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Uber fined €290m for personal data transfer

Uber fined €290m for personal data transfer

The ride-hailing app Uber has been hit with a €290m (£246m; $324m) fine for transferring the personal data of European…
Just 2 months into the rainy season, floods in Central & West Africa affect over 700,000 people – UN

Just 2 months into the rainy season, floods in Central & West Africa affect over 700,000 people – UN

The floods currently affecting Central and West Africa have already impacted more than 700,000 people, according to a report from…
Global public debt hit a record $97 trillion in 2023 – UN

Global public debt hit a record $97 trillion in 2023 – UN

Global public debt rose to a record $97 trillion last year, the United Nations reported Tuesday June 4, with developing…
Mali National Dialogue recommends junta rule extension

Mali National Dialogue recommends junta rule extension

A recent national dialogue in Mali concluded with recommendations supporting the extension of military rule for several more years. Participants,…
Man Disguises Himself as Blonde Woman to Avoid Arrest, Fails

Man Disguises Himself as Blonde Woman to Avoid Arrest, Fails

A 33-year-old Florida man suspected of stealing a boat was recently arrested while trying to avoid police by wearing a…
Togo’s ruling party wins sweeping majority in legislative elections

Togo’s ruling party wins sweeping majority in legislative elections

Togo’s ruling Union for the Republic party (UNIR) has won a sweeping majority in the country’s legislative elections held on…
Turkey halts trade with Israel over ‘humanitarian tragedy’ in Gaza

Turkey halts trade with Israel over ‘humanitarian tragedy’ in Gaza

Turkey has suspended all trade with Israel over its offensive in Gaza, citing the “worsening humanitarian tragedy” in the strip.…
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez will not resign after allegations against wife

Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez will not resign after allegations against wife

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has said he will stay on as Spain’s leader, following five days of speculation over…
Ghanaian from Tepa in the Ashanti region hugs over 1,100 trees in an hour to set record

Ghanaian from Tepa in the Ashanti region hugs over 1,100 trees in an hour to set record

An environmental activist and forestry student from Ghana has set a new world record for the most trees hugged in one…
Nigerian woman breaks record with 55-hour interview marathon

Nigerian woman breaks record with 55-hour interview marathon

Nigerian social media entrepreneur Clara Chizoba Kronborg has broken the world record for the longest interviewing marathon with a time of 55…
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