Airlines count cost of UK traffic control failure

Newsletter Aug 31, 2023 [ International Business Times]( [Airlines count cost of UK traffic control failure]( The worst disruption to UK air traffic control in almost a decade following a technical fault risks costing carriers around GBP100 million, the head of global airline body IATA estimated Wednesday. [Global stock markets mixed as rally fades]( Stock markets diverged Wednesday as a global rally faded, despite more data that soothed fears of a further rise in US interest rates.  [Learn more about Jeeng]( [British Parliament calls Taiwan 'independent country' as foreign secretary visits China]( The British parliament has called Taiwan an "independent country" in a report prepared by the Foreign Affairs Select Committee of the House of Commons. [The shockwaves of Russia exiting from the Black sea grain deal could make global flood inflation hard to contain]( Asian countries like India are resorting to high export duties on grain exports to contain global food inflation while the UK is reducing dependency on Ukraine. [Ukraine hits Russia with their largest airstrike since the start of the war]( Last night, Ukraine launched their biggest air strike on Russia. This morning, Russia responded with missiles that killed two men in Kyiv. [dianomi]( [North Korea fires two short-range ballistic missiles]( North Korea said it fired two short-range ballistic missiles as part of a "tactical nuclear strike drill" prompted by US-South Korean military exercises, state media reported Thursday. [Putin moved £75 million superyacht 3 weeks before invading Ukraine]( Emails accessed by a Russian anti-corruption organisation revealed that Vladimir Putin ordered his $100 million (£75 million) superyacht to be moved. [President Bongo of Gabon seized by military officers after election win]( Military personnel have taken control of the presidential election results in Gabon, calling for borders to be closed until justice is restored. [UK travellers slapped with new travel requirement for 30+ countries]( The 30+ countries include holiday hotspots such as France, Spain, Greece, and Italy. [France calls for minimum price on European flights]( France's transport minister called Wednesday for a minimum price for plane flights in Europe to battle climate change. ['Catastrophic' Hurricane Idalia expected to hit Florida in a Category 4 storm]( Residents along Florida's western shore have been warned to flee, and National Guards are prepping for rescues as the "extremely dangerous" storm approaches. [Two twisting tornados simultaneously 'raked' through Ontario and Michigan]( Reports confirm that two fast-moving tornados "raked" through the southwestern region of Ontario and a residential area of Michigan on Thursday night. [Android phones to get iPhone 14-like Emergency SOS via satellite feature]( Google Messages app will reportedly use the Garmin Response emergency services for Satellite Emergency SOS. [Microsoft expands Xbox Gaming AI Team to bring AI-based features to games]( According to a job listing on Microsoft's official website, the Xbox Gaming AI team is set to explore new emerging technology trends. [EU study slams big tech firms over Russian disinformation]( Tech titans, including TikTok and Twitter, failed to effectively tackle Russian disinformation online during the first year of the war in Ukraine, according to a study published Wednesday by the EU. [New studies reveal that ultra-processed foods increase the risk of heart disease]( Experts are now warning that ultra-processed foods should be a "wake-up call" on health to governments after the startling results were presented. [Longevity gene transferred from naked mole rats to mice shows possibility for human lifespan extension]( University of Rochester scientists successfully transfer genes leading to improved health and extended lifespan in mice, potentially unlocking secrets of ageing and lifespan enhancement in humans. [Rubiales kiss digs up wild covid lockdown sex parties amid #MeToo style movement]( The RFEF president's actions have been under intense scrutiny in the past week. [Alcaraz, Medvedev ease into US Open second round]( Carlos Alcaraz launched the defence of his US Open crown with a brisk victory after his opponent suffered an injury on Tuesday as third seed Daniil Medvedev strolled into the second round with a quick-fire win. You Might Like    [Learn more about Jeeng]( [IBTimes]( IBTimes will always protect your security and privacy. Please read our detailed [Privacy Policy.]( Please do not reply to this email. [Click here]( to adjust your notification preferences or unsubscribe. © Copyright 2023 IBTimes LLC. All Rights Reserved. IBTimes LLC, 33 Whitehall ST FL 7, New York, NY 10004 U.S.A, New York, New York 10004, United States You may [unsubscribe]( or [change your contact details]( at any time.