Telegram boss Durov charged, banned from leaving France
August 29, 2024 | 15:54
France on Wednesday charged Pavel Durov, the founder and chief of Telegram, with a litany of violations related to the messaging app and banned him from leaving the country while allowing the billionaire to walk free after four days under arrest.
Lego profit rises as it gains market share
August 29, 2024 | 15:39
Lego, the world's largest toy maker, said Wednesday that its net profit grew 16 percent in the first half of the year as it gained ground in a slowing market.
Chinese EV giant BYD posts 24.4 per cent rise in profit
August 29, 2024 | 15:32
Leading Chinese automaker BYD posted on Wednesday a 24.4 percent rise in net profit for the first half of 2024, boosted by continuing strong demand for electric cars in its home and overseas markets.
At least 132 killed in Sudan flooding: health ministry
August 27, 2024 | 14:44
At least 132 people have died in war-torn Sudan as a result of flooding and heavy rains this year, the health ministry said Monday.
Tottenham-bound teen Yang called up by South Korea
August 27, 2024 | 14:32
Tottenham-bound teenager Yang Min-hyeok was handed his first international call-up after being named in South Korea's squad for next month's World Cup qualifiers.
Chinese video game hit 'Black Myth' sells 10 mn copies in three days
August 26, 2024 | 17:12
Hit Chinese video game "Black Myth: Wukong"has become one of the country's most successful productions, selling 10 million copies worldwide since launching earlier this week.
Telegram chief Pavel Durov arrested at French airport: officials
August 26, 2024 | 17:03
French police arrested Telegram chief executive Pavel Durov on Saturday at an airport near Paris for alleged offences related to the popular messaging app, officials said.
Jackie Chan to carry torch ahead of Paralympic opening ceremony
August 26, 2024 | 16:54
Hong Kong-born martial arts actor Jackie Chan was named on Sunday as one of the torchbearers in the lead-up to the opening ceremony of the Paralympics in Paris.
'Deadpool' still has a pulse, again leading N.American box office
August 26, 2024 | 16:47
Disney/Marvel superhero comedy "Deadpool & Wolverine" clawed its way back to the top of the North American box office this weekend, taking in an estimated $18.3 million, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday.
Dutch hit Uber with 290-mn-euro fine over driver data
August 26, 2024 | 16:40
The Dutch data protection watchdog said Monday it hit ride-hailing app Uber with a 290-million-euro ($324 million) fine over the transfer of personal data of European drivers to US servers.
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