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Iran war brings historys largest oil supply disruption, says IEA
The International Energy Agency said Thursday that the US-Israeli war on Iran and its reverberating impacts across the region have sparked “the largest supply disruption in the history of the globaloilmarket,” with flows of crude and other fossil fuel products through the Strait of Hormuz plummeting and Gulf nations slashing production as they run out…
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Anchors Academy Expands with Junior Secondary Division and Co-establishes Senior Secondary School with St Bees School UK
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Anchors Academy, recognised as one of Hong Kong’s leading private schools for kindergarten and primary education, is taking a significant leap forward. The school has announced the extension of its educational offering to include Junior Secondary (Years 7 to 9)*, alongside a strategic…
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Senegal approves tougher anti-gay law as rights groups raise concerns
Ousmane Sonko, the longtime firebrand opposition leader appointed prime minister in 2024, had told lawmakers the bill would punish what it describes as “acts against nature” with fines of up to 10,000,000 CFA francs ($17,600; £13,000) and prison sentences ranging from five to 10 years, compared with the current one- to five-year terms in the…
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Starfleet Academy is the best first season of a Star Trek show ever
The first season of a TV show is a tricky thing. It has to convince people to watch it and justify the show’s existence to the network (or streaming service) execs. It has to deal with actors and writers who may not have fully dialed into the characters and world yet. There are some shows…
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Microsofts head of experiences and devices is retiring, triggering a shakeup
Rajesh Jha, executive vice president of Microsoft’s experiences and devices group, is retiring after more than 35 years at the software giant. Jha was a big part of the team that helped move Microsoft’s Office suite to the cloud, and has recently been overseeing Microsoft 365 Copilot, Windows, Office, and more. “After 35+ years at…
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PEGIs new age ratings will restrict FC 27 to kids over 16
The Pan-European Game Information (PEGI) body previously assigned its age ratings based on the presence of sex, drugs, violence, bad language, and fear. Now it’s adding four new options that tie age suitability to interactive features, like rating games that contain loot boxes as unsuitable for children under 16. Games like EA’s FC series —…
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WordPress launches an in-browser website creator
WordPress.org is launching a new tool that lets you create a private website directly in your browser, according to an announcement on Wednesday. You can access the tool by heading to my.WordPress.net, which opens up a workspace where you can start building a website without signing up to WordPress, choosing a hosting plan, or selecting…
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Uber is shooting for even more upscale clientele with Uber Elite
Uber has a new invite-only luxury ride experience called Uber Elite. Aimed at “executives, frequent travelers, and riders looking for a more elevated experience,” it sounds like an upgraded version of Uber Black for the, well, uber-rich. A ride booked through Uber Elite will be operated by a professional chauffeur driving a new-model luxury vehicle…
