South Korea's Starbucks to shut for staff history lesson after backlash
The chain was criticised for a “Tank Day” marketing ploy on the anniversary of a military massacre.
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Trump threatens 100% tariffs on French wine due to their tech tax –
Stepping up the pressure before the upcoming G7 conference in France, US President Donald Trump has renewed threats to hit the country with massive retaliatory tariffs unless it repeals its controversial digital services tax. Read: Siri AI: A deep dive into Apple’s new intelligent assistant The primary target of the administration’s focus is France’s 3%…
Africa: AUC Chairperson Welcomes the Peace Agreement Between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran
The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, welcomes the peace agreement between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran that was announced today by both the parties and the mediation team. The Chairperson encourages all parties to remain committed to the full implementation of the agreement…
Israel says no Lebanon withdrawal, Iran says funds expected before final talks
0m ago Lebanon’s army warns southern residents not to come home yet, cites “risk of Israeli violations and attacks” The Lebanese Army on Monday warned residents from southern towns who have evacuated during months of fighting between Hezbollah and Israel not to return home yet. In a social media statement, the Lebanese Army Command…
Buy-now-pay-later reshapes SA credit landscape
Rising e-commerce and digital adoption are accelerating buy-now-pay-later growth across South Africa. South Africa’s buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) market is rapidly expanding, driven by growing consumer demand for flexible payment options, rising e-commerce adoption and increasing financial pressure on households. This is according to new research by TransUnion South Africa, titled: “Access, visibility and consequence: Understanding the…
Africa: The Cost of a Missed Dengue Case
The geographical reach of arboviral diseases is rapidly growing. Climate pressures, urbanisation, overstretched health systems, lack of reliable point of care diagnostics and gaps in surveillance and reporting are seeing diseases like dengue emerging in new countries. In Africa and Latin America, dengue is becoming an increasingly urgent public health concern. And as health budgets…
Africa: The 10 Coaches Steering Africa’s World Cup Journey
Africa’s record 10-team representation at the FIFA World Cup is not only a reflection of the continent’s growing talent pool, but also of the tactical minds shaping its football future. From TotalEnergies CAF AFCON winning coaches to architects of historic qualification campaigns, the men leading Africa’s nations at the global stage have proven pedigrees. Some…
G7 meeting in France: What’s on agenda, who is attending? | Politics News
The Ukraine war, trade tensions and the Iran-US conflict will be on the agenda as leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) countries are set to meet on Monday in the French town of Evian-les-Bains. United States President Donald Trump will join fellow world leaders at the summit after announcing a tentative deal with Iran…
Google on the hook for what its AI tells users, court rules
Google will appeal a German court ruling which said it is legally liable for false claims appearing in AI Overviews, the US tech company said on Friday, in a case that will likely impact other AI developers. The challenge came after a Munich court issued a landmark judgment against Google’s AI-generated summaries that appear above traditional search…