UK Govt Backs Down Over Plans To Shut Rail Ticket Offices

Newsletter Nov 1, 2023 [ International Business Times]( [UK Govt Backs Down Over Plans To Shut Rail Ticket Offices]( The UK government has scrapped controversial plans to close almost all railway station ticket offices in England, following fierce criticism from disabled campaign groups, unions and passenger watchdogs. [Global Stocks Mixed, Yen Falls Ahead Of Fed Decision]( Global stocks were mixed Tuesday following uneven economic data while the yen tumbled against the dollar ahead of a Federal Reserve decision.  [Learn more about Jeeng]( [Elon Musk to Attend Rishi Sunak's AI Safety Summit and Take Part in Live Interview]( Despite multiple world leaders opting not to attend the summit this week, Downing Street insists Sunak has not been snubbed by his international counterparts. [Biden's AI Executive Order Set To Create New Standards For AI Safety]( The recently signed AI executive order requires new safety assessments, equity and civil rights guidance. [Foreign Office Issues Terror Attack Warning For People Heading To Dubai, Rest Of UAE]( Around 1.5 million British holidaymakers travel to the UAE every year. [dianomi]( [Journalist Death Count Rises Above 30 Amid the Deadly Israel-Hamas War]( The Committee to Protect Journalists stated that from 7 to 31 October, amongst the 9,000 killed on either side of the war so far, 31 were journalists and media workers. [Israel In Talks With EU To Displace Gaza Civilians To Egypt Amidst US Attempts To Fund It]( Israel prepared a 10-page concept paper to systematically permanently displace Gaza civilians to Egypt's Sinai peninsula within a week after the Hamas attack on Israel which could harm Egypt-Israel relations. [Egypt To Receive Wounded Gazans Through Key Crossing: Sources]( Egypt is preparing to treat wounded Palestinians from the bombarded Gaza Strip starting Wednesday, with the opening of a border crossing to people after weeks of war, medical and security sources said. [Yemen's Huthi Rebels Vow More Attacks On Israel]( Yemen's Iran-backed Huthi rebels on Tuesday pledged more attacks against Israel if its war on Hamas in Gaza continues, saying it had already fired drones and ballistic missiles in three separate operations. ['People Will Die Anyway Soon', Said Boris Johnson During A Pandemic Meeting]( The statement from the former prime minister came during a meeting with then-chancellor Rishi Sunak in March 2020. [Shein's Recent Acquisition of Missguided: A Strategic Move for Global Expansion]( The deal was officially announced by both companies on a Monday, signifying the start of a new chapter for Missguided. [NHS is Receiving Boost From AI to Improve Faster Lung Cancer Treatment and Waiting Lists]( A reported £21 million is being allocated to 64 NHS trusts across England to deploy cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) tools in hospitals. [Toyota Ups North Carolina EV Plant Investment By $8 Bn]( Toyota will significantly expand an electric battery plant in North Carolina, ramping up a bet on zero-emission vehicles in the United States, the automaker announced Tuesday. [Entertainment Industry Giants Sign Letter Asking for Ceasefire Between Israel-Hamas Conflict in Gaza]( Signatories of the letter include the likes of Drake, Dua Lipa, Mark Ruffalo, Ben Affleck, Bella and Gigi Hadid, Run the Jewels and Jennifer Lopez. [Saudi Arabia Only Bidder For 2034 World Cup]( Saudi Arabia is in line to host the 2034 World Cup after FIFA announced that the kingdom had submitted the only "expression of interest" in hosting the tournament. [Jude Bellingham Crowned As The World's Best Young Footballer At The 2023 Ballon d'Or Ceremony]( Jude Bellingham continued his rapid rise as one of football's emerging stars on Monday when he received the Kopa Trophy, edging out Jamal Musiala and Pedri. You Might Like    [Learn more about Jeeng]( [IBTimes]( IBTimes will always protect your security and privacy. Please read our detailed [Privacy Policy.]( Please do not reply to this email. [Click here]( to adjust your notification preferences or unsubscribe. © Copyright 2023 IBTimes LLC. All Rights Reserved. IBTimes LLC, 33 Whitehall ST FL 7, New York, NY 10004 U.S.A, New York, New York 10004, United States You may [unsubscribe]( or [change your contact details]( at any time.