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Posted by The Analyst | June 6, 2019 | Business
Russia to set up oil deposits cluster to tap huge Arctic energy reserves

Russia's oil major Rosneft said it will start developing a cluster of oil fields in the Arctic region, which is believed to hold some of the world's largest remaining untapped...

Posted by The Analyst | June 6, 2019 | Farming
Agricultural emissions set to grow by 4pc over next decade – EPA

Agricultural emissions are set to grow by four per cent over the next decade due to increasing cattle numbers, according to a new report published by the Environmental Protection Agency...

Posted by The Analyst | June 6, 2019 | Science & Tech
Goodbye, potholes: GM to test airless, puncture-proof Michelin tires

GM is teaming with Michelin to create a tire that doesn't need air and will not puncture. The tires will roll out to customers in 2024.

Posted by The Analyst | June 6, 2019 | Breaking News
Israel cuts Gaza fishing zone again after new fire balloons

Read Full Article at RT.com

Posted by The Analyst | June 6, 2019 | Breaking News
Ofcom boss named new chairwoman of John Lewis Partnership

The John Lewis Partnership has named Sharon White, chief executive of Ofcom, as its next chairwoman.

Posted by The Analyst | June 6, 2019 | Breaking News
Gallery visitors given chance to jump onto Trump

A gallery in Belfast is offering the chance to jump from a height onto a giant photograph of Donald Trump.

Posted by The Analyst | June 6, 2019 | Breaking News
Serial-killer nurse who murdered 85 patients jailed for life in Germany

A former nurse was jailed for life today for murdering 85 of his patients - the worst killing spree in Germany's post-war history.

Posted by The Analyst | June 6, 2019 | Science & Tech
Apple triples down on augmented reality, but it will be a tough sell

Apple's new AR software puts humans into the picture and mixes animation and real life. The company hopes developers use tools to create awesome apps.

Posted by The Analyst | June 6, 2019 | Science & Tech
Senators say Fair Debt Collection Practices Act proposal puts industry ahead of consumers

Democratic and Independent senators expressed concerns to the CFPB about the financial and security burden the proposed changes might cause consumers.

Posted by The Analyst | June 6, 2019 | Science & Tech
Apple targets privacy in upcoming iOS

Apple is offering iPhone users a way to bypass Facebook's and Google's sign-in services when using new apps. (June 3)

Posted by The Analyst | June 6, 2019 | Science & Tech
Amazon tech show touts advances in robotics

Amazon is hosting tech enthusiasts at its 're:MARS' expo this week in Las Vegas. The online retail giant looks to showcase efforts at innovation across several key tech sectors -...

Posted by The Analyst | June 6, 2019 | Breaking News
Challenger energy supplier Bulb set to expand overseas

The UK's largest renewable energy supplier, Bulb, is set to expand into France, Spain and Texas in the United States, according to the company's co-founder and chief executive.

Posted by The Analyst | June 6, 2019 | Science & Tech
Apple focuses on speed, privacy with new software

Apple announced upcoming changes to its phone, watch and computer software that highlight its increasing emphasis on digital services, speed and personal privacy. The software updates were previewed Monday at...

Posted by The Analyst | June 6, 2019 | Science & Tech
Congress launches antitrust probe of Big Tech

The federal government may be warming up its antitrust enforcement machine and pointing it at Big Tech. The House Judiciary Committee has announced a sweeping antitrust probe, promising "review of...

Posted by The Analyst | June 6, 2019 | Business
Turning its back on greenback: Russia slashes share of US dollar in international reserves

The Central Bank of Russia continues to work on diversifying its foreign exchange reserves, and is gradually moving away from the US dollar, the head of the regulator Elvira Nabiullina...

Posted by The Analyst | June 6, 2019 | Politics
‘In Gold We Trust’: Waning confidence in US sends world’s central banks on buying spree

Governments around the world have recently been on a “gold-buying spree.” These countries have a tactful reason for doing so, and this reason is directly tied to the anticipation of...

Posted by The Analyst | June 6, 2019 | Breaking News
Glen’s Vodka maker Loch Lomond bought in Asian-backed deal

The maker of Glen's Vodka has been snapped up by Hong Kong-based buyout firm Hillhouse Capital for more than 500 million US dollars (£393 million).

Posted by The Analyst | June 6, 2019 | Breaking News
Glen’s Vodka maker Loch Lomond bought in Chinese-backed deal

The maker of Glen's Vodka has been snapped up by Chinese buyout firm Hillhouse Capital for more than 500 million US dollars (£393 million).

Posted by The Analyst | June 6, 2019 | Breaking News
People are confessing the most ‘ridiculous’ work experience tasks they’ve had

Work experience, internships and volunteering can be good stepping stones to begin a career, but some assigned tasks during this time can be a little odd.

Posted by The Analyst | June 6, 2019 | Science & Tech
Earthquake, flood, hurricane: Google Maps adds tools to help you navigate a crisis

Google is adding tools inside Google Map and search to help you deal with hurricanes, floods and earthquakes.

Posted by The Analyst | June 6, 2019 | Breaking News
Rock star: US state to turn huge boulder into tourist attraction

A boulder the size of a house that crashed across a state highway in Colorado last month is staying put.

Posted by The Analyst | June 6, 2019 | Farming
Suspected horsemeat contamination: Garda criminal investigation unit carries out searches on farms

A number of farms were searched this morning by the Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation, along with officials from the Department of Agriculture and the Food Safety Authority of...

Posted by The Analyst | June 6, 2019 | Farming
Garda criminal investigation unit carries out searches on farms

A number of farms were searched this morning by the Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation, along with officials from the Department of Agriculture and the Food Safety Authority of...

Posted by The Analyst | June 6, 2019 | Farming
Garda criminal investigation unity carries out searches on farms

A number of farms were searched this morning by the Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation, along with officials from the Department of Agriculture and the Food Safety Authority of...

Posted by The Analyst | June 6, 2019 | Breaking News
NHL offers awards for best ice hockey dogs of the year

The North American National Hockey League (NHL) is giving awards to the best dogs involved in the ice hockey season.

Posted by The Analyst | June 6, 2019 | Business
Russia may soon become transit country for goods between Europe & Asia

The strengthening cooperation between the member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) allows Russia to proceed with transit opportunities between Asia and Europe. Read Full Article at RT.com

Posted by The Analyst | June 6, 2019 | Breaking News
Wren Kitchens to create 1,200 jobs in £120m Humber investment

Wren Kitchens is to plough £120 million into a new facility at its Barton-under-Humber headquarters in a project that will create 1,200 jobs, the company said.

Posted by The Analyst | June 6, 2019 | Science & Tech
How do they have my number? 5 ways to avoid being put on robocall lists

Make it more difficult for robocallers to get their hands on your phone number using these precautionary measures to avoid ending up on a call list.

Posted by The Analyst | June 6, 2019 | Breaking News
Huawei to develop 5G with Russian firm

Huawei Technologies has signed an agreement with Russian telecom company MTS to develop next-generation 5G networks.

Posted by The Analyst | June 6, 2019 | Breaking News
Barclays and RBS fined again over role in exchange rate rigging

Barclays and Royal Bank of Scotland are among five banks who have been fined for a second time in as many months over their role in a massive currency rigging...

Posted by The Analyst | June 6, 2019 | Breaking News
Danish PM resigns after election gains for left-leaning parties

Denmark's centre-right prime minister has resigned after a general election that ended with a gain for left-leaning parties and a big loss for populists who were supporting the government.

Posted by The Analyst | June 6, 2019 | Farming
EU wheat falls for second session to near two-week low

European wheat prices fell for a second session on Wednesday on technical elements and following a fall on U.S. markets due to easing concerns about potential crop damage.

Posted by The Analyst | June 6, 2019 | Farming
New Zealand tightens oversight of how Fonterra sets farmgate milk prices

New Zealand's government on Thursday said it would tighten its oversight of how the giant Fonterra dairy cooperative sets the price it pays farmers for milk.

Posted by The Analyst | June 6, 2019 | Breaking News
Rolls-Royce secures record £4.6bn pension deal with L&G

Engine maker Rolls-Royce has offloaded a £4.6 billion chunk of its pension scheme covering 33,000 members to Legal & General, in the biggest deal of its kind in the UK.

Posted by The Analyst | June 6, 2019 | Breaking News
Joules sales soar despite high street gloom

Joules has defied high street gloom once again to deliver a year of double-digit sales growth, the company said.

Posted by The Analyst | June 6, 2019 | Breaking News
Entertainment One shares surge after it denies top boss exit reports

Entertainment One shares have surged after the Peppa Pig maker denied reports that its president is set to leave the firm.

Posted by The Analyst | June 6, 2019 | Science & Tech
Where's my Apple Music and your other WWDC questions answered

Apple unveiled iOS13 software for the iPhone, MacOS Catalina, watchOS 6 for the Apple Watch and a new iPadOS for the iPad. What it will mean for you.

Posted by The Analyst | June 6, 2019 | Business
Trump threatens to expand tariffs on China by another $300 billion

US President Donald Trump has warned Beijing that he may hit Chinese goods with another $300 billion in tariffs if necessary, but added that he still hopes for a deal....

Posted by The Analyst | June 6, 2019 | Breaking News
Mitie boss continues overhaul ‘at pace’ as earnings rise

The boss of outsourcing giant Mitie has pledged to continue restructuring “at pace” as he outlined the second stage of his sweeping overhaul.

Posted by The Analyst | June 6, 2019 | Breaking News
Mitie warns over job cuts amid ongoing overhaul

Outsourcing giant Mitie has warned of further job cuts as its sweeping turnaround continues “at pace”.