Scooter startup tier eyes European market as it raises $60 Million

Electric scooter makers face roadbumps in Paris.

Max Levchin, Affirm chief executive officer and co-founder of PayPal, discusses the regulation of Facebook Inc. and its plans for a new cryptocurrency with Bloomberg's Emily Chang on "Bloomberg Technology."

Marc Randolph, Netflix Inc. co-founder and former chief executive officer, discusses how Netflix is changing the face of television and the competition between content and streaming platforms with Bloomberg's Taylor Riggs on "Bloomberg Technology."

Lawrence Leuschner, co-founder and chief executive officer at Tier Mobility, discusses the company's plans to transform city transportation in Germany and other European nations. He speaks with Bloomberg's Francine Lacqua on "Bloomberg Surveillance."

Russian and Syrian governments have long held the White Helmets volunteer rescue group, active in Syria, as dangerous terrorists. James Le Mesurier helped start the group but has now been found dead in Istanbul.

Thrive Agric is a Technology-driven agricultural company passionate about ensuring global food security by funding farmers from people with the promise of decent returns at the end of each farming cycle.

Thrive Agric is a Technology-driven agricultural company passionate about ensuring global food security by funding farmers from people with the promise of decent returns at the end of each farming cycle.

Extinction Rebellion co-founder Roger Hallam's writings on civil disobedience were central to the movement. Hallam has been criticized by his fellow activists for relativizing the Holocaust.

The late-night Christmas cruiser was pulled over by police outside the city of Cologne. In his defense, the electric scooter rider told police he "accidentally" entered the highway, reportedly still clutching a beer.

Celebrities and activists have signed an open letter demanding Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari hold security personnel account for the alleged shooting of protesters.

Taliban-affiliated Al Hijrat TV releases footage of Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar's arrival in Afghanistan on August 17. Baradar, now deputy leader of the Taliban, chose to touch down in Afghanistan's second biggest city Kandahar -- the Taliban's spiritual birthplace and capital during their first period in power. He arrived from Qatar, where he spent months leading fruitless talks with the United States and negotiators from the overthrown former Afghan government.

With fuel price inflation causing such alarm in South Africa that the government and central bank have been taking action to soften the impact on consumers, Fezile Dhlamini proposes an alternative solution.