Automotive News & Trends

bbc.com

Hundreds of GPs tell BBC they have never refused a sick note over mental health concerns

The number of fit notes issued has been rising, with more than 11. 2m approved in England last year.

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theguardian.com

‘Invasive’ AI-led mass surveillance in Africa violating freedoms, warn experts

Countries across the continent have spent more than $2bn on Chinese tracking technology that is not ‘necessary or proportionate’, new report findsThe rapid exp…

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The Guardian

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straitstimes.com

Singapore will maintain tough stance against drug abuse despite criticisms: Shanmugam

He defended the death penalty for drug trafficking, citing a 2024 study showing it deterred trafficking, with 87% public support.

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The Straits Times

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japantimes.co.jp

Japan main bank lobby to establish risk guidelines for leveraged loans

Smaller regional banks have become more active in the market for such debt as a shrinking population weighs on their traditional lending operations.

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The Japan Times

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japantimes.co.jp

Construction pipe suddenly rises 13 meters above ground in Osaka

The head of the city’s sewer department apologized for disruptions the pipe's inexplicable action caused, saying road closures had caused major traffic congest…

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The Japan Times

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scmp.com

China’s five-year jet goals target C919 output, a new engine and reduced reliance

Beijing aims to accelerate the rise of China’s home-grown airliner fleet, including the C909 regional plane, C919 narrowbody and C929 widebody, through 2030. T…

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South China Morning Post

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npr.org

The government is investigating new claims that DOGE misused Social Security data

The fallout from DOGE staffers' efforts to access sensitive Social Security data continues as an agency watchdog disclosed a new investigation into "potential…

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NPR News

1mo ago