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ReutersTaiwan central bank says no timetable for launching digital currency
Taiwan's central bank said on Sunday that it has no timetable for launching a digital currency, warning the process will be "huge and complex", but it will hold public hearings on the matter next year to spread knowledge. Taiwan's central bank has been working on a pilot for a government-run digital currency, to allow people to use a digital wallet and make payments without using a debit or credit card. "Although the bank currently has no timetable for issuing central bank digital currency, in the process of continuous research and experimentation it is already improving the processing efficiency and innovative application of the payment system," it said in a report to parliament.
- The Telegraph
How your mobile phone is putting you at risk on holiday
There’s no doubt that mobile phones have made trips abroad more convenient. From apps that store boarding passes to mobile banking and online restaurant reservations, they can simplify holiday admin and make it easier to navigate tricky language barriers. But technological advances have benefited thieves and cyber criminals too – and using a phone on holiday could put users at risk of data theft, burglaries and more.
- Manchester Evening News
Luke Shaw shows true colours as Man United man fails to celebrate win with England team-mates
Manchester United defender Luke Shaw came off the bench during England's dramatic win over Switzerland
- Manchester Evening News
Man left stunned after checking his Ring doorbell when he was out at work
'I opened Apple Home and saw a mob of ant-like people swarming around inside'
- OK! Magazine
Meghan Markle's 'cruel words about Princess Charlotte that triggered rift with Kate Middleton'
Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton had a big fall out regarding Princess Charlotte in the lead up to Meghan and Prince Harry's wedding, causing a 'rift' between the pair
- Manchester Evening News
Emma Raducanu and David Beckham son caught in new romance storm as fresh picture emerges
Emma Raducanu is back in action at Wimbledon today as she faces Maria Sakkari in the third round of the women's singles amid speculation over relationship with Man Utd legend's son
- OK! Magazine
Sinister new Jay Slater phone theory could turn missing person case on its head
Jay Slater, 19, was last seen leaving an Airbnb in the north of the island, close to the village of Masca, at around 8am on June 17, and now a new theory has emerged in the search for the missing teen
- The Telegraph
From late-night text to mother’s fury: How the Murray-Raducanu Wimbledon saga unfolded
A whole 11 minutes after news broke that Emma Raducanu had pulled out from her mixed doubles appearance with her son, Judy Murray could not hide her feelings any longer.
- OK! Magazine
What Meghan Markle did to the Queen in her final years is unforgivable, says royal expert
Royal historian and biographer Hugo Vickers has claimed that Prince Harry’s wife, Meghan Markle, caused an “unforgivable” amount of stress for the late Queen in her last years
- The Telegraph
Suella Braverman’s Tory leadership campaign dealt blow as key ally abandons her
Suella Braverman’s prospective Conservative leadership campaign has been dealt a blow after a key ally abandoned her.
- PA Media: UK News
Jeremy Clarkson, Lily Allen and Brian May among stars reacting to Labour victory
Labour won a landslide victory in Thursday’s General Election.
- Hello!
Elizabeth Hurley flaunts bombshell curves as she twins with close friend in string bikini
Elizabeth Hurley looked sensational when she slipped on a daring bikini alongside her close friend. See photo.
- OK! Magazine
Much-loved TV star dead at 30 despite being in 'perfect health' - and 'doctors have no explanation'
His devastated partner explained: "The doctors have no explanation for what happened."
- The Telegraph
I’d like to believe the Moon landings were faked – the alternative is far bleaker
In September 2002, the astronaut Buzz Aldrin – the second man to walk on the Moon – was confronted in Beverly Hills by a camera crew led by Bart Sibrel. Sibrel, the creator of several documentaries alleging that the Moon landings never happened, shoved a Bible at Aldrin and demanded he swear on it that he wasn’t lying about walking on the Moon, before calling him “a coward and a liar”.
- Manchester Evening News
We tried cheap cheddar cheese from every supermarket and all went crackers for the same one
We tried cheese from the budget ranges at Aldi, Asda, Lidl, Tesco, Morrisons and Sainsbury's
- Hello!
Bake-Off star dies – see tributes to 'wonderfully talented baker'
Paul Hollywood has shared sweet words about the beloved Great British Bake-Off star
- The Independent
Tragedy on July 4 trip as teen dies after jumping into ‘electrified’ lake
Two of Hamric’s friends also sustained minor electric shocks when they jumped into the water to help him
- The Telegraph
‘Like a Shakespeare tragedy’: How Europe reacted to England’s win over Switzerland
England may have just produced their best performance of the European Championship but critics from Netherlands, France and Spain still savaged their display against Switzerland.
- OK! Magazine
UK 'weather nightmare' coming with 30mph winds and hellish thunderstorms
A BBC weather forecaster has told viewers to 'forget' the idea nice weather will sweep in...
- The Telegraph
Iga Swiatek booed by Wimbledon crowd as world No 1 knocked out
Iga Swiatek was booed by the crowd before being unceremoniously dumped out of Wimbledon after suffering a shock third-round defeat to world No 35 Yulia Putintseva.