Nigeria denies report it paid 'huge' ransom to free pupils in mass abduction
The rebuttal was followed by news the police chief was resigning a year before the end of his term.
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U.S. takes gold in women’s mass skating for first time
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Pony AI and Toyota launch mass production of driverless bZ4X robotaxis
In a significant step toward the scaling of autonomous transport, Chinese robotaxi operator Pony AI has officially commenced commercial production of a driverless vehicle in partnership with its backer, Toyota Motor. The company announced on Monday that the first unit of a planned 1,000 all-electric Toyota bZ4X compact crossovers has rolled off the assembly line…
Mass arrests at UK protest in support of hunger-striking detainee | Protests
NewsFeed Police carried out mass arrests after a peaceful protest outside London prison HMP Wormwood Scrubs in support of hunger-striking detainee Umer Khalid, who is now refusing water. He is protesting charges linked to Palestine Action, a designated ‘terrorist’ group by the British government, a claim the group rejects. Published On 25 Jan 202625 Jan…
Africa: WHO Egypt Launches a New National Training-of-Trainers Programme On Mass Casualty Management
The World Health Organization (WHO), with funding from the Government of the United Kingdom, launched Egypt’s second national training-of-trainers (ToT) programme on mass casualty management (MCM) for hospital emergency units. The initiative, involving WHO’s 3 levels – headquarters, the Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean and the Egypt Country Office – is part of WHO…
Schools in Niger state reopen after mass abductions
Nigerian officials have announced that schools in Niger state will start reopening later this month, following a mass abduction in November that forced their closure as part of emergency security measures. From 12 January, public and private schools “in safe and secure areas” will be allowed to reopen, Niger state’s education ministry said in a…
Cardware Wallet aims to ‘hide the blockchain’ to drive mass crypto adoption
Greg van der Spuy shows off the Cardware wallet, which is aimed at more technically proficient users Cryptocurrency players must decrease the level of technical proficiency required for prospective users to participate in the sector to accelerate mass market adoption. This is according to Greg van der Spuy, CEO of Cardware Wallet, who was speaking…
Afghanistan hit by powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake, prompting fears of mass deaths
A powerful 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck northern Afghanistan early Monday morning local time, according to the USGS and local authorities, sparking fears of mass casualties and the need for a response. “Based on initial information, the magnitude of the earthquake was more than 6, and the epicenter was in the Nakhchir district of Samangan province,” the…
Mass protests planned as Serbia marks anniversary of train station collapse | News
Large crowds converge in Novi Sad to commemorate deadly accident that has led to frequent mass antigovernment protests. Tens of thousands of people are converging on the northern Serbian city of Novi Sad for a commemoration of the victims of a tragedy a year ago that killed 16 people. Regular student-led protests have gripped Serbia…
Skeletons in mass grave are ancient Roman soldiers, study finds
Scientists say seven skeletons found in a mass grave in Croatia were most likely Roman soldiers who lived 1,700 years ago. The male skeletons, all with various injuries, were found “completely preserved” during excavations in 2011 at the site of the Roman city of Mursa – modern-day Osijek – in Croatia’s far east, a new…