We Are 'Underdogs' At Polls, UK Tories Say As Conference Opens

Newsletter Oct 2, 2023 [ International Business Times]( [We Are 'Underdogs' At Polls, UK Tories Say As Conference Opens]( Britain's ruling Conservatives opened their annual conference Sunday, with the party's chairman conceding they were "the underdogs" heading into a general election expected next year amid widespread economic woes. [Ukraine Left Out In Cold By US Shutdown Deal]( The future of US aid for Ukraine hangs in the balance after a last-gasp deal to avoid a government shutdown, despite President Joe Biden's attempts to reassure Kyiv it will get what it needs to fight Russia.  [Learn more about Jeeng]( [Elton John Slams Suella Braverman For Dismissing LGBTQ+ Asylum Seekers]( Suella Braverman faces criticism for neglecting the protection of LGBTQ+ asylum seekers and promising that the deportation flights to Rwanda will go ahead. [British Defense Minister Grant Shapps Strengthens Ukraine's Air Defenses in High-Stakes Kyiv Talks]( In a pivotal meeting between British Defense Minister Grant Shapps and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, discussions centred on enhancing Ukraine's air defences, a critical measure in the face of ongoing tensions and the threat of Russian aggression. [UK Treasury Minister Andrew Griffith Raises Hopes of Pre-Election Tax Cuts Next Year]( Treasury minister Andrew Griffith ruled out tax cuts in the "very short term" but raised hopes they may happen in 2024. [dianomi]( [Netherlands Halts Extraction From Europe's Biggest Gas Field]( The Netherlands halted extraction from Europe's biggest gas field on Sunday, which was resulting in earthquakes that have shaken local residents for decades and threaten to persist. [OpenAI's ChatGPT Can Now Access Real-Time Information From the Internet]( OpenAI revealed that the 'Browse with Bing' option, enabling internet browsing capabilities, is now accessible to users of the paid versions of ChatGPT, with plans to extend this feature to all users in the near future. [Meta Challenges Tech Rivals by Announcing AI Chatbots With 'Personalities' Across All Platforms]( Meta joins the AI Chatbot race as US tech giant Mark Zuckerberg unveils AI Chatbots with 'personalities' amongst various AI tools at the annual Meta Connect event. [Crypto Industry Grapples With FTX Fallout As Trial Looms]( The collapse of cryptocurrency platform FTX, whose disgraced former boss goes on trial this week, sparked shock waves worldwide, with regulators still seeking to get to grips with the sector. [Revised Figures Show UK Economy Recovered Faster Post-COVID Than Previously Estimated]( New data has shown the UK economy grew faster than Germany or France since Covid, but analysts are wary of the future, as recent figures show sluggishness. [How Remote Working Is Negatively Affecting Gen Z]( Gen Z is speaking out against experiencing loneliness and a lack of motivation due to the detrimental effects of remote working. [Weight-Loss Drugs Under Scrutiny Over Reports Of Suicidal Thoughts]( Weight loss drugs are not magic pills. Like so many other drugs, they too have side effects. [New ZEV Mandate to Make UK Automobile Industry 100% Net Zero by 2035]( The UK government has announced a ZEV mandate to systematically transition to electric vehicles with a proportionate increase in zero-emission vehicles every year until it reaches 100 per cent. [Canada Left Battered By 'Never Before Seen' Wildfire Season]( When scientists started pouring over data to assess Canada's fire season this year, they struggled to find the right superlatives. [VAR Shambles As Liverpool Lose To Spurs On Wrong Call]( Liverpool forward Luis Diaz had a goal disallowed for offside in what was clearly a wrong call by match officials. [Europe Regain Ryder Cup To Extend USA 30-year Wait]( Tommy Fleetwood enjoyed the winning moment as Europe regained the Ryder Cup from a battling United States on Sunday, wrapping up a 16.5-11.5 victory despite a belated American singles charge. 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.