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Today in Norway: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
SAS talks with cabin crew break down, over 100 to attend funeral of retail billionaire Stein Erik Hagen, and more news from Norway on Thursday.
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Science & Tech
TikTok and YouTube ‘not safe enough for children’
TikTok and YouTube have been criticised by the communications watchdog for "failing" to take steps to protect children "despite overwhelming evidence of harm".
Markets
Rupee recovers 41 paise from its all-time closing low to 96.45 per U.S. dollar in early trade
Investors are still gauging the geopolitical risk and oil price sensitivity in the background with any flare-up in West Asia tensions or spikes in crude, forex traders said
World
Anxiety, depression plague up to 66% of Hong Kong subdivided flat tenants: NGO
As many as two-thirds of 158 subdivided housing tenants supported by an NGO in Hong Kong have shown signs of anxiety or depression, highlighting calls for stronger counselling and social…
World
PODCAST: France frets over contaminated baguettes and how to avoid renovation nightmares
The Talking France podcast returns this week with a look at the major controversy that kicked off at the Cannes Film Festival, a few things you need to know about…
World
Driver who plunged 330ft down mountain pass was saved by phone’s crash alert
Natalia Sidorska says she remains positive despite surviving the crash with life-changing injuries.
Technology
Elon Musk eyes Wall Street record with SpaceX IPO
After the IPO, Elon Musk would be the CEO, CTO, and Chairman of the Board, the filing revealed
رياضة محلية
Ebola fears surge on the ground in Congo over rapid spread of a rare type
Healthcare workers in eastern Congo said Wednesday they are underprotected and undertrained in a rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak of a rare type of the virus in one of the world's…
World
Elon Musk’s X fined for not complying with Australia’s child protection laws
The social media giant will pay A$650,000 plus legal costs, ending a three-year legal saga.
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Secrets, acting & 16 years unbeaten – in camp with Usyk
Oleksandr Usyk tells BBC Sport about his "secret plan" for the future, possible moving into acting and how a defeat 16 years ago fuelled him on the path to greatness.
Economy
Samsung strike on hold as workers push for AI bonus
The walkout, which was due to start on Thursday, has been suspended while union members vote on a tentative deal.
رياضة محلية
The ‘F1 of athletics’? Athlos announces London debut
The all-female track meet Athlos will be hosted in London for the first time later this year as it expands to two events.
Biography books
Stephen Sondheim by Daniel Okrent review – a superb biography of the musical master
Packed with gossip and incident, this book is also a fascinating study in the gestation of geniusAmong the many great pleasures of Daniel Okrent’s new biography of Stephen Sondheim –…
Science & Tech
SpaceX files for stock market debut that could make Elon Musk a trillionaire
Musk's rocket-maker and satellite internet provider will trade under the ticker SPCX
Economy
SpaceX files for stock market debut that could make Elon Musk a trillionaire
Musk's rocket-maker and satellite internet provider will trade under the ticker SPCX
Economy
Schools are ‘pipeline’ to joblessness for many people, says ex-Labour adviser
Ban social media and reform education to tackle scandal of young people not in work or study, says Peter HymanSchools have become a “pipeline” to worklessness for a large cohort…
Aramco
‘Aramco is selling our sweat and blood’: workers in World Cup sponsor’s supply chain faced safety risks, report finds
FairSquare report claims migrant workers injured in Saudi Arabia received no compensation, including one who says his legs were crushedLying in a hospital bed in Saudi Arabia, his legs encased…
United Kingdom holidays
Weird Britain: 10 glorious oddities to visit and marvel at
Eccentric public art, strange ruins, eerie landscapes, follies … Britain has a rich store of curiosities. An enthusiast selects 10 of the quirkiest finds from his new bookOne thing unites…
World
Harvard PhD graduate warns against contriving ‘real life’ stories for math problems
Math exam questions should not try too hard to appear "realistic" by adding everyday-life stories, because students would simply strip away the context and convert them into familiar formulas to…
World
Helmetless boy overtakes car at 80 kph, exposing deadly modified e-bike threats
The widespread modification of electric bikes is turning public roads into racetracks for many young people in Vietnam.
World
Hong Kong privacy watchdog warns of fake retailer compensation call scam
Hong Kong’s privacy watchdog has warned of a new scam in which fraudsters impersonate an electrical appliance retailer to offer compensation or product replacements, with losses totalling HK$17,000 (US$2,170) in…
AVEVA
AVEVA, IMD Launch First Industrial Intelligence Report
Multilateral industrial software developer AVEVA and Swiss-based business school International Institute for Management Development (IMD) jointly launched the first Industrial Intelligence Report on Digital Ecosystems. The global study reveals a…
All Countries
Heroes or Collaborators? How WWII Continues to Divide North Macedonia
In North Macedonia, an enduring ethnic divide extends to conflicting interpretations of what actually happened during World War II.
Markets
Stock markets rally in early trade tracking positive trend in global peers, easing oil prices
The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 327.74 points to 75,646.13 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty went up by 111.75 points to 23,772.05
Albania
Berisha’s One-Man Contest for Albanian Opposition Leadership Risks Dooming Party
The Democratic Party has barred all rivals to Sali Berisha from its leadership contest this week – cementing his grip on the party but also, critics warn, undermining its credibility.
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Serbia’s No-Show at Montenegrin Statehood Party Underscores Lingering Tensions
A diplomatic spat between Serbia and Montenegro over the latter’s independence anniversary celebrations underscores the lingering tensions between the two and the work-in-progress that is Montenegrin statehood.
Arsenal
Thursday briefing: How English football is pricing out its own supporters
In today’s newsletter: Behind the packed stadiums and record revenues lies a growing tension of a sport thriving financially while the supporters who built it are increasingly left behindGood morning.…
Technology
Samsung Electronics’ shares jump after tentative wage deal suspends strike
The company’s proposal of paying performance bonuses in company stock rather than cash appeared to reflect Samsung management’s preference
off-prem
Open Compute urges local government to bask in the warm glow of excess datacenter heat
Org that represents Meta, Google and Microsoft plans more heat reuse guidelines as debate over bit barn social license burns red hot
World
Laser hair removal device sparks bomb scare at Melbourne airport
Avalon Airport's domestic terminal was closed for several hours on Thursday after a suspicious item was found.
Technology
Intuit to cut 17% of global jobs to streamline operations, memo shows
CEO Sasan Goodarzi sent an email to staff earlier in the day, saying that reducing complexity and simplifying the structure would help it deliver better products, according to the memo
Economy
The young people rejecting a bank-breaking prom
Teenage entrepreneurs at Huntington School change the way pupils shop for a prom dress.
Arts, Culture and Entertainment
Nigeria: Sharon Ooja, Husband Welcome First Child
[Premium Times] The couple married at a private civil ceremony in February 2024.
Arts, Culture and Entertainment
Nigeria: Tems, Wizkid, Asake Nominated for 2026 BET Awards
[Premium Times] The feat further underscores Nigerian artiste's growing influence on the global stage, as they have built a strong legacy at the BET Awards.