Thailand Deports Dozens of Uyghurs to China, Activists Say

Rights groups criticized the Thai government for sending the Uyghurs, a persecuted Muslim minority, back to China, where they face the risk of torture and imprisonment.

Source: New York Times

Israel releases Palestinian prisoners after Hamas hands over four hostages' bodies

Israel is due to release hundreds of Palestinian prisoners in return as part of an exchange.

Source: BBC

Gene Hackman and pianist wife Betsy Arakawa found dead at home with their dog

The Oscar-winning star of The French Connection, The Conversation, Superman and The Poseidon Adventure has died, along with his classical musician wife

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Source: The Guardian

Finding a way to restore trust in Britain’s water industry

The system is a natural monopoly but has become a regulatory maze

Source: Financial Times

Trump indicates he is ready to accept UK proposal for Chagos Islands deal

Remarks are a significant win for Sir Keir Starmer as he visits the White House for talks over Ukraine

Source: Financial Times

On the road in south Wales: why is Reform UK on the rise?

This week, Politics Weekly UK is on the road in south-east Wales, hearing from those in traditional Labour heartlands. But with people increasingly frustrated that public services are crumbling and …

Source: The Guardian

Amazon touts its first quantum-computing chip a week after Microsoft's unveiling

Amazon revealed its first chip for quantum computing, and said its design will help the online retailer build highly efficient hardware systems.

Source: CNBC

Trump executive order targets payments and travel after reporters barred from cabinet meeting – as it happened

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There has been reaction to Trump’s proposal for a “gold card” for wealthy foreigners (post 11.14am) …

Source: The Guardian

UK’s Serious Fraud Office scraps move to Canary Wharf

Agency decides to remain near Trafalgar Square and use budget to improve internal systems

Source: Financial Times

Released Palestinian prisoners met with cheers in West Bank and Gaza

Released Palestinian prisoners were met with cheers in the occupied West Bank, marking the final exchange of the first phase of a fragile truce between Israel and Hamas. Buses carrying …

Source: NBC News

Trump threatens China with additional 10% tariff in escalation of trade war

US president also insists delayed tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico will go into effect on 4 March

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Donald Trump has threatened China …

Source: The Guardian

M3 MacBook Air vs. M2 MacBook Air: Which Apple laptop should you buy?

With improved performance and new AI features, Apple's M3 MacBook Air continues to take the series in bold new directions. But is it the best? Here's how it compares to …

Source: ZDNet