First-year bankers at investment bank Goldman Sachs have warned that they might quit unless their gruelling working conditions improve. An internal survey among 13 employees showed they averaged 95 hours…
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Tanzania: President Samia Suluhu Hassan to continue the great works
Vice-President Samia Suluhu Hassan has taken his place as the country’s head of state. The 61-year-old is affectionately known as Mama Samia – in Tanzanian culture that reflects the respect…
China: Super granny who sent attacker to hospital in US praised for bravery
A 76-year-old Chinese grandmother who fought off an attacker sending him to hospital, has been hailed for her courage by many in China. Xie Xiaozhen was waiting to cross a…
Italy: Lamborghini’s profits soar during Covid
Lamborghini had its most profitable year ever in 2020, despite a two-month shutdown of its Italian factory during the pandemic. “We were surprised,” said chief executive Stephan Winkelmann. While sales…
Taiwan: Dozens change name to ‘salmon’ to get sushi deal
Dozens of people in Taiwan have changed their names to “salmon” to take advantage of a restaurant’s sushi promotion deal. Officials have issued a plea asking people to stop visiting…
Mexico: Gunmen kill 13 in police convoy ambush
At least 13 people have been killed in an ambush on a police convoy by a suspected criminal gang in central Mexico. The victims were all police officers and agents…
USA: Actor Armie Hammer accused of rape
US actor Armie Hammer has been accused of raping a woman in Los Angeles in 2017. The woman, a 24-year-old named only as Effie, made the allegations during a virtual…
Russia: Russian president reacts to US leader’s criticism
Russian President Vladimir Putin has hit back after his US counterpart Joe Biden said in an interview that he considered him to be a “killer”. “It takes one to know…
France: Paris lockdown amid fears ‘third wave’
The French capital Paris is set to go into a month-long Covid lockdown as the country fears a third wave. Another 15 departments in the country will also be placed…
Australia: Sex consent app proposal sparks backlash
Australians have derided a suggestion by the New South Wales (NSW) police commissioner that an app could be used to register sexual consent. On Thursday, Mick Fuller championed the idea…