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Australia warns of malicious websites after cyber outage
Australia's cyber intelligence agency said on Saturday that "malicious websites and unofficial code" were being released online claiming to aid recovery from Friday's global digital outage, which hit media, retailers, banks and airlines. Australia was one of many countries affected by the outage that caused havoc worldwide after a botched software update from CrowdStrike. On Saturday, the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) - the country's cyber intelligence agency - said "a number of malicio
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2 men accused of spray painting ‘FREE GAZA’ on Israeli flag at northwest suburban grocery store facing hate crime charges
BLOOMINGDALE, Ill. — Two men accused of spray painting “FREE GAZA” on an Israeli flag at a grocery store in the northwest suburbs last month are now facing hate crime charges. Prosecutors said the alleged incident unfolded just before 11:30 p.m. on Monday, June 24, at a Woodman’s Food Market along Stratford Drive in Bloomingdale. […]
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Palestine protest row ahead of Glasgow Pride march
The Glasgow Greens have raised concerns over corporate sponsors of Pride in Glasgow and their potential links to Israel.
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UN judges: Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories is illegal
The UN's top court said on Friday in a non-binding opinion that Israel's nearly 60-year occupation of Palestinian territories violates international law and must be ended as soon as possible. Israel's presence in the occupied Palestinian territories is illegal, said International Court of Justice (ICJ) President Nawaf Salam. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected the opinion and indicated that his country would not comply with it. The opinion said Israel's settlement policy means Isr
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Pinpoint Weather: Heavy rain possible Saturday
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Areas of rain will return to the region Saturday. The rain could be heavy at times as moisture from the Gulf of Mexico pushes our way. On Saturday, half an inch to an inch of rain is expected with locally higher amounts in thunderstorms. While heavy rain is possible from thunderstorms, […]
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Car Designer Murdered In Possible Heist
Ian Cameron, the former head of design for Rolls-Royce, was recently found dead at his house in Bavaria, Germany. The man leaves behind quite the legacy in the automotive industry, but there are many questions about why he was murdered. Documentary digs into the infamous Corvette Killings. As reported originally by Automotive News, authorities seem to have ruled out suicide or an accident, concluding he was stabbed in a violent attack which took his life. His wife, fellow car designer Verena Klo
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Nigeria fines Meta $220 million for violating data protection and consumer rights laws
Nigeria's government on Friday announced a fine of $220 million on Meta, saying its investigations found “multiple and repeated” violations of the country's data protection and consumer rights laws on Facebook and WhatsApp. A statement from Nigeria’s Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, or FCCPC, listed five ways that Meta violated data laws in the West African country, including by sharing the data of Nigerians without authorization, denying consumers the right to self-deter
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ICJ: Israel's Presence in Palestinian Territories Illegal
It said Israel must end settlement construction immediately and that existing settlements must be removed,
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Another 'missing link' black hole discovered near the center of the galaxy
A research team in Germany discovered one of the rarest black holes in the universe.
1 min read - Worlddpa international
Spain swelters in first heatwave of the year
Hot air masses from Africa are bringing Spain its first real heatwave of the summer. Temperatures of more than 40 degrees Celsius were measured in the Andalusian city of Seville, for example, the national weather service AEMET said on Friday. The air was similarly hot and oppressive in other cities in the Guadalquivir river valley in the south and in Zaragoza on the Ebro river in the north-east of the country. AEMET is warning of temperatures of up to 44 degrees. These could be reached on Saturd
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German foreign minister: Gershkovich sentence 'politically motivated'
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock described the Russian court decision on Friday to sentence US reporter Evan Gershkovich to 16 years for allegedly spying as "politically motivated." "Journalism is not a crime and the truth cannot be locked away," Baerbock wrote on X. She said the conviction showed that Russian President Vladimir Putin "is afraid of the power of facts." She called the sentence "part of Putin's war propaganda." The Russian judiciary sentenced Gershkovich, a Wall Street Jo
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UN panel calls on Belarus to release Nobel Peace laureate from prison
A United Nations panel of human rights experts called on Belarus to release the Nobel Peace Prize-winning founder of the country's most respected rights group, who has been behind bars for three years. Ales Bialiatski's imprisonment came amid a widespread harsh crackdown on opponents of authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko after large and persistent protest demonstrations arose in 2020. The protests were sparked by an election whose allegedly manipulated results gave Lukashenko a sixth
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Entire anti-corruption board fired for alleged Zambia corruption
Anti-graft officials are accused of taking kickbacks from politicians in exchange for amnesty.
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Kenya president unveils 'broad-based' cabinet amid crisis
Over half of the ministers President Ruto proposed are from the cabinet he sacked just last week.
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UN top court says Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories is illegal
It also says Israel should end all settlement activity there, in the landmark case.
2 min read - WorldAssociated Press
Adidas 'revising' campaign for retro shoes that drew criticism from Israel
Adidas said Friday that it is “revising” its campaign for running shoes inspired by a design dating back to the time of the 1972 Munich Olympics, which has drawn criticism from Israel over the involvement of supermodel Bella Hadid. Israel's official account on social media network X objected to Hadid as “the face of their campaign” in a post Thursday which noted that “eleven Israelis were murdered by Palestinian terrorists during the Munich Olympics.” Hadid, whose father is Palestinian, has re
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Singapore’s SATS inks food venture with Japan’s Mitsui
The partnership seeks to “unlock” opportunities in Asia.
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Kenya’s Ruto starts rebuilding cabinet after mass sacking
Kenya’s president nominates his first batch of new ministers after firing nearly his entire cabinet last week amid pressure from protests.
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Spanish town to fine tourists for hogging beach spots
While tourists in Barcelona risk being squirted with water pistols, those in the town of Calpe on Spain’s Mediterranean coast face another threat: a hefty fine for reserving space on the beach for themselves.
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Nguyen Phu Trong, the head of Vietnam's Communist Party, dies aged 80
Nguyen Phu Trong, the chair of Vietnam’s Communist Party, has died aged 80 after suffering from ill health, including strokes, the government said. Trong died "due to old age and serious illness" at the 108 Central Military Hospital in Hanoi on Friday, the statement read. Trong, the head of Vietnam’s single-party political system, had helmed the Communist Party since 2011. Rumours about his deteriorating health had been swirling for days, and he had rarely been seen in public this year since suf
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Vietnam's powerful Communist Party boss Nguyen Phu Trong dies aged 80
Nguyen Phu Trong, the powerful head of Vietnam’s Communist Party, has died aged 80 after suffering from ill health, including strokes, the government said. Trong died "due to old age and serious illness" at the 108 Central Military Hospital in Hanoi on Friday, the statement read. Trong, the head of Vietnam’s single-party political system, had helmed the Communist Party since 2011. Rumours about his deteriorating health had been swirling for days, and he had rarely been seen in public this year s
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Head of German employers' group: Office workers could retire at 70
The head of the German employers' association believes it is reasonable for people with desk jobs to retire at the age of 70. Speaking to the German public broadcaster SWR, Stefan Wolf, the head of Gesamtmetall, called for the introduction of a later retirement age in Germany. "A factory worker who works very hard will not be able to work until 70," he said, "but someone who sits in an office will be able to work until 70." In Germany the age at which insured persons can draw an old-age pension
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A week of indirect talks involving Sudan's warring parties wraps up in Geneva
A week of indirect talks involving Sudan's warring parties ended in Geneva on Friday, the U.N. secretary-general's personal envoy said. Representatives of the Sudanese army and rival paramilitary Rapid Support Forces accepted invitations to meet separately with the envoy, Ramtane Lamamra, who started the talks on July 11.
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Adidas changes Bella Hadid ad campaign after Israeli criticism
German sportswear giant Adidas is changing an advertising campaign for the revival of a 1970s running shoe after an Israeli complaint. The Israeli government criticised the choice of model Bella Hadid to front the campaign for the revived shoe, which was originally designed for the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich. The Munich Games were overshadowed by an attack which saw Palestinian terrorists kill 11 Israeli athletes and officials. In a post on social media platform X, Israel accused Hadid, whose
1 min read - SciencePopular Science
Ant gets bee-slapped, and other strange bug moments
Some honey bees in parts of Asia have an effective way of keeping intruders out of their hives. They slap them–with lightning speed. Video included in a study published July 10 in the journal Ecology shows how they send ants tumbling away. Ants are often attracted to beehives due to their large stores of larvae, […]
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South Africa's calm opening of parliament heralds new era
President Cyril Ramaphosa outlines the government's plans after his party was forced into coalition.
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Israel's Gallant vows to retaliate for missile attack on Tel Aviv
Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant vowed to retaliate for the long-range missile from Yemen that hit a central Tel Aviv building, killing one and wounding eight. "The defence establishment is working to immediately strengthen all defense systems, and will settle the score with anyone who harms the State of Israel or directs terror against it,” Gallant warned in a statement provided by his office. The Israeli rescue service Magen David Adom said one person was killed and eight people injured f
3 min read - BusinessRailway Technology
Alstom to deliver $1.1bn signalling upgrade for Perth, Australia
The rail manufacturer continues its relationship with Western Australia as it delivers its multi-year METRONET investment programme.
2 min read - WorldAssociated Press
Strife-torn Myanmar marks 77th anniversary of the assassination of independence hero Gen. Aung San
Myanmar’s military government held a wreath-laying ceremony in the country’s largest city Friday to mark the anniversary of the assassination of the country’s fallen independence heroes, including Gen. Aung San, the father of the country’s ousted leader, Aung San Suu Kyi. Neither Suu Kyi, who is imprisoned, nor Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, the current head of the army-led government, attended this year’s main ceremony at the Martyrs’ Mausoleum near the foot of the towering Shwedagon Pagoda in Y
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First woman becomes commander of Canadian Armed Forces
Gen. Jennie Carignan is the first woman to lead the military of any Group of 20 or Group of Seven country, according to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
2 min read - Worlddpa international
Baerbock calls for Gaza ceasefire as safe zones 'hit again and again'
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock on Friday criticized the actions of the Israeli military in Gaza, calling for a ceasefire. "Israel has the right to defend itself against terrorism. But international humanitarian law sets limits to any war," said the politician in a statement. "This war in Gaza must finally end." Almost 80% of the Gaza Strip has been declared an evacuation zone by the Israeli army, said Baerbock. "And even the few and absolutely overcrowded places declared as safe zones
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Italy swelters with 17 cities including Rome under highest heat alert
Italy is experiencing a serious heatwave, with the country's Health Ministry issuing its highest heat warning level for 17 major cities, including Florence, Bologna and the capital Rome. The warning means even healthy people in affected regions could experience physical difficulties. The Italian Meteorological Service is forecasting temperatures could reach 38 degrees Celsius in Rome and Florence, and between 36 and 37 degrees in Bologna and Perugia. It is also expected to be particularly hot in
1 min read - WorldSemafor
Nigeria ramps up food imports, cuts tariffs to calm inflation
Nigeria will ramp up the importation of key food items and pause import taxes on certain grains in an attempt to battle runaway food inflation causing widespread hardship.
1 min read - Businessdpa international
Poor strawberry and asparagus harvests in Germany after heavy rain
Germany's strawberry and asparagus harvests are likely to shrink to long-term lows this year due to heavy rainfall and declining acreage under cultivation. Farmers in Germany are expecting the lowest outdoor strawberry harvest in nearly 30 years, according to an initial preliminary estimate by the Federal Statistical Office. The authority also expects a sharp decline in asparagus, with the harvest volume likely to be 6% lower than in the previous year, the lowest level since 2013. The statistica
1 min read - BusinessRetail Insight Network
Hugo Boss commits to Europe with new flagship store in Düsseldorf
The opening in Germany is part of the planned optimisation and modernisation of Hugo Boss’s global store network.
2 min read - BusinessJust Style
In data: Better Cotton launches fund to drive India climate resilience, equality
Better Cotton is launching a new fund to support cotton farming communities in India, focusing on women's empowerment and climate resilience.
3 min read - WorldAssociated Press
Nigeria more than doubles the minimum wage for government workers after strikes and negotiations
Public sector workers in Nigeria on the minimum wage will see their salaries double after the government reached an agreement on Thursday with labor unions that have been threatening further strikes as the cost of living spirals. The new pay award will not take immediate effect as federal lawmakers must still have to pass a new law to approve it.
2 min read - WorldEnergy Monitor
Zelensky attends UK extraordinary cabinet meeting on Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’
With Zelensky in London, the UK has sanctioned eleven more oil tankers – three of which are part of Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’.
3 min read - Worlddpa international
Yemen's Houthis claim deadly drone attack on Tel Aviv
Yemen’s Houthi rebels on Friday claimed a drone attack on an "important target" in Tel Aviv in what the Iran-aligned militia says is retaliation for Israeli military action in the Gaza Strip. The Israeli rescue service Magen David Adom said one person was killed and eight people injured following a loud explosion near a branch of the US embassy in Tel Aviv. The Houthi military spokesman Yehya Saree said the operation had been carried out with a new drone named Yafa that is capable of bypassing I
2 min read - Worlddpa international
Former Germany footballer Boateng given suspended fine for assault
Former Germany footballer Jérôme Boateng has been given a suspended fine for assaulting an ex-partner, a court in Munich ruled on Friday. Boateng will only have to pay €200,000 ($218,000) in fines if he commits another offence. Presiding judge Susanne Hemmerich said "there is nothing left of the accusation of being a notorious wife-beater." The public prosecutor had demanded a fine of €1.12 million, while the defence had argued for a "moderate fine" due to a scuffle between both parties. Boateng
2 min read - WorldJust Style
Crystal Group invests in automation with Vietnam ‘modernisation centre’
Hong Kong headquartered Crystal International has unveiled its first-ever “modernisation centre” in Vietnam to accelerate automation solutions and bolster innovation.
2 min read - BusinessJust Style
Hi-Tech acquires UK software firm Unmade to drive digitalisation
Thailand headquartered garment manufacturer Hi-Tech Apparel has acquired UK software company Unmade which it says enables sportswear brands such as New Balance and Decathlon and fashion brands such as Ralph Lauren to offer customised clothing on-demand.
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What do investment banks think of the Chinese Communist Party's long-overdue third plenum?
China's Communist Party has published a communique after wrapping up its four-day closed-door third plenum for its decision-making Central Committee. Investment banks rushed to read between the lines for clues about the trajectory of the world's second-largest economy. Offering little in the way of details, the communique outlined China's broad reform package over the medium and longer term, focusing on technology innovation, the new-quality productive force, risk control and supply-chain securi
6 min read - WorldAssociated Press
What to know about Malaysia's coronation of its king, Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar
Malaysia's billionaire king, Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar, will officially be installed on Saturday, six months after he was sworn in for a five-year term under a unique rotating monarchy system. The coronation at the national palace will formalize the sultan's role as Malaysia's 17th king in a ceremony steeped in Malay culture and pageantry. Nine ethnic Malay state rulers take turns as Malaysia's king for five-year terms under the world’s only such system, which began when Malaysia gained independ
3 min read - WorldJust Style
ILO announces new labour rights programme for Uzbekistan
The International Labour Organisation has announced an agreement with the Uzbek government which has resulted in the development of a new Country Programme for Uzbekistan, aimed at improving labour conditions and promoting social justice in the country.
1 min read - WorldPackaging Gateway
ACCC authorises continuation of soft plastics recycling
The latest interim authorisation permits the continuation of an in-store collection pilot programme in Australia.
2 min read - BusinessReuters
Thai investigation into BYD EV discounts moves ahead despite cash-back offer
BANGKOK (Reuters) -A Thai investigation into discounts from China's BYD will continue despite a cash-back programme from its distributor in response to a backlash from consumers who felt they overpaid for their EVs, a senior official said Friday. Thailand, a regional auto assembly and export hub, is BYD's largest overseas market, where it is the top-selling electric vehicle brand. BYD last month opened a factory in Thailand, its first in Southeast Asia.
2 min read - WorldPower Technology
50Hertz awards €2.9bn North Sea electric conversion station contract
The manufacturing of the offshore converter platform will take place at the Dragados offshore yard in Andalusia, Spain.
2 min read - ScienceCNN
Giant millipede lost to science rediscovered in Madagascar’s jungle
A giant dark-brown millipede, not documented for 126 years, has been recorded in Makira Natural Park, home to the largest and most intact forest in Madagascar.
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Lincolnshire pipeline work delayed - Anglian Water
The utility blames Covid-19, the war in Ukraine and bad weather for the delay.
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