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UK govt unveils 'minimum safety levels' law to stifle strikes
The UK government will on Tuesday introduce proposals mandating "minimum safety levels" during strikes, angering unions which have branded it "undemocratic" and threatened legal challenges. "That's undemocratic, unworkable, and almost certainly illegal," he added, hinting at likely legal challenges to the bill if it becomes law.
Alpine tourists ski amid brown hillsides
Brown hillsides and slivers of snow -- a common sight across Europe's Alps, and a far cry from the winter wonderland tourists had banked on. While some snow started to fall again early this week, Europe has seen "extreme" warm winter weather in recent days, experts say, with 2023 already posting record January temperatures across the region.
Asian markets drift as rate worries halt China reopening rally
Asian markets were mixed Tuesday as growing optimism over China's economic reopening was offset by warnings that US interest rates will continue to rise and stay elevated for some time. In early trade, Asian markets tracked a mixed performance on Wall Street.
Top US court backs WhatsApp suit over Pegasus spyware
The US Supreme Court on Monday rejected a bid by NSO Group to block a WhatsApp lawsuit accusing the Israeli tech firm of allowing mass cyberespionage of journalists and human rights activists. "NSO's spyware has enabled cyberattacks targeting human rights activists, journalists, and government officials," Woog said.
Pakistan asks IMF for restructuring 'pause'
Pakistan's prime minister on Monday asked the IMF for a pause in its demands for economic reforms before releasing more financial aid, as the country tries to rebuild after catastrophic floods. At the United Nations in Geneva for a conference on Pakistan's recovery from last year's catastrophic monsoon floods, Sharif was asked by reporters about the block on IMF funds.
Belgium agrees with France's Engie to extend nuclear reactors
Belgium has agreed a deal with French energy firm Engie on extending the life of two nuclear reactors for a decade, the two sides said on Monday. Wedged between nuclear-powered France and gas-and-coal-dependent Germany, Belgium has relied on an ageing stable of seven nuclear reactors operated by Engie for about half of its electricity needs.
UK curbs energy bill support for businesses
Britain on Monday scaled back its energy bill support for businesses after warning that the current level of assistance was unsustainable for public finances. The Treasury wants to scale back support after calculating that the current scheme has cost more than £18 billion ($22 billion) so far.
UK unions left disappointed after pay talks with govt
UK trade unions branded talks Monday with the government to discuss pay rise demands across the public and private sector "disappointing", as workers prepare to stage the latest in months of damaging strikes. Ahead of Monday's talks, Sunak welcomed the direct dialogues and said his government was willing to discuss pay demands that were "reasonable" and "affordable".
German police to evict anti-coal activists from Wednesday
German police said on Monday that they expected a "difficult" and "dangerous" task when they begin to remove thousands of anti-coal activists near an open cut mine in two days. "The operational area is very large with difficult topography (and is) on the edge of an open pit mine, with particular dangers," he said.
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