Brazil Sues Chinese Carmaker BYD Over Alleged Slave-Like Labour Conditions
Brazilian authorities have filed a lawsuit against Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD and two of its contractors, accusing them of subjecting workers to conditions akin to modern-day slavery during the
Meta’s Profit Surge Fuels Zuckerberg’s Costly AI Push
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, reported a sharp rise in profits as it ramps up spending on artificial intelligence projects. The company said revenue for
Elon Musk Responds With Laughing Meme to Twitter Lawsuit Threat Over $44 Billion Broken Buyout
Billionaire businessman, Elon Musk has responded to Twitter's move to file a lawsuit against him by tweeting out a meme of him laughing shortly after Twitter reportedly instituted a move
WhatsApp to End Support for Older Android Phones in 2025
Starting January 1, 2025, WhatsApp will discontinue support for a range of older Android smartphones, signalling the end of its compatibility with devices running on outdated software. This update impacts
From Freiburg to Faraway Futures: How Germany’s Labour Crisis is Opening Doors for Young Indians
On a quiet day in February 2021, an email landed in the inbox of a German trade official - and with it, the seed of an unlikely solution to one
Warner Bros. Discovery Reports $1.5 Billion from ‘Barbie’ Despite Quarter Loss
Warner Bros. Discovery revealed a record-breaking $1.5 billion in revenue generated by the blockbuster movie "Barbie." Despite this success, the company faced a substantial loss of $417 million for the
University Student Faces Long Prison Term Over Alleged Tesla Arson Attack
A 19-year-old University of Massachusetts student, Owen McIntire, is facing serious federal charges after allegedly firebombing a Tesla dealership in Kansas City, Missouri, on March 17. Authorities say the attack
CNN Announces Layoffs Amid Major Revamp of Programming and Digital Strategy
CNN has announced a 6% reduction in its workforce, resulting in the loss of approximately 200 jobs, as part of a significant overhaul of its operations. The restructuring, revealed Thursday,
Apple Unveils $2,000 iPhone 17 Pro Max With Record-Breaking Storage
Apple has pushed the price of its flagship smartphone to new heights with the launch of the iPhone 17 Pro Max, which now comes with an unprecedented 2 terabytes (TB)
Tech Lay-Offs: Dell to Cut Workforce
Dell is to lay off about 6,650 workers because of the decline in demand for personal computers. As reported on BBC, the job cuts are expected to affect about 5%
Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Likely to Face Delay as Court Weighs Antitrust Challenge
The proposed merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery is expected to face a delay as executives involved in the transaction anticipate that a US court will temporarily halt the
Roku Discloses Cyberattack, 576,000 Accounts Compromised
Roku, the popular streaming service has revealed that approximately 576,000 user accounts were compromised in a cyberattack, marking the second security breach for the platform this year. According to a
Twitter Shares Fall as Elon Musk Backs Out of $44 Billion Deal
Twitter shares have suffered a drop after Elon Musk announced his decision to pull out of a $44 billion (£36bn) deal to buy the social media platform. Twitter's share price
California Passes Law to Curb Loud Streaming Ads
Californians frustrated by blaring commercials while streaming their favorite shows are about to get some relief, thanks to a new state law that limits ad volume on streaming platforms. Signed
WhatsApp to Limit Broadcast Messages for Users and Businesses
WhatsApp has announced plans to restrict the number of broadcast messages that both individual users and businesses can send, in a bid to reduce spam on the platform. The company
Barclays Bank Shuts 27 More Branches as UK Loses 330 Banks in One Year | See Full List
As a direct reaction to low customer numbers as well as a shift to online banking, Barclays Bank is closing another 27 bank branches, and will have closed a total
Roblox Has a Stunning 70 Million Users, but it Still Has to Prove Itself to Wall Street
Roblox, the virtual gaming platform, is poised to present its first-quarter earnings report, aiming to convince Wall Street of its continued growth potential despite recent setbacks. With a staggering 70
Saudi Arabia’s Landmark Plane Deal Goes to Airbus, Snubbing Boeing
In a historic move for Saudi Arabia's aviation sector, the national airline Saudia has placed an order for 105 Airbus aircraft, marking the largest aviation deal in the country's history.
Man United For Sale: Glazers Seek World Record Fee
Manchester United's owners, the Glazer family, are looking for a world record price for a sports franchise if they are to sell the club, sources have told ESPN. As reported
Flutterwave Announces Five-Year Strategic Technology Agreement With Microsoft
Leading African payments technology company, Flutterwave has announced it is working with Microsoft to build its next generation platform on Microsoft Azure, powering payments infrastructure across the African continent and
