14 others are missing since heavy rainfall hit southern China in early June.

Posted by The Analyst | June 12, 2019 | Breaking News
Kazakhstan’s new president promises to continue policies of predecessor

The new president of Kazakhstan has been inaugurated, promising to pursue the course of his predecessor, who had run the country since independence.

Posted by The Analyst | June 12, 2019 | Science & Tech
Spotify enables you to think less during your commute with new 'Your Daily Drive' playlist

A new Spotify playlist combines the news talk shows with audio streaming. It's called "Your Daily Drive."

Posted by The Analyst | June 12, 2019 | Breaking News
British American Tobacco reveals strong growth in vapes

Cigarette-maker British American Tobacco (BAT) is cashing in on the increasing popularity of vaping and heated tobacco products.

Posted by The Analyst | June 12, 2019 | Science & Tech
Your doctor may be playing medical video games at work. That could be good for your health

Doctors playing medical video games on their phones from Level Ex could be better prepared for your next surgery.

Posted by The Analyst | June 12, 2019 | Breaking News
Donald Trump and Joe Biden trade blows 17 months ahead of poll

President Donald Trump and former vice president Joe Biden repeatedly laid into each other in the battleground state of Iowa, unleashing verbal attacks that at times felt more appropriate for...

Posted by The Analyst | June 12, 2019 | Business
Flying taxis are set to buzz through the skies of Melbourne, Australia

Ridesharing giant Uber plans to start trials of its flying cars next year in Melbourne. The city is the third flagged by Uber for the new taxi service, while it...

Posted by The Analyst | June 12, 2019 | Breaking News
VIDEO: Meet the ‘Cilla Black of dogs’ who says setting up an Airbnb for pets helped her beat depression

MEET the 'Cilla black of dogs', who says that setting up an Airbnb for canines has drastically helped to improve her mental health.

Posted by The Analyst | June 12, 2019 | Breaking News
VIDEO: Meet the ‘Cilla Black of dogs’ who says setting up an Airbnb for pets helped her beat depression

MEET the 'Cilla black of dogs', who says that setting up for an Airbnb for canines has drastically helped to improve her mental health.

Posted by The Analyst | June 12, 2019 | Breaking News
Zara owner rings up new sales record thanks to online push

The owner of high street fashion chain Zara has notched up a 10% hike in first-quarter profits after record sales thanks to a further global push online.

Posted by The Analyst | June 12, 2019 | Business
A new trend in the Middle East? Oman taxes energy drinks as oil income falls

In a bid to reduce its reliance on crude oil revenues, the sultanate of Oman's Secretariat General of Taxation has announced a slew of new taxes on products ranging from...

Posted by The Analyst | June 12, 2019 | Breaking News
Lidl to open 40 stores in London, creating 1,500 jobs

Discount supermarket Lidl has announced plans to open 40 new stores in London as part of a £500 million expansion plan, creating around 1,500 jobs.

Posted by The Analyst | June 12, 2019 | Breaking News
‘My kids loved him’ – mother seeks mercy for ex-husband who killed their five children

THE mother of five children who were killed by their father stunned a South Carolina courtroom by asking the jury to spare her ex-husband's life.

Posted by The Analyst | June 12, 2019 | Breaking News
‘My kids loved him’ – mother of children seeks mercy for ex-husband who killed their five children

THE mother of five children who were killed by their father stunned a South Carolina courtroom by asking the jury to spare her ex-husband's life.

Posted by The Analyst | June 12, 2019 | Breaking News
‘We have to stand up for our rights or they will be taken away’ – thousands protest in Hong Kong over extradition bill

HONG Kong has delayed a legislative session on a contentious extradition bill after thousands of protesters amassed near the government's headquarters.

Posted by The Analyst | June 12, 2019 | Breaking News
Boohoo cheers ‘strong’ start to year as sales jump 39%

Online fashion retailer Boohoo has said first quarter group revenues surged by 39% after strong growth across all its brands.

Posted by The Analyst | June 12, 2019 | Breaking News
‘No negative zone’ – OJ Simpson says his life is ‘fine’ 25 years after murders

OJ Simpson says his life has entered the "no negative zone".

Posted by The Analyst | June 12, 2019 | Breaking News
Saga chief Lance Batchelor to step down months after profit warning

Saga has announced that its chief executive, Lance Batchelor, is set to leave the firm, months after it posted a troubling profit warning.

Posted by The Analyst | June 12, 2019 | Breaking News
Courteney Cox’s daughter wears Friends star’s red carpet dress from 21 years ago

Courteney Cox's daughter Coco sports the same dress as her famous mother in side-by-side photos taken 21 years apart.

Posted by The Analyst | June 12, 2019 | Breaking News
Courteney Cox’s daughter wears Friends star’s red carpet dress from 21 years ago

Courteney Cox's daughter Coco sports the same dress as her famous mother in side-by-side photos taken 21 years apart.

Posted by The Analyst | June 12, 2019 | Breaking News
Cillit Bang owner Reckitt appoints Laxman Narasimhan as new chief

Consumer giant Reckitt Benckiser, which owns brands such as Cillit Bang and Durex, has announced the appointment of Laxman Narasimhan as its new chief.

Posted by The Analyst | June 12, 2019 | Breaking News
Pendragon shares plunge after warning over hefty half-year loss

Car dealer Pendragon has seen shares hammered after warning it expects to be “significantly” loss-making in the first half as it tackles trading woes and a pile-up of unsold used...

Posted by The Analyst | June 12, 2019 | Breaking News
Pendragon warns over annual loss in tough car market

Car dealer Pendragon has warned that it expects to slide to a small annual loss amid a tough market and “internal operational challenges”.

Posted by The Analyst | June 12, 2019 | Farming
Marts won’t be EID ready for at least a month, admits Creed

It will be the end of the month before the first of the country's marts are fully operational for EID, the Minister for Agriculture, Michael Creed, has admitted.

Posted by The Analyst | June 12, 2019 | Farming
Light at end of tunnel for sheep farmers as prices start to rise

Reports from various marts around the country indicate that sheep prices are rising, with factories being forced to follow.

Posted by The Analyst | June 12, 2019 | Farming
Georgian style in the Midlands: 99ac farm on the market after three centuries in same family

A 99ac farm with a Georgian house that has been in the one family for 300 years is about to come on the market

Posted by The Analyst | June 12, 2019 | Farming
Farmers warned of ‘extreme danger’ of slurry gas after four narrow escapes in Northern Ireland

Farmers have been warned to be careful of the extreme dangers of slurry mixing after four "narrow escapes" at farms in Northern Ireland over the past two weeks

Posted by The Analyst | June 12, 2019 | Breaking News
Police clash with thousands of protesters in Hong Kong extradition laws row

Hong Kong police have used tear gas, pepper spray and high-pressure water hoses against protesters who have massed outside government buildings.

Posted by The Analyst | June 12, 2019 | Breaking News
Hong Kong delays extradition debate as huge crowds of protesters gather

Hong Kong has delayed a legislative session on a contentious extradition bill after thousands of protesters amassed near the government's headquarters.