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How jihadists have brought a nation to a standstill with their fuel blockade
Mali has been paralysed by a fuel blockade, which has disrupted transport, schools, hospitals and more. Source link
Global girl group Katseye have received 'thousands' of death threats
The band, nominated for best new act at the Grammys, discuss the “jarring” hatred they’ve received. Source link
Protesters break into UN climate talks COP30 in Brazil
More than 200 delegations, including senior world leaders, are attending the UN climate talks. Source link
UK seeks to curb AI child sex abuse imagery with tougher testing
A new law will allow authorised testers to assess AI models for their ability to generate abuse material Source link
New consoles used to come out every five years – so where's the PlayStation 6?
On the fifth anniversary of the PlayStation 5, the firm says its focus remains on its current console. Source link
Starbucks' baristas are striking again – will that hold back the chain's recovery?
The coffee giant is returning to its roots to boost sales but labour tensions could derail the strategy. Source link
UK toy sales rise as 'kidults' turn to Lego and Pokémon
Sales have risen by 6% so far this year, analysts say, after a string of post-pandemic falls. Source link
India's start-ups fire up public markets amid valuation concerns
Start-up fundraising has raised uncomfortable questions about valuations, but signals a maturing ecosystem. Source link
Building society pledges to keep branches open
It says its current network of 696 branches will remain until at least 2030. Source link
Kerr 'relishing every moment' after first Chelsea start in 692 days
Sam Kerr made a triumphant return to the Chelsea starting line-up with two goals in a 6-0 thrashing of St Polten in the Women’s Champions League. Source link