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POLITICS2d agoFrance pushes EU ban on social media for childrenFrance is advocating for a European Union-wide ban on social media use for children. This represents a significant policy push concerning digital regulation and youth welfare.africaleader.com · South Africa
WORLD2d agoFitzSimons proud of calling Jones malignant tumour FitzSimons expressed pride in having referred to Jones as a 'malignant tumour.' This is a report on a controversial personal statement.thecourier.com.au · Australia
WORLD2d agoAssociated Press journalists who witnessed Sept . 11 remember what they saw , 25 years laterAssociated Press journalists are reflecting on their experiences witnessing the events of September 11, 25 years ago. This article provides a historical retrospective through personal accounts.isp.netscape.com · United States
HEALTH2d agoThe illusion of wellness : A medical perspective on chronic disease management . This article explores the concept of wellness from a medical viewpoint, focusing on the management of chronic diseases. It offers a critical perspective on health and long-term illness.tribuneindia.com · India
POLITICS2d agoKenya : Shahbal Defies Ruto , Declares Mombasa Governor Bid for 2027Shahbal has declared his intention to run for Mombasa Governor in 2027, defying Ruto. This signals a developing political contest and potential intra-party tensions in Kenya.allafrica.com · Nigeria
MILITARY2d agoAfghan forces intercept firearms cache in Logar provinceAfghan forces have successfully intercepted a cache of firearms in Logar province. This indicates an active security operation to counter illegal weapon proliferation.afghanistannews.net · Afghanistan
HEALTH2d agoMonash University : Steps count , but how you walk matters more | Port Stephens ExaminerResearch from Monash University suggests that the quality of walking is more important than just the number of steps. This article provides insights into effective physical activity for well-being.portstephensexaminer.com.au · Australia
BUSINESS2d agoAsian shares fall and oil prices hold steady above $100 a barrelAsian stock markets experienced a decline, while global oil prices remained stable above $100 per barrel. This reports on key developments in international financial and commodity markets.somdnews.com · United States
BUSINESS2d agoAir travel: are African airlines condemned to feed foreign hubs?Ethiopian, Royal Air Maroc, Airlink… Les compagnies du continent multiplient les alliances avec les géants internationaux du ciel, qu’ils viennent d’Europe ou du Golfe. Reste à savoir qui sont les grands gagnants de ces associations.Jeune Afrique
POLITICS2d agoEurope's housing crisis has become an 'emergency', Commissioner Jørgensen warnsA "completely unacceptable" housing crisis in Europe is leaving many "normal people" unable to put a roof over their heads, the EU's housing commissioner has told Euronews, as he announced steps to crack down on short-term rentals.EuroNews [en]
WORLD2d agoThese are the best airports in the world, according to a new rankingSpain’s Barcelona-El Prat Josep Tarradellas Airport and Germany’s Düsseldorf Airport were named the best airports in the world.EuroNews [en]
HEALTH2d agoWorld Suicide Prevention Day: what do the latest EU and Spain figures show?Suicide mortality in the EU fell slightly in 2023 and is now below the level of a decade ago. Three in four victims are men. In Spain, the latest figures also show a decline, while the WHO urges society to break the stigma.EuroNews [en]
POLITICS2d agoOtu nullifies unauthorised recruitment into C’River LG commissionCross River State Governor Bassey Otu has ordered the cancellation of thousands of unauthorised appointments into the local government service by the Local Government Service Commission which was sacked earlier in the year. The post Otu nullifies unauthorised recruitment into C’River LG commission appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS2d agoThaimaman Thanga Mothiram scheme: Madras HC dismisses challenge to gold ring contract awarded to Joyalukkas, Kalyan JewellersChief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan refuse to entertain the case filed by a Chennai-based goldsmithThe Hindu
SCI & TECH2d agoAutomating the Action Officer: Between Bureaucracy and TechnologyIf there is a revolution brewing in the automation of white-collar work, you wouldn’t know it at the Pentagon. Here, the typical action officers, staff who tackle the daily work of the bureaucracy, perform essentially the same duties as their predecessors in 1996 or 1956: creating charts, authoring papers, delivering briefings, and coordinating across offices. Given the promise of AI tools, allowing this staff ecosystem to remain stuck in the past represents a dangerous failure to adapt, especially as senior leaders criticize the workforce for lacking organizational speed. Having served War on the Rocks
WORLD2d agoDeveloping knowledge with social values in mindThe educational ethos of “cultivating values and nurturing people” is based on a classic Chinese saying that emphasises building good morals and a sense of social responsibility alongside academic and technical knowledge. At the Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK), this ethos drives the institution’s approach to its growth strategy, from the way its undergraduate and postgraduate programmes are designed to its research work and the partnerships it is building around the world to share...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS2d agoChina’s global expansion offers German firms opportunity, but they see window narrowingWhile German companies operating in China increasingly view the global expansion of local firms as a chance to collaborate, the window of opportunity is narrowing as Chinese firms quickly adapt, according to a new report. The internalisation of Chinese companies has emerged as the most frequently cited business opportunity for German firms in China, selected by 36 per cent of survey respondents and up from 20 per cent in 2022, according to a report published on Thursday by the German Chamber of...South China Morning Post
POLITICS2d agoKano Political Commentator: People were after his life – Family revealsBy Hadiza Yusuf KANO — The family of slain Kano political commentator, Ibrahim Khalil Dan Shagamu, has revealed that he repeatedly expressed fears for his life before he was found dead in his home in Gaida, Kumbotso Local Government Area of Kano State. Dan Shagamu was found dead at his residence on Wednesday, with the […] The post Kano Political Commentator: People were after his life – Family reveals appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS2d agoMoscow 'happy' with AfD victory in German regional elections, says Finnish foreign ministerElina Valtonen, Finland’s Foreign Minister, said the AfD’s win cannot be attributed solely to “disinformation”, but that it has helped to take “dissatisfaction in society and amplify it to drive people against each other”.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESS2d agoIndonesia orders Netflix to pay US$4.3m in music royalties or face shutdownIndonesia is demanding that Netflix pay an estimated 75 billion rupiah (US$4.3 million) in royalties accumulated since its launch in the country or risk being shut down. The National Collective Management Organisation (LMKN), a government-supported agency overseeing the country’s royalty system, said the streaming platform had not paid music royalties since entering the Indonesian market 10 years ago, the Jakarta Globe reported. “The amount is estimated at around 75 billion rupiah, which Netflix...South China Morning Post
POLITICS2d agoPage denounces that the Government's management of the Ceuta crisis could become "the great lie of democracy"El presidente de Castilla-La Mancha cree que se estudiará en las facultades de Ciencias Políticas como "el ejemplo de lo que no hay que hacer" LeerEl Mundo
BUSINESS2d agoEuropean indexes steady ahead of ECB decisionSeeking Alpha Tech
MILITARY2d agoTeledyne Technologies subsidiary awarded $15.4M contract to supply advanced drone energetics in EuropeSeeking Alpha Tech
WORLD2d agoWhy is surrogacy in China proving so difficult to ban despite the crackdown?Two laboratories in central China have been shut down for alleged surrogacy activities, an underground practice that persists despite repeated crackdowns. On Wednesday, the health bureau in Changsha, Hunan province, said six people were detained after a tip about a “laboratory that illegally uses assisted reproductive technologies”, according to state news agency Xinhua. A day earlier, the Wuhan Municipal Health Commission, in neighbouring Hubei province, announced that an illegal lab had been...South China Morning Post