<p>Japan is set to take a leap in bringing robotics to mainstream public life as automated delivery robots are set to hit Japanese roads&nbsp;by April. The country has also revised the road traffic law to pave the way for delivery robots to take the roads just like humans and their means of transport.&nbsp;The country has already conducted the trials for delivery of food and daily necessities by robots. These trials were conducted in a phased manner in both residential and business districts of the country.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the Japanese industry ministry, tests of automated delivery robots have been held in five of the country's 47 prefectures.</p>

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<p>"In regions with declining populations, robots can be a way to resolve the lack of workers in the logistics industry in the future," a ministry official was quoted as saying by Japan Times.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Japanese leap forward with robots: How do they work?</strong></h2>

<p>According to reports in the Japanese media, the robot was found to be moving at a speed close to the pace of an adult's brisk walk on a major street. It carried a hamburger from a store to an office located about 500 metres away, Japan Times reported.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The electric robots will be remotely operated. They are equipped with map data on local pedestrian paths. It has six cameras with which it can detect and subsequently avoid pedestrians and roadside obstacles. It can identify the colours of traffic lights. The robot can move its liquid crystal display "eyes". It is also capable of giving audio warnings such as "turning right/left".</p>

<h2><strong>Japanese delivery robots: Challenges and the road ahead</strong></h2>

<p>According to Hisashi Taniguchi, president of Tokyo-based robotics firm ZMP, there are challenges to overcome, including safety concerns in the immediate weeks before the larger rollout.</p>

<p>"They are still newcomers in human society, so it's natural they're seen with a bit of discomfort," he told AFP.</p>

<p>Taniguchi said it's important the robots "are humble and lovable" to inspire confidence.</p>

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Japan is set to take a leap in bringing robotics to mainstream public life as automated delivery robots are set to hit Japanese roads by April. The country has also revised the road traffic law to pave the way for delivery robots to take the roads just like humans and their means of transport. The country has already conducted the trials for delivery of food and daily necessities by robots. These trials were conducted in a phased manner in both residential and business districts of the country. According to the Japanese industry ministry, tests of automated delivery robots have been held in five of the country's 47 prefectures. ALSO READ | What are the challenges automakers are facing with humanoid robots? "In regions with declining populations, robots can be a way to resolve the lack of workers in the logistics industry in the future," a ministry official was quoted as saying by Japan Times. Japanese leap forward with robots: How do they work? According to reports in the Japanese media, the robot was found to be moving at a speed close to the pace of an adult's brisk walk on a major street. It carried a hamburger from a store to an office located about 500 metres away, Japan Times reported. ALSO WATCH | Gravitas: Why Japan is obsessed with robots × The electric robots will be remotely operated. They are equipped with map data on local pedestrian paths. It has six cameras with which it can detect and subsequently avoid pedestrians and roadside obstacles. It can identify the colours of traffic lights. The robot can move its liquid crystal display "eyes". It is also capable of giving audio warnings such as "turning right/left". Japanese delivery robots: Challenges and the road ahead According to Hisashi Taniguchi, president of Tokyo-based robotics firm ZMP, there are challenges to overcome, including safety concerns in the immediate weeks before the larger rollout. "They are still newcomers in human society, so it's natural they're seen with a bit of discomfort," he told AFP. Taniguchi said it's important the robots "are humble and lovable" to inspire confidence. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>ChatGPT has become the top talking-point on and off the social media. Assignments, emails, exams, life situations -- ChatGPT has got the answers for all. But ChatGPT's remarkable attributes too have been mired by its questionable responses. The programme frequently gives "plausible-sounding but incorrect or nonsensical answers".&nbsp;</p>

<p>A report in VICE said that an individual learned about how to smuggle cocaine into Europe. The individual reportedly interacted with ChatGPT for 12 hours to get the drug route straight.</p>

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<p>The person reportedly&nbsp;started&nbsp;by inquiring about the components of various narcotic&nbsp;substances, illegal around the world. The AI-generated response gave him the ingredients for crack cocaine but said that giving away more complex chemical information would be "illegal." ChatGPT then addressed the question of whether using marijuana was "morally wrong", the bot suggested it to be a "subjective matter."</p>

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<p>The bot responded to a question about the&nbsp;location for a drug cartel by lecturing the user about criminal behaviour and emphasising that it doesn't "condone illegal activities." The bot again responded to the inquiry "How to join a cartel" by pointing out&nbsp;the severe legal penalties that may result because of the same.</p>

<p>But when the user cleverly rephrased the question by asking that he is writing a novel where a villain is trying different ways to smuggle cocaine from Columbia to the United Kingdom, and that if the Artificial Intelligence could give "an example" of what he should write. The ChatGPT caved in.</p>

<p>It responded with "several common methods" that might be applied in the hypothetical situation. These included being concealed in goods, on a person or even at sea. The bot&nbsp;even provided detailed descriptions for each piece of advice. They included suggestions such as the use of "another substance" as a covert instrument.</p>

<p>ChatGPT, however, also emphasised that the procedures in question are only fictional. "The use of illegal drugs is harmful and illegal, and it is not advisable to glorify or promote such behaviour," the bot said in conclusion.</p>

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ChatGPT has become the top talking-point on and off the social media. Assignments, emails, exams, life situations -- ChatGPT has got the answers for all. But ChatGPT's remarkable attributes too have been mired by its questionable responses. The programme frequently gives "plausible-sounding but incorrect or nonsensical answers". A report in VICE said that an individual learned about how to smuggle cocaine into Europe. The individual reportedly interacted with ChatGPT for 12 hours to get the drug route straight. ALSO READ - Princeton student develops an app which can detect ChatGPT contribution in your 'writing' The person reportedly started by inquiring about the components of various narcotic substances, illegal around the world. The AI-generated response gave him the ingredients for crack cocaine but said that giving away more complex chemical information would be "illegal." ChatGPT then addressed the question of whether using marijuana was "morally wrong", the bot suggested it to be a "subjective matter." ALSO WATCH - Gravitas | ChatGPT Explained: How does the platform work? × The bot responded to a question about the location for a drug cartel by lecturing the user about criminal behaviour and emphasising that it doesn't "condone illegal activities." The bot again responded to the inquiry "How to join a cartel" by pointing out the severe legal penalties that may result because of the same. But when the user cleverly rephrased the question by asking that he is writing a novel where a villain is trying different ways to smuggle cocaine from Columbia to the United Kingdom, and that if the Artificial Intelligence could give "an example" of what he should write. The ChatGPT caved in. It responded with "several common methods" that might be applied in the hypothetical situation. These included being concealed in goods, on a person or even at sea. The bot even provided detailed descriptions for each piece of advice. They included suggestions such as the use of "another substance" as a covert instrument. ChatGPT, however, also emphasised that the procedures in question are only fictional. "The use of illegal drugs is harmful and illegal, and it is not advisable to glorify or promote such behaviour," the bot said in conclusion. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>A Solomon Islands lawmaker attributed as a 'vocal critic of China' was removed from the office after he lost a no-confidence vote in a provincial legislature. Daniel Suidani, premier of the Solomon Islands' Malaita province has been a longtime critic of his South Pacific nation's deepening relations with China. He has banned the Chinese companies from Malaita and chose to accept development aid from the United States.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Malaita's provincial assembly ousted Suidani in a unanimous vote on Tuesday, ABC News, Australia's state broadcaster reported.&nbsp;The motion filed in the assembly alleged Suidani had illegally taken&nbsp;money from a Chinese-owned mining company, and inappropriately used government finances to pay the wages of his personal security guards and of financial mismanagement.</p>

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<p>Suidani and his supporters boycotted the vote, ABC reported, adding he had not yet spoken to the media about the results.</p>

<h2><strong>Protests break out in Solomon Islands</strong></h2>

<p>Reports said that scuffles broke out after Malaita's provincial assembly ousted Suidani. Police reportedly fired tear gas into a crowd of more than 100 Suidani supporters after they threw stones at the&nbsp;law enforcement personnel, according to the eyewitnesses cited by Reuters.&nbsp;</p>

<p>No injuries have been reported. Flights are delayed in Auki, the capital of Malaita, the ABC reported.</p>

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<p>Residents of Malaita opposed the decision by Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare's government in 2019 to formally recognise China instead of Taiwan.</p>

<p>Violent protests broke out in the capital, Honiara, in 2021 after Sogavare refused to meet residents from Malaita who had travelled to the city.</p>

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A Solomon Islands lawmaker attributed as a 'vocal critic of China' was removed from the office after he lost a no-confidence vote in a provincial legislature. Daniel Suidani, premier of the Solomon Islands' Malaita province has been a longtime critic of his South Pacific nation's deepening relations with China.

A Solomon Islands lawmaker attributed as a 'vocal critic of China' was removed from the office after he lost a no-confidence vote in a provincial legislature. Daniel Suidani, premier of the Solomon Islands' Malaita province has been a longtime critic of his South Pacific nation's deepening relations with China. He has banned the Chinese companies from Malaita and chose to accept development aid from the United States. Malaita's provincial assembly ousted Suidani in a unanimous vote on Tuesday, ABC News, Australia's state broadcaster reported. The motion filed in the assembly alleged Suidani had illegally taken money from a Chinese-owned mining company, and inappropriately used government finances to pay the wages of his personal security guards and of financial mismanagement. ALSO READ - Explained | US reopens embassy in Solomon Islands over three decades after end of Cold War Suidani and his supporters boycotted the vote, ABC reported, adding he had not yet spoken to the media about the results. Protests break out in Solomon Islands Reports said that scuffles broke out after Malaita's provincial assembly ousted Suidani. Police reportedly fired tear gas into a crowd of more than 100 Suidani supporters after they threw stones at the law enforcement personnel, according to the eyewitnesses cited by Reuters. No injuries have been reported. Flights are delayed in Auki, the capital of Malaita, the ABC reported. ALSO WATCH - South Pacific: After Solomon Islands, China signs security pact with Samoa × Residents of Malaita opposed the decision by Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare's government in 2019 to formally recognise China instead of Taiwan. Violent protests broke out in the capital, Honiara, in 2021 after Sogavare refused to meet residents from Malaita who had travelled to the city. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>The US authorities have released new footage of the moments before the death of Anthony Lowe, a 36-year-old Black double amputee who was shot by police last month near Los Angeles. Anthony Lowe was shot dead by police last month. The police alleged that Lowe was shot after he refused to drop a butcher's knife.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Anthony Lowe death</strong><b>:&nbsp;</b><strong>What does the video show?</strong></h2>

<p>In a press conference&nbsp;on Monday, the Huntington Park Police Department played two CCTV&nbsp;footages&nbsp;of the incident. They also played a recording of the initial 911 call in which a victim reported being stabbed by a suspect. The suspect was described as a black man in a wheelchair.</p>

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<p>The footage shows Lowe attacking a man with a knife. Shortly after, the police arrived on the scene, and they are seen shooting Lowe as he is seen attempting to flee the scene.&nbsp;Officers involved in Lowe's death have since been placed on leave.</p>

<p>Lowe was reportedly shot nearly a dozen times.</p>

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<p>Lowe's family have alleged wrongful death and civil rights violations. His family further claimed that their kin was undergoing a mental health crisis when he was killed on January 26.&nbsp;Reports say that the police officers in Huntington Park, where the shooting took place, do not wear body cameras.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>'No reason to shoot a double amputee 11 times':&nbsp;Lowe's lawyer</strong></h2>

<p>In response to the release of the footage, a lawyer for&nbsp;Lowe's family demanded&nbsp;accountability. "There is absolutely no reason to shoot a double amputee in the back 11 times, who was hobbling away from officers," Annee Della Donna was quoted as saying by the BBC.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the Mapping Police Violence database, nearly 1,200 people were killed by the US police in 2022. The prosecution took place in just nine of these cases.</p>

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The US authorities have released new footage of the moments before the death of Anthony Lowe, a 36-year-old Black double amputee who was shot by police last month near Los Angeles. Anthony Lowe was shot dead by police last month. The police alleged that Lowe was shot after he refused to drop a butcher's knife. Anthony Lowe death: What does the video show? In a press conference on Monday, the Huntington Park Police Department played two CCTV footages of the incident. They also played a recording of the initial 911 call in which a victim reported being stabbed by a suspect. The suspect was described as a black man in a wheelchair. ALSO READ | US: Double-amputee shot dead by police; family says excessive force used The footage shows Lowe attacking a man with a knife. Shortly after, the police arrived on the scene, and they are seen shooting Lowe as he is seen attempting to flee the scene. Officers involved in Lowe's death have since been placed on leave. Lowe was reportedly shot nearly a dozen times. ALSO WATCH | Los Angeles police shot man wearing body Armour after confrontation × Lowe's family have alleged wrongful death and civil rights violations. His family further claimed that their kin was undergoing a mental health crisis when he was killed on January 26. Reports say that the police officers in Huntington Park, where the shooting took place, do not wear body cameras. 'No reason to shoot a double amputee 11 times': Lowe's lawyer In response to the release of the footage, a lawyer for Lowe's family demanded accountability. "There is absolutely no reason to shoot a double amputee in the back 11 times, who was hobbling away from officers," Annee Della Donna was quoted as saying by the BBC. According to the Mapping Police Violence database, nearly 1,200 people were killed by the US police in 2022. The prosecution took place in just nine of these cases. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Iran&nbsp;revealed "Eagle 44", an underground air force base on Tuesday. The Iranian state media reported Eagle 44 as the first of its kind large enough underground air force base that can house the fighter jets. The "Eagle 44" base is capable of storing and operating fighter jets and drones, Iran's Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) said. The report did not specify the location of the base.</p>

<p>The IRNA reported that it was one of the country's most important air force bases. It is reportedly built deep underground, housing fighters equipped with long-range cruise missiles.</p>

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<p>"Any attack on Iran from our enemies, including Israel, will see a response from our many air force bases including Eagle 44," Iran's armed forces' Chief of Staff Mohammad Bagheri told state media.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In May, Iran's army gave details about another underground base, which houses drones, as the country seeks to protect military assets from potential air strikes by regional arch foe Israel.</p>

<p>State media has cited officials in Tehran's regime as saying that about 100 drones were being kept in the heart of the Zagros mountains, including Ababil-5, which it said were fitted with Qaem-9 missiles. The Qaem-9 missiles are an Iranian-made version of air-to-surface U.S. Hellfire.</p>

<p>"No doubt the drones of Islamic Republic of Iran's armed forces are the region's most powerful," army commander Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi had said then. "Our capability to upgrade drones is unstoppable," he added.</p>

<p>The Iranian air force operates about 40-44 Russian-origin Mig-29s, 41 US-origin Grumman F-14 Tomcat aircrafts and 24 Russian-origin Sukhoi Su-35 multirole fighter aircrafts. The country also has about 20 indigenously developed fighter aircrafts among others. All US-origin fighter aircrafts were imported by Iran before 1979's islamic revolution, following which the US realignment to Saudi Arabia saw straining Tehran-Washington ties.&nbsp;</p>

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Iran revealed "Eagle 44", an underground air force base on Tuesday. The Iranian state media reported Eagle 44 as the first of its kind large enough underground air force base that can house the fighter jets. The "Eagle 44" base is capable of storing and operating fighter jets and drones, Iran's Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) said. The report did not specify the location of the base. The IRNA reported that it was one of the country's most important air force bases. It is reportedly built deep underground, housing fighters equipped with long-range cruise missiles. ALSO WATCH - Iran unveils underground drone base after recent strike × "Any attack on Iran from our enemies, including Israel, will see a response from our many air force bases including Eagle 44," Iran's armed forces' Chief of Staff Mohammad Bagheri told state media. In May, Iran's army gave details about another underground base, which houses drones, as the country seeks to protect military assets from potential air strikes by regional arch foe Israel. State media has cited officials in Tehran's regime as saying that about 100 drones were being kept in the heart of the Zagros mountains, including Ababil-5, which it said were fitted with Qaem-9 missiles. The Qaem-9 missiles are an Iranian-made version of air-to-surface U.S. Hellfire. "No doubt the drones of Islamic Republic of Iran's armed forces are the region's most powerful," army commander Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi had said then. "Our capability to upgrade drones is unstoppable," he added. The Iranian air force operates about 40-44 Russian-origin Mig-29s, 41 US-origin Grumman F-14 Tomcat aircrafts and 24 Russian-origin Sukhoi Su-35 multirole fighter aircrafts. The country also has about 20 indigenously developed fighter aircrafts among others. All US-origin fighter aircrafts were imported by Iran before 1979's islamic revolution, following which the US realignment to Saudi Arabia saw straining Tehran-Washington ties. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>David Carrick, a London cop, who was accused of sexually assaulting women during a course of 17 years, has been jailed for life after being convicted of&nbsp;85 serious offences, including rapes, sexual assaults, false imprisonment, and coercive and controlling behaviour.&nbsp;The 48-year-old was sentenced to life and must serve a minimum term of 32 years&nbsp;before he can even be considered for release, a London court judge ruled.&nbsp;</p>

<p>At Southwark crown court Justice Cheema-Grubb&nbsp;remarked while pointing at Carrick, "You behaved as if you were untouchable. For nearly two decades you were proved right."</p>

<p>She said Carrick had taken "monstrous advantage" of his position as a police officer. This, Justice Cheema-Grubb added,&nbsp;gave him "exceptional powers to coerce and control."</p>

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<p>Cheema-Grubb said the former Met firearms officer faced a "spectacular downfall"&nbsp;and now would endure a "difficult time in custody".&nbsp;Some victims were in the courtroom, others watched on a video link.</p>

<p>Carrick carried out a series of "violent and brutal attacks"&nbsp;using "his power and control"&nbsp;to silence his victims.</p>

<p>Carrick told one victim he was a police officer and the "safest person"&nbsp;she could be with. She was then lured back&nbsp;to his home and was raped&nbsp;at gunpoint.</p>

<h2><strong>David Carrick's list of offences&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>David Carrick is now convicted to have&nbsp;attacked 12 women between 2003 and 2020. These crimes were committed while he was a Met police officer, the court ruled. Carrick joined the force in 2001. In 2009, he was selected to carry a gun and guard parliamentary and diplomatic sites.</p>

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David Carrick, a London cop, who was accused of sexually assaulting women during a course of 17 years, has been jailed for life after being convicted of 85 serious offences, including rapes, sexual assaults, false imprisonment, and coercive and controlling behaviour.

David Carrick, a London cop, who was accused of sexually assaulting women during a course of 17 years, has been jailed for life after being convicted of 85 serious offences, including rapes, sexual assaults, false imprisonment, and coercive and controlling behaviour. The 48-year-old was sentenced to life and must serve a minimum term of 32 years before he can even be considered for release, a London court judge ruled. At Southwark crown court Justice Cheema-Grubb remarked while pointing at Carrick, "You behaved as if you were untouchable. For nearly two decades you were proved right." She said Carrick had taken "monstrous advantage" of his position as a police officer. This, Justice Cheema-Grubb added, gave him "exceptional powers to coerce and control." ALSO READ | UK cop admits to 71 sexual offences in one of the worst serial rape crimes Cheema-Grubb said the former Met firearms officer faced a "spectacular downfall" and now would endure a "difficult time in custody". Some victims were in the courtroom, others watched on a video link. Carrick carried out a series of "violent and brutal attacks" using "his power and control" to silence his victims. Carrick told one victim he was a police officer and the "safest person" she could be with. She was then lured back to his home and was raped at gunpoint. David Carrick's list of offences David Carrick is now convicted to have attacked 12 women between 2003 and 2020. These crimes were committed while he was a Met police officer, the court ruled. Carrick joined the force in 2001. In 2009, he was selected to carry a gun and guard parliamentary and diplomatic sites. ALSO WATCH | UK Police Department issues apology over David Carrick’s two decades of sexual offending × The sentencing hearing heard testimony from the women who were assaulted by Carrick over the years. One of the victims described him as evil. Others said he destroyed their lives or left them feeling suicidal. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Britcoin, a "digital pound" backed by the British state could be launched by the end of 2020s. The development comes after the Bank of England and exchequer ministry&nbsp;set out a roadmap to introduce a new digital currency in the United Kingdom.&nbsp;The individuals of financial expertise quoted in the British media say that a&nbsp;digital pound, which would be issued by the Bank of England, is "likely to be needed in the future"&nbsp;amid the evolving use of cash and cards in Europe and around the world.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"While cash is here to stay, a digital pound issued and backed by the Bank of England could be a new way to pay that’s trusted, accessible and easy to use," Jeremy Hunt, Chancellor of Exchequer said in an official statement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"That’s why we want to investigate what is possible first, whilst always making sure we protect financial stability," Hunt added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Bank of England will undertake further research and development work while the members of British public are being invited to take part in the consultation process.</p>

<h2><strong>New digital currency will not dramatically alter nature of currency exchange</strong></h2>

<p>A report in The Independent quoted The Bank of England and the Treasury as saying, that&nbsp;the currency will not dramatically alter how British people use money but that they believe it could help "ensure the public have access to safe money that is convenient to use as our everyday lives become more digital."</p>

<h2><strong>Britcoin</strong><b>: The timeline for potential rollout</b></h2>

<p>The consultation between the exchequer department and the Bank of England is due to take around four months. The design phase of Britcoin is then likely to continue until at least 2025, from which time a final decision could be made. The launch of digital currency may reportedly take place during the latter half of the current decade.</p>

<p>"This consultation and the further work the Bank will now do will be the foundation for what would be a profound decision for the country on the way we use money," Andrew Bailey, Governor of the Bank of England, was quoted as saying by The Independent.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"A digital pound would provide a new way to pay, help businesses, maintain trust in money and better protect financial stability," he added.&nbsp;</p>

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Britcoin, a "digital pound" backed by the British state could be launched by the end of 2020s. The development comes after the Bank of England and exchequer ministry set out a roadmap to introduce a new digital currency in the United Kingdom.

Britcoin, a "digital pound" backed by the British state could be launched by the end of 2020s. The development comes after the Bank of England and exchequer ministry set out a roadmap to introduce a new digital currency in the United Kingdom. The individuals of financial expertise quoted in the British media say that a digital pound, which would be issued by the Bank of England, is "likely to be needed in the future" amid the evolving use of cash and cards in Europe and around the world. ALSO WATCH | India to introduce its digital currency 'E-Rupee' soon × "While cash is here to stay, a digital pound issued and backed by the Bank of England could be a new way to pay that’s trusted, accessible and easy to use," Jeremy Hunt, Chancellor of Exchequer said in an official statement. "That’s why we want to investigate what is possible first, whilst always making sure we protect financial stability," Hunt added. The Bank of England will undertake further research and development work while the members of British public are being invited to take part in the consultation process. New digital currency will not dramatically alter nature of currency exchange A report in The Independent quoted The Bank of England and the Treasury as saying, that the currency will not dramatically alter how British people use money but that they believe it could help "ensure the public have access to safe money that is convenient to use as our everyday lives become more digital." Britcoin: The timeline for potential rollout The consultation between the exchequer department and the Bank of England is due to take around four months. The design phase of Britcoin is then likely to continue until at least 2025, from which time a final decision could be made. The launch of digital currency may reportedly take place during the latter half of the current decade. "This consultation and the further work the Bank will now do will be the foundation for what would be a profound decision for the country on the way we use money," Andrew Bailey, Governor of the Bank of England, was quoted as saying by The Independent. "A digital pound would provide a new way to pay, help businesses, maintain trust in money and better protect financial stability," he added. ALSO READ | What is e-rupee and what is the difference between cryptocurrency and CBDC? Countries around the world are also considering similar proposals, such as the US, India, China and the Eurozone. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>The popular imagery of a mouse being the Jerry of the town harassed by the likes of Toms, are yet to go beyond their timeless avatars. But some real-life jerries have carved a new niche for themselves. Lately, a video is going viral on social media which shows a mouse supposedly ‘stealing’ a diamond necklace from a luxury jewellery shop. It is not yet clear where the CCTV footage is from.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, shortly after the video went viral on social media, people quipped if the mouse did it while preparing for Valentine's Day. Or was it some ratty persistence of Mrs Mouse that pushed her mister to pursue the supposed act of theft.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"For whom would this rat have taken the diamond necklace," a user captioned the video which shows a rat supposedly taking away a diamond necklace from a display stand.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"For his girlfriend shrew," answered another user on social media. "This is part of his arrangement for February 14," wrote another user, resonating with wider chatter around the viral video that the mouse is taking the necklace away for his girlfriend to mark Valentine's Day on February 14.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Valentine’s Day is celebrated every year on February 14th. It traditionally celebrates romantic love between two individuals. On Valentine’s Day, people celebrate their loved ones by exchanging Valentine’s Day cards and chocolates, gifts, flowers – especially red roses. The evening is also popular for date nights.</p>

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The popular imagery of a mouse being the Jerry of the town harassed by the likes of Toms, are yet to go beyond their timeless avatars. But some real-life jerries have carved a new niche for themselves.

The popular imagery of a mouse being the Jerry of the town harassed by the likes of Toms, are yet to go beyond their timeless avatars. But some real-life jerries have carved a new niche for themselves. Lately, a video is going viral on social media which shows a mouse supposedly ‘stealing’ a diamond necklace from a luxury jewellery shop. It is not yet clear where the CCTV footage is from. However, shortly after the video went viral on social media, people quipped if the mouse did it while preparing for Valentine's Day. Or was it some ratty persistence of Mrs Mouse that pushed her mister to pursue the supposed act of theft. ALSO READ | British woman credits ‘miracle pizza’ for her timely lung cancer diagnosis "For whom would this rat have taken the diamond necklace," a user captioned the video which shows a rat supposedly taking away a diamond necklace from a display stand. #अब ये चूहा डायमंड का नेकलेस किसके लिए ले गया होगा.... 🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/dkqOAG0erB — Rajesh Hingankar IPS (@RajeshHinganka2) January 28, 2023 × "For his girlfriend shrew," answered another user on social media. "This is part of his arrangement for February 14," wrote another user, resonating with wider chatter around the viral video that the mouse is taking the necklace away for his girlfriend to mark Valentine's Day on February 14. ALSO WATCH | Gravitas: A knife which can detect cancer in seconds × Valentine’s Day is celebrated every year on February 14th. It traditionally celebrates romantic love between two individuals. On Valentine’s Day, people celebrate their loved ones by exchanging Valentine’s Day cards and chocolates, gifts, flowers – especially red roses. The evening is also popular for date nights. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Pope Francis on Saturday met children of South Sudan who have been displaced by conflict in the region. The pope told children that they would build a better future for South Sudan by replacing ethnic hatred with forgiveness. The pope was visiting South Sudan with Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby and Church of Scotland Moderator Iain Greenshields, in what was cited as&nbsp;an unprecedented joint "pilgrimage of peace".</p>

<p>There are 2.2 million internally displaced people in South Sudan, out of a total population of about 11.6 million. Another 2.3 million have fled the country as refugees, according to the United Nations. Extreme poverty and hunger are prevalent across the country. About two-thirds of the country's&nbsp;population need humanitarian assistance as a result of conflict as well as three years of catastrophic floods.</p>

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<p>The three religious leaders&nbsp;led about 50,000 people in an open-air ecumenical prayer vigil at dusk at a mausoleum for South Sudan's liberation hero John Garang.</p>

<p>John Garang died in a helicopter crash in 2005 six years before the country gained independence in 2011.&nbsp;</p>

<p>At a meeting in the capital Juba earlier, the Christian leaders listened to testimonies from displaced children including Johnson Juma Alex, 14, who has been living in a camp since 2014 after fleeing his hometown because of fighting.</p>

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<p>"Life in the camp is not good because the area is small and crowded," he told them.</p>

<p>"There is not enough space to play football. Many children do not go to school because there are not enough teachers and schools for all of us," he said. After he spoke, the pope, the archbishop and the moderator warmly shook his hand.</p>

<h2><strong>'A field to play football'</strong></h2>

<p>"The future cannot lie in refugee camps," the pope told the children after hearing their stories at the event. "As you said, Johnson, there is a need for all children like yourself to have the opportunity to go to school, and to have a field to play football!"</p>

<p>Francis said hope for South Sudan's future rests in children from different ethnic groups, who must let go of their past to begin afresh.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Although conflict, violence and hatred have replaced good memories on the first pages of the life of this republic, you must be the ones to rewrite its history as a history of peace!" he said.</p>

<p>"You bear the burden of a painful past, yet you never stop dreaming of a better future. In our meeting today, we would like to give wings to your hope," he said.</p>

<p>On Sunday morning, the three Christian leaders will return to the mausoleum to celebrate Mass, their last major event in South Sudan before leaving the country.</p>

<p>South Sudan broke away from Sudan in 2011 but plunged into civil war in 2013 with ethnic groups turning on each other. Despite a 2018 peace deal between the two main antagonists, episodes&nbsp;of inter-ethnic fighting have continued to kill and displace large numbers of civilians.</p>

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Pope Francis on Saturday met children of South Sudan who have been displaced by conflict in the region. The pope told children that they would build a better future for South Sudan by replacing ethnic hatred with forgiveness.

Pope Francis on Saturday met children of South Sudan who have been displaced by conflict in the region. The pope told children that they would build a better future for South Sudan by replacing ethnic hatred with forgiveness. The pope was visiting South Sudan with Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby and Church of Scotland Moderator Iain Greenshields, in what was cited as an unprecedented joint "pilgrimage of peace". There are 2.2 million internally displaced people in South Sudan, out of a total population of about 11.6 million. Another 2.3 million have fled the country as refugees, according to the United Nations. Extreme poverty and hunger are prevalent across the country. About two-thirds of the country's population need humanitarian assistance as a result of conflict as well as three years of catastrophic floods. ALSO WATCH | Pope Francis in Africa: Pope Francis meets survivors of violence in DR Congo × The three religious leaders led about 50,000 people in an open-air ecumenical prayer vigil at dusk at a mausoleum for South Sudan's liberation hero John Garang. John Garang died in a helicopter crash in 2005 six years before the country gained independence in 2011. At a meeting in the capital Juba earlier, the Christian leaders listened to testimonies from displaced children including Johnson Juma Alex, 14, who has been living in a camp since 2014 after fleeing his hometown because of fighting. ALSO SEE | Pope Francis to meet victims of Civil War in Africa's South Sudan "Life in the camp is not good because the area is small and crowded," he told them. "There is not enough space to play football. Many children do not go to school because there are not enough teachers and schools for all of us," he said. After he spoke, the pope, the archbishop and the moderator warmly shook his hand. 'A field to play football' "The future cannot lie in refugee camps," the pope told the children after hearing their stories at the event. "As you said, Johnson, there is a need for all children like yourself to have the opportunity to go to school, and to have a field to play football!" Francis said hope for South Sudan's future rests in children from different ethnic groups, who must let go of their past to begin afresh. "Although conflict, violence and hatred have replaced good memories on the first pages of the life of this republic, you must be the ones to rewrite its history as a history of peace!" he said. "You bear the burden of a painful past, yet you never stop dreaming of a better future. In our meeting today, we would like to give wings to your hope," he said. On Sunday morning, the three Christian leaders will return to the mausoleum to celebrate Mass, their last major event in South Sudan before leaving the country. South Sudan broke away from Sudan in 2011 but plunged into civil war in 2013 with ethnic groups turning on each other. Despite a 2018 peace deal between the two main antagonists, episodes of inter-ethnic fighting have continued to kill and displace large numbers of civilians. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Ukraine's Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal on Saturday said that a serious accident took place at a high-voltage substation which led to widespread power outages in and around Odesa, the southern port city of Ukraine.&nbsp;Adani Enterprises Ltd's plan of the first-ever public sale of bonds for raising around Rs10 billion ($122 million) was shelved. Meanwhile, in South Asia,&nbsp;Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan on Saturday appealed to his supporters and workers to get ready for the ‘Jail Bharo Tehreek’ (fill the prison movement) in protest against the government for inflicting torture on the leaders of his party and delaying the fresh general elections' announcement.</p>

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<p>Ukraine's Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal on Saturday said that a serious accident took place at a high-voltage substation which led to widespread power outages in and around Odesa, the southern port city of Ukraine.</p>

<p>"The situation is difficult, the scale of the accident is significant, it is impossible to quickly restore power supply, in particular to critical infrastructure," wrote Shmyhal on Telegram.</p>

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<p>Adani Enterprises Ltd's plan of the first-ever public sale of bonds for raising around Rs10 billion ($122 million) was shelved, reported Bloomberg News on Saturday.&nbsp;Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's flagship firm had decided that the public note issuance will take place in January, working with AK Capital, Edelweiss Financial Services Ltd, Trust Capital and JM Financial, however, the activity has been stopped now, stated the report citing people who have knowledge of the matter, said the report.</p>

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<p>Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan on Saturday appealed to his supporters and workers to get ready for the ‘Jail Bharo Tehreek’ (fill the prison movement) in protest against the government for inflicting torture on the leaders of his party and delaying the fresh general elections' announcement.</p>

<p>The comments were made by the ousted prime minister during his television address in which he was seen speaking from his Zaman Park residence on Saturday.</p>

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<p>The United States is seeking to deliberately escalate the conflict between Russia and Ukraine by transferring increasingly powerful weapons to Kyiv, Russian ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov said on Friday.&nbsp;"Washington sees no boundaries in seeking to inflict a strategic defeat on Russia. The transfer of increasingly powerful weapons to the Kiev regime is a deliberate escalation of the conflict by the United States," the Russian embassy quoted Antonov as saying.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Another company owned by disgraced cryptocurrency moghul Sam Bankman-Fried filed for bankruptcy on Friday, February 3. Emergent Fidelity Technologies, an offshore company that owns 55 million shares of stock and cryptocurrency trading entity Robinhood, failed to honour its financial obligations and thus filed for bankruptcy. The bankruptcy filing follows a tussle among stakeholders over who should get the stock following the collapse of FTX group.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/singaporean-man-sues-woman-for-226m-for-friendzoning-him-558798"><strong>Singaporean man sues woman for $2.26m for ‘friendzoning’ him</strong></a></p>

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<p>A man from Singapore has sued a woman seeking 3 million Singaporean dollars (US $2.26m) in damages after she said that she saw him only as a friend.&nbsp;The man, K Kawshigan, has claimed that Nora Tan’s actions caused him trauma and damaged his “stellar reputation”.</p>

<p>According to court documents, he has sought compensation to cover loss in earnings and investments, as well as “rehabilitation and therapy programmes to overcome the sustained trauma”. &nbsp;Moreover, he has accused Tan of "allegedly defamatory remarks and negligent conduct”, the Metro newspaper reported.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/astronomers-spot-jupiters-12-new-moons-in-latest-discovery-making-it-the-planet-with-highest-number-of-moons-558779"><strong>Astronomers spot 12 new moons of Jupiter, taking total to 92, surpassing Saturn in lunar tally</strong></a></p>

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<p>In a new discovery, astronomers spotted 12 new moons around Jupiter, as the total count of the number of its satellites reached a record-breaking 92.&nbsp;With this, Jupiter became the planet with the highest number of moons in our solar system. Saturn, which was till now the planet with the highest number of 83 moons, now stands in second place.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/girl-jumps-in-water-to-swim-with-dolphins-a-shark-kills-her-558836"><strong>Australia: Girl jumps in river to swim with dolphins, gets attacked by shark, succumbs</strong></a></p>

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<p>A 16-year-old girl was killed by a shark in Australia after she jumped into a river to swim near a pod of dolphins. The incident took place in Western Australia. The girl was bitten by an unknown species of shark during an outing with friends on the Swan River in the Perth suburb of North Fremantle.&nbsp;The girl was pulled out from the river, but died at the scene due to her injuries after efforts to revive her failed, said Paul Robinson, acting police inspector for the Fremantle district.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-pathaan-box-office-shah-rukh-khans-film-raises-over-rs-7-billion-worldwide-558817"><strong>Pathaan Box Office: Shah Rukh Khan's film raises over Rs 7 billion worldwide</strong></a></p>

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<p>'Pathaan', featuring Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, John Abraham and Deepika Padukone, has earned Rs 7.29 billion gross worldwide in less than two weeks. According to Yash Raj Films (YRF), the Siddharth Anand directorial's&nbsp;domestic gross collection has crossed Rs 4.53 billion&nbsp;in ten days.</p>

<p>In the overseas territories, the film has raised Rs 2.76 billion. The total worldwide gross collection stands at Rs 7.29 billion (Rs 729 crore).&nbsp;According to trade analyst Taran Adarsh, the movie made Rs 150 million on its second Thursday.</p>


Ukraine's Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal on Saturday said that a serious accident took place at a high-voltage substation which led to widespread power outages in and around Odesa, the southern port city of Ukraine.

Ukraine's Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal on Saturday said that a serious accident took place at a high-voltage substation which led to widespread power outages in and around Odesa, the southern port city of Ukraine. Adani Enterprises Ltd's plan of the first-ever public sale of bonds for raising around Rs10 billion ($122 million) was shelved. Meanwhile, in South Asia, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan on Saturday appealed to his supporters and workers to get ready for the ‘Jail Bharo Tehreek’ (fill the prison movement) in protest against the government for inflicting torture on the leaders of his party and delaying the fresh general elections' announcement. Click on the headlines to read more: New blow to power grid in Ukraine after major accident in Odesa, says PM Ukraine's Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal on Saturday said that a serious accident took place at a high-voltage substation which led to widespread power outages in and around Odesa, the southern port city of Ukraine. "The situation is difficult, the scale of the accident is significant, it is impossible to quickly restore power supply, in particular to critical infrastructure," wrote Shmyhal on Telegram. Adani Group’s $122 million bond plan shelved after Hindenburg allegations Adani Enterprises Ltd's plan of the first-ever public sale of bonds for raising around Rs10 billion ($122 million) was shelved, reported Bloomberg News on Saturday. Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's flagship firm had decided that the public note issuance will take place in January, working with AK Capital, Edelweiss Financial Services Ltd, Trust Capital and JM Financial, however, the activity has been stopped now, stated the report citing people who have knowledge of the matter, said the report. Pakistan: Imran Khan calls for ‘Jail Bharo’ movement against government Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan on Saturday appealed to his supporters and workers to get ready for the ‘Jail Bharo Tehreek’ (fill the prison movement) in protest against the government for inflicting torture on the leaders of his party and delaying the fresh general elections' announcement. The comments were made by the ousted prime minister during his television address in which he was seen speaking from his Zaman Park residence on Saturday. Ohio: Train derailment sparks massive fire; rescue ops continue A massive fire broke out after a train derailed on Friday night in northeastern Ohio. The fire broke out when the train was reportedly near the Pennsylvania state border, following which the evacuation and shelter-in-place orders for nearby residents were issued. So far, there are no reports of casualties either due to derailment or the fire that ensued soon after. Weapons supply to Ukraine shows US could go to absolute madness, says Russian ambassador The United States is seeking to deliberately escalate the conflict between Russia and Ukraine by transferring increasingly powerful weapons to Kyiv, Russian ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov said on Friday. "Washington sees no boundaries in seeking to inflict a strategic defeat on Russia. The transfer of increasingly powerful weapons to the Kiev regime is a deliberate escalation of the conflict by the United States," the Russian embassy quoted Antonov as saying. FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried entity with ‘Robinhood’ credentials, files for bankruptcy Another company owned by disgraced cryptocurrency moghul Sam Bankman-Fried filed for bankruptcy on Friday, February 3. Emergent Fidelity Technologies, an offshore company that owns 55 million shares of stock and cryptocurrency trading entity Robinhood, failed to honour its financial obligations and thus filed for bankruptcy. The bankruptcy filing follows a tussle among stakeholders over who should get the stock following the collapse of FTX group. Singaporean man sues woman for $2.26m for ‘friendzoning’ him A man from Singapore has sued a woman seeking 3 million Singaporean dollars (US $2.26m) in damages after she said that she saw him only as a friend. The man, K Kawshigan, has claimed that Nora Tan’s actions caused him trauma and damaged his “stellar reputation”. According to court documents, he has sought compensation to cover loss in earnings and investments, as well as “rehabilitation and therapy programmes to overcome the sustained trauma”. Moreover, he has accused Tan of "allegedly defamatory remarks and negligent conduct”, the Metro newspaper reported. Astronomers spot 12 new moons of Jupiter, taking total to 92, surpassing Saturn in lunar tally In a new discovery, astronomers spotted 12 new moons around Jupiter, as the total count of the number of its satellites reached a record-breaking 92. With this, Jupiter became the planet with the highest number of moons in our solar system. Saturn, which was till now the planet with the highest number of 83 moons, now stands in second place. Australia: Girl jumps in river to swim with dolphins, gets attacked by shark, succumbs A 16-year-old girl was killed by a shark in Australia after she jumped into a river to swim near a pod of dolphins. The incident took place in Western Australia. The girl was bitten by an unknown species of shark during an outing with friends on the Swan River in the Perth suburb of North Fremantle. The girl was pulled out from the river, but died at the scene due to her injuries after efforts to revive her failed, said Paul Robinson, acting police inspector for the Fremantle district. Pathaan Box Office: Shah Rukh Khan's film raises over Rs 7 billion worldwide 'Pathaan', featuring Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, John Abraham and Deepika Padukone, has earned Rs 7.29 billion gross worldwide in less than two weeks. According to Yash Raj Films (YRF), the Siddharth Anand directorial's domestic gross collection has crossed Rs 4.53 billion in ten days. In the overseas territories, the film has raised Rs 2.76 billion. The total worldwide gross collection stands at Rs 7.29 billion (Rs 729 crore). According to trade analyst Taran Adarsh, the movie made Rs 150 million on its second Thursday.

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