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Russia’s gradual, grinding advance in parts of Ukraine’s eastern region of Donetsk succeeded in wresting away 4,168 sq km (1,609 square miles) of fields and abandoned villages in 2024 – equivalent to 0.69 percent of the country. That was the assessment of the Institute for the Study of War, a… Read Details ⇢

Apple has agreed to settle class-action lawsuit over Siri complaints Victims reported brands mentioned in private conversations later appearing in targeted advertisements on their Apple devices Tens of millions may be affected, but Apple didn’t admit wrongdoing Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a class action lawsuit… Read Details ⇢

When Donald Trump led the United States from 2017 to 2021, the dread of his scapegoats was to open their Twitter accounts in the morning and discover a new tumble of insults, usually in capital letters and punctuated by exclamation marks, under which their day would be buried. On the… Read Details ⇢

One of Ghana’s biggest markets has been gutted by fire. In a devastating start to the year for traders at Kantomanto market in Accra, over 100 shops and all within were  destroyed on Thursday morning as flames ripped through the closely packed stalls, many business owners say that they have… Read Details ⇢

Three people have been arrested in connection with the death of a good Samaritan in Arizona. Paul Clifford, 53, was found dead near a smoldering vehicle on Christmas Eve, according to authorities. Investigators believe the suspects went to Paul Clifford’s home and requested help with car trouble. His family reported… Read Details ⇢

Ukraine says its air defences shot down 60 out of 93 Russian drones as Moscow escalates its aerial attacks. One person has been killed and four others were injured when Russian drones targeted the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv, military and civilian officials said, as Russia launched barrages across the country.… Read Details ⇢

If you’re looking for a warts-and-all film that shows the seamy side of 70s rock culture – and there definitely was a side for which the word “seamy” isn’t damning enough – this is not the movie for you. But if you want a bright and breezy coming of age… Read Details ⇢

Police and journalists on Bourbon Street, New Orleans, United States, January 2, 2025. ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP It didn’t take long for sports to take center stage again. In the wake of the car attack in New Orleans, Louisiana, the Sugar Bowl, the traditional January 1 college football game, postponed… Read Details ⇢

The Palestinian Authority on Thursday ordered the suspension of broadcasts by Al Jazeera in a move the Qatar-based television network condemned as reminiscent of Israeli practices. “It is ironic that both the extremist right-wing Israeli government and the Palestinian Authority have taken a vengeance out against Al Jazeera,” said FRANCE… Read Details ⇢