EU brings down the hammer on big tech as tough rules kick in
The world's major tech titans must crack down on illegal content and keep European users safe online from Friday, when far-reaching EU rules force digital...
2023-08-25 17:49
Four million children in Pakistan have no safe water, a year after deadly floods
One year after catastrophic floods devastated swathes of Pakistan, some 4 million children in the South Asian nation remain without access to safe water, the United Nations children's agency has warned.
2023-08-25 17:28
Dutch brewer Heineken says completed exit from Russia
Dutch brewer Heineken on Friday announced it was pulling out of Russia after selling its operations to the Arnest Group, the largest Russian manufacturer of...
2023-08-25 16:47
Tristan Tate calls himself a 'stout fan', claims he's eager to 'review' Conor McGregor's latest venture
Tristan Tate pleasantly surprised his fans by expressing his fondness for beers in a recent tweet
2023-08-25 15:20
Large US tech companies face new EU rules
The world's largest tech companies must comply with a sweeping new European law starting Friday that affects everything from social media moderation to targeted advertising and counterfeit goods in e-commerce.
2023-08-25 15:18
Who are Flannery Associates? Mystery surrounds company that has reportedly bought 52,000 acres around Travis Air Force Base
Public records showed Flannery Associates invested a staggering $800M since 2018 to acquire the land surrounding the Travis Air Force Base
2023-08-25 14:46
China's Huawei renews patent licensing deal with Ericsson
Chinese telecoms giant Huawei said Friday it had renewed a licensing agreement with Ericsson to use each other's technologies, in a rebuff to US warnings about...
2023-08-25 14:21
Germany's booze-free beer boom
All the fun of the Oktoberfest, without the hangover: Germans are swapping traditional beer for non-alcoholic brews, driven by health concerns and the increasing...
2023-08-25 13:56
China-based 'Flax Typhoon' hackers targeting Taiwan govt: Microsoft
A China-based hacking group named "Flax Typhoon" has targeted dozens of Taiwanese government agencies with the likely aim of spying...
2023-08-25 11:27
Asian investors resume selloff on rate fears as Powell speech looms
Asian markets sank Friday as a mini rally came to a juddering halt ahead of a keenly awaited speech by Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell later in the day, with traders increasingly worried...
2023-08-25 10:48
China is launching an 'unprecedented' crackdown on corruption in its health industry as economic woes pile up
China has launched a sweeping anti-corruption campaign targeting its hospitals, pharmaceutical industry and insurance funds as it grapples with mounting economic challenges and long-standing public frustration about high costs in the behemoth healthcare sector.
2023-08-25 10:46
Possible US auto strike as unions flex muscle in 'Hot Labor Summer'
With the clock ticking down to a possible strike, Detroit carmakers are staring at tough contract negotiations with an emboldened auto workers union led...
2023-08-25 09:56
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