Month: July 2022
Michael Jackson songs removed from streaming services
Three Michael Jackson songs have been removed from streaming services, following persistent claims they feature faked vocals. Sony Music and Jackson’s estate said their removal from streaming sites had nothing to do with their authenticity. Released in 2010, Michael was the first album of outtakes and unreleased music to emerge after Jackson’s death from an
China -Taiwan Tensions
China’s President Xi Jinping has said “reunification” with Taiwan “must be fulfilled” – and has not ruled out the possible use of force to achieve this. China sees self-ruled Taiwan as a breakaway province that will eventually be part of the country again. However, Taiwan sees itself as an independent country, with its own constitution
Apple launches Lockdown Mode
Lockdown Mode will be available in the autumn with the next operating system across all of the company’s iPhones, iPads and Macs. The setting blocks certain functions and prevents unknown users from calling. At launch, Lockdown Mode will be available to all users in the device settings, but Apple suggests it should only be activated
downblousing a criminal offense in England
Numerous victims of intimate image abuse have described how distressing the experience has been. Gaps in the law mean perpetrators can evade prosecution for actions that cause severe distress and long-term harm to those targeted. Victims should also receive anonymity for life. Reforms would make it easier to prosecute for a wider range of behaviours,
TikTok creating wealth in the Arab world
In recent years, content creator and influencer have become mainstream job titles, with much more money to be made for the small number of very successful social media users than many traditional ones. The number of unemployed people in the Arab world was about 14.3 million in 2021, most of whom were young. With mobile
Swiegelaar resigns from satanic church
The co-founder of the South African Satanic Church, Riaan Swiegelaar, has resigned from the church after he was shown unconditional love and had a personal encounter with Jesus Christ. Swiegelaar said in a live video on his Facebook page that he hoped to “quietly slip out the back door” because he did not think people
EU nuclear energy green label
The European Commission released the proposal, formally called the EU taxonomy, in December as a list of economic activities that investors can label and market as green in the EU. The proposal was initially met with resistance among EU member states, with a camp, led by France, strongly backing the green label for natural gas
Carlos Santana stage collapse
The legendary guitarist Carlos Santana fainted in the midst of his concert in Clarkson, Michigan and had to be brought to a hospital right away. There’s a lot of concern and uncertainty in the world of music. The 74-year-old rock legend had spent 40 minutes playing in Clarkson’s Pine Knob Music Theater when he sat
Sri Lanka request for Russian help
Sri Lanka’s President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said Wednesday that he had a telephone call with Russian leader Vladimir Putin to request credit support to import fuel for the island nation that is facing its worst economic crisis in memory. Western nations largely have cut off energy imports from Russia in line with sanctions over its war
Attack on Buhari’s security team
Aconvoy carrying security personnel of Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari was attacked by gunmen on Tuesday night ahead of a visit to his home state in the northwest, the presidency said on Tuesday. Mr Buhari is due to visit his home town of Daura in Katsina state over the weekend to celebrate a Muslim festival. The