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United Kingdom: The government of the UK has introduced new measures under the UK and Australia Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The British innovative sector is being promoted by the latest rules to assure its artists are paid fairly when their work is resold in Australia. Under the FTA new rules are established to protect various forms of art, such as paintings, sculptures, prints, and photographs. These regulations permit UK artists to claim resale royalties every time their work is sold on the professional art market in Australia. The Artist’s Resale Right (ARR) is an important income source for artists. According to…

People are always curious about experimenting with different styles and changing their overall appearance by straightening their hair. Hair straightening treatment is a process that involves using either chemicals or heat to alter the natural texture of hair, transforming curly or wavy hair into smoother, straighter strands. Popular methods include chemical relaxers, keratin treatments, and hot styling tools like flat irons. Chemical relaxers work by breaking down the hair’s natural bonds, allowing it to be reshaped into a straighter form. On the other hand, keratin treatments infuse the hair with proteins, reducing frizz and enhancing manageability. Most people go to…

Ireland: The Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) has announced that DUP chief Jeffrey Donaldson, resigned after confirming he faces ‘allegations of a historic nature.’ The DUP, Northern Ireland’s largest unionist party, stated that, “In accordance with the party rules, the party officers have suspended Mr Donaldson from membership, pending the outcome of a judicial process.” The party also stated that its officials communally selected Gavin Robinson, another DUP legislator in the United Kingdom’s parliament, as acting party chief. In addition to the DUP not pinpointing the reason for Donaldson’s resignation, several reports are coming out that his quitting was related to…

United Kingdom: Scientists have invented an innovative laser system ‘Astrocomb’ to pave the way for revealing hidden planets soon. The new technological breakthrough was developed by physicists from Edinburgh’s Heriot-Watt University and Cambridge University. This system enables astronomers to detect slight variations in the colour of starlight, which can help them identify unknown planets. The researchers also believe that technology can contribute to a better knowledge of the natural evolution of the universe. Astrocombs were utilised by scientists to explore the universe for several years. However, they were previously confined to the green-red part of the colour spectrum. But now, there…

United Kingdom: A recent study found that song lyrics have become furious and more repetitious over the past forty years. The research also discovered that lyrics in various genres such as R and B rock, country, pop, and rap songs become simpler and more personal. The study was issued in the journal Scientific Reports. According to Eva Zangerle, an assistant professor at the University of Innsbruck’s Department of Computer Science in Austria, anger-related phrases may evolve more commonly because music ‘reflects more general changes in society and culture.’ Professor Zangerle and her associates explored the lyrics of 12,000 English-language music released between…

Seoul: North Korea has put forth a demand for light water reactors in return for dismantling its nuclear facilities. The declassified documents indicated that the US saw North Korea’s latest demand as a solution to Pyongyang’s nuclear issues. The South Korean government released 30-year-old diplomatic dossiers that provide a glance into the first North Korean nuclear crisis of 1993. The records shed light on the whirlwind tactfulness that took place during that time when North Korea announced its intention to retreat from the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), which is a global pact aimed at averting the spread of nuclear weapons. The…

California: Elon Musk’s SpaceX has rescheduled the launch of another batch of its Starlink Internet satellites. It comes shortly after the company itself shelved the previous launch. The Falcon 9 rocket was supposed to carry 22 Starlink spacecraft from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. However, the company called off the launch before beginning the fueling process. The takeoff will be rescheduled for another date after tackling the issues that occurred before. According to reports, SpaceX plans to launch the mission before the end of March. Once it occurs, SpaceX will stream live visuals of the event via their X…

Netherlands: The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has issued a unanimous order instructing Israel to allow the free flow of aid into Gaza to prevent a famine. ICJ, the highest court of the United Nations (UN), stated that Israel must take immediate action to facilitate the ‘provision of urgently required basic services and humanitarian assistance.’ The order comes after earlier reported warnings that Gaza could face famine within weeks. In response to the charge, Israel described the allegation of withholding aid as absolutely baseless. Additionally, it rejected the genocide charges brought by South Africa before the International Court of Justice and blamed…

United States: Joe Biden, the US President, is joining forces with former Democratic Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton for a New York City fundraiser to boost support for his re-election campaign, featuring a lineup of celebrities. The upcoming campaign is anticipated to raise more than $25 million, which is considered a historic amount for a single event. The drive will start with a virtual pre-program featuring Joe Biden, Barack Obama, and Bill Clinton, hosted by Biden’s campaign manager. Following that, actress Mindy Kaling will host a programme inside Radio City Music Hall, with Queen Latifah, Lizzo, Ben Platt, Cynthia Erivo,…

Philippines: Ferdinand Marcos Jr., President of the Philippines, has announced that he will retaliate against China as a result of last week’s skirmishes in the South China Sea. Filipino soldiers were wounded and ships were damaged in the attack. Macros said in a statement that, “We seek no conflict with any nation, more so nations that purport and claim to be our friends but we will not be cowed into silence, submission, or subservience.” The President remarked that, “The Philippines would respond with a ‘countermeasure package that is proportionate, deliberate, and reasonable in the face of the open, unabating, and…