Posts by Amelia Frost
France Says It Cannot Save Contraceptives US Plans To Destroy
[ad_1] France said Friday it could not seize women’s contraception products estimated to be worth $9.7 million that the United States plans to destroy, after media reports suggested the stockpile would be incinerated in the country. The contraceptives — intended for some of the world’s poorest countries, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa — were purchased by…
Read MoreMusk’s X Accuses Britain Of Online Safety ‘Overreach’
[ad_1] Elon Musk-owned social network X on Friday accused Britain’s government of “overreach” with a new law designed to protect children from harmful online content such as pornography. The Online Safety Act’s “laudable intentions are at risk of being overshadowed by the breadth of its regulatory reach,” X said in a post to its Global…
Read MoreRussian Drone Attacks On Ukraine Hit All-time Record In July
[ad_1] Russia fired a record number of drones at Ukraine in July, an AFP analysis showed Friday, intensifying its deadly bombardment of the country despite US pressure to stop the war. Russian attacks have killed hundreds of Ukrainian civilians since June. A combined missile and drone attack on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv early Thursday killed…
Read MoreHamieverse Taps Abstract to Power Its Debut Blockchain Game and Purpose-Driven Ecosystem
[ad_1] London, United Kingdom, August 1st, 2025, Chainwire Powered by $HAMIE tokenomics and Abstract Chain, the game marks a major step in the platform’s mission to transform digital culture. The Hamieverse, a purpose-driven Web3 ecosystem combining gaming, AI mentorship, and immersive storytelling, announced today the development of its first on-chain game, to be built on…
Read MoreSenegal PM Unveils Economic Recovery Plan Based On Domestic Resources
[ad_1] Senegal’s prime minster unveiled an economic recovery plan for the highly indebted nation on Friday, focused on reviving its economy with a shift towards greater domestic funding. The west African country faces a deteriorating economy, marked by a 14-percent budget deficit and outstanding public debt that represents 119 percent of GDP, said Senegal Economy…
Read MoreSwiss Will Try To Negotiate Way Out Of Stiff US Tariffs
[ad_1] The Swiss government said Friday it would negotiate with the United States to try to avoid the tough 39-percent US tariff rate that would harm key industries. As part of a slew of new tariffs unveiled late Thursday on nearly 70 countries, Washington said it planned to charge a 39-percent tariff rate on Swiss…
Read MoreUS Envoy Visits Gaza Sites As UN Says Hundreds Of Aid-seekers Killed
[ad_1] President Donald Trump’s special envoy inspected a US-backed food distribution centre in war-torn Gaza on Friday, as the UN rights office reported that Israeli forces had killed hundreds of hungry Palestinians waiting for aid. The visit by Steve Witkoff came as a report from global advocacy group Human Rights Watch (HRW) also accused Israeli…
Read MoreBritish Airways Owner Sees Profit Jump On ‘Strong’ Demand
[ad_1] IAG, the owner of British Airways and Spanish carrier Iberia, said Friday that its net profit jumped 44 percent in the first six months of the year on “strong demand”. Profit after tax came in at 1.3 billion euros ($1.5 billion) compared with 905 million euros in the first half of 2024, IAG said…
Read MoreEl Salvador Abolishes Presidential Term Limits, Allowing Another Bukele Run
[ad_1] El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele secured the right to seek indefinite re-election on Thursday after his party-controlled Congress approved a sweeping constitutional reform that also extends presidential terms from five to six years. Bukele, 44, who has been president since 2019 and was re-elected in 2024 with 85 percent of the vote, now holds…
Read MoreNintendo Quarterly Revenue Surges Thanks To Switch 2
[ad_1] Nintendo on Friday said quarterly revenue had more than doubled year-on-year thanks to the Switch 2, which became the world’s fastest-selling console after its launch in June. Pent-up demand for the new gadget from the “Super Mario” gamemaker fuelled fan excitement at the release, which saw sold-out pre-orders and midnight store openings. The Switch…
Read MoreSwiss To Try To Negotiate Way Out Of Stiff US Tariffs
[ad_1] The Swiss government said Friday it would negotiate with the United States to try to avoid the 39 percent punitive US tariff rate that would ravage its key pharmaceutical industry. As part of a slew of new tariffs unveiled late Thursday on nearly 70 countries, Washington said it planned to charge a 39 percent…
Read MoreTrump Unveils Slew Of New Tariffs, Punishes Canada
[ad_1] President Donald Trump unveiled new tariffs Thursday on nearly 70 countries — including a blistering 35 percent on neighbor Canada — as he seeks to reshape global trade to benefit the US economy. However, in a minor reprieve that opens the door to further negotiations, the White House said the measures will take effect…
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