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Wednesday, Jan 19, 2022

UK Hongkongers organise rally calling for press freedom following shutdown of Stand News

UK Hongkongers organise rally calling for press freedom following shutdown of Stand News

Hundreds of Hong Kong people living in the UK have gathered in London to protest against what they described as a loss of press freedom in their home city. The leading English newspaper SCMP Editor gave an emotional speech, reminding his...

World Tourism Won't Return To Pre-Covid Levels Until 2024: UN Agency

World Tourism Won't Return To Pre-Covid Levels Until 2024: UN Agency

Tourism revenue in 2020 was 72 per cent down on the previous year -- which closed with the onset of the coronavirus pandemic.

Media protest restrictions on ex-officers trial in Floyd killing

Media protest restrictions on ex-officers trial in Floyd killing

News outlets, media groups say not enough people will be able to see the civil rights trial that starts on Thursday.

‘Not a colony’: Welsh council defies London to declare St David’s Day holiday

‘Not a colony’: Welsh council defies London to declare St David’s Day holiday

Gwynedd gives workers paid time off despite Westminster's refusal to back plans

Barbados PM who broke with Queen hopes for election boost

Barbados PM who broke with Queen hopes for election boost

Pollsters predict comfortable win for Mia Mottley, but she faces criticism of running a ‘one-party state’

Nobody warned me drinks event was against rules - Boris Johnson

Nobody warned me drinks event was against rules - Boris Johnson

What this moron crook is talking about? Why should anybody warn him that what he is doing is against the rules that he, himself, and his corrupted government set??? Dominic Cummings - who claims PM lied about lockdown parties - is set to...

Biden: even Dr. King’s assassination did not have the worldwide impact that George Floyd’s death did

Biden: even Dr. King’s assassination did not have the worldwide impact that George Floyd’s death did

Biden will spend Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Wilmington, Delaware as he believes that "even Dr. King’s assassination did not have the worldwide impact that George Floyd’s death did."

Health department warning over vaccine mandate for NHS staff in England

Health department warning over vaccine mandate for NHS staff in England

Exclusive: Leaked document says data on jabs’ effectiveness against Omicron weakens case for compulsory vaccination

UN: World is on the “edge of an abyss”

UN: World is on the “edge of an abyss”

“I am here to sound the alarm: The world must wake up. We are on the edge of an abyss — and moving in the wrong direction. Our world has never been more threatened. Or more divided. We face the greatest cascade of crises in our lifetim...

Treasury plans crackdown on ‘misleading’ cryptocurrency ads

Treasury plans crackdown on ‘misleading’ cryptocurrency ads

Move to change law would see assets subject to the same FCA rules as shares and insurance

Microsoft's New $69 Billion Deal And Its Link To "Candy Crush"

Microsoft's New $69 Billion Deal And Its Link To "Candy Crush"

Activision, the California-based maker of "Candy Crush" has been hit by employee protests, departures, and a state lawsuit alleging it enabled toxic workplace conditions and sexual harassment against women.

Cyber Attacks Surge Amid Covid-driven Digitalisation: World Economic Forum Study

Cyber Attacks Surge Amid Covid-driven Digitalisation: World Economic Forum Study

The World Economic Forum study said that each successful cyber breach cost a company USD 3.6 million (nearly ₹ 27 crore) last year

A Costa Rican House With Privileged Views Of The Pacific

A Costa Rican House With Privileged Views Of The Pacific

Luxury property in Costa Rica with views of the Pacific Ocean, a charred teak exterior, swimming pool, wide terraces, and large open plan living spaces.

US Examining Alibaba's Cloud Unit For National Security Risks: Report

US Examining Alibaba's Cloud Unit For National Security Risks: Report

The focus of the probe is on how the company stores US clients' data, including personal information and intellectual property. The potential for Beijing to disrupt access by US users to their information stored on Alibaba cloud is also ...

Winter Olympics: Athletes advised to use burner phones in Beijing

Winter Olympics: Athletes advised to use burner phones in Beijing

The Beijing Winter Olympics app that all Games attendees must use contains security weaknesses that leave users exposed to data breaches, analysts say.

Police used notorious spyware to snoop on citizens – media inquiry

Police used notorious spyware to snoop on citizens – media inquiry

The surveillance was allegedly done without the required court supervision or authorization

Indonesia to move capital to jungle

Indonesia to move capital to jungle

Indonesia wants to create a “smart metropolis” to attract “global talent” and combat Jakarta’s current urban problems

YouTube abandons ‘Originals’

YouTube abandons ‘Originals’

Funding to continue for Black Voices and YouTube Kids as top executive departs

Tonga tsunami sparks 'unprecedented disaster', government says

Tonga tsunami sparks 'unprecedented disaster', government says

Tonga says it has been hit by an "unprecedented disaster" in the government's first update since a volcanic eruption triggered a tsunami.

First-ever felony charges filed against driver in fatal Autopilot-involved crash

First-ever felony charges filed against driver in fatal Autopilot-involved crash

Tesla driver charged with vehicular manslaughter after two killed in collision involving ‘self-driving’ car

Love Island contestants called out over social media ads

Love Island contestants called out over social media ads

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has named six influencers it says are "consistently failing to disclose advertising" on Instagram.

24 Wedding Makeup Looks for Blue-Eyed Brides

24 Wedding Makeup Looks for Blue-Eyed Brides

When you’re looking at bridal beauty looks to inspire your own, let your eye color be your guide. Here are the best wedding makeup looks for blue eyes.

One of the most expensive properties for sale in ‘auction of the century’

One of the most expensive properties for sale in ‘auction of the century’

Casino dell’Aurora in the Italian capital is up for auction with an estimated value of €471 million

NASA missions under threat because of astronaut shortage

NASA missions under threat because of astronaut shortage

The US space agency has been warned that the size of its astronaut corps might be too small to meet its future needs

EU regulator says mRNA shots safe during pregnancy

EU regulator says mRNA shots safe during pregnancy

The EMA said there was no evidence of a higher risk of complications

China names its most successful financial app

China names its most successful financial app

One-fifth of China’s population has already installed the central bank’s pilot e-CNY wallets

Study warns of new post-Covid outcome for children

Study warns of new post-Covid outcome for children

Kids’ gastronomic tastes could change completely, scientists claim

The Australian Open will be anything but ‘great’ now that it’s shorn of its biggest star

The Australian Open will be anything but ‘great’ now that it’s shorn of its biggest star

A dark cloud hovers over the Australian Open following the government's successful scapegoating of its most dominant player

Mobile firms agree another 5G delay at US airports

Mobile firms agree another 5G delay at US airports

US mobile networks AT&T and Verizon have agreed to postpone the rollout of their new 5G service at some airports.

DeepTomCruise Tiktok Breakdown

DeepTomCruise Tiktok Breakdown

Deepfake makers show how the Tom Cruise hoax was created

Mysterious objects streak through Oregon skies last night

Mysterious objects streak through Oregon skies last night

Many people in Oregon were left stunned Thursday night as they spotted what looked like a large meteor breaking apart in the sky.

Concern for UK security as anti-vaxxer groups evolve towards US-style militias

Concern for UK security as anti-vaxxer groups evolve towards US-style militias

While more and more Western countries are adopting Chinese style state-control policies and forcing their public to get vaccinated again and again, with punishments and limitations of those who refuse to be vaccinated, the citizens of th...

Ghislaine Maxwell ends fight to keep names of eight 'John Does' secret. Court to decide whether names should be unsealed

Ghislaine Maxwell ends fight to keep names of eight 'John Does' secret. Court to decide whether names should be unsealed

Bill Gates, Bill Clinton, Tony Blair, Michael Bloomberg, Conrad Black, Leon Black, Hassanal Bolkiah (Sultan of Brunei), Richard Branson, Phil Collins, David Copperfield, Andrew Cuomo, Lynn Forester de Rothschild, Alan Dershowitz, Steve F...

TikTok stars who made more money than many of America’s top CEOs

TikTok stars who made more money than many of America’s top CEOs

TikTok stars who made more money than many of America’s top CEOs

TikTok stars who made more money than many of America’s top CEOs

Median pay for chief executives of S&P 500 companies was $13.4 million in 2020

You'll no longer be able to use Visa credit cards on Amazon from this week

You'll no longer be able to use Visa credit cards on Amazon from this week

Update : Amazon has since backtracked on the decision and now says it will continue to accept Visa credit cards after January 19.

Apple to require employee proof of COVID-19 booster

Apple to require employee proof of COVID-19 booster

Many companies in the U.S. have been strengthening their COVID-19 rules

Facebook parent Meta faces $3.1B UK class action for breach of competition law

Facebook parent Meta faces $3.1B UK class action for breach of competition law

The suit. If successful, would have Facebook paying $3.1 billion in damages to Facebook U.K. users

Richard Branson's Virgin Orbit heads above the clouds for third commercial flight

Richard Branson's Virgin Orbit heads above the clouds for third commercial flight

Mission comes days after company celebrated going public on the Nasdaq through a merger with NextGen Acquisition Corp. II

Beijing locks down office building with workers still inside over single Omicron case

Beijing locks down office building with workers still inside over single Omicron case

At an office building in China's capital on Sunday, masked Covid control personnel lugged boxes of pillows and bedding through the closely guarded entrance for white collar workers stuck inside, preparing for what may be days of lockdown...

Djokovic must comply with local health rules to compete in Madrid Open, Spain's prime minister says

Djokovic must comply with local health rules to compete in Madrid Open, Spain's prime minister says

Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic has to comply with Spain's health rules to be able to compete in Madrid Open that kicks off in late April, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Monday.

Wake-up call to cancer risks over coffee

Wake-up call to cancer risks over coffee

Be wary of cancer risks when drinking too much coffee as the consumer watchdog found that 47 of 49 coffee products in supermarkets contains a carcinogen.

60+ Citizens Face Monthly Fine For Not Getting Covid Shot In This Country

60+ Citizens Face Monthly Fine For Not Getting Covid Shot In This Country

Greece Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has told seniors the simplest way to avoid the levy is to get vaccinated.

One Of The World's Richest Countries Is Becoming Hotter And Unlivable

One Of The World's Richest Countries Is Becoming Hotter And Unlivable

Global warming is smashing temperature records all over the world, but Kuwait - one of the hottest countries on the planet - is fast becoming unlivable.

Wealth Of World's 10 Richest Men Doubled During Pandemic: Report

Wealth Of World's 10 Richest Men Doubled During Pandemic: Report

Oxfam urged tax reforms to fund worldwide vaccine production as well as healthcare, climate adaptation and gender-based violence reduction to help save lives.

Djokovic sponsor Lacoste wants to 'review' Australia events with tennis star

Djokovic sponsor Lacoste wants to 'review' Australia events with tennis star

Novak Djokovic has departed Australia after authorities canceled his visa for a second time. Now, one of his sponsors wants a word.

Prince Andrew Forces Queen To Choose Money & Crown Over Favourite Son & Family Values

Prince Andrew Forces Queen To Choose Money & Crown Over Favourite Son & Family Values

Long described as her favourite son, Prince Andrew gave his mother Queen Elizabeth II little choice but to inflict the humiliation of stripping him of his honorary military titles as his US civil trial for sexual assault looms. Her Famil...

Colombo Port City: A new Dubai or a Chinese enclave?

Colombo Port City: A new Dubai or a Chinese enclave?

"An economic game changer" is how officials describe Colombo Port City, a shiny metropolis soaring out of the water along the Sri Lankan capital's seafront.

Meth burritos, machetes and more. TSA shares its list of strange items confiscated at airports

Meth burritos, machetes and more. TSA shares its list of strange items confiscated at airports

Most travelers have learned the hard way that we can't carry, say, a bottle of water past airport security.

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