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Devolved regions ‘politely entertained but not listened to’ during pandemic

Stormont’s former finance minister Conor Murphy gave evidence on Wednesday to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry.

Evening Standard

Bid to tackle extremism in US military unlikely to be revived under Trump

Twin terror attacks bring renewed focus on scourge of extremism, but efforts to effect change have so far stalled

The Guardian - US

World Bank Announces Record $100 Bn Support For World's Poorest Countries

The World Bank announced Thursday that it has raised close to $24 billion to provide loans and grants for some of the world's poorest nations, which it can leverage to generate a record $100 billion in total spending power.

International Business Times

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UK increases World Bank contribution, boosting climate finance prospects

Government puts forward £1.98bn in funding over three years, an increase of about 40% on last pledge

The Guardian - UK

Takeaways from AP’s report on a study into extremism in the military that used old data

Early this year, Pete Hegseth told a Fox News audience a new, Pentagon-funded study proved that the number of military service members and veterans involved in the Jan. 6 insurrection did not indicate a wider problem in the armed forces

The Independent UK

AP finds that a Pentagon-funded study on extremism in the military relied on old data

The Independent UK

Multilateralism faces a toxic brew of debt, climate crisis and war. It’s time for a reboot

The stakes are high for donors at next month’s IDA summit in Seoul, but not investing in development means more instability globally

The Guardian - UK

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This palatial retreat in Bahrain might just be the Gulf’s most lavish resort

Raffles Al Areen Palace Bahrain redefines desert luxury with private villas and lush secret gardens

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Michele Kang Follows USA Rugby Donation With New Women’s Sports Investment

Businesswoman Michele Kang is adding to her portfolio of investments in women's soccer.

Sports Illustrated

Best football boots for artificial pitches and astro turf, tried and tested

Five-asiders, listen up

Evening Standard

Documentary producers release new ethical AI guidelines for film-makers

Controversies over AI-generated material spurred release of guidelines addressing transparency and historical accuracy

The Guardian - US

What makes a neighbourhood restaurant great? Perfection – but in a slightly wonky way

A memoir of one couple’s years in hospitality captures the strange alchemy of running a restaurant

The Guardian - UK

VW Golf first drive: 50 years young and still going strong

The last combustion Golf is here. Is it the end of an era?

The Guardian view on debt and developing countries: time to offer some relief

Editorial: Many low-income nations are having to spend more on interest payments than vital sustainability goals. That needs to change

The Guardian - UK

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World Bank Report: Income Gap Widens In Poorest Countries

World Bank report reveals widening income gap in poorest countries, urging urgent policy changes and international aid.

The Guardian - UK

Covid pandemic made poorest countries even worse off, World Bank warns

Poverty reduction drive all but halted across many nations as Bank calls for more money to tackle a ‘great reversal’

TechRadar

Volkswagen brings ChatGPT to its cars for AI conversations, but is that a good idea?

Volkswagen announces ChatGPT has been added to its IDA voice assistant at this year's Consumer Electronics Show

Windows Central

Volkswagen integrates OpenAI's ChatGPT into its upcoming lineup of vehicles to act as a 'copilot' (not that one)

Volkswagen just announced its plans to integrate ChatGPT into several of its upcoming vehicles. The company intends to integrate the chatbot into its IDA voice assistant to assist with navigation and infotainment controls.

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Volkswagen Is Putting ChatGPT In Its Cars

The AI system will bring "enriching conversations" and more to VW's ID models, Tiguan, Passat, and Golf.

The Guardian - UK

New women’s football boots – a big step forward or a marketing ploy?

In the past boots were marketed towards women despite not being truly designed for them. Is that now changing?

Irish Mirror

IDA refuses to state 'environmental and workers rights' assurances SHEIN gave before Irish opening

EXCLUSIVE: Enterprise Minister Simon Coveney said in a parliamentary question that Chinese fast-fashion company SHEIN gave the IDA 'assurances in relation to the company’s commitment to environmental sustainability'.

Wales Online

Driving licence error could land you with a hefty £1,000 fine

Motorists urged to check the expiration dates as many may be out of date and the penalties are harsh

Irish Mirror

Hillary Clinton to join Joe Biden on his State visit to Ireland in April

Tanaiste Micheal Martin confirmed that the former US first lady will come to Ireland at the same time as Joe Biden next month.

Evening Standard

What is an International Dark Sky Sanctuary certification? Welsh island wins best night sky in the world

One of the greatest night skies in the entire world can be found on an island in north Wales, according to official recognition.

Daily Record

Scots designer behind country's 2022 Commonwealth Games outfits scoops fashion gongs

Siobhan Mackenzie scooped three gongs at the 16th International Design Awards (IDA) earlier this month.

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