The story of Anom, the app used by criminals created by the F.B.I.
An international operation involving 16 countries used encrypted messages sent through Anom, an app secretly developed by the F.B.I.…
With its new immigration law, Denmark can relocate refugees
Denmark approved a law allowing it to relocate refugees while their cases are being processed. International community is concerned with this new anti-immigration move.…
7 doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in each vial with syringes in high demand
A French study proved some syringes can actually extract 7 doses in Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine vials, highlighting the importance of medical device during the pandemic.…
Large bust of cocaine in Australia tipped by casino gambling
Large sums of money spent in casino led to an operation intercepting 1.7 tons of cocaine and the arrest of three men who could allegedly supply all the cocaine of New South Wales for a year…
European court ruled Germany persistently infringed air quality directive
Between 2010 and 2016, Germany systematically and persistently exceeded the limit values for nitrogen dioxide, the Court of Justice of the European Union said.…
Bowel cancer and colonoscopy inequities in New Zealand
New Zealand launched a national program to fight colorectal cancer but health professionals asked for a public inquiry of a health centre.…
Record-high unemployment rate in South Africa
South Africa never recorded an unemployment rate that high. It lost 1.4 million jobs in a year, comparatively more than the United States. Discouraged work-seekers increased by 7.3% in a year.…
European countries victims of espionage by the U.S.
Denmark let the United States spy on political executives of Germany, France, Norway or Sweden between 2012 and 2014. The head of the Danish intelligence agency was dismissed in 2020 for failing to investigate indications of espionage.…
High court of Ghana accepts dreadlocks in high school
Two students couldn't attend the Achimota school because their dreadlocks were against the dress code. After a series of back-and-forth decisions, Ghana's High Court of Justice ruled in favour of the 2 Rastafari.…
4 U.S. female runners think transgender athletes are unfair competition
After losing a lawsuit, the four girls now go to the U.S. Court of Appeal to claim transgender athletes are unfair competition. They are supported by a conservative advocacy group.…
Argentina tries to avoid defaulting on debt payment
Argentina has been trying to postpone a US $2.4 billion payment due at the end of May. Two months after the deadline, the country would be defaulting. A race against time has started.…
In the U.S., get vaccinated and become a millionaire
California launched a lottery with $116.5 million in prize money to encourage people to get vaccinated. It is the largest pot in a series of money-incentive state initiatives.…
Qatar gives $500M to Palestine; The US $360M
Qatar announced it would send $500 million to help rebuild Gaza. The United States also brings $360 million, marking a turn from Trump's policy.…
Morocco representatives vote for legal cannabis
Morocco will soon make cannabis legal for therapeutic, cosmetic and industrial use. The government sees a business and development opportunity.…
Humanitarian aid with masks and cocaine in Colombia
In Colombia, the humanitarian plane carried face masks and cocaine. The scandal reached a TV celebrity whose husband own the plane.…
First man in the world vaccinated from Covid-19 died
William Shakespeare, the homonym of the famous writer, died in a Coventry hospital from a disease unrelated to Covid-19. He was the first man in the world who received a Covid vaccine.…
Bolsonaro, one of few leaders at Ecuador’s presidential inauguration ceremony
Guillermo Lasso, a center-right politician, was sworn in President of Ecuador on May 24 after 18 years of socialist governance. As Ecuador will open its economy to the free market, Jair Bolsonaro was one of the only President to come in person to the ceremony.…
No coming back, remote higher education is the new norm in the Philippines
The Philippines Commission on Higher Education has adopted a policy in which remote learning is the new normal policy for the students this year and thereafter…
Portuguese airline adds staff representative to the Board
TAP Airlines will have a staff representative elected in the board of directors. It comes as a surprise but may give ideas to other companies in turmoil.…
The Norway‑U.S. military agreement Russia doesn’t like
Russia has been criticizing the defence cooperation agreement between Norway and the United States facilitating American military training in Scandinavia. The Arctic Council was another opportunity for Russia to be heard.…
Sudan further alleviates its debt with $5bn to be canceled by France
The French President announced he would abandon the Sudanese debt of $5 billion. The announcement from Sudan’s 2nd largest creditor is the biggest step in a series a financial relief provided by western economies since the Sudanese democratic transition.…
Argentina halts beef export for 30 days, farmers stop commerce
Argentina decided to stop the export of beef in order to halt the price increase in the country. As a reaction, the farm industry organizations will completely stop the commercialization of beef for 9 days.…
A vote may ban pesticides in Switzerland, and impact football pitch
A citizen initiative primarily targeting food and agricultural products may ban synthetic fungicides in Switzerland, which could affect the grass used in sports.…
An American rapper debuts in pro basketball in Rwanda
The American rapper J. Cole, 36, debuted a basketball professional career in Rwanda, 2 days after his latest album, “Off-season”, was released.…
Quebec wants to protect French from the decline in Canada
The French language is in decline in the Canadian province of Quebec of over 8 million people, the 2nd province of Canada in terms of population, and the regional government wants to protect it.…
Cryptocurrency gains interest in Argentina as trust in peso is low
Cryptocurrency attracts more investors from Argentina as inflation depreciates the value of peso.…
Ireland environment performances hurt by poor water management and excessive parking
The OECD Environmental review of Ireland points out some country peculiarities causing environmental damage: Parking space and water management.…
Historical surname change in Chile for women representation
Parents in Chile will now be able to give their children the surname of the mother in first position. But it may only break the male domination of surnames superficially.…
France refuses teaching with a median period
The French Ministry of Education officially rejects teaching "inclusive writing" because the median period makes the language more complicated. It recommends to use both male and female nouns to refer to a group of people.…
Norwegians want their own flag on top of town halls
As Norway wants to adapt a legislation with Covid-19, Norwegians seem against the liberalization of flags flying on top of their buildings.…
Morocco evaluates the business opportunity of exporting cannabis
The business of cannabis for medical, cosmetic or industrial use could be more profitable than illegal production for farmers. The first market for export would be Europe.…
South Africa bans captive lion hunting but lets wild lions be killed
Captive lion hunting was banned for economic reasons as it will help reposition South Africa's image for tourism. Wild lion hunting is still allowed.…
Ghana Minister mentions her past lesbian experience even if homosexuality is forbidden
Ursula Owusu-Ekufu, a minister in Ghana, says she experimented with homosexual experiences as a teenager, exploring her sexuality in a country where homosexuality is a crime. She also thinks people should keep their sexuality private to avoid any problems.…
National strike against tax reform in Colombia meant to support COVID-19 costs
Colombians protested in the street against a tax reform that would collect up to 2% of the GDP. The efforts requested while the Covid-19 crisis isn't over yet draws harsh criticism from all parts.…
Ethiopia, Egypt and Sudan can’t agree on Nile dam
Disagreements on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam between Egypt, Sudan and Ethiopia are still unresolved. Egypt feels vulnerable, Sudan gets a tougher approach, Ethiopia rejects colonial-era treaties. And the reservoir are soon going to be filled for the 2nd year without an agreement.…
Italian red brigade members extradited from France decades later
France arrested and is going to extradite members of the Red Brigade in a joint operation with Italy.…
Ethiopia soon decides on telecom liberalization winners
Ethiopia is one of the last business opportunities for telecom operators to conquer a new market. But it isn't as attractive as expected.…
Italian island Budelli to become unoccupied
The only permanent resident of Budelli for 32 years will leave this small island between Corsica and Sardinia. Aged of 82 and tired of the fight against his eviction, he also fell in love.…
Life imprisonment for mafiosi unconstitutional in Italy
The sentence of life imprisonment is inconsistent with the Italian constitution. Mafiosi will not need to cooperate with judicial authorities to apply for parole.…
UK post officers cleared in historical failure of justice
39 British postmasters were wrongfully convicted of stealing money after a flawed computer system in an historical judiciary failure that prosecuted more than 700 people.…