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First-time crypto investors to be offered 'cooling-off' period under new rules The financial regulator will also ban UK companies that sell crypto assets from offering "refer a friend" bonuses as part of its plans to crack down on advertising in the industry. Thursday 8 June 2023 02:50, UK First-time investors in crypto assets will be offered a 24-hour cooling-off period as part of a wider crackdown on advertising in the industry by the UK’s financial regulator. First-time investors in cryptoassets should be offered a 24-hour cooling-off period by those marketing them, according to the City regulator. A new advertising crackdown being launched by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will mean firms marketing cryptoassets to UK consumers will need to introduce a cooling-off period for first-time investors from 8 October. The regulator's policy statement on financial promotion rules for cryptoassets said: "Even when the financial promotions regime comes into force, cryptoassets will remain high risk and largely unregulated.

Every Story Matters aims to aid understanding of the full picture of what happened and what more needs to be done to ensure the UK is better prepared in the future. Almost 6,000 people have already shared their stories. And dozens of organisations, including homelessness charities and older people's groups, are helping to reach as many people as possible. Inquiry team members will also be travelling around the UK to hear stories from people in-person at community events. Inquiry chairwoman Baroness Heather Hallett said: "The pandemic affected every single person in the UK and, in many cases, continues to have a lasting impact on lives. Yet every experience is unique.

Myanmar singer Lily Naing Kyaw died in a Yangon hospital a week after being shot in the head - allegedly by gunmen opposed to the military she championed. Her death has not only shocked military supporters but also celebrities working with the pro-military media. The 58-year-old was close to top junta leaders who seized power in 2021, plunging the country into war - she was also accused of being their informant. Two men have been arrested and accused of her killing. They are said to belong to an urban guerrilla group opposed to the military. Within hours of their arrest, two relatives of one of the men had been killed in apparent retribution. Ms Kyaw's killing is the latest in a series of assassinations of high-profile government supporters.

Sydney Australia has announced it will introduce a national ban on Nazi symbols, in an effort to crack down on far-right groups. Public displays of the swastika or SS symbols will be punishable by up to a year in prison. However the new laws will not cover the Nazi salute. Nazi symbols are already banned in many states, but this means they won't be allowed anywhere, the government says. The move comes amid a resurgence in far-right activity. In March, a group of neo-Nazis appeared at a rally in Melbourne hosted by Kellie-Jay Keen-Minshull - who is known for her opposition to transgender rights - and performed Nazi salutes on the steps of the Victorian Parliament. Ms Keen-Minshull denied any connection to the group, but the event triggered a political backlash with calls for greater efforts to tackle displays of Nazi regalia.

Hunter Biden thanked a top Burisma Holdings executive for birthday gifts he described as "far too extravagant" less than two months before the top Ukraine prosecutor investigating the energy company was infamously fired, emails reveal. In addition to the more than $50,000 a month then-Vice President Joe Biden’s son received while serving on Burisma’s board from April 2014 to April 2019, he was also apparently receiving lavish gifts from the company’s founder, according to emails from Hunter’s abandoned laptop that have been verified by Fox News Digital.

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Tens of millions of people in North America are experiencing dangerous air quality levels as intense wildfires burn across Canada. Smoke blanketed large areas of Ontario and Quebec, while an orange haze hung over much of the north-eastern US throughout Tuesday and into Wednesday. Toronto and New York briefly ranked among the metro areas with the worst air quality in the world overnight. Much of the smoke is coming from Quebec, where 160 fires are burning. Canadian officials say the country is shaping up for its worst wildfire season on record. Experts have pointed to a warmer and drier spring than normal as the reason behind the trend. These conditions are projected to continue throughout the summer.

The Duke of Sussex has told a court he is suing the publisher of the Daily Mirror to stop "absolute intrusion and hate" towards him and his wife. Prince Harry was giving evidence against Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN) over illegal newsgathering claims, including phone hacking. He was choked-up as he finished giving evidence for a second day, and said it had been "a lot". MGN denies it used illegal methods to gather stories about the prince. At London's High Court, the prince explained he started discussions about possible legal action after a chance-meeting in France in 2018 with David Sherborne, now his barrister. The prince said before then he had no concerns over any particular newspaper stories due to unlawful activity because it "was all contained in the Palace". Prince Harry survives his courtroom high wire act Mirror publisher phone hacking trial explained Prince Harry's claims and how they were challenged

As former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie enters the 2024 race for the White House, he has one mission: to torpedo Donald Trump's campaign. But his low popularity among Republicans may thwart his efforts to launch a head-on attack. Seven years ago, his failed bid for the 2016 Republican presidential nomination featured debate-stage fireworks, disappointing voting results and a surprisingly early endorsement of Mr Trump. Now, Mr Christie will need to take the current front-runner down a peg and then position himself as the one who can win. "A lot of people are going to be gunning for Trump," says Republican strategist and former party communication director Doug Heye. "There's going to be a battle royal where everybody's trying to throw Andre the Giant out of the ring." If that happens, he says, then the whole leadership race would be reset. Mr Christie formally filed the paperwork for his White House bid on Tuesday, but the brash New Jerseyan starts this campaign from the back of the presidential pack.

Professional golfers have expressed their anger at the PGA and DP World Tour announcing a merger with LIV Golf. Players had not been consulted about the surprise agreement with Saudi Arabian-backed LIV, finding out at the same time as the media on Tuesday. Barstool Sport's Dan Rapaport told BBC Radio 5 Live he spoke to several players immediately after the deal with the rival circuit was announced. "The initial reaction was shock and then it turned to anger," he said. "There are a lot of players who turned down a lot of money who are wondering 'what's the deal?'"