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Post-communist generation is hoping for a new era of democracy in Mongolia
Post-communist generation is hoping for a new era of democracy in Mongolia
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.
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 United defender Luke Shaw came off the bench during England's dramatic win over Switzerland
'I opened Apple Home and saw a mob of ant-like people swarming around inside'
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
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
Suella Braverman’s prospective Conservative leadership campaign has been dealt a blow after a key ally abandoned her.
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
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”.
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.
Kym Marsh has opened up on her new relationship with her musical co-star and has revealed that she has met the "most amazing man ever" in a heartwarming Instagram post
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
Raducanu was beaten by qualifier Lulu Sun after pulling out of the mixed doubles to prioritise her fitness
Elizabeth Hurley looked sensational when she slipped on a daring bikini alongside her close friend. See photo.
When the circus finally arrived, it offered the usual attractions. The old rituals were a comfort. John Curtice, the swing-o-meter, Laura Kuenssberg and Jeremy Vine performed the familiar motions, not to mention the irrepressible Count Binface.
A bit of head-scratcher, this one.
Paul Hollywood has shared sweet words about the beloved Great British Bake-Off star
Summer temperatures are set to return with a bang next week with the mercury set to hit 32C, as weather maps show exactly which areas are set to roast in the sweltering heat.
Two of Hamric’s friends also sustained minor electric shocks when they jumped into the water to help him
A BBC weather forecaster has told viewers to 'forget' the idea nice weather will sweep in...