The longest-reigning queen in British history was Queen Elizabeth II. Fundamental changes in the United Kingdom's economy, politics, and society occurred throughout her lengthy reign. Let’s take a look.&nbsp; 
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Changes in family structure (Divorce and LGBTQI) 
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Under the Queen, social conventions have undergone a significant shift. Family structures are less strict than they formerly were, which is related to religion's declining power. 
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Laws passed in the 1960s and early 1970s made divorce considerably simpler and legalised abortion and homosexuality. In 1952, divorcees and families with only one parent were socially stigmatised, but they are now widespread. 
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For the first time ever, unmarried parents gave birth to the majority of children last year. In England and Wales, same-sex civil partnerships and marriages were first permitted in 2004 and 2013, respectively.

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Unemployment rate&nbsp; 
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The United Kingdom's unemployment rate in July 2022 was 3.6 per cent, which was the lowest level since 1974. In contrast, the unemployment rate was 5 per cent in the three months that ended in January 2021, which was the highest level since August 2016.&nbsp; 
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The UK had relatively low unemployment rates prior to the Coronavirus epidemic, on par with the middle of the 1970s. The unemployment rate peaked between March 1974 and the most recent month in the spring of 1984 when it reached 11.9 per cent, with other notable peaks coming in early 1993 and late 2011.

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Prime Ministers during the queen’s reign&nbsp; 
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During the late Queen's seventy years on the throne, she had fifteen different prime ministers. The first was Sir Winston Churchill in 1952, and the last was Liz Truss in 2022, more than a century later. &nbsp;

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Women’s participation in the economy&nbsp; 
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Women's participation in the economy has undergone one of the biggest social transformations during her rule. During both world wars, female employees increased and took men's places in the military, but during peacetime, many industries—particularly mining and manufacturing—were almost entirely dominated by men. 
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In the last fifty years, the percentage of women in the workforce has increased by a third, in part because of advancements in contraception but also due to shifts in the economy away from heavy industry and toward service industries. 
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Higher education, which is crucial for a contemporary economy, is where this transition is most apparent. Previously uncommon, female graduates are now the majority among those who receive their first degrees.

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In 2020, when the COVID-19 epidemic was at its worst and Britain was the hardest-hit major economy, the country saw its output plummet by the most in more than 300 years.

The Office for National Statistics reported that the GDP decreased by 11 per cent in 2020. According to archived statistics maintained by the Bank of England, this decline was greater than any of the ONS's earlier projections and the greatest decline since 1709.

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The longest-reigning queen in British history was Queen Elizabeth II. Fundamental changes in the United Kingdom's economy, politics, and society occurred throughout her lengthy reign.

The longest-reigning queen in British history was Queen Elizabeth II. Fundamental changes in the United Kingdom's economy, politics, and society occurred throughout her lengthy reign. Let’s take a look. Changes in family structure (Divorce and LGBTQI) Under the Queen, social conventions have undergone a significant shift. Family structures are less strict than they formerly were, which is related to religion's declining power. Laws passed in the 1960s and early 1970s made divorce considerably simpler and legalised abortion and homosexuality. In 1952, divorcees and families with only one parent were socially stigmatised, but they are now widespread. For the first time ever, unmarried parents gave birth to the majority of children last year. In England and Wales, same-sex civil partnerships and marriages were first permitted in 2004 and 2013, respectively. × Unemployment rate The United Kingdom's unemployment rate in July 2022 was 3.6 per cent, which was the lowest level since 1974. In contrast, the unemployment rate was 5 per cent in the three months that ended in January 2021, which was the highest level since August 2016. The UK had relatively low unemployment rates prior to the Coronavirus epidemic, on par with the middle of the 1970s. The unemployment rate peaked between March 1974 and the most recent month in the spring of 1984 when it reached 11.9 per cent, with other notable peaks coming in early 1993 and late 2011. × Prime Ministers during the queen’s reign During the late Queen's seventy years on the throne, she had fifteen different prime ministers. The first was Sir Winston Churchill in 1952, and the last was Liz Truss in 2022, more than a century later. × (click on the blinking dots for more information) Women’s participation in the economy Women's participation in the economy has undergone one of the biggest social transformations during her rule. During both world wars, female employees increased and took men's places in the military, but during peacetime, many industries—particularly mining and manufacturing—were almost entirely dominated by men. In the last fifty years, the percentage of women in the workforce has increased by a third, in part because of advancements in contraception but also due to shifts in the economy away from heavy industry and toward service industries. Higher education, which is crucial for a contemporary economy, is where this transition is most apparent. Previously uncommon, female graduates are now the majority among those who receive their first degrees. × Gross Domestic Product In 2020, when the COVID-19 epidemic was at its worst and Britain was the hardest-hit major economy, the country saw its output plummet by the most in more than 300 years. The Office for National Statistics reported that the GDP decreased by 11 per cent in 2020. According to archived statistics maintained by the Bank of England, this decline was greater than any of the ONS's earlier projections and the greatest decline since 1709. ×

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Since Elon Musk revealed his takeover offer, Twitter has lost around nine per cent&nbsp;of its 8,200 employees. Many employees attribute their departures to the businessman's actions and public pronouncements.&nbsp;

The business informed staff members that its attrition rate, or the rate at which employees quit, was 18.3 per cent&nbsp;in late August. Businesses often aim to keep that number around 10 per cent, especially in the high-paying and perk-rich tech sector.&nbsp;

And between the end of July and the middle of August, just over two weeks, almost 300 employees left. Many did so because their Twitter share options had vested, enabling them to cash out and accept new employment.

But many other employees at the renowned firm grumbled that it was Musk's antics that had led them to leave the social network.&nbsp;

When the Tesla CEO announced in June that he intended to buy the platform for $44 billion, there were already significant rumblings of employee discontent, and many had given notice.&nbsp;

The business apparently forbade employees from publishing new updates out of concern that someone would "go rogue" and push something destructive while they were leaving in response to Musk's buyout. Employees were informed that their jobs were secure for six months in April.

Musk also mentioned the prospect of staff layoffs in an effort to reduce costs. But he claims Twitter misled him about the volume of bogus profiles on its platform, and he now wants to opt out of the $44 billion contract.&nbsp;

He is being sued by Twitter to seal the agreement, and a Delaware court will hear his case in October.&nbsp;

According to company disclosures, Twitter had 7,500 employees as of February, and the company hired more people in the months that followed.&nbsp;

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That raised the company's overall workforce to somewhere about 8,200. The staff has decreased by nine per cent, according to Insider, despite the fact that the same number of people who were employed have subsequently left the company.

Employees told Insider that they frequently receive "last day" emails and messages from coworkers leaving the company.&nbsp;

Even in its ongoing legal dispute with Musk, Twitter pointed to the high staff turnover rate as a negative result of the businessman's attempt to back out of his proposed takeover.

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Since Elon Musk revealed his takeover offer, Twitter has lost around nine per cent of its 8,200 employees. Many employees attribute their departures to the businessman's actions and public pronouncements.

Since Elon Musk revealed his takeover offer, Twitter has lost around nine per cent of its 8,200 employees. Many employees attribute their departures to the businessman's actions and public pronouncements. The business informed staff members that its attrition rate, or the rate at which employees quit, was 18.3 per cent in late August. Businesses often aim to keep that number around 10 per cent, especially in the high-paying and perk-rich tech sector. And between the end of July and the middle of August, just over two weeks, almost 300 employees left. Many did so because their Twitter share options had vested, enabling them to cash out and accept new employment. But many other employees at the renowned firm grumbled that it was Musk's antics that had led them to leave the social network. When the Tesla CEO announced in June that he intended to buy the platform for $44 billion, there were already significant rumblings of employee discontent, and many had given notice. The business apparently forbade employees from publishing new updates out of concern that someone would "go rogue" and push something destructive while they were leaving in response to Musk's buyout. Employees were informed that their jobs were secure for six months in April. Musk also mentioned the prospect of staff layoffs in an effort to reduce costs. But he claims Twitter misled him about the volume of bogus profiles on its platform, and he now wants to opt out of the $44 billion contract. He is being sued by Twitter to seal the agreement, and a Delaware court will hear his case in October. According to company disclosures, Twitter had 7,500 employees as of February, and the company hired more people in the months that followed. Also Read: Explained: What is moonlighting? Why are IT companies against it? That raised the company's overall workforce to somewhere about 8,200. The staff has decreased by nine per cent, according to Insider, despite the fact that the same number of people who were employed have subsequently left the company. Employees told Insider that they frequently receive "last day" emails and messages from coworkers leaving the company. Even in its ongoing legal dispute with Musk, Twitter pointed to the high staff turnover rate as a negative result of the businessman's attempt to back out of his proposed takeover. (with inputs from agencies)

Twitter has lost 9% of its 8,200 employees since Elon Musk announced takeover

Wipro has fired 300 employees as part of a strict stance against workers who moonlight. The company recently discovered 300 employees to be&nbsp;moonlighting and working for competitors, according to Wipro Chairman Rishad Premji, who added that such individuals had no place in the organisation.

What is 'moonlighting'?

The term "moonlighting" refers to doing many jobs in addition to one's regular job. Moonlighting is the phrase used to describe the practice of working for other organisations while dedicating oneself to one's primary workplace, usually without the employer's knowledge.

Why companies don't allow it?

Businesses disagree with the approach, claiming that having staff perform numerous tasks can reduce productivity. As working from home became the norm during the Covid-19 pandemic, which is thought to have caused an increase in dual employment, moonlighting has come under discussion in the IT industry.

Ethical issue

Following the comments of Wipro's CEO, there is some discord within the Indian IT company regarding moonlighting. The chief operating officer (CFO) of Tata Consultancy Services, NG Subramaniam, described it as an ethical dilemma, but the CEO of Tech Mahindra, CP Gurnani, said he would be receptive to the practice if it allows staff members to earn extra money. He has also forewarned the staff about fraud and expects they will be honest.

Termination warning

Another significant IT business, Infosys, has cautioned its employees against accepting a second job without first informing the employer. Infosys recently reminded all of its employees to study their employment contracts before accepting a different job in one of the letters sent to staff members by the HR department. In fact, the employer also issued a warning that if an employee accepted a second job during or after working hours, they risked being fired.

Cheating&nbsp;

The majority of IT firms have strengthened their opposition to moonlighting and threatened to fire employees who are found to be working two jobs. Moonlighting could be viewed as unfair competition if an employee's contract stipulates non-compete restrictions and exclusive employment.

Violation of integrity

Premji said, as quoted by Moneycontrol, "If you actually look at the definition of moonlighting, it is having a second job secretively I'm all about transparency. As a part of transparency, individuals in organisations can have very candid conversations." Premji was speaking at an All India Management Association event.&nbsp;

He continued by saying that businesses and individuals could concertedly choose&nbsp;to take on second employment. He repeated that existing staff working for rival companies are a "complete violation of integrity in its deepest form," alluding to the Wipro episode.

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Wipro has fired 300 employees as part of a strict stance against workers who moonlight. The company recently discovered 300 employees to be moonlighting and working for competitors, according to Wipro Chairman Rishad Premji, who added that such individuals had no place in the organisation.

Wipro has fired 300 employees as part of a strict stance against workers who moonlight. The company recently discovered 300 employees to be moonlighting and working for competitors, according to Wipro Chairman Rishad Premji, who added that such individuals had no place in the organisation. What is 'moonlighting'? The term "moonlighting" refers to doing many jobs in addition to one's regular job. Moonlighting is the phrase used to describe the practice of working for other organisations while dedicating oneself to one's primary workplace, usually without the employer's knowledge. Why companies don't allow it? Businesses disagree with the approach, claiming that having staff perform numerous tasks can reduce productivity. As working from home became the norm during the Covid-19 pandemic, which is thought to have caused an increase in dual employment, moonlighting has come under discussion in the IT industry. Ethical issue Following the comments of Wipro's CEO, there is some discord within the Indian IT company regarding moonlighting. The chief operating officer (CFO) of Tata Consultancy Services, NG Subramaniam, described it as an ethical dilemma, but the CEO of Tech Mahindra, CP Gurnani, said he would be receptive to the practice if it allows staff members to earn extra money. He has also forewarned the staff about fraud and expects they will be honest. Termination warning Another significant IT business, Infosys, has cautioned its employees against accepting a second job without first informing the employer. Infosys recently reminded all of its employees to study their employment contracts before accepting a different job in one of the letters sent to staff members by the HR department. In fact, the employer also issued a warning that if an employee accepted a second job during or after working hours, they risked being fired. Cheating The majority of IT firms have strengthened their opposition to moonlighting and threatened to fire employees who are found to be working two jobs. Moonlighting could be viewed as unfair competition if an employee's contract stipulates non-compete restrictions and exclusive employment. Violation of integrity Premji said, as quoted by Moneycontrol, "If you actually look at the definition of moonlighting, it is having a second job secretively I'm all about transparency. As a part of transparency, individuals in organisations can have very candid conversations." Premji was speaking at an All India Management Association event. He continued by saying that businesses and individuals could concertedly choose to take on second employment. He repeated that existing staff working for rival companies are a "complete violation of integrity in its deepest form," alluding to the Wipro episode. (with inputs from agencies)

Explained: What is moonlighting? Why are IT companies against it?

Following a severe earthquake, a Chinese worker cared for his injured coworkers before being lost in the mountains&nbsp;was found and rescued 17 days later.&nbsp;

The 6.6-magnitude earthquake that devastated the southwest Sichuan province earlier this month resulted in at least 93 fatalities and the need to relocate thousands of people into makeshift camps.&nbsp;

State-run China National Radio (CNR) described the rescue of Gan Yu, a worker at Sichuan's Wandong hydropower facility, as a "miracle of life." Gan Yu was discovered alive but injured on Wednesday by a nearby villager.&nbsp;

On September 5, when the earthquake struck, Gan was on duty alongside his coworker Luo Yong. The two stayed behind to provide first aid to hurt coworkers and prevent floods by releasing water from the dam.

They made an effort to depart the isolated power plant by travelling for around 20 kilometres (12 miles). However, Gan, who has severe short-sightedness, lost his spectacles in the earthquake and found it difficult to get across the steep terrain, according to CNR.&nbsp;

Before the two men parted ways, Luo assisted Gan in making a bed out of moss and bamboo leaves and gave him some wild fruit and bamboo shoots to eat.&nbsp;

Rescuers located Luo on September 8 after he used fire to draw a helicopter's notice, but he had vanished by the time Gan's makeshift shelter was found on September 11.

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Rescuers were concerned that Gan had passed away from hypothermia after finding just abandoned garments and footprints. Local farmer Ni Taigao learned about the search for Gan earlier this week when he returned to his town at the base of the mountain where the power station is situated.&nbsp;

On Wednesday morning, the villager utilised his knowledge of the area and joined the hunt. He had just been hiking for two hours when he heard Gan's weak moans and quickly located him laying beneath some trees.

Gan was evacuated on Wednesday to a neighbouring hospital, where doctors discovered he had sustained many bone fractures, according to official broadcaster CCTV. It took the other rescuers several additional hours to reach Gan. CCTV footage showed a gaunt, shaken-appearing Gan confirming his name and cautiously consuming a snack provided by rescuers.

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Following a severe earthquake, a Chinese worker cared for his injured coworkers before being lost in the mountains was found and rescued 17 days later. The 6.6-magnitude earthquake that devastated the southwest Sichuan province earlier this month resulted in at least 93 fatalities and the need to relocate thousands of people into makeshift camps.

Following a severe earthquake, a Chinese worker cared for his injured coworkers before being lost in the mountains was found and rescued 17 days later. The 6.6-magnitude earthquake that devastated the southwest Sichuan province earlier this month resulted in at least 93 fatalities and the need to relocate thousands of people into makeshift camps. State-run China National Radio (CNR) described the rescue of Gan Yu, a worker at Sichuan's Wandong hydropower facility, as a "miracle of life." Gan Yu was discovered alive but injured on Wednesday by a nearby villager. On September 5, when the earthquake struck, Gan was on duty alongside his coworker Luo Yong. The two stayed behind to provide first aid to hurt coworkers and prevent floods by releasing water from the dam. They made an effort to depart the isolated power plant by travelling for around 20 kilometres (12 miles). However, Gan, who has severe short-sightedness, lost his spectacles in the earthquake and found it difficult to get across the steep terrain, according to CNR. Before the two men parted ways, Luo assisted Gan in making a bed out of moss and bamboo leaves and gave him some wild fruit and bamboo shoots to eat. Rescuers located Luo on September 8 after he used fire to draw a helicopter's notice, but he had vanished by the time Gan's makeshift shelter was found on September 11. Also Read: Only two companies control 40% of global commercial seed market: Report Rescuers were concerned that Gan had passed away from hypothermia after finding just abandoned garments and footprints. Local farmer Ni Taigao learned about the search for Gan earlier this week when he returned to his town at the base of the mountain where the power station is situated. On Wednesday morning, the villager utilised his knowledge of the area and joined the hunt. He had just been hiking for two hours when he heard Gan's weak moans and quickly located him laying beneath some trees. Gan was evacuated on Wednesday to a neighbouring hospital, where doctors discovered he had sustained many bone fractures, according to official broadcaster CCTV. It took the other rescuers several additional hours to reach Gan. CCTV footage showed a gaunt, shaken-appearing Gan confirming his name and cautiously consuming a snack provided by rescuers. (with inputs from agencies)

In a miraculous rescue, lost Chinese man found 17 days after deadly earthquake

The influence of a small number of large corporations over the global food chain is growing, helped by the burgeoning use of "big data" and artificial intelligence, a new research says.

According to the ETC Group, an organisation dedicated to environmental justice, only two corporations now hold a 40 per cent&nbsp;share of the world's commercial seed industry, down from ten companies 25 years ago.&nbsp;

Following the disruptions brought on by the conflict in Ukraine and the ongoing effects of the Covid epidemic, food prices have increased significantly recently, sending the earnings of important commodity merchants and grain producers soaring.

According to the most recent 141-page study from the ETC Group released on Thursday, Chinese enterprises are also rising to the fore. With revenues of slightly over $100 billion (£89 billion) in 2020, vs $134 billion for Cargill, the Chinese state-owned corporation Cofco is now the second-largest agricultural commodities dealer in the world, behind only Cargill of the US.&nbsp;

The most recent statistics on which the study is based indicate that Archer-Daniels-Midland, the second-largest trader, with revenues of $64 billion in 2020.&nbsp;

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As reported by The Guardian, Jim Thomas of the ETC Group expressed alarm about the growing market domination of a few businesses, particularly in light of the rising cost of food, the escalating climate problem, and the threat to biodiversity.

Incorporating AI, robotics, drones, and blockchains, the commercial food industry has undergone a significant digital reorganisation, he claimed.&nbsp;

The adoption of such technology, according to food producers, results in considerably more efficiency, allowing them to use less precious resources like water, fertiliser, and pesticides while streamlining processes to lower costs for consumers.

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The influence of a small number of large corporations over the global food chain is growing, helped by the burgeoning use of "big data" and artificial intelligence, a new research says.

The influence of a small number of large corporations over the global food chain is growing, helped by the burgeoning use of "big data" and artificial intelligence, a new research says. According to the ETC Group, an organisation dedicated to environmental justice, only two corporations now hold a 40 per cent share of the world's commercial seed industry, down from ten companies 25 years ago. Following the disruptions brought on by the conflict in Ukraine and the ongoing effects of the Covid epidemic, food prices have increased significantly recently, sending the earnings of important commodity merchants and grain producers soaring. According to the most recent 141-page study from the ETC Group released on Thursday, Chinese enterprises are also rising to the fore. With revenues of slightly over $100 billion (£89 billion) in 2020, vs $134 billion for Cargill, the Chinese state-owned corporation Cofco is now the second-largest agricultural commodities dealer in the world, behind only Cargill of the US. The most recent statistics on which the study is based indicate that Archer-Daniels-Midland, the second-largest trader, with revenues of $64 billion in 2020. Also Read: In pics| From 'special' music to royal burial: Queen Elizabeth II’s State funeral explained As reported by The Guardian, Jim Thomas of the ETC Group expressed alarm about the growing market domination of a few businesses, particularly in light of the rising cost of food, the escalating climate problem, and the threat to biodiversity. Incorporating AI, robotics, drones, and blockchains, the commercial food industry has undergone a significant digital reorganisation, he claimed. The adoption of such technology, according to food producers, results in considerably more efficiency, allowing them to use less precious resources like water, fertiliser, and pesticides while streamlining processes to lower costs for consumers. (with inputs from agencies)

Only two companies control 40% of global commercial seed market: Report

A significant business lobby said on Wednesday that China's "inflexible" and "inconsistent" zero-Covid policy is harming European companies' operations in the nation and that their presence "can no longer be taken for granted".&nbsp;

The report from the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China is the most recent indication from the international business community that Beijing's strict anti-virus restrictions are hurting the second-largest economy in the world and isolating it on the global scene.

China is the last significant economy committed to a strategy of stopping virus outbreaks as they start, using a combination of immediate lockdowns, extensive testing, and brief quarantines.&nbsp;

President Xi Jinping has deemed the strategy China's most "economic and effective" path forward, despite causing business closures and upsetting global supply lines. Officials have not yet suggested when the limits will be relaxed.&nbsp;

In a position paper, the European Chamber, a collection of more than 1,800 European businesses operating in China, said that zero-Covid and its "massive uncertainty" had a "negative&nbsp;impact" on 75 per cent&nbsp;of the operations of its members.

The organisation warned that ideology appeared to be "trumping the economy" and described Xi's hallmark programme as "inflexible and inconsistently implemented." It said that China's economic environment would remain unpredictable as long as the possibility of lockdowns persisted.&nbsp;

The circumstance, it was claimed, had led to the biggest proportion of businesses in the past 10 years thinking about moving current or planned investments out of China.

Despite China's substantial development potential, the research stated that "the extent of European firms' engagement can no longer be taken for granted." China shortened the statutory quarantine period for foreign visitors in June from 21 to 10 days, but there are still many obstacles to travel, including a dearth of planes and exorbitant ticket rates.&nbsp;

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According to the paper, the nearly complete closure of the nation's borders since 2020 has sped up an "exodus" of European citizens and made those who remain more alone than before. "The business environment will continue to become more challenging," it added if Beijing sticks with the approach.

The report's prologue was written by Joerg Wuttke, the president of the European Chamber of Commerce, who stated that "the rest of the world has largely resumed pre-pandemic levels of "normality," but China remains reluctant&nbsp;to open its doors." European companies "need China to fulfil its huge economic potential", he added.&nbsp;

Only 0.4% of China's GDP grew in the second quarter as supply chains were disrupted and businesses shut down due to viral restrictions in large portions of the country. According to analysts, the nation is likely to fall far short of its 5.5 per cent annual growth goal.

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A significant business lobby said on Wednesday that China's "inflexible" and "inconsistent" zero-Covid policy is harming European companies' operations in the nation and that their presence "can no longer be taken for granted".

A significant business lobby said on Wednesday that China's "inflexible" and "inconsistent" zero-Covid policy is harming European companies' operations in the nation and that their presence "can no longer be taken for granted". The report from the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China is the most recent indication from the international business community that Beijing's strict anti-virus restrictions are hurting the second-largest economy in the world and isolating it on the global scene. China is the last significant economy committed to a strategy of stopping virus outbreaks as they start, using a combination of immediate lockdowns, extensive testing, and brief quarantines. President Xi Jinping has deemed the strategy China's most "economic and effective" path forward, despite causing business closures and upsetting global supply lines. Officials have not yet suggested when the limits will be relaxed. In a position paper, the European Chamber, a collection of more than 1,800 European businesses operating in China, said that zero-Covid and its "massive uncertainty" had a "negative impact" on 75 per cent of the operations of its members. The organisation warned that ideology appeared to be "trumping the economy" and described Xi's hallmark programme as "inflexible and inconsistently implemented." It said that China's economic environment would remain unpredictable as long as the possibility of lockdowns persisted. The circumstance, it was claimed, had led to the biggest proportion of businesses in the past 10 years thinking about moving current or planned investments out of China. Despite China's substantial development potential, the research stated that "the extent of European firms' engagement can no longer be taken for granted." China shortened the statutory quarantine period for foreign visitors in June from 21 to 10 days, but there are still many obstacles to travel, including a dearth of planes and exorbitant ticket rates. Also Read: Watch: New island formed in Pacific ocean as Home reef erupts eight times in 48 hours According to the paper, the nearly complete closure of the nation's borders since 2020 has sped up an "exodus" of European citizens and made those who remain more alone than before. "The business environment will continue to become more challenging," it added if Beijing sticks with the approach. The report's prologue was written by Joerg Wuttke, the president of the European Chamber of Commerce, who stated that "the rest of the world has largely resumed pre-pandemic levels of "normality," but China remains reluctant to open its doors." European companies "need China to fulfil its huge economic potential", he added. Only 0.4% of China's GDP grew in the second quarter as supply chains were disrupted and businesses shut down due to viral restrictions in large portions of the country. According to analysts, the nation is likely to fall far short of its 5.5 per cent annual growth goal. (with inputs from agencies)

China's 'Zero-Covid' policy crippling European businesses in the country: Report

The geological office of the Pacific nation of Tonga reported&nbsp;that a volcano north of the country's largest island has erupted eight times in the previous 48 hours and has advised ships to avoid the area.&nbsp;

In the last 10 days, the Home Reef volcano has erupted six times in the last 24 hours, spewing molten lava, steam, and ash at least three kilometres (nearly two miles) into the air.

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The largest concentration of underwater volcanoes in the world may be found in the southwest Pacific Ocean along a seafloor ridge that runs from New Zealand to Tonga. One of them opened his eyes on September 10, 2022. The Home Reef seamount in the Central Tonga Islands has repeatedly released ash and steam plumes oozed lava, and coloured the surrounding water in the days following.&nbsp;

A new island emerged above the water's surface eleven hours after the eruption started. On September 14, 2022, as plumes of discoloured water swirled nearby, the Operational Land Imager-2 (OLI-2) on Landsat 9 took this natural-colour image of the nascent island. Previous studies suggest that sulphur, volcanic rock fragments, and particulate debris are present in these plumes of superheated, acidic seawater.

The island was estimated to be 4,000 square metres (1 acre) in size and 10 metres (33 feet) above sea level on September 14 by Tonga Geological Services experts. The island had expanded to span 24,000 square metres by September 20. (6 acres). Southwest of Late Island, northeast of Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai, and northwest of Mo'unga'one are the new islands' locations.&nbsp;

Home Reef is located in the Tonga-Kermadec subduction zone, where three tectonic plates are slamming into one another at a rate of convergence that is the fastest in the world. Here, the Pacific Plate is colliding with two smaller plates and sinking, creating one of the planet's deepest pits and most active volcanic arcs.&nbsp;

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Islands formed by submerged volcanoes are frequently transient, however, can last for years. There have been four reported eruption periods at Home Reef, including occurrences in 1852 and 1857. Both eruptions in 1984 and 2006 produced ephemeral islands with cliffs that were 50 to 70 metres high. Small islands were momentarily constructed following both episodes.&nbsp;

The island formed by the adjacent Late'iki Volcano's 12-day eruption in 2020 washed away within two months, although the island formed by the same volcano in 1995 lasted for 25 years.

(with inputs from agencies)

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The geological office of the Pacific nation of Tonga reported that a volcano north of the country's largest island has erupted eight times in the previous 48 hours and has advised ships to avoid the area.

The geological office of the Pacific nation of Tonga reported that a volcano north of the country's largest island has erupted eight times in the previous 48 hours and has advised ships to avoid the area. In the last 10 days, the Home Reef volcano has erupted six times in the last 24 hours, spewing molten lava, steam, and ash at least three kilometres (nearly two miles) into the air. × The largest concentration of underwater volcanoes in the world may be found in the southwest Pacific Ocean along a seafloor ridge that runs from New Zealand to Tonga. One of them opened his eyes on September 10, 2022. The Home Reef seamount in the Central Tonga Islands has repeatedly released ash and steam plumes oozed lava, and coloured the surrounding water in the days following. A new island emerged above the water's surface eleven hours after the eruption started. On September 14, 2022, as plumes of discoloured water swirled nearby, the Operational Land Imager-2 (OLI-2) on Landsat 9 took this natural-colour image of the nascent island. Previous studies suggest that sulphur, volcanic rock fragments, and particulate debris are present in these plumes of superheated, acidic seawater. The island was estimated to be 4,000 square metres (1 acre) in size and 10 metres (33 feet) above sea level on September 14 by Tonga Geological Services experts. The island had expanded to span 24,000 square metres by September 20. (6 acres). Southwest of Late Island, northeast of Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai, and northwest of Mo'unga'one are the new islands' locations. Home Reef is located in the Tonga-Kermadec subduction zone, where three tectonic plates are slamming into one another at a rate of convergence that is the fastest in the world. Here, the Pacific Plate is colliding with two smaller plates and sinking, creating one of the planet's deepest pits and most active volcanic arcs. Also Read: Asteroid five times faster than a hypersonic missile to fly past Earth on Wednesday Islands formed by submerged volcanoes are frequently transient, however, can last for years. There have been four reported eruption periods at Home Reef, including occurrences in 1852 and 1857. Both eruptions in 1984 and 2006 produced ephemeral islands with cliffs that were 50 to 70 metres high. Small islands were momentarily constructed following both episodes. The island formed by the adjacent Late'iki Volcano's 12-day eruption in 2020 washed away within two months, although the island formed by the same volcano in 1995 lasted for 25 years. (with inputs from agencies)

Watch: New island formed in Pacific ocean as Home reef erupts eight times in 48 hours

United States&nbsp;Secretary of State Antony Blinken will seek to establish a new community of Atlantic countries on Tuesday by investing an additional $100 million in programmes that promote the environment and marine security, as reported by AFP.&nbsp;

Blinken will collaborate with counterparts from Angola, Brazil, Ghana, Portugal, and Senegal in New York for the UN General Assembly as part of a new alliance of about 10 nations, a senior State Department official said.&nbsp;

"The United States hopes to work with Atlantic countries to develop a new framework for regular Atlantic cooperation, through which our countries can establish and carry out a shared approach to advancing our shared goals in the region," the official said on condition of anonymity.

The programme comes at a time when President Joe Biden's administration is focusing more on international environmental cooperation, especially ocean health.&nbsp;

The Pacific is already a top concern for the government since it is thought that with China's rapid ascent, there could be war there.&nbsp;

The new Atlantic grouping, according to the official, will work to create a "sustainable ocean economy" and support ocean health, especially by addressing climate change and marine habitats.

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Additionally, it will consider how to strengthen marine governance, such as by enhancing collaboration on search and rescue missions and countering piracy.&nbsp;

The Biden administration will invest an additional $100 million in the endeavour the next year, subject to legislative approval, on top of the $400 million it currently spends a year on maritime activities in the Atlantic, the official said.&nbsp;

The project involves Brazil, where President Jair Bolsonaro — a business ally and longtime sceptic of climate change — is behind in the polls as he runs for re-election weeks before elections in the Atlantic giant.

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United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken will seek to establish a new community of Atlantic countries on Tuesday by investing an additional $100 million in programmes that promote the environment and marine security, as reported by AFP.

United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken will seek to establish a new community of Atlantic countries on Tuesday by investing an additional $100 million in programmes that promote the environment and marine security, as reported by AFP. Blinken will collaborate with counterparts from Angola, Brazil, Ghana, Portugal, and Senegal in New York for the UN General Assembly as part of a new alliance of about 10 nations, a senior State Department official said. "The United States hopes to work with Atlantic countries to develop a new framework for regular Atlantic cooperation, through which our countries can establish and carry out a shared approach to advancing our shared goals in the region," the official said on condition of anonymity. The programme comes at a time when President Joe Biden's administration is focusing more on international environmental cooperation, especially ocean health. The Pacific is already a top concern for the government since it is thought that with China's rapid ascent, there could be war there. The new Atlantic grouping, according to the official, will work to create a "sustainable ocean economy" and support ocean health, especially by addressing climate change and marine habitats. Also Read: Russia-controlled Zaporizhzhia region may stage referendum to join Russia in 'coming days' Additionally, it will consider how to strengthen marine governance, such as by enhancing collaboration on search and rescue missions and countering piracy. The Biden administration will invest an additional $100 million in the endeavour the next year, subject to legislative approval, on top of the $400 million it currently spends a year on maritime activities in the Atlantic, the official said. The project involves Brazil, where President Jair Bolsonaro — a business ally and longtime sceptic of climate change — is behind in the polls as he runs for re-election weeks before elections in the Atlantic giant. (with inputs from agencies)

US proposes new Atlantic Ocean cooperation with $100 mn in  initiatives

The far-right Brothers of Italy (FDI), which is expected to win the elections this weekend, announced on Tuesday that one of its candidates had been suspended for glorifying Hitler.&nbsp;

After the vote on Sunday, Georgia Meloni, the leader of the FDI, could form Italy's first far-right administration. She has made an effort to distance herself from her party's neo-fascist origins without completely renunciating them.&nbsp;

The FDI announced in a statement that Calogero Pisano, the leader of the organisation in Agrigento, Sicily, and a member of the national leadership, has been "suspended with immediate effect."

"(He) no longer represents the party at any level and is forbidden from using its logo'," it added.

It further stated that Pisano had been called to appear before the party's leadership.&nbsp;

"Italy Above All"&nbsp;was written across a picture of Meloni that Pisano shared on Facebook in 2014.&nbsp;

Benito Mussolini, the fascist leader of Italy, was not the great statesman he was alluding to when he said, "This reminds me of a great statesman from 70 years ago," as he clarified underneath.&nbsp;

He has written other statements in favour of fascism.

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The Democratic Party's deputy leader Peppe Provenzano was the first to respond when the Facebook post was made public by the La Repubblica newspaper.&nbsp;

"Deep roots never freeze," he tweeted, pointing out that Brothers of Italy still uses the Italian Social Movement (MSI), a group founded by Mussolini followers after World War II, as the inspiration for their logo.&nbsp;

The leader of the Jewish community in Rome, Ruth Dureghello, remarked that it was "unacceptable for someone who praises Hitler to sit in&nbsp;parliament."&nbsp;

Meloni, a former MSI adolescent activist, claims that Fascist nostalgia has no place in her party.

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The far-right Brothers of Italy (FDI), which is expected to win the elections this weekend, announced on Tuesday that one of its candidates had been suspended for glorifying Hitler.

The far-right Brothers of Italy (FDI), which is expected to win the elections this weekend, announced on Tuesday that one of its candidates had been suspended for glorifying Hitler. After the vote on Sunday, Georgia Meloni, the leader of the FDI, could form Italy's first far-right administration. She has made an effort to distance herself from her party's neo-fascist origins without completely renunciating them. The FDI announced in a statement that Calogero Pisano, the leader of the organisation in Agrigento, Sicily, and a member of the national leadership, has been "suspended with immediate effect." "(He) no longer represents the party at any level and is forbidden from using its logo'," it added. It further stated that Pisano had been called to appear before the party's leadership. "Italy Above All" was written across a picture of Meloni that Pisano shared on Facebook in 2014. Benito Mussolini, the fascist leader of Italy, was not the great statesman he was alluding to when he said, "This reminds me of a great statesman from 70 years ago," as he clarified underneath. He has written other statements in favour of fascism. Also Read: Israel: Opium residue discovered in 3,500-year-old pottery, proves narcotic use in funeral The Democratic Party's deputy leader Peppe Provenzano was the first to respond when the Facebook post was made public by the La Repubblica newspaper. "Deep roots never freeze," he tweeted, pointing out that Brothers of Italy still uses the Italian Social Movement (MSI), a group founded by Mussolini followers after World War II, as the inspiration for their logo. The leader of the Jewish community in Rome, Ruth Dureghello, remarked that it was "unacceptable for someone who praises Hitler to sit in parliament." Meloni, a former MSI adolescent activist, claims that Fascist nostalgia has no place in her party. (with inputs from agencies)

Italy's far-right party with neo-fascist roots suspends candidate for praising Hitler

The vote will take place over five days starting on Friday this week and concluding on Tuesday, according to separatist leaders in the eastern Donetsk and Lugansk areas as well as in the southern Kherson region.&nbsp;

These areas are at the forefront of a massive counteroffensive by Ukrainian forces that have seen them recapture hundreds of towns and villages that had been under Russian control for months.&nbsp;

The conflict would significantly escalate if they were integrated into Russia because Moscow could claim it was defending its own land from Ukrainian forces.

Kyiv referred to the ballots as a "sham" and declared that it would "remove" Russian threats, claiming that its forces would continue retaking territory regardless of what Moscow or its proxies declared.&nbsp;

A separatist leader in the Lugansk area named Denis Miroshnichenko claimed that pro-Moscow parliamentarians had resolved to hold the referendum from September 23 to 27.&nbsp;

Shortly later, a news website linked to the Donetsk separatist government announced the region would hold a vote on the same dates.

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Since 2014, when nationwide protests forced the ouster of a Kremlin-friendly Ukrainian president, large portions of the industrial Donbas region, which includes the cities of Donetsk and Lugansk, have been under the control of rebels backed by Moscow.&nbsp;

At the time, Russia voted to annexe the Crimean peninsula in the Black Sea from Ukraine, drawing condemnation from Kyiv and the West, which responded by imposing sanctions.&nbsp;

Authorities in the southern Ukrainian district of Kherson said on Tuesday that the same dates would be chosen for a vote on annexation by Russia.

(with inputs from agencies)

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The vote will take place over five days starting on Friday this week and concluding on Tuesday, according to separatist leaders in the eastern Donetsk and Lugansk areas as well as in the southern Kherson region.

The vote will take place over five days starting on Friday this week and concluding on Tuesday, according to separatist leaders in the eastern Donetsk and Lugansk areas as well as in the southern Kherson region. These areas are at the forefront of a massive counteroffensive by Ukrainian forces that have seen them recapture hundreds of towns and villages that had been under Russian control for months. The conflict would significantly escalate if they were integrated into Russia because Moscow could claim it was defending its own land from Ukrainian forces. Kyiv referred to the ballots as a "sham" and declared that it would "remove" Russian threats, claiming that its forces would continue retaking territory regardless of what Moscow or its proxies declared. A separatist leader in the Lugansk area named Denis Miroshnichenko claimed that pro-Moscow parliamentarians had resolved to hold the referendum from September 23 to 27. Shortly later, a news website linked to the Donetsk separatist government announced the region would hold a vote on the same dates. Also Read: Indian 'fantasy' gaming platform sues Google to stop new gaming policy, calls it discriminatory Since 2014, when nationwide protests forced the ouster of a Kremlin-friendly Ukrainian president, large portions of the industrial Donbas region, which includes the cities of Donetsk and Lugansk, have been under the control of rebels backed by Moscow. At the time, Russia voted to annexe the Crimean peninsula in the Black Sea from Ukraine, drawing condemnation from Kyiv and the West, which responded by imposing sanctions. Authorities in the southern Ukrainian district of Kherson said on Tuesday that the same dates would be chosen for a vote on annexation by Russia. (with inputs from agencies)

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The discovery of opium residue in 3,500-year-old pottery fragments by Israeli archaeologists on Tuesday provided proof for the idea that the hallucinogenic narcotic was utilised in ancient funeral ceremonies.&nbsp;

After a number of Late Bronze Age burials were discovered during excavations in the central Israeli town of Yehud in 2012, the Israel Antiquities Authority and Weizmann Institute of Science joined forces to conduct a collaborative examination.&nbsp;

At the site, archaeologists discovered clay containers from the 14th century BC that resembled the poppy flowers—from which opium is manufactured.

The researchers claimed in a statement that they next looked to see if they had been used as receptacles for the substance, which earlier writing had revealed was utilised in Canaanite burial ceremonies. They discovered "opium residue in eight vessels."&nbsp;

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According to Ron Be'eri, an archaeologist with the antiquities department, these were probably "placed in graves for ceremonial meals, rites and rituals performed by the living for their deceased family members."

During these ceremonies, "family members or a priest on their behalf" would "attempt to summon the spirit of their dead relatives... and enter an ecstatic state by using opium", Be'eri said.

But he agreed that there was still a lot to learn about its historical use. He remarked, "We can only speculate what was done with opium."

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The discovery of opium residue in 3,500-year-old pottery fragments by Israeli archaeologists on Tuesday provided proof for the idea that the hallucinogenic narcotic was utilised in ancient funeral ceremonies.

The discovery of opium residue in 3,500-year-old pottery fragments by Israeli archaeologists on Tuesday provided proof for the idea that the hallucinogenic narcotic was utilised in ancient funeral ceremonies. After a number of Late Bronze Age burials were discovered during excavations in the central Israeli town of Yehud in 2012, the Israel Antiquities Authority and Weizmann Institute of Science joined forces to conduct a collaborative examination. At the site, archaeologists discovered clay containers from the 14th century BC that resembled the poppy flowers—from which opium is manufactured. The researchers claimed in a statement that they next looked to see if they had been used as receptacles for the substance, which earlier writing had revealed was utilised in Canaanite burial ceremonies. They discovered "opium residue in eight vessels." Also Read: Indian 'fantasy' gaming platform sues Google to stop new gaming policy, calls it discriminatory According to Ron Be'eri, an archaeologist with the antiquities department, these were probably "placed in graves for ceremonial meals, rites and rituals performed by the living for their deceased family members." During these ceremonies, "family members or a priest on their behalf" would "attempt to summon the spirit of their dead relatives... and enter an ecstatic state by using opium", Be'eri said. But he agreed that there was still a lot to learn about its historical use. He remarked, "We can only speculate what was done with opium." (with inputs from agencies)

Israel: Opium residue discovered in 3,500-year-old pottery, proves narcotic use in funeral

The EU wastes more food than it imports and could stop the rise in food prices by merely reducing on-farm waste, as per a report.

According to the study's estimations, the EU fritters away some 153 million tonnes of food annually, which is double earlier projections and 15 million tonnes more than is imported.&nbsp;

According to the report, the amount of wheat wasted in the EU alone is equivalent to one-fourth of the EU's other grain exports and almost half of Ukraine's wheat exports.

"It's a scandal that the EU is potentially throwing away more food than it is importing at a time of high food prices and a cost of living crisis," said Frank Mechielsen, director of Feedback EU, the organisation that conducted the study. In order to combat climate change and enhance food security, the EU now has a significant chance to adopt legally enforceable goals to reduce its food waste from farm to fork by half by 2030.&nbsp;

According to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the war in Ukraine contributed to the increase in global food prices last month, which were per cent higher than they were a year earlier.&nbsp;

Prices for wheat, maize, and soybeans have even surpassed peaks established at the height of the global financial crisis in 2008.

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The world's first set of legally enforced goals to reduce food waste is scheduled to be presented by Brussels later this year. Feedback EU's request for a 50% reduction in waste by 2030 has the support of 43 green non-profits.&nbsp;

Senior policy officer for the European Environmental Bureau (EEB), Piotr Barczak, stated,&nbsp;“All EU countries had committed to halve food waste within the United Nations’ sustainable development goals. However, almost 10 years later, they have not achieved much, and our economies still generate incredibly high amounts of food waste.”&nbsp;

The EEB calls for enacting laws to reduce waste throughout the entire food supply chain, including in food production, processing, and services.

(with inputs from agencies) 
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The EU wastes more food than it imports and could stop the rise in food prices by merely reducing on-farm waste, as per a report. According to the study's estimations, the EU fritters away some 153 million tonnes of food annually, which is double earlier projections and 15 million tonnes more than is imported.

The EU wastes more food than it imports and could stop the rise in food prices by merely reducing on-farm waste, as per a report. According to the study's estimations, the EU fritters away some 153 million tonnes of food annually, which is double earlier projections and 15 million tonnes more than is imported. According to the report, the amount of wheat wasted in the EU alone is equivalent to one-fourth of the EU's other grain exports and almost half of Ukraine's wheat exports. "It's a scandal that the EU is potentially throwing away more food than it is importing at a time of high food prices and a cost of living crisis," said Frank Mechielsen, director of Feedback EU, the organisation that conducted the study. In order to combat climate change and enhance food security, the EU now has a significant chance to adopt legally enforceable goals to reduce its food waste from farm to fork by half by 2030. According to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the war in Ukraine contributed to the increase in global food prices last month, which were per cent higher than they were a year earlier. Prices for wheat, maize, and soybeans have even surpassed peaks established at the height of the global financial crisis in 2008. Also Read: Indian 'fantasy' gaming platform sues Google to stop new gaming policy, calls it discriminatory The world's first set of legally enforced goals to reduce food waste is scheduled to be presented by Brussels later this year. Feedback EU's request for a 50% reduction in waste by 2030 has the support of 43 green non-profits. Senior policy officer for the European Environmental Bureau (EEB), Piotr Barczak, stated, “All EU countries had committed to halve food waste within the United Nations’ sustainable development goals. However, almost 10 years later, they have not achieved much, and our economies still generate incredibly high amounts of food waste.” The EEB calls for enacting laws to reduce waste throughout the entire food supply chain, including in food production, processing, and services. (with inputs from agencies)

EU wastes much more food than it imports, even amid cost of living crisis: Report

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