A notorious tropical storm has struck a famous island just south of China, bringing ferocious winds and relentless rain, marking the most severe storm in the last 10 years. Super Typhoon Yagi roared into the city of Wenchang, on the northeastern edge of Hainan Island, with wind speeds hitting 223 km/h (138 mph) on Friday afternoon. The storm’s force and timing make it the strongest autumn typhoon to hit the region in recent memory, surpassing Typhoon Rammasun from 2014, which claimed dozens of lives. In preparation for the storm, authorities moved around 400,000 people to safer locations. Travel throughout the…
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Mitsubishi Electric’s Livingston factory in West Lothian is facing potential job cuts affecting more than 440 employees. The facility, a cornerstone of heat pump production for 30 years and currently employing about 1,600 staff, is experiencing a severe downturn in demand for its products. The company has confirmed that 443 positions are at risk due to this widespread decline in market interest. Local MP Gregor Poynton has expressed deep concern, attributing the situation to short-term economic pressures that have led to a significant drop in the factory’s order book. MP Urges Government Action as Mitsubishi Factory Faces Decline in Orders…
Spotify has successfully concluded a protracted legal battle that began when Eminem’s publisher, Eight Mile Style, accused the streaming giant of improperly distributing the artist’s music. The lawsuit, initiated in 2019, claimed that Spotify did not secure the appropriate licences to stream Eminem’s songs. Spotify Not Liable for Eminem Royalties Eight Mile Style, Eminem’s publisher, filed a lawsuit seeking approximately £30m, alleging that the artist had not received full compensation for hits such as Lose Yourself and Without Me, which had amassed billions of streams on Spotify. Despite determining that Spotify lacked the proper licence for streaming the tracks, a…
A former mayor from the Philippines, Alice Guo, who had been evading capture for several weeks due to accusations of espionage for China, has been apprehended in Indonesia. Authorities in the Philippines had been tracking Guo across four countries since her disappearance in July, which followed an inquiry into her suspected involvement in criminal activities. Allegedly, she provided protection to online gambling operations in her quiet town of Bamban, which were reportedly a cover for scam networks and human trafficking rings. Guo has denied these charges. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced that her extradition to the Philippines could take place…
New Zealand is set to significantly raise the entry fee for foreign tourists, sparking concerns that the move may deter travellers. Starting from October 1, the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy will increase from NZ$35 (£16.52) to NZ$100 (£47.20), nearly tripling in cost. The government explained that the change is aimed at supporting economic growth and ensuring that tourists contribute to public services and enjoy high-quality experiences during their stay. However, Tourism Industry Aotearoa, an independent tourism organisation, believes that the higher fee could act as a deterrent, making New Zealand a more costly destination for visitors. New Zealand…
In a pivotal move on Monday, the Supreme Court established an expert committee to tackle and resolve the concerns of the farmers who have been protesting at the Shambhu border, situated between Punjab and Haryana. This newly constituted committee is charged with the responsibility of thoroughly investigating the farmers’ grievances and working towards a fair and amicable solution. The formation of this committee represents a crucial step towards de-escalating tensions and fostering a collaborative effort to resolve the long-standing disputes affecting the region. Supreme Court Appoints Committee to Address Farmers’ 200-Day Protest The committee, chaired by former Punjab and Haryana…
In a major legal decision, the Bombay High Court has imposed a substantial penalty of Rs 50 lakh on Premier Stationery Industries for violating the trademark rights of Fevicol, a prominent adhesive product made by Pidilite Industries.The court found Premier Stationery Industries guilty of producing and selling adhesive products that closely resembled Fevicol, including bottles and glue guns designed to mimic the renowned brand’s distinctive packaging and appearance. This decision underscores the court’s commitment to protecting intellectual property rights and upholding brand integrity in the face of trademark violations. The bench of Justice Riyaz Chagla fined Premier, noting that the…
The government is considering a major shift in flexible working policies that could give full-time employees the right to request a four-day workweek. Under the proposed changes, employees would be able to compress their standard hours into a shorter, four-day schedule while maintaining their full salary. The initiative, reported first by the Daily Telegraph, aims to offer greater flexibility by allowing workers to achieve the same total hours in fewer days. Concerns and Adjustments: Reactions to Proposed Flexible Working Changes Conservative shadow business secretary Kevin Hollinrake has expressed concerns that businesses are deeply unsettled by the proposed changes. Despite these…
More than 3,500 current and former employees at Next have successfully concluded a six-year legal fight over pay equality. In a landmark decision, an employment tribunal ruled that female-dominated store staff were unjustly paid less than their male counterparts working in the company’s warehouses. The tribunal found that there was no valid reason for the disparity in wages between the two groups, marking a significant victory for the store employees in their pursuit of fair treatment and equal pay. This ruling could have broader implications for gender pay equality in the retail industry as a whole. Major Victory for Employees…
An Australian court has delivered a groundbreaking judgement, determining that a female-exclusive app engaged in discrimination by removing a transgender woman from its platform. On Friday, the Federal Court of Australia ruled that Roxanne Tickle, a transgender woman from New South Wales, faced indirect gender discrimination when she was removed from the social networking app Giggle for Girls in 2021. In 2022, she initiated legal action against the platform and its creator, Sally Grover, alleging that her account was unlawfully deactivated due to gender identity discrimination after Grover reportedly reviewed her photo and categorised her as male. First Case to…
