Broadband must be accessible to all, peers told
Experts tell a House of Lords committee too many families cannot afford this “essential utility”. Source link
Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh: Killer guru’s temporary release from prison sparks anger in India. And it’s not the first time
New Delhi CNN — A convicted killer and rapist revered by millions as a religious guru has temporarily walked free from jail in India for the fourth time in 12…
US Supreme Court wary of removing tech firms' legal shield
A bereaved family accuses YouTube of abetting a terrorist group by recommending its videos to users. Source link
Seattle becomes first US city to ban caste discrimination
But a Hindu advocacy group says the ordinance “unfairly singles out and targets an entire community”. Source link
Venice canals run dry amid fears Italy faces another drought
Venice Reuters — Weeks of dry winter weather have raised concerns that Italy could face another drought after last summer’s emergency, with the Alps having received less than half of…
Microsoft defends $69bn Activision deal
Opponents, including Sony, challenged the proposal at an EU hearing held behind closed doors. Source link
Kamila Valieva: WADA appeals case of Russian figure skater to Court of Arbitration for Sport
CNN — The protracted doping saga involving Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva entered another phase on Tuesday as the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) appealed the case to the Court of…
Remote driving in UK from abroad should not be allowed, says Law Commission
The Law Commission of England and Wales says remotely driven vehicles are a “legal grey area”. Source link
Nigeria elections 2023: Who will win in Nigeria’s crucial elections?
Abuja, Nigeria CNN — Nigerians will head to the polls Saturday in a fiercely-contested presidential vote that analysts say is too close to call. It will be the largest democratic…
How ASML became Europe’s most valuable tech firm
ASML machines make computer chips – with technology so advanced the firm is caught in geopolitical rivalry. Source link