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Norway’s Soren Waerenskjold celebrates on the podium after winning the 11th stage of the Tour de France with the start in Vichy and the finish in Nevers. Photo: AFP LONDON: Norwegian Soren Waerenskjold launched a long-range sprint to claim victory at the Tour de France on Wednesday in the fastest stage in the race’s history. Dutchman Olav Kooij, … Read more
EU targets Big Tech under Digital Markets Act, ordering firms to open competition and give users more choice Brussels said Google must start sharing search data from January 2027 and users would start benefitting from the changes to Android from July 2027. PHOTO: PIXABAY The European Union demanded Thursday that Google share data with other … Read more
France extends no time limit for prosecution to serious crimes against children, beyond crimes against humanity France’s parliament voted 93-51 to remove time limits for prosecuting the most serious crimes against minors. PHOTO: ANADOLU France’s National Assembly on Thursday voted to abolish the statute of limitations for the most serious crimes committed against minors, approving … Read more
[In 1982, she led the research team that figured out how to genetically alter plants, a discovery that would eventually transform global agriculture.
The decision by European Union regulators is a response to fears that Google will use its vast Android user base to gain an edge in A.I.
As the renewed fighting entered its sixth day, both sides appeared to leave the door open to more negotiations to end the war.
[ Commercial bunkering will boost maritime traffic and Pakistan’s regional shipping ambitions Gwadar Port is set to position itself as a strategic alternative refuelling hub for global shipping after Dutch energy trader Vitol began supplying marine fuel at the deep-sea facility, with up to 30 bunker deliveries expected in the coming weeks. The development marks … Read more
The objectives remain largely the same as the last launch in May. The biggest difference is that the gargantuan rocket will deploy 20 functioning, next-generation Starlink internet satellites.
These history-rich shows at the Smithsonian museums are a culturally-representative accounting of this nation’s history, our critic says. See them before they close.
England’s German coach Thomas Tuchel(R) was lambasted by the British media for his safety-first tactics in the World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina. Photo: AFP LONDON: Thomas Tuchel may have criticised his England stars for being too “passive” in their World Cup semi-final defeat against Argentina, but it is the beleaguered German who has come under fire from the … Read more