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Russian air defense units intercepted a series of Ukrainian drones in several Russian regions, officials said, many of them in Kursk region, where Ukrainian troops launched a major incursion in August. Details by Andrew Hilliar. Source link
According to Erik Balchunas, this was the “second hurdle” to approving Bitcoin ETF options. An ETF option gives you the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an ETF. The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced that it is withdrawing from any role in clearing spot ETF options, paving the way for … Read more
In September 2024, Olaf Scholz brushed aside a journalist’s question about his legacy. “I think you should be wary of politicians who think about that before their appointment in office has ended,” he told Berlin’s Daily Mirror newspaper in response to the question of what he hoped one day would be written in the history … Read more
In the past few months, Russia but also Ukraine have increased their use of drones in the war. According to FRANCE 24 correspondent in Kyiv Emmanuelle Chaze, this is a sign that Ukraine does not wait for authorization from its Western partners to act on Russian territory. Source link
Lebanese officials were reviewing on Friday a US truce proposal in the Israel-Hezbollah war as Hamas said it was ready for a ceasefire on Israel’s other front, in Gaza. Story by Eliza Herbert. Source link
Philippine authorities issued an urgent appeal on Saturday for residents in low-lying areas and coastal towns to move to safety as super typhoon Man-Yi gained strength on its approach towards the country’s main Luzon island. Details by Shirli Sitbon. Source link
Stephen Mollah claimed on October 31, 2024 that he was the man behind Satoshi Nakamoto. For this announcement, Mollah charged $500 per attendee at the press conference. Mollah’s statements have been supported by Charles Anderson, who works as his spokesman. Mollah could not prove he had access to Nakamoto’s bitcoins, much less the genesis block. … Read more
Sahra Wagenknecht, the leader of the new left-wing BSW party named after her, lamented a “dramatic increase in old-age poverty” in an interview with the German dpa news agency published on Saturday. Eurostat data on pensioners at risk of poverty The BSW had issued a formal request for information to the European Union’s statistical agency … Read more
Joe Biden meets Chinese president Xi Jinping for the last time as US president on Saturday, but the leaders’ goal of lowering tensions before Donald Trump’s inauguration is challenged by fresh conflicts over cyber crime, trade, Taiwan and Russia. For more information, FRANCE 24’s William Hilderbrandt interviews Jean-Paul Tchange, economist specializing in Chinese economics. Source … Read more
Renee Bissohong, lives in the UK where she witnessed a young Black girl’s disappointment with her own appearance, and decided to act. She created a line of dolls celebrating African beauty, with the mission of empowering the next generation. The creator of ‘The Nubian Princesses’ joined FRANCE 24’s Clarisse Fortuné for an interview. Source link