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Threads traffic warden unmasked after 40 years

Michael Beecroft says he is "gobsmacked" by the interest in his character from the 1984 BBC film.
2024-05-16

Refuse workers dodge exploding gas canister

The canister can be seen flying out of the back of a waste lorry after being crushed.
2024-05-16

Boy, 5, dies in fall from block of flats

A neighbour says the boy's parents are "inconsolable" after his death in east London.
2024-05-16

Cosmos Hub Approves $1 Million Grant to Dora Factory for Quadratic Funding Initiative

Singapore, Singapore, May 15th, 2024, Chainwire A major event in Cosmos is the recent passing of Governance Proposal No.917: a request by Dora Factory and DoraHacks for a $1 million grant from the Cosmos Hub community treasury. This grant will support ten rounds of Quadratic Funding within the Cosmos Hub ecosystem over the next two […]

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Mastercard expands blockchain accelerator program with five new startups

Mastercard expands Start Path program, adds 5 blockchain startups. The Start Path program showcases Mastercard’s leadership in fintech innovation Selected startups shall receive bespoke training and collaboration opportunities. Mastercard, the global fintech giant, has announced the addition of five new startups to its Start Path Blockchain and Digital Assets program that aims to explore future […]

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Crypto Pioneer Netki Powers Seamless KYC and Compliance Solutions Across the Sui Ecosystem

Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, May 16th, 2024, Chainwire With the launch of Netki’s DeFi Sentinel on Sui, protocol developers can opt to screen transactions before finalization on the blockchain, easing a significant compliance burden Today, Netki, a digital identity verification leader, announced the launch of their pioneering compliance oracle – DeFi Sentinel – on Sui, […]

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Blinken shows off guitar-playing talents on Ukraine trip

The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has played a rendition of Neil Young's Rockin' in the Free World with a local band on his surprise trip to Kyiv.
2024-05-14

Could the US economy be doing too well?

The US economic boom has consequences for the global balance of power - and for the UK.
2024-05-16

Plumes of wildfire smoke block Canadian motorway

Thousands have evacuated British Columbia, as the Parker Lake fire marks the start of Canada's wildfire season.
2024-05-13

US brothers allegedly stole $25m in 12 seconds

Officials say the crypto heist, supposedly pulled off by two MIT-educated men, is first of its kind.
2024-05-15

Kharkiv fighting difficult but under control - Zelensky

Ukraine is halting further Russian advances after suffering its largest territorial loss for 18 months.
2024-05-16

German far-right politician guilty of using Nazi slogan

Höcke has led the Alternative for Germany's (AfD) regional branch in Thuringia since the party was founded in 2013
2024-05-14

Protests as Georgia approves controversial 'foreign agent' law

The bill targets civil society organisations and independent media that receive foreign funding.
2024-05-14

Suspect charged with attempted murder of Slovak PM Fico

Robert Fico's condition is still "very serious" after he was shot several times on Wednesday.
2024-05-16

Why European elections matter and how they work

Some 400 million voters can take part in the 6-9 June vote across the EU's 27 countries.
2024-05-01

German far-right politician guilty of using Nazi slogan

Höcke has led the Alternative for Germany's (AfD) regional branch in Thuringia since the party was founded in 2013
2024-05-14

Facebook and Instagram suspected to be 'too addictive'

The EU says its concerned the platforms algorithms "stimulate behavioural addictions in children."
2024-05-16

How Robert Fico rose to dominate Slovak politics

The PM is known for his ability to reinvent his political career in the face of major setbacks.
2024-05-15

Red Bull’s Dietrich Mateschitz, the Austrian billionaire who transformed F1, soccer, and energy drinks, dies at 78

2022-10-24

First Fortune500 company pauses ads on Twitter after Elon Musk’s acquisition

First Fortune500 company pauses ads on Twitter after Elon Musk’s acquisition
2022-10-29

Red Bull’s Dietrich Mateschitz, the Austrian billionaire who transformed F1, soccer, and energy drinks, dies at 78

2022-10-24

First Fortune500 company pauses ads on Twitter after Elon Musk’s acquisition

2022-10-29

Why European elections matter and how they work

Some 400 million voters can take part in the 6-9 June vote across the EU's 27 countries.
2024-05-01

France reels after double prison guard killing

Many are pointing to the ultra-violence that has become hallmark of the country's drugs underworld.
2024-05-15

Video captures moment tornado rips through buildings

A tornado sent debris flying through the air when it touched down in the US state of Pennsylvania on Saturday.
2024-05-14

Biden-Trump debates come with risks for both sides

The campaigns have agreed to debate twice before November's election - and the stakes will be high.
2024-05-16

Why is Canada having so many wildfires this season?

It’s only mid-May, but thousands of people have already been evacuated across Canada as fires rage.
2024-05-15

Texas pardons man who shot Black Lives Matter protester

Daniel Perry shot an armed protester in Austin during a protest in the wake of the murder of George Floyd.
2024-05-16

Protests as Georgia approves controversial 'foreign agent' law

The bill targets civil society organisations and independent media that receive foreign funding.
2024-05-14

Watch: How the France prison van ambush unfolded

Two officers were killed when armed men attacked a prison van carrying Mohamed Amra in Rouen, Normandy.
2024-05-15

Who is escaped French prisoner Mohamed Amra?

Nicknamed "The Fly", he reportedly had links to the drugs trade and was freed when armed men attacked a prison van.
2024-05-14

Xi and Putin push for 'political solution' to Ukraine war

The two leaders also praised their "everlasting friendship" and spoke of deepening cooperation.
2024-05-16

Bitcoin price: Here’s why QCP Capital expects BTC run to $74k

Bitcoin surges past $66k after US CPI data triggers buyside pressure Here’s why QCP Capital analysts say BTC could run to $74k Bitcoin price surged past the $66,000 mark on Thursday to hit highs last seen in April amid a fresh dose of bullish sentiment. BTC price reached $66,699 on US-based crypto exchange Coinbase, extending […]

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US Senate votes to overturn SEC rule, allowing regulated firms to hold Bitcoin

60-38 in the Senate voted in favour of overturning the SEC rule. Bipartisan support signals a potential shift in crypto regulation. Presidential veto possible. In a landmark decision, the US Senate has voted to overturn a key Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rule that barred regulated financial firms from holding Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. The […]

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Multipool Announces LBP After Raising $650k in VC Round Led By NxGen

Majuro, Marshall Islands, May 15th, 2024, Chainwire Multipool, a leading innovator in the blockchain and cryptocurrency industry, announces the close of its $650k VC investment round led by NxGen, and the announcement of its Fjord Foundry LBP on May 21st-23rd. In the past month, Multipool has brought together the best of the crypto investment scene […]

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First Fortune500 company pauses ads on Twitter after Elon Musk’s acquisition

First Fortune500 company pauses ads on Twitter after Elon Musk’s acquisition
2022-10-29

Red Bull’s Dietrich Mateschitz, the Austrian billionaire who transformed F1, soccer, and energy drinks, dies at 78

2022-10-24

Audiovisuel public : le gouvernement veut exclure France Médias Monde de la fusion

2024-05-15

La Nouvelle-Calédonie submergée par "un sentiment général de colère et d'injustice"

2024-05-14

L'Assemblée nationale examine le projet de fusion de l'audiovisuel public voulu par Rachida Dati

2024-05-14

Face à l’épidémie de choléra qui la menace, Mayotte se mobilise

2024-05-10

Steuerschätzer erwarten 81 Milliarden Euro weniger Steuereinnahmen bis 2028

Deutschland muss in den kommenden Jahren mit deutlich weniger Steuereinnahmen rechnen als noch im vergangenen Herbst angenommen. Finanzminister Christian Lindner (FDP) nutzte die Rechnung, um „unrealistischen“ Haushaltswünschen eine Absage zu erteilen.
2024-05-16

So leicht geht’s zur Million und eine verblüffend gute Bank

In der heutigen Folge von „Alles auf Aktien“ sprechen die Finanzjournalisten Anja Ettel und Daniel Eckert über Netflix im Aufwind, Entspannung bei den Zinsen und eine Atempause für Memes.
2024-05-16

Siemens und Telekom im Bilanz-Check

Mit Siemens und Deutsche Telekom legten zwei wichtige Dax-Konzerne nun ihre Quartalsergebnisse vor. Darüber spricht Dietmar Deffner mit Vermögensverwalter Burkhard Wagner in der Börse am Abend.
2024-05-16