November 13, 2024

Jailed Eritrean journalist wins rights prize
Jailed Eritrean journalist wins rights prize

Jailed Eritrean journalist wins rights prize

Swedish-Eritrean journalist Dawit Issak, who has been imprisoned without charge for over 23 years, is awarded the Swedish Edelstam Prize for his fight for freedom of expression. Also, Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane…
3 months ago
Eurostar
Eurostar

Eurostar: Thirty years of challenges

On November 14, 1994, the rail operator Eurostar launched its high-speed services through the Channel Tunnel. A historic day that saw Paris and London connected in record time but the 30-year journey…
3 months ago
Trump win hurls crypto coin above $80,000
Trump win hurls crypto coin above $80,000

Bitcoin: Trump win hurls crypto coin above $80,000

Since Donald Trump’s election victory, the cryptocurrency bitcoin has surged without restraint. The President-elect intentionally courted the bitcoin community. But can he make good on his promises?…
3 months ago
Bruce Springsteen denies being a billionaire
Bruce Springsteen denies being a billionaire

Bruce Springsteen denies being a billionaire

In July, an estimate by Forbes claimed that the Boss was worth $1.1billion (£850million), after a six-decade career. However, in a new interview in The Telegraph, Springsteen disputed the figure, stating, "I'm…
3 months ago
Nigeria plans first-ever state of health report
Nigeria plans first-ever state of health report

Nigeria plans first-ever state of health report

Nigeria plans to launch the first-ever state of health report. According to the country’s Coordinating Minister for Health & Social Welfare, Muhammad Ali Pate, this will be done during this week's first…
3 months ago