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Co-op announces major expansion across the UK this year

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The Independent UK

Singapore a transit point for UK-bound cannabis from Samui

Tourists have been using Singapore as a transit point to traffic cannabis from Thailand to the United Kingdom, customs officials say.

Bangkok Post

AI-supported breast cancer screenings result in fewer aggressive cases

Routine screening prevents around 1,300 deaths from breast cancer each year in the UK, but AI-supported mammography screenings could save more lives

The Independent UK

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Starmer concludes China visit with final meetings in Shanghai

Despite the controversy, Starmer’s visit has yielded tangible agreements

The Independent UK

Starmer to meet businesses and visit Shanghai on last day of China trip

The Prime Minister has stressed the financial benefits of an improved relationship with China.

Evening Standard

Co-op to open new stores as part of UK expansion

A few stores are also set to be refurbished

The Independent UK

Generative AI could hollow out the photo industry within five years, pro organization warns as creators band together against “the greatest acts of theft in modern history”

Five creative organizations are lobbying for GenAI reform in the UK alongside surveys that illustrate the tech's massive impact so far

Digital Camera World

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We asked you if that massive $900m lawsuit against Valve and Steam holds weight — and the people have spoken

We asked if you thought the huge UK lawsuit Valve is up against over anti-competitive practices with Steam holds weight, and you gave a clear answer.

Windows Central

Lewis Hamilton’s off-track project just earned a major UK motorsport honour

Mission 44, Lewis Hamilton's charity founded to improve inclusion and diversity in motorsport, has received the Motorsport UK Inclusion Award at the Night of Champions

Motorsport

New Charli XCX film 'could be' the end of Brat, singer says in interview

The singer shared she wanted to pass the Brat cultural movement onto her fans

Evening Standard

Starmer urged to bring ‘arbitrarily detained’ British citizen Jimmy Lai back to UK from China trip

Jimmy Lai, 78, has been in detention in Hong Kong for more than five years after his arrest in 2020

The Independent UK

Cracking time on Send Help taught me how to open a coconut – Rachel McAdams

The Canadian actor was speaking at the UK premiere of the Sam Raimi-directed movie

Evening Standard

Trump’s clash with the gun lobby

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The Conversation

"About as close to a Cloak of Invisibility as we’ll get": Aries x Proton VPN blanket review

Stylish and secure, the world’s first VPN blanket is here. Abha Shah tries it out for size

Evening Standard

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The Guardian - UK

AstraZeneca to invest £11bn in China after rowing back on UK expansion

Keir Starmer says the move, announced during his trip to Beijing, will help support thousands of British jobs

The Guardian - UK

What agreements have been made during Starmer’s trip to China?

Several deals have been struck so far but there does not appear to be a big bundle of investments worth billions

Evening Standard

Putin has agreed ceasefire for Ukrainian cities, Trump says

Moscow yet to confirm ceasefire after millions left without power or electricity in freezing temperatures amid Russian bombardment

The Guardian - UK

A night without Nessun Dorma: what does booing at the opera say about UK audiences?

Critics worry that heckling, such as that at a recent Royal Opera performance, is becoming more common

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UK-based pair behind messaging app accused of giving data to Iranian regime

Exclusive: Branch of Iranian software company TSIT, which makes Gap Messenger, is registered in Sussex

The Independent UK

Petrol prices drop to lowest level in almost five years

A litre of petrol at UK forecourts costs an average of 131.91p, the RAC said

Evening Standard

China deal will cut tariffs on Scotch whisky, Sir Keir Starmer says

The Prime Minister struck the agreement to reduce export tariffs on Scotch from 10% to 5% during his trip to China.

The Conversation

How to cut harmful emissions from ditches and canals – new research

Ditches and canals are the underdog of the freshwater world. These human-made waterways are often forgotten, devalued and perceived negatively – think “dull as ditchwater”. But these unsung heroes have a hidden potential for climate change mitigation, if they’re managed correctly.

The Conversation

Small improvements in sleep, physical activity and diet are linked with a longer life

We may not need to completely overhaul our lives to live healthier for longer, according to a large UK-based study. This is welcome news, particularly as many people will already have abandoned their New Year’s resolutions.

The Guardian - UK

Chinese state media views Starmer’s visit as act of economic pragmatism

PM praised for not pressuring Xi over his ties with Putin on a trip seen as business ‘taking precedence over politics’

The Guardian - UK

‘Generational shift’ towards sparkling wine behind strong sales, says UK’s Chapel Down

Kent-based producer sees better-than-expected 19% sales rise on back of millennials’ preference for ‘lighter, crisper style of wine’

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