Author: News Desk

Two men shot dead in ‘targeted attacks’ in Cambridgeshire, three arrested Following two “targeted” attacks on men in villages in Cambridgeshire, three individuals have been arrested.  Police were called to Meridian Close, Bluntisham after reports of gunshots and found the body of a 32-year-old man at the scene. Later that evening, police were called to reports of gunshots in The Row, Sutton, and found the body of a 57-year-old man. Three individuals are being held on suspicion of conspiracy to murder, including a 27-year-old man and a 33-year-old woman detained in Cambridge, and a 66-year-old man arrested in Worcester.  A…

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UK new net zero plan targets emissions and costs The UK government has announced a new plan aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and lowering energy costs through investment in renewable energy and nuclear power. The strategy, called Powering Up Britain, focuses largely on increasing the use of clean energy sources such as wind, solar, and nuclear power, with the aim of driving down emissions and reducing energy costs.  The plan includes a range of measures, such as rebranding the ECO+ scheme to the Great British Insulation Scheme to help insulate homes, funding for green hydrogen projects, and greater flexibility…

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Pope Francis in Rome hospital with respiratory infection According to the Vatican, Pope Francis is in a hospital in Rome for a few days due to a respiratory infection. The 86-year-old has been experiencing breathing difficulties but does not have Covid.  The Vatican statement said that he would receive “appropriate hospital medical therapy” during his stay. The Pope’s closest staff will remain with him at the hospital.  This is a busy time of the year for the Pope with many events and services planned ahead of Easter weekend. President Joe Biden requested people to pray for the Pope’s recovery and…

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Kentucky helicopter crash: Up to 9 people feared dead after military aircraft crash Two US Army helicopters have crashed in Kentucky, with a number of people believed to be dead. The state’s Governor, Andy Beshear, said it was “tough news” with “early reports of a helicopter crash and fatalities are expected”. Local news reports say the incident happened at about 21:35 local time (01:35 GMT), and as many as nine people may have been killed. Local military confirmed their helicopters were involved in the crash. The incident occurred in the Trigg County region, near the expansive Fort Campbell military base. …

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AI could replace equivalent of 300 million jobs in US and Europe – report A report by Goldman Sachs suggests that Artificial Intelligence (AI) could replace the equivalent of 300 million full-time jobs, and a quarter of work tasks in the US and Europe.  However, the report also notes that AI could lead to the creation of new jobs and a productivity boom, and increase the total annual value of goods and services produced globally by 7%. Generative AI, which can create content indistinguishable from human work, is seen as a major advancement. The impact of AI on employment prospects…

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