TikTok’s rise from a niche video-sharing app to a global social media giant has sparked controversies worldwide, with concerns over its links to China and its influence on users and politics. In Albania, Prime Minister Edi Rama announced Saturday that TikTok would be banned for at least a year starting in 2025. The decision follows a tragic incident in …
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Michael Schumacher’s former bodyguard ‘faces lengthy prison sentence for attempting to extort £12m from the F1 legend’s family’
Michael Schumacher’s former bodyguard is set to stand trial for allegedly attempting to extort 12million from the F1 icon’s family. Markus Fritsche was hired by the Schumachers in 2012, 18 months before the Formula 1 legend was involved in a life-changing skiing accident. The seven-time F1 champion has not been seen in public since after being left seriously disabled and in need …
Read More »Nvidia faces China probe amid retaliation for US trade curbs
Nvidia shares slid amid an escalation in the tech trade war as China launched a probe into the company on suspicion of breaching the anti-monopoly law. ADVERTISEMENT Nvidia’s shares fell as China opened a probe into the tech giant on suspicions of violation of the country’s anti-monopoly law. The investigation followed the Biden administration’s fresh restrictions on AI chip export …
Read More »Hawk Tuah girl: Online star faces crypto coin criticism
Getty Images Haliey Welch, known mostly as the creator behind the viral “Hawk Tuah” meme, is facing criticism after her newly launched cryptocurrency nosedived in value. Her “Hawk” digital coin hit a $490m market cap shortly after it launched on Wednesday, before suddenly losing more than 95% of its value within hours. This has led some, including YouTube cryptocurrency investigator …
Read More »Microsoft faces £1bn class action case in UK over software prices
Thousands of UK businesses could receive payouts if a legal claim filed against tech giant Microsoft is successful. Regulation expert Dr Maria Luisa Stasi is alleging the tech giant overcharged companies for its Window Server software, used in cloud computing. She is seeking compensation of over £1bn on behalf of UK businesses. The BBC has approached Microsoft for comment. The …
Read More »“I hope they sack you” actress Jemima Osunde slams X user who complained about seeing same faces in most Nigerian movies
Actress Jemima Osunde has slammed an X user who complained that there are no new faces in Nogerian movies. Jemima had shared the poster for a new movie featuring the same popular faces and an X user responded. “I’m sincerely tired of seeing the same faces in this damn industry,” the follower wrote. “We’re tired …
Read More »Man faces two-years in prison after writing negative review for dog grooming business in Dubai
A man is facing two years in prison in Dubai after posting a negative review of a dog grooming business. Craig Ballentine, 33, accepted a role last year in a canine salon in Dubai, where he worked for nearly six months. According to the New York Post, Craig, from Belfast, was then diagnosed with fibromyalgia and needed to take days …
Read More »Warren Gatland: Wales inquest begins as coach faces ‘biggest week’
The Union has just seen the women’s head coach depart, questions remain over the future of executive director of rugby Nigel Walker and severing Gatland’s lucrative contract would cost. As the run worsens, Gatland becomes more stubborn, blaming the media for the increased pressure. But ten defeats are ten defeats. “You only play eight to 12 Tests a year, so …
Read More »Prince Harry faces release of confidential immigration files after President-elect Trump vowed he ‘wouldn’t protect’ him because he ‘betrayed the Queen’
Prince Harry’s confidential immigration files may finally be made public after President-elect Trump had vowed he ‘wouldn’t protect’ him because he ‘betrayed the Queen’ With Donald Trump getting re-elected this means the Heritage Foundation is more likely to win its long-running bid for the Duke of Sussex’s records which until now has been blocked by the outgoing president’s administration. Speaking to DailyMail after Trump’s historic …
Read More »Hugo Boss faces sales target delays amid weak demand in China
The German luxury brand, Hugo Boss, has warned of potential delays in reaching its ambitious 2025 sales target due to tepid consumer demand, especially in China. ADVERTISEMENT The company’s third-quarter earnings report showed slight gains above market expectations but also highlighted ongoing challenges within the Chinese market. The company’s share price dropped more than 4% to €41.2 in Frankfurt, erasing …
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