Wed 08 May 2024: Georgia’s security service on Wednesday accused “certain groups” in the country of trying to overthrow the government through violent means, as protests continue against a “foreign influence” bill being considered by parliament. A statement by the State Security Service on Facebook claimed that the groups in question, which it claimed to […]
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Tue 07 May 2024: On Tuesday, Kevin Spacey, the Oscar-winning American actor, overturned a court ruling in London that had effectively found him liable for an alleged sexual assault on a British man. This reversal came about due to an error by his legal team, who inadvertently failed to serve a defence to a civil […]
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Tue 07 May 2024: Ukraine said on Tuesday that it exposed a network of agents affiliated with Russia’s security services who were preparing an assassination attempt on President Volodymyr Zelensky. A statement by the Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) on Telegram said two colonels from the country’s Administration of State Guard were detained as part of […]
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Mon 06 May 2024: Analysts anticipate a significant slowdown in global petrol demand trajectory for 2024, with growth potentially halving compared to previous years. This shift, as outlined by Reuters, is mainly attributed to the rising popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) in major markets such as China and the US, alongside a return to pre-pandemic […]
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Mon 06 May 2024: For the last five years, Italy has proudly held the title for the world’s longest baguette. However, a team of French bakers from Suresnes, a suburb of Paris, decided to challenge that record. On Sunday, May 5, they succeeded, reclaiming the prestigious title that had been taken by Italy five years […]
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Sun 05 May 2024: Users of Android should be on the lookout for undetectable attacks that could empty their accounts without their knowledge. Recent findings by Microsoft researchers reveal a significant vulnerability in Android apps, making them susceptible to various forms of attacks, including data theft and malware infiltration. Reportedly, these security weaknesses have been […]
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Sun 05 May 2024: Severe flooding, mudslides, and heavy storms in southern Brazil have displaced nearly 70,000 people from their homes, with Porto Alegre, the largest city in the region, bearing the brunt of the impact, as reported by the country’s civil defense agency. The flooding has resulted in 57 fatalities, with 74 individuals sustaining […]
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Sat 04 May 2024: Sadiq Khan clinched his third consecutive term as London’s mayor on Saturday (May 4), defeating Conservative contender Susan Hall in a widely anticipated victory. Khan’s win strengthens the Labour Party’s dominance over the Conservatives in local elections preceding the UK’s upcoming general elections. Despite public concern over frequent knife attacks in […]
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Sat 04 May 2024: The legal challenge facing Uber from nearly 11,000 black cab drivers is indeed significant, especially considering the hefty sum of £250 million ($313 million) at stake. The accusation of deliberately misleading Transport for London (TfL) to secure a license is serious and could have far-reaching implications for Uber’s operations in London. […]
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Sat 04 May 2024: Global food prices rose slightly in April as increasing meat, cereals and vegetable oils prices offset drops for dairy and sugar, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reported on Friday. The FAO Food Price Index averaged 119.1 points this April, down 0.3% from March and 9.6% from April 2023. The […]
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