SAO PAULO: A Brazilian Supreme Court justice on Friday ordered the suspension of Elon Musk’s social media giant X in Brazil after the tech billionaire refused to name a legal representative in the country, according to a copy of his decision. The move further escalates the monthslong feud between the two men over free speech, … Read more
EPA Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has warned that “things will get worse before they get better”. He has been hammering home the argument that the Labour Party has taken over from the Conservatives at a time when the government is short of money, and public services such as health and prisons are in a … Read more
KYIV, Ukraine: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy fired the commander of the country’s air force Friday, four days after an F-16 warplane that Ukraine received from its Western partners crashed during a Russian bombardment and killed the pilot. The order to dismiss Lt. Gen. Mykola Oleshchuk was published on the presidential website. “We need to protect … Read more
Getty Images Oasis reached the peak of their success with two giant gigs at Knebworth in 1996 The BBC’s Anna Doble was 17 when she saw Oasis play at Knebworth. Almost three decades on, she speaks to a new group of young, hardcore – and often female – fans who are drawn to a band … Read more
BBC / Gemma Laister Myton School was among those setting up makeshift classrooms at the start of the last school year One year ago, teachers, parents and pupils in England were preparing to head back to school as usual – until, for some, panic mode set in. Schools were suddenly told to close any building … Read more
BBC A picture posted to one of the drugs channels by a member About nine months ago while researching a story, I found myself added to a large Telegram channel which was focused on selling drugs. I was then added to one about hacking and then one about stolen credit cards. I realised my Telegram … Read more
Getty Images The AfD are hoping to make big gains in Sunday’s election The far right is on the cusp of winning the most votes in German state elections for the first time since the Nazis. For some in Germany, the rise of Alternative for Germany (AfD) is a literal nightmare. But others, particularly in … Read more
Hanumankind/Instagram Hanumankind, a rapper based in India, has made big waves with his music In a short time, Indian rapper Hanumankind has rapidly risen as a standout in the country’s burgeoning hip-hop scene. His track Big Dawgs not only topped global charts but also briefly outpaced Kendrick Lamar’s diss track Not Like Us. The BBC … Read more
AFP Elsa Majimbo became widely known during the covid pandemic for her social media videos “Sending money back home or to your extended family is such a common African practice that I absolutely hate,” said Kenyan influencer Elsa Majimbo earlier this month in a now-deleted TikTok rant that sparked a furious debate on social media. … Read more