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More than $ 50 billion US will be required to rebuild Gaza after Israel’s 15-month campaign against Hamas levelled it, according to an assessment released Tuesday by the United Nations, the European Union and the World Bank. CBC | World News
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India has 1.44 billion people, but hasn’t done a census in 14 years. The result is a ‘massive information gap’
In the 14 years since Indian officials last held a census, the country has seen rapid growth, with India overtaking China as the world’s most populous nation, with 1.44 billion people, according to estimates from the United Nations. CBC | World News
Read More »Victory for pensioners in £1.4 billion HMRC tax overpayments scandal
As many as 470,000 people have lost vital income totalling £1.37 billion, which then had to be reclaimed, because of flaws in the HMRC tax collection system. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Read More »‘World’s richest athlete’ you may never heard of set to inherit billion dollar fortune
With a potential fortune bigger than Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods and Lionel Messi combined, tennis star Jessica Pegula is one of the world’s richest athletes. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Ed Miliband’s green plans could heap costs by £35 billion, campaigners warn
Sir Keir Starmer has said the UK would aim for at least 95% clean power by 2030. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »A billion reasons why Rockstar needs to hurry and announce the GTA 6 release date
The latest Grand Theft Auto 6 projection suggests Rockstar Games can’t afford to delay announcing the game’s release date. Daily Express :: Entertainment Feed
Read More »FIFA estimates $3.8 billion benefit for Canada as 2026 World Cup co-host
A FIFA economic impact assessment estimates the 2026 FIFA World Cup will contribute up to $ 3.8 billion in “positive economic output” for Canada as a host nation. CBC | Sports News
Read More »The incredible man-made reef with 1 billion coral that’s the biggest in the world
A coral reef mega-project in Dubai is leading a ‘transformation’ in sustainable marine life and energy production. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »The £4 billion cost of combating invasive species in the UK each year
Ministers must slash spiralling tree imports to reduce threats of diseases entering Britain, experts warn. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »UEFA pledges to spend $1.08 billion US on women’s soccer to grow game in Europe
UEFA pledged Wednesday to steer 1 billion euros ($ 1.08 billion US) toward all levels of women’s soccer over the next six years as part of a comprehensive strategy to grow the game in Europe. CBC | Sports News
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