Culture Secretary Nandy launched a 12-week review into National Lottery funding, the first in over 20 years, citing concerns that billions raised are too heavily concentrated in London and the south-east, neglecting smaller communities.
Sony is closing its digital PlayStation stores on PS3 and PS Vita consoles. The shutdown will occur in phases, starting with select Latin American and Middle Eastern countries in August 2024, and globally in July 2027. Previously purchased content will remain downloadable.
Silicon Valley VC Vijay Pande, via Robert Scoble, advocates for a stock market crash, calling it necessary for technology's "Renaissance cycle." He argues crashes clear the way for rebuilding and prevent a "gilded age."
Nasdaq has partnered with Pyth, an onchain financial data network, to distribute its proprietary market data, starting with Nasdaq TotalView, to blockchain applications and other software platforms. This move expands Nasdaq's digital asset strategies.
West Indies captain Hayley Matthews criticized the "unfair" global cricket funding after their T20 World Cup semi-final loss to Australia. Matthews highlighted the widening gap due to investment, contrasting West Indies' limited resources with Australia's robust programs. Australia won convincingly, advancing to the final.
A German film, 'Citizen Vigilante,' allegedly denied a certificate for inciting violence against immigrants, saw a surge in viewership after Elon Musk posted it on X. The film, starring Armie Hammer, secured worldwide distribution following Musk's intervention.
The abolition of the Hill electorate in North Queensland has caused significant anger among residents and local politicians. The redistribution, which reduces North Queensland seats from 13 to 12 to accommodate population growth in the southeast, will force many residents into vastly larger electorates with distant offices, leading to feelings of disenfranchisement.
Andy Burnham outlines vision for UK transformation, promising to improve living standards, rebalance power from Whitehall, and restore trust in politics, ahead of his expected takeover as Prime Minister.
La canicule affecte la grande distribution, notamment avec la fonte des tablettes de chocolat. Certains magasins suspendent leur vente jusqu'à la fin de la canicule, tandis que d'autres produits comme les ventilateurs connaissent un succès exceptionnel.
Metaplanet acquires Siiibo Securities for $13.4M to build a regulated platform for Bitcoin-linked products, shifting from balance-sheet accumulation to distribution and fee generation amidst declining Bitcoin-per-share value.
Telangana's 2BHK Housing Scheme offers free two-bedroom homes with full infrastructure to poor and homeless BPL families. The scheme includes reservations for SC/ST and minorities, with beneficiaries selected through a multi-stage verification and draw of lots process.
Le film "La Bataille de Gaulle : J’écris ton nom", second volet d'un diptyque, sort le 26 juin. Il explore l'isolement diplomatique et les combats de Charles de Gaulle à partir de 1943, ses efforts pour unir la Résistance et ses confrontations avec les Alliés, notamment les États-Unis.
Telangana faces a 17% rainfall deficit, with 17 of 33 districts reporting deficient rainfall, raising concerns for kharif sowing in rain-fed areas. Siddipet and Hanumakonda are worst-hit, while the Centre flags India's districts vulnerable to agricultural disruptions.
A study by the World Inequality Lab reveals Hong Kong is now the world's most unequal society, with wealth disparities driven by capital concentration and investment returns favoring a small segment, rather than wage differences, significantly reducing social mobility.
International Distribution Services (IDS) CEO Martin Seidenberg received nearly £7m in pay and bonuses, more than triple the previous year's amount, despite a 20% drop in group profits. The surge in pay is attributed to the £3.6bn takeover by Daniel Křetínský, triggering incentive awards.
A suspended Queensland police officer, Detective Senior Constable John Paul Daniel McDonnell, has been granted bail after facing numerous charges including serious violence, stalking, computer hacking, and distributing intimate images. The court heard allegations of domestic violence, threats to self-harm, and misuse of his police role.
The ABVP has called for a statewide school bandh in Telangana, protesting private school fee hikes, government school infrastructure issues, and staff shortages. The shutdown aims to push for reforms in both private and government education sectors.
Les grandes enseignes de distribution (Auchan, Carrefour, U, E.Leclerc, Intermarché) et la FCD lancent une opération "transparence" sur la formation des prix des produits. L'objectif est d'informer les consommateurs et de convaincre les parlementaires du rôle des distributeurs dans la défense du pouvoir d'achat et la lutte contre l'inflation.
Une PME française, CDP Distribution, spécialisée dans les articles de cuisine, voit ses coûts exploser (+15% sur les plastiques, +15-30% sur la logistique) suite au conflit dans le golfe Arabo-Persique. L'entreprise peine à répercuter ces surcoûts sur ses clients, les accords tarifaires étant figés.
In India, property inheritance without a will follows intestate succession laws based on religion: the Hindu Succession Act, Muslim Personal Law, and Indian Succession Act for Christians and Parsis. These laws define heir hierarchies and share distribution.
Australian police seized the nation's largest ever cocaine haul, valued at A$816 million (US$571 million), hidden in underground bunkers in Londonderry, a suburb of Sydney. Investigations into the origin and criminal syndicates involved are ongoing.
L'historien Sylvain Boulouque dénonce l'exclusion du mouvement communiste international du nouveau programme d'agrégation d'histoire contemporaine, axé sur les régimes autoritaires en Europe (1918-1939).
Despite historical efforts, including Obama's administration, to curb income inequality, the US shows a persistent disinterest in redistribution. Factors like public aversion to taxes and wealth accumulation strategies by the ultra-rich contribute to widening disparities, potentially exacerbated by AI.
Shuja Gibraeel Mohsin, 20, was convicted in a UK court for possessing a bomb-making manual and distributing ISIS execution videos. The conviction follows an investigation by Counter Terrorism Policing London after Mohsin was stopped at Heathrow Airport.
