Facebook whistleblower launched a non-profit organization to deal with big tech
The first project of a new non-profit organization launched by Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen will be to create an open source database of the...
Markets are falling as central banks raise interest rates
The Bank of England said the British economy had entered a recession as it raised interest rates again to combat inflation
New York (AFP) -...
UK government lifts ban on gas fracking in England
Protesters set up a fake gas fracking platform in front of both houses of the British Parliament in 2012
London (AFP) - Britain on Thursday...
The European Union cuts energy use and taxation of energy companies
The European Union plans to cut energy use by "at least five percent" during peak hours, according to a commission document seen by AFP.
Brussels...
Inflation swings as Thai elections approach
The kingdom has been grappling with 14-year-old inflation that has driven up the basic cost of living — coming as the country prepares for...
The UK housing market has been affected by the budget fallout
Analysts expect UK house prices to lead into prolonged stagnation
London (AFP) - Britain's housing market has been battered by the British government's extravagant budget,...
A strong US dollar is an unstoppable force that puts other currencies at risk
The US dollar made amazing gains against other currencies amid rising interest rates, bringing back memories of the Asian financial crisis
New York (AFP) -...
Mixed day for stocks as European inflation rises
A woman holds a torch during a demonstration against rising energy prices and the increasing cost of living during a national demonstration in Brussels...
No Terminator: Musk provokes ‘helpful’ robots
Elon Musk says Tesla's human-developed Optimus robot could cost less than $20,000 and end up doing most of the work while people reap the...
Hong Kong leader says he “mocks” US sanctions
The arrival of the mega yacht owned by the Russian oligarchs in Hong Kong has sparked controversy over sanctions
HONG KONG (AFP) - Hong Kong's...
Justice Department Files Lawsuit Against SpaceX Alleging Discrimination Against Asylees and Refugees
SpaceX Sued by Justice Department Over Alleged Asylee, Refugee Discrimination
The Department of Justice has filed a civil lawsuit against SpaceX, the aerospace company owned...
Top Democrat urges US to block arms sales to Riyadh
US Senator Bob Menendez (Democrat of New Jersey) called on Washington to freeze cooperation with Saudi Arabia over its decision to "guarantee" the Russian...
Apple’s iPhone 15 to Feature USB-C Connector, Ditching Lightning
New iPhone to Feature the Same Power Connector as Other New Phones
Apple has announced that the upcoming iPhone 15 will be charged using a...
The dollar extends its rally in 2022 as the market awaits key US inflation...
New York (AFP) - The dollar extended its notable run for 2022 on Monday, a bullish push after the latest strong US jobs data...
France Temporarily Suspends iPhone 12 Sales over Radiation Concerns
France Suspends iPhone 12 Sales due to High Radiation Levels
In a recent development, France has temporarily suspended the sale of Apple's iPhone 12 due...
Stocks and oil prices fall on recession fears
Fear is growing that further large interest rate increases will push economies into a deep recession. The mood also prevailed, with the worsening war...
Apple has been fined again in Brazil for selling phones without chargers
In Brazil, the court awarded Apple 20 million USD on Thursday. fine for selling its iPhone smartphones without chargers, a practice the judge called...
Bitcoin Correction: How Far Will the Breather Extend?
Bitcoin Takes a Breather: How Far Could the Correction Extend?
After testing the crucial $35,000 threshold earlier this week, Bitcoin slightly retreated on Thursday, suggesting...
Winter power shortage won’t worry the Swiss Valley off the grid
Seaview (Switzerland) (AFP) - As people across Europe are urged to save energy next winter to avoid a power shortage, Switzerland's Bavuna Valley is...
Portugal: a short-lived upturn
"European Micro" examines a social phenomenon in Portugal today, the theft of food in hypermarkets. Families with young children and elderly people cannot feed...
Bleu Royal Diamond Sets Auction Record, Fetching Nearly $44 Million in Geneva
Bleu Royal Diamond Fetches Nearly $44 Million at Geneva Auction
The Bleu Royal sold for nearly $2.5 million per carat
Geneva (AFP) - An exceptionally rare...
Bank of England expands measures on UK ‘financial stability’ concerns
The Bank of England is responding to high UK bond yields since the government unveiled debt-driven tax cuts
London (AFP) - The Bank of England...
Elon Musk reinstates the accounts of several personalities banned from Twitter, but has “not...
The former US president was banned from the social network in January 2021, after the Capitol was stormed by his supporters.
Elon Musk's Twitter account,...
Stocks fall on recession fears as inflation data looms
HONG KONG (AFP) - Markets mostly fell on Tuesday as investors grew increasingly concerned that more massive interest rate increases would push economies into...
TRUE OR FAKE. War in Ukraine: Did Bonduelle supply tinned vegetables to Russian soldiers?
The French company denies this, but it acknowledges that its subsidiary in Russia supplies the local Food Bank, which has already distributed packages to...
France threatens to break the blockade of refineries in the face of strike
Paris (AFP) - The French government threatened on Tuesday to forcibly break the blockade of refineries and oil depots, which have paralyzed striking workers,...
What are the challenges of the rapprochement between Iran and Saudi Arabia?
After seven years of rupture, the two great powers of the Middle East have reestablished their relations. This reconciliation reshuffles the maps of geopolitical...
Silicon Valley billionaire Milner renounces Russian citizenship
Moscow-born venture capital firm Yuri Milner has donated at least $11 million to help refugees from Ukraine San Francisco (AFP) - Silicon Valley billionaire...
Germany Plans to Increase Minimum Wage to €12.41, Sparking Controversy
Minimum Wage in Germany Set to Increase to €12.41
The general statutory minimum wage in Germany is set to increase from €12.00 to €12.41 as...
Asian markets sway on recession fears as inflation data looms
Traders look to Tokyo as the yen dips towards the 145.90 level it touched last month, triggering a massive intervention to support the currency.
Hong...
A Modern Reflection of Ancient Splendor: The Pool at the Baths...
A Modern Reflection of Ancient Splendor: The Pool at the Baths of Caracalla
In the heart of Rome, where history intertwines with contemporary innovation, a...
A Modern Reflection of Ancient Splendor: The Pool at the Baths...
A Modern Reflection of Ancient Splendor: The Pool at the Baths of Caracalla
In the heart of Rome, where history intertwines with contemporary innovation, a...
