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Boris Johnson resigns: what happens next?

2022-07-07

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After weeks of clinging on, Boris Johnson has agreed to resign as British prime minister. What happens now, and what challenges will his successor face? 00:00 - Boris Johnson’s resignation 00:29 - Will the Tory party persist with populism? 01:14 - Britain’s economy 02:21 - War in Ukraine 03:09 - Brexit 04:00 - Britain’s reputation Why Boris Johnson should go immediately: https://econ.st/3ykyjby The toxicity of Boris Johnson and how it...

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Russian shelling continues in Kharkiv, Putin declares victory in Luhansk | World News

2022-07-07

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Moscow made its biggest territorial gains this week as it claimed full control of the Luhansk region by capturing the last Ukrainian stronghold Lysychansk on Sunday despite this the war seemed to be far from over as new reports of artillery shelling are now emerging from Ukraine.

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Norwegian oil and gas workers start strike, cutting output | World Business Watch

2022-07-06

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Norwegian offshore workers began a strike on Tuesday that will reduce oil and gas output. Workers are demanding wage hikes to compensate for rising inflation.

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Pakistan: Trade deficit hits highest levels | Record jump due to increase in oil price

2022-07-06

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Pakistan's trade deficit has hit the highest levels. There is a record jump due to the increase in oil prices in the international market.

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Ukraine hits Russian base in South, blasts kill 3 in Russian city of Belgorod | World News

2022-07-05

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As per the reports, at least 3 people were killed and dozens of buildings damaged in the Russian city of Belgorod. Russia claimed that Ukraine has targeted citizens in Belgorod.

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SMART BOURSE – L’invité de la mi-journée : Thomas Costerg (Pictet WM)

2022-07-04

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Lundi 4 juillet 2022, SMART BOURSE reçoit Thomas Costerg (Économiste senior US, Pictet WM)

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Russia claims ‘full control’ over Luhansk region | Latest International News

2022-07-04

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In a latest update on Russia-Ukraine conflict, Russia has claimed that it has taken control of Ukraine's eastern Luhansk region. However, Ukraine did not confirm Russia's control over Luhansk.

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Global Leadership Series: ‘Russia & Ukraine must negotiate and not fight,’ says Ugandan Prez

2022-07-03

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In an exclusive conversation with Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni with Eric Njoka on WION's Global Leadership, he said, we did not support motions against Russia at United Nations. He added, Russia & Ukraine must negotiate and not fight.

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How China crushed Hong Kong

2022-06-30

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In 1997 China promised to protect Hong Kong's freedoms for the next five decades—but just 25 years after the handover, Hong Kong is now a police state. So how did China crush Hong Kong? 00:00 - How China crushed Hong Kong 00:44 - Tiananmen square massacre vigil banned 02:37 - China’s ambition since 1842: reclaim Hong Kong 04:16 - How China needed Hong Kong’s booming business 05:30 - President Xi’s aim to crush Hong Kong 07:30 - How China...

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G7 summit: Germany gears up for 48th G7 meeting | Ukraine-Russia war to dominate talks | WION

2022-06-26

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The stage is set in Germany for the 48th G7 Summit. World leaders have started arriving and like most high-stakes meetings, Russia-Ukraine War going to dominate the talks. US President Joe Biden has reached Germany. Watch this report by Siddhant Sibbal from G7 media centre, Garmisch, Germany. #g7summit #ukrainerussiawar #WION About Channel: WION -The World is One News, examines global issues with in-depth analysis. We provide much more than the...

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World at War | Episode 8: Russia captures Severodonetsk from Ukraine

2022-06-25

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World at War | Episode 8: Russia captures Severodonetsk from Ukraine Moscow deploys missiles in the Arctic for world domination Taiwanese student Joseph Wen releases maps of Chinese PLA's military assets Why is Tanzania evicting thousands of Maasai people from Ngorongoro? & Islamic State Khorasan attacks gurudwara in Kabul Mohammed Saleh gets you an indepth report on the world's biggest conflict zones of the week in World At War #WorldAtWar...

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How gene editing could reduce the cost of cosmetics

2022-06-23

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The cosmetics business has exploited natural resources for centuries. With consumers now demanding more sustainable products, gene-editing technology could give the industry a makeover—and make cosmetics cheaper. 00:00 - Could gene editing make cosmetics more sustainable? 01:01 - Hunting sharks for skincare 02:58 - How does synthetic biology work? 05:39 - What is the environmental cost of plant-based cosmetics? 07:45 - Can engineered microbes...

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ReSolve Riffs: Jeff Snider & Emil Kalinowski of Eurodollar University on Inflationary Market Signals

2022-06-18

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Alien life: are we about to find it?

2022-06-16

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The thought of finding alien life has fascinated people since the time of the ancient Greeks—but developments in astrobiology could be about to turn this possibility into reality. How do you hunt for life beyond Earth—and might this be the decade when we find it? 00:00 - Is there life beyond Earth? 00:56 - How has the search for life evolved? 02:36 - What signs of life are scientists looking for? 03:48 - What are biosignatures? 04:28 - How to find...

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War in Ukraine: is Putin ill? | The Economist

2022-06-15

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Speculation about Vladimir Putin’s health has intensified since the start of the war in Ukraine—including rumours of blood cancer, Parkinson’s and paranoia. Could the Russian dictator be seriously ill? 00:00 - Is Putin sick? 00:52 - What’s driving the speculations of Putin’s ill health? 03:24 - What do the rumours suggest about Putin's power? 04:16 - The future of the Kremlin Sign up to our daily newsletter for the latest coverage:...

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How does raising interest rates control inflation? | The Economist

2022-06-09

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When central banks raise interest rates, the impact is felt far and wide. Mortgages become more expensive, house prices might fall and unemployment can rise. So why do central banks do it? This film tells you why. 00:00 - Why should you care about rising interest rates? 00:45 - What are interest rates? 01:36 - What do central banks do? 02:14 - Why do central banks raise interest rates? 03:12 - How do raised interest rates affect consumers? 04:30 -...

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Biden vows to stand by Ukraine, major U-turn by US on weapon decision | Latest English News | WION

2022-06-05

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US President Joe Biden published an op-ed to clarify his strategy of support for Ukraine, under military attack from Russia. President Biden also took a major U-turn on his decision to not send certain type of weapons like longer-range rocket systems.

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Ukraine grain production to drop 40 per cent over Russian invasion, says UGA | Latest English News

2022-06-04

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The Ukrainian Grain Association (UGA) has said that county's wheat harvest is expected to fall by 40 percent, as the Russian invasion has sent prices soaring and sparked fears of a global food crisis.

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More seek gun training in Taiwan as Ukraine invasion fuels China fears | Latest English News | WION

2022-06-03

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Amid a ragging war between Russia and Ukraine Taiwanese have started taking shooting lessons. From tour guides to tattoo artists, people in Taiwan are picking up rifles for the first time in their lives.

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Gravitas: Denmark prepares to take on Russia

2022-06-01

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Denmark is making a historic shift. After sitting on the sidelines for 30 years, it could join the European Union's common defence policy. Denmark is also considering allowing US troops on its soil. Palki Sharma tells you more.

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