(Yicai) Oct. 21 — ShengShu Technology, a Chinese multimodal generative artificial intelligence startup, has launched the new versions of its reference-to-video tool, improving consistency and creative control to boost power and rival global…
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Authors take centre stage at libraries across Northern Ireland
Aimee Bellin Belfast,
Mike McBridein Londonderry and
Niall GlynnBBC News NI, in Newtownards
BBCAuthor Wendy Erskine said the library was an integral part of her week when writing her book Libraries across Northern Ireland welcomed local authors on…
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SNP moves to have MPs strip Prince Andrew of all titles
Craig WilliamsBBC Scotland
Getty ImagesPrince Andrew was known as Earl of Inverness when in Scotland The SNP has moved to force the UK government to formally strip Prince Andrew of all his Royal titles.
The party’s Westminster leader, Stephen Flynn,…
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Japan’s parliament elects nation’s first female prime minister – Politico
- Japan’s parliament elects nation’s first female prime minister Politico
- Sanae Takaichi wins historic vote to become Japan’s first female prime minister BBC
- Hardliner conservative and heavy metal fan Sanae Takaichi set to make history as…
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new Infinio Ultra hearing aids with clearer sound and easier maintenance
Phonak Phonak Infinio Ultra Sphere Charger and Easy Guard
Phonak Infinio Ultra Sphere Charger and Easy Guard STÄFA, Switzerland, Oct. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Phonak, a global leader in innovative hearing solutions,…
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HSBC hires banking veteran David Lindberg to lead its UK business
Oct 21 (Reuters) – HSBC (HSBA.L) said on Tuesday that it has appointed former NatWest (NWG.L) executive David Lindberg as CEO of its UK business, months after the British banking group initiated a search to lead its ring-fenced division.Lindberg, set to begin his new role from December 8, has previously held positions in major Australian banks such as the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA.AX), ANZ Group (ANZ.AX), and Westpac (WBC.AX).Sign up here.
Most recently, he headed the Retail Banking division at British lender NatWest before stepping down earlier this year.
In March, HSBC kicked off the process to find a new CEO for its UK business after appointing Ian Stuart to a newly created role in charge of customer engagement and culture.The Asia-focused lender has been divesting some of its businesses under CEO Georges Elhedery as it attempts to trim costs and simplify its sprawling operations.
Shares of HSBC were up nearly 1% ahead of lunch break.
Reporting by Rajasik Mukherjee & Disha Mishra in Bengaluru; Editing by Sherry Jacob-Phillips
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Jennifer Aniston: My Actor Dad Tried to Steer Me Away From Showbiz
Before Jennifer Aniston became one of Hollywood’s most recognizable faces, her actor dad tried to steer her away from the business.
The “Friends” star is the daughter of John Aniston, best known for his role on the…
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New mechanism explains life-threatening pre-eclampsia at the molecular level
Pre-eclampsia is one of the most serious complications in pregnancy, affecting millions of women and newborns worldwide and potentially life-threatening. Despite intensive research, it has remained unclear what processes in the…
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Beasts of the Sea: the tragic story of how the ‘gentle, lovable’ sea cow became the perfect victim | Environment
Iida Turpeinen is the author of Beasts of the Sea, a Finnish novel tracing the fate of a now-extinct species: the sea cow. Similar to dugongs and manatees, the sea cow was only discovered in 1741 by the shipwrecked German-born naturalist Georg…
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Japan makes history as Takaichi set to become the country’s first woman prime minister
Sanae Takaichi created history on Oct. 21, winning Japan’s parliamentary vote to become the country’s first women prime minister.
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Sanae Takaichi on Tuesday created history, winning Japan’s parliamentary vote to…
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