6 h. ago More than 120,000 home cameras in South Korea hacked to record ‘sexploitation’ footage

The suspects targeted cameras by exploiting security weaknesses

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34 h. ago McDonald's issues statement on strict staff rule which bans perk

The fast food chain has more than 120,000 workers across the UK but there is one strict rule those in its restaurants must follow

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34 h. ago McDonald's worker says 'please don't' as strict company rule could make it 'awkward'

The fast food chain employs more than 120,000 staff in the UK but has a strict rule all must stick to

Economics

40 h. ago How to downsize before the new mansion tax warps the entire market for family homes... and then cash in if prices swing in your favour

The mansion tax announced in last week's Budget may only ensnare 120,000 homeowners at first.

Economics

62 h. ago UK bank customers to face new compensation rules from next week

UK banks' customers will be protected by up to £120,000 from December 1 if their provider fails

Economics

3 d. ago ‘We have to be able to ask difficult questions’: who really took the iconic Napalm Girl photo?

A controversial Netflix documentary follows an investigation into the truth behind one of the most important wartime photos ever takenIt is one of the most recognizable photographs of the 20th century: a naked girl – arms wide, face contorted, skin scorched and peeling – running toward the camera as she flees a napalm attack in South Vietnam. To her right, a boy’s face is frozen in a Greek tragedy mask of pain. To her left, two other Vietnamese children run away from the bombed village of Trảng Bàng. Behind them, an indistinguishable group of soldiers and, behind them, a wall of black smoke.Within hours of publication in June 1972, the photo, officially titled The Terror of War but colloquially known as Napalm Girl, went the analog version of viral; seen and discussed by millions of people around the world, it’s widely credited with galvanizing public opinion against the US war in Vietnam. Susan Sontag later wrote that the horrifically indelible image of nine-year-old Kim Phúc in di...

Culture

3 d. ago Chess: Sindarov, 19, becomes youngest World Cup winner as London Classic begins

The Uzbek won $120,000 and qualified for the 2026 Candidates in Cyprus, which will decide the official challenger for Gukesh Dommaraju’s world crownJavokhir Sindarov, 19, became the youngest ever winner of the Fide knockout World Cup on Wednesday when the Uzbek teenager defeated China’s Wei Yi 2.5-1.5 in the final at Goa. Ukraine’s Ruslan Ponomariov had been a year younger in 2002, but that World Cup had also doubled as the Fide world championship in a period when the global title was disputed.Wei was the favourite, but handicapped himself by poor time management in the decisive game. He declined a draw and could have gained a near-decisive edge by 52 g4! when Black’s king is trapped on the back row, and right at the end could have drawn by 57 Kg2! Qh4 58 Rf8+! when White can force perpetual check. Instead, he blundered into a checkmating attack. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Where 4 new speed cameras are being activated in south Wales

The new cameras will be activated next week - here is everything you need to know

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1 week ago Michael van Gerwen forfeits £120,000 payday as he makes tough personal admission

Michael van Gerwen has announced he will not be competing in the Players Championship Finals after a difficult year

Economics

1 week ago Banks’ customers will be protected by up to £120,000 if their provider fails

The new Financial Services Compensation Scheme limit, which is increasing from £85,000, will apply from December 1.

Economics

1 week ago Rare print of William Blake’s The Tyger poem expected to sell for up to £120,000

The print comes from the rare first issue of Blake’s Songs Of Experience.

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1 week ago New £120,000 bank rule from December in first update since 2017

Customers won't need to do anything

Economics

1 week ago Boost for savers as FSCS protection limit will rise to £120,000 within weeks

The amount of cash that is protected if a bank or building society goes bust will rise for the first time in eight years, the Prudential Regulation Authority today confirmed.

Economics

1 week ago New UK bank account rule coming into force for anyone with less than £120,000

Up to £120,000 of your cash will be returned to you if a UK-authorised bank, building society or credit union goes out of business

Economics

3 w. ago Jamaica tallies losses from Hurricane Melissa as more than 2 dozen communities remain cut off

Officials in Jamaica say that Hurricane Melissa ripped the roofs off 120,000 structures when it struck last week, affecting some 90,000 families in the island’s western region

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