Microsoft outage caused by major DDoS cyberattack
A S A global Microsoft outage on 30 July that affected video game Minecraft and email product Outlook was triggered…
July 2024
Fed decision looms after US gov moves Bitcoin – here’s what to expect
The US Federal Reserve is set to announce its decision regarding interest rates this Wednesday afternoon at around…
Bank of Japan raises interest rate to 0.25%, cuts bond purchases in major policy shift
The Bank of Japan (BoJ) has increased its benchmark interest rate to 0.25% and announced plans to halve…
Tunisian fencer Ferjani takes silver at Paris 2024
Tunisia’s Fares Ferjani missed out on becoming Africa’s first gold medallist at the Paris 2024 Olympics after defeat…
Venezuela’s Maduro declared winner in disputed vote
President Nicolás Maduro has won Venezuela’s presidential election, according to partial results announced by the electoral council. The…
Complex life on Earth may be much older than thought
A group of scientists say they have found new evidence to back up their theory that complex life…
The huge challenges in creating fusion power plant
The project to build a nuclear fusion reactor in Nottinghamshire has been described as the “UK’s Nasa moment”.…
Namibia turns the visa tables on Western nations
Namibian Michelle Nehoya has spent nearly $500 (£390) on the application process for a visa to visit Canada…
Morocco’s Slaoui riding to Olympic eventing history
Noor Slaoui loves horses. In fact, she also loves mules, donkeys and “anything equine-related”. So it is little…
The African Tour de France cyclist racking up historic wins
To his fans, he’s the “African king” – an international star and the first black African to win…