McDonald’s UK boss has admitted the fast-food chain is receiving between one or two sexual harassment claims a week . Alistair Macrow told MPs it had received more than 400…
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USA: Sacked OpenAI boss Sam Altman to join Microsoft
Sam Altman is to join Microsoft, the tech-giant has announced, trouncing speculation he might return to OpenAI just 48 hours after his chaotic ousting. Microsoft chief executive Satya Nadella wrote…
Australia: Telecom boss quits after country-wide service outage
The chief executive of Australian telecom giant Optus has resigned after a nationwide outage this month. Kelly Bayer Rosmarin has been under pressure to quit after overseeing a tumultuous three…
South Korea: Bill to end dog meat consumption on cards
South Korea aims to ban eating dog meat and put an end to controversy over the ancient custom amid growing awareness of animal protections. The government and the ruling People…
USA: Apple, Disney and IBM halt advertising on X
Firms including Apple, Disney and IBM have paused advertising on X amid an antisemitism storm on the site. It comes after X owner Elon Musk amplified an antisemitic trope on…
USA: Police seize $1bn worth of fake designer goods in New York
Authorities in New York have seized more than $1bn (£803m) worth of fake products, said to be the largest haul of counterfeit goods in US history. Officials say they seized…
Nigeria: Labour unions suspend nationwide strike
Nigeria’s two biggest workers’ unions have suspended a nationwide strike after reaching a deal with the federal government. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria…
Ethiopia: National Airline on buying spree at Dubai Airshow
Ethiopian Airlines has announced plans to buy 11 Airbus planes, a day after it purchased 31 Boeing aircraft, AFP news agency reports. It is regarded as Africa’s most successful airline,…
Uganda: MPs approve bill ending oil imports through Kenya
Uganda’s parliament on Tuesday passed a bill allowing the state-owned oil company Uganda National Oil Company (Unoc) to source and supply oil to the domestic market. If approved by President…
Nigeria: Unions call for a nationwide strike
Nigeria’s two biggest labour unions have asked their members to go on strike and stay at home from Tuesday as they embark on indefinite nationwide action. This is despite a…