A plague of bedbugs has hit Paris and other French cities, provoking a wave of insectophobia and raising questions about health and safety during next year’s Olympic Games. That’s broadly…
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China: TikTok testing out advert-free monthly subscription
TikTok is testing a new monthly subscription which would get rid of adverts on the video sharing site. The Chinese firm is trying out the service in an English-speaking market…
Vienna: Opec+ leader projects growth in oil demand
Demand for oil will continue to grow and remain “resilient” this year, according to the secretary general of Opec+. Opec+ is a group of 23 oil-exporting countries which decides how…
USA: Congressman carjacked at gunpoint in Washington DC
US congressman Henry Cuellar was held up at gunpoint while his car was stolen in Washington on Monday evening, according to local media reports. Mr Cuellar, a Democrat from Texas,…
UK: Abercrombie & Fitch ex-CEO accused of exploiting men for sex
The ex-CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch and his British partner face allegations of exploitation from men recruited for sex events they hosted around the world. A BBC investigation found a…
Greenland: Women seek compensation over involuntary birth control
A group of 67 women from Greenland are seeking compensation from the Danish government over a campaign of involuntary birth control. At least 4,500 women, some teenagers, were fitted with…
Bangkok: Three killed in mall shooting
Three people have been killed in a shooting at a luxury shopping mall in the centre of the capital, Bangkok, Thai medics say. Four other people were injured in the…
Haiti: Kenya readies to take down gangs and rebuild Haiti
Kenya says a multinational security force will be deployed in Haiti “within a short time” after the UN voted to back the East African nation’s offer to lead the mission.…
Nigeria: Unions suspend wage strike
Nigeria’s two largest labour unions have suspended an indefinite strike that was due to start on Tuesday to demand higher wages to help offset the cost of living crisis.. It…
Seychelles: Opposition politician charged in witchcraft case
A court in Seychelles has charged the leader of the main opposition party and seven other individuals on allegations of witchcraft.Patrick Herminie plans to run in the 2025 presidential election…