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Rise in number of properties to rent but still below pre-Covid levels despite rule changes

Legislation overhauled RPZ system and allowed landlords to reset rents between tenancies

Irish Times - Top Stories - 52 minutes ago

Japan tourism hits record despite China spat, Iran war

TOKYO: Foreign tourists coming to Japan hit a new record in March despite another huge drop in Chinese visitors as well as a fall in those from the Middle East, official data showed Wednesday (Apr 15).The number of international visitors was 3.6 million, up 3.5 per cent year-on-year, a new record for the mont

Channel NewsAsia - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

LIVE - | US shuts down Iran's maritime trade despite optimism for more talks; Trump doubles down in criticising Pope Leo over Iran

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Independent.ie - World - 4 hours ago

Chinese robotaxi companies forge ahead with UAE expansion despite Iran war

Ride-hailing company Didi plans to begin its first overseas robotaxi test in the United Arab Emirates later this year.

CNBC - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Middle East - LIVE - | US shuts down Iran's maritime trade despite optimism for more talks; Trump doubles down in criticising Pope Leo over Iran

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Independent.ie - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Patrick O'Donovan not seeking media coverage review of fuel protests despite suggestion he would

Tánaiste says no need for ‘any sort of formal review’ into RTÉ’s coverage as party colleague comes in for criticism

Irish Times - Politics - 16 hours ago

Musk's Grok AI chatbot is still making sexual deepfakes, despite X's promise to stop it

An NBC News review found dozens of AI-generated sexualized images of real women posted to X over the past month.

NBC News - Top Stories - 17 hours ago

Brazil boss Ancelotti offers Neymar World Cup hope despite injury

Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said star forward Neymar still has enough time to recover from recent injuries and regain the form needed to play at this...

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 21 hours ago

US Producer Inflation Softer Than Expected Despite Iran War Impact

Rising energy prices were the primary culprit for the March increase.

Epoch Times - US News - 21 hours ago

Wholesale prices rose 0.5% in March, much less than expected despite war impact

The producer price index was expected to increase 1.1% in March, according to the Dow Jones consensus estimate.

CNBC - Business - 22 hours ago

US-sanctioned tanker transits Strait of Hormuz despite blockade

A U.S.-sanctioned tanker passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday despite a maritime blockade launched by the United States a day earlier in response...

Daily Sabah - Business - 1 day ago

Gas supplies 'can meet British demand over summer' despite Iran war disruption

National Gas said gas stocks in Great Britain are set to be sufficient enough to allow for some British gas to exported to mainland Europe.

Evening Standard - Business - 1 day ago

Stock market makes gains despite ongoing U.S.-Iran tensions, reversing losses from war -- -

Brent crude oil, the international standard, hovered around $100 US a barrel on Monday — up from roughly $70 per barrel before the war in late February. North American markets were mostly flat as of midday, after dipping earlier in the morning.

CBC News - Business - 1 day ago

Burger King to open 30 new UK restaurants this year despite higher costs

It came as the UK operation of the US-based fast food chain confirmed it also secured a £60 million financing deal to help support its growth.

Evening Standard - Business - 2 days ago

Markets past 'peak fear and sell-off,' experts say, despite energy worries

Investors appear to have already priced in much of the geopolitical risks and are growing less reactive to headlines.

CNBC - World - 2 days ago

Chinese electric vehicles pull into the lead -- Last year the Chinese car company BYD (which stands for Build Your Dreams) overtook Tesla as the world's top seller of fully electric vehicles, despite the U.S. market being virtually closed to them. Correspondent Seth Doane looks at how China's long-term investments in innovation are paying off in EVs - and how protective tariffs may end up hurting American automakers down the road.

Last year the Chinese car company BYD (which stands for Build Your Dreams) overtook Tesla as the world's top seller of fully electric vehicles, despite the U.S. market being virtually closed to them. Correspondent Seth Doane looks at how China's long-term investments in innovation are paying off in EVs – and how protective tariffs may end up hurting American automakers down the road.

CBS News - Technology - 2 days ago

Russia Continues Drone Strikes on Ukraine Despite Supposed Orthodox Easter Truce

Russia continued to strike Ukraine with drones after an Easter ceasefire took effect on Saturday, a Ukrainian military officer said.

Breitbart - World - 3 days ago

AO World profits at 'top end' of guidance despite cost pressures

The white goods and electricals retailer told shareholders that total revenues are expected to have grown by around 11% over the year to March.

Independent UK - Business - 5 days ago

Shipping Remains Slow at Strait of Hormuz Despite Ceasefire

Ship-tracking services reported on Thursday that traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains at less than 10 percent of its normal level.

Breitbart - World - 5 days ago

Londoners urged to attend appointments despite resident doctors strike

Contingency plans have been put in place by hospital trusts across the country, but cancellations and delays are expected

Evening Standard - Health - 9 days ago

Despite having only a few ingredients, there's plenty that can go wrong with this delightful dessert.

A French pastry chef shows us how to make airy and light chocolate mousse. Despite having only a few ingredients, there's plenty that can go wrong with this delightful dessert.

Deutsche Welle - Entertainment - 10 days ago

Pfizer to seek approval for Lyme disease vaccine candidate despite trial miss

Lyme disease is an illness caused by bacteria most commonly spread to humans from ticks. It can cause arthritis, muscle weakness and pain.

CNBC - Health - 18 days ago

Spring Breakers Determined To Vacation Despite Long Lines At Airport

Inside Edition caught up with spring breakers at Newark Airport and it seemed nothing was stopping them from getting away, even the prospect of endless lines at security.

Inside Edition - US News - 1 month ago

Oil prices rise on US inflation optimism despite OPEC supply concern

Doha, Qatar: Oil prices settled marginally higher on Friday after data showed an overall slowdown in US inflation, helping offset supply concerns as O...

Peninsula Qatar - Business - 2 months ago

Police Have 'Not Identified a Suspect' in Nancy Guthrie's Disappearance, Despite Reports

Police have "not identified a suspect" in the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie's mom Nancy Guthrie, a Pima County Sheriff's spokesperson tells PEOPLE. Despite reports of potential suspects or arrest, authorities are still searching for leads nearly 72 hours after Nancy was first reported missing from her Arizona home.

People - Entertainment - 2 months ago

Despite risks, Hong Kong teenagers turn to chatbots for counselling

Around 20 percent of secondary school students in Hong Kong exhibit moderate to severe depression, anxiety, and stress, but nearly half are reluctant to reach out when facing mental health issues.

Global Voices - Health - 5 months ago

Popular Chinese brands bet big on US consumers despite tariff threats

The United States has seen an influx of popular Chinese firms placing big bets on American consumers. Analysts say the conditions are ripe for companies to succeed in the US, but warn that President Donald Trump’s tariffs might stand in the way. Despite the ongoing trade war, brands like Luckin Coffee, Heytea, and Po

Channel NewsAsia - Business - 7 months ago

Despite Trump's Win, School Vouchers Were Again Rejected by Majorities of Voters

In several Republican-led states, popular sentiment on the voucher issue has been overridden by the efforts of special interest groups and powerful governors who have enacted sweeping voucher programs that often benefit affluent families.

ProPublica - Politics - 9 months ago