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HSBC shuts more UK branches as banking goes online
HSBC on Wednesday announced plans to permanently shut more than a quarter of its remaining bank branches in the UK as customers increasingly switch to making transactions online. The global bank will from April close 114 branches, it said in a statement, having shut around 150 since last year.
China has room for further 'recalibration' of zero-Covid policy: IMF
China has room to adjust its strict zero-Covid policy, the IMF said Wednesday, while underlining that the country's tough virus restrictions have been especially hard on its people. "Covid and Covid-related restrictions are hard on people...
Ayepyep Lifestyle Menlyn and Ayepyep Lifestyle Cape Town: A look inside late DJ Sumbody's luxury nightclubs
DJ Sumbody owned both the Ayepyep Lifestyle Menlyn and Ayepyep Lifestyle Cape Town. Briefly News takes a look inside the late businessman's luxury nightclubs.
German gas giant takes Gazprom to court over supply halts
German energy giant Uniper said Wednesday it was taking Gazprom to an international tribunal over the Russian company's failure to deliver gas, saying it has so far cost them 11.6 billion euros ($12 billion). The German company said it had begun legal action against Gazprom at a tribunal in Stockholm, claiming damages over gas that had not been delivered since June.
Ukraine embassy employee in Madrid 'lightly' injured by letter bomb
A security guard at Ukraine's embassy in Madrid was lightly injured Wednesday while opening a letter bomb addressed to the Ukrainian ambassador, prompting Kyiv to boost security at its embassies.
"No poo, no cooking": Photos as man builds toilet that generates gas for cooking and electricity
A talented Nigerian man has constructed a toilet that is able to generate gas needed for electricity and cooking. His innovation is also said to be very cheap.
Funny video of 6-month-old baby using cellphone like adult has peeps in stitches
A video of a baby girl who used her mother's phone and refused to let go of it has gone viral on TikTok. The baby, who is six months old, has stunned people.
Connie Ferguson remembers late husband Shona Ferguson on 21st wedding anniversary
Connie Ferguson remembered her late husband, Shona Ferguson, on their 21st wedding anniversary. She said had the chance to experience true love with Shona.
Eurozone inflation falls for first time in 17 months
The eurozone annual inflation rate fell for the first time in 17 months in November as it slowed to 10 percent, official data showed Wednesday.
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