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Jewellery Quarter at a Crossroads: Industry Leaders Call for Protection, Skills Revival and Stronger Collaboration

By Kunle Aderemi (Birmingham)2 months ago2 months ago08 mins

Birmingham’s historic Jewellery Quarter — long celebrated as the beating heart of British jewellery manufacturing — is facing what business leaders describe as a pivotal moment. Meeting at Birmingham City University’s School of Jewellery, a panel of manufacturers, educators and entrepreneurs told Birmingham Business editor Henry Carpenter that while pride in the district remains strong,…

Residents raise alarm as violence-hit Guadalajara to host World Cup games

By Anthony Turner2 months ago03 mins

Mexican city set to host 2026 games erupts in violence after army kills the leader of a powerful drug cartel. The city of Guadalajara erupted with cartel violence this past weekend, alongside other parts of Mexico, after a notorious drug lord was killed in an army raid. Now, Guadalajara is looking ahead nervously to the FIFA World…

Chad shuts border with Sudan after cross-border incursion kills soldiers

By Anthony Turner2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

Chad’s government says the border will remain closed until further ⁠notice, citing repeated violations by Sudan’s warring parties. Chad has closed its eastern border with Sudan, the government says, after several Chadian soldiers and civilians were killed in recent days in clashes linked to the Sudanese civil war. In a statement on Monday, Communications Minister…

Number of workers on zero-hours contracts hits record high ahead of crackdown

By Gerald Lee2 months ago2 months ago06 mins

The number of workers on zero-hours contracts has hit a record high, ahead of Labour’s planned crackdown on the practice from next year. A surge in 16-to-24-year-olds and workers not in full-time education helped drive the number of people employed on the contracts to 1.23 million in December. Analysis by the Work Foundation at Lancaster…

Mexico Deploys Thousands of Troops After Death of ‘El Mencho’ Sparks Nationwide Violence

kunle2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

The government of Mexico has deployed thousands of additional soldiers to contain a surge of violence following the death of notorious cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, widely known as “El Mencho.” Authorities confirmed that unrest has spread across at least 20 states since the powerful drug lord died in custody on Sunday, shortly after being…

Diversity & Inclusion

Fans urge bosses to tackle social media abuse

GTNewspaper2 months ago2 months ago07 mins

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC fans have called for football and social media bosses to work together to crack down on digital racist abuse directed at players. It comes after Wolves striker Tolu Arokodare and Sunderland winger Romaine Mundle were among four Premier League players targeted with racist messages on social media, in what has been described…

Tech & Innovation

Zuckerberg defends Meta in landmark social media addiction trial

By Ahmed Ahmad2 months ago2 months ago08 mins

Mark Zuckerberg, the boss of Instagram-owner Meta Platforms, struggled in court on Wednesday to defend his firm from claims it targeted young users as he was confronted with internal documents on its practices. He maintained that lawyers were “mischaracterising” the communications, which were presented as part of a landmark trial in Los Angeles over whether…

Arts & Entertainment

BAFTA Awards 2026: ‘One Battle After Another,’ ‘I Swear’ and ‘Sinners’ Dominate as Paul Mescal and Ayo Edebiri Steal the Spotlight

By Anthony Turner2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

The 2026 edition of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts awards delivered high drama, emotional speeches and clear winners, with One Battle After Another, I Swear, and Sinners emerging as the night’s dominant forces. Held at London’s iconic Royal Festival Hall, the ceremony celebrated the best in film and television, while also reflecting…

Sports

Alysa Liu’s Father Speaks After Olympic Gold, Reveals China Outreach and Message to Donald Trump

By Akane Asami2 months ago2 months ago02 mins

Following figure skater Alysa Liu’s rise to Olympic glory, her father has offered a candid reflection on success, politics, and what he says “money can’t buy.” The Tiananmen-era activist, who fled China decades ago, revealed that Chinese officials had previously expressed interest in courting his daughter as her skating career accelerated on the global stage….

Business & Economy

Trump’s Tariff Setback Clouds China Visit as Trade Tensions Reignite

kunle2 months ago2 months ago02 mins

A fresh legal setback over tariffs has complicated former President Donald Trump’s anticipated diplomatic engagement with China, injecting new uncertainty into already fragile US-China trade relations. The ruling, which challenges aspects of the tariff framework introduced during Trump’s administration, arrives at what analysts describe as “awkward timing.” With trade duties now thrust back onto the…

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Jewellery Quarter at a Crossroads: Industry Leaders Call for Protection, Skills Revival and Stronger Collaboration

Residents raise alarm as violence-hit Guadalajara to host World Cup games

Chad shuts border with Sudan after cross-border incursion kills soldiers

Number of workers on zero-hours contracts hits record high ahead of crackdown

Mexico Deploys Thousands of Troops After Death of ‘El Mencho’ Sparks Nationwide Violence

Fans urge bosses to tackle social media abuse

Zuckerberg defends Meta in landmark social media addiction trial

BAFTA Awards 2026: ‘One Battle After Another,’ ‘I Swear’ and ‘Sinners’ Dominate as Paul Mescal and Ayo Edebiri Steal the Spotlight

Alysa Liu’s Father Speaks After Olympic Gold, Reveals China Outreach and Message to Donald Trump

Trump’s Tariff Setback Clouds China Visit as Trade Tensions Reignite

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