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Zambian President Hichilema’s $6bn debt deal hailed as ‘historic’
Much of the money was owed to China, which had been accused of holding up a deal.
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Heathrow security staff call off strikes
Security staff at Heathrow will no longer strike after accepting an improved pay offer.
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Sunny weather sees people splash out on new clothes
Retail sales rose 0.3% last month as shoppers bought summer clothes and goods, official figures show.
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Furby: Toy giant Hasbro brings back iconic robotic creature
The announcement comes as the global toy industry faces a slowdown in demand.
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Kenya-EU trade deal: Why the East African Community was left out
Kenya felt it was best to sign a bilateral trade deal, despite claims that it undermined regional unity.
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More than 20 councils replacing pay and display parking machines with apps
Councils say app payments save money but charities warn people without a smartphone could be excluded.
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Facebook and Instagram to restrict news access in Canada
It comes after parliament passed a bill requiring tech giants to compensate publishers for news.
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Mortgages: Banks promise fresh support as mortgage rates soar
Borrowers will be able to make a temporary change to mortgage terms and still return to their original deal.
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Students switch to AI to learn languages
Many people are using AI like ChatGPT to improve their language skills but learning that way has drawbacks.
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Temu: Risk popular website sells forced labour goods
The claims arise from an investigation into a US law barring imports made with Uyghur labour.
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