‘It’s for real this time’: TikTok creators react to potential ban
The social media platform performs several functions for its more than 170 million users in the US. Read More
Germany’s far-right AfD nominates chancellor candidate ahead of election
BERLIN – Germany’s Alternative for Germany (AfD) will nominate on Saturday its first chancellor candidate in its 11-year history ahead of a snap election set for February as the far-right…
Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris to reopen five years after fire
Dozens of heads of states are expected to attend the opening ceremony. Read More
How one of the world’s richest men is avoiding US$8 billion in taxes
The tax dodging by the Nvidia chief executive is likely to be one of the biggest in the US. Read More
Canada moves to protect Arctic from threats by Russia and China
It looks to strengthen alliances in the region, as well as increase military spending. Read More
Ghana holds election amid hopes for better economic times
ACCRA – Ghana holds a presidential and parliamentary election on Saturday amid hopes for an economic revival after the worst financial crisis in a generation, which led to a major…
Explainer: What if TikTok loses its fight over US ban
TikTok is expected to fight the latest ruling with an appeal to the Supreme Court as the late January deadline approaches. Read More
TikTok advertisers stay put after US appeals court upholds law forcing sale
With TikTok’s future in the US uncertain, brands are maintaining their activities on the app, while ensuring they have a Plan B. Read More
US Supreme Court to weigh bid to sue Palestinian authorities over attacks
The U.S. Supreme Court agreed on Friday to decide the legality of a 2019 federal statute meant to facilitate lawsuits against Palestinian authorities by Americans killed or injured in attacks…
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Dec 7, 2024
A selection of news stories that happened overnight, Dec 7, 2024. Read More