Dutch Openness Day has stirred controversy with the release of a database of 425,000 names linked to Nazi collaboration, causing individuals like Peter Baas to question family histories. Privacy concerns have limited access to full records, prompting calls for more transparency.
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The Trump administration has suspended around $175 million in federal funding for the University of Pennsylvania due to concerns over transgender participation in women's sports. This decision comes after an investigation into Penn's swimming program involving transgender athlete Lia Thomas. The suspension is part of a larger enforcement of President Trump's February executive order regarding transgender athletes and Title IX compliance.
TSMC plans to invest $100 billion in the US to expand its semiconductor production, including building five new facilities, creating 40,000 construction jobs. The investment aims to support AI and smartphones. Taiwanese officials will review this investment to ensure it aligns with their interests. Trump continues to push for increased US manufacturing amid tariff pressures.
A cholera outbreak in Angola has killed at least 108 people since January 7, with 3,147 confirmed cases, nearly half in the capital Luanda. The outbreak has primarily affected individuals aged 2 to 100. Cholera, a severe intestinal infection, spreads through contaminated food and water, causing diarrhea, vomiting, and dehydration. Despite being treatable, fatalities are rising. The World Health Organization reported a 71 per cent increase in cholera deaths worldwide in 2023, with Africa... Expand
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US Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi urges Americans to remove Chinese-made wireless routers, particularly TP-Link, from their homes. He warns of cybersecurity risks these devices might pose, including possible exploitation by hackers to attack critical infrastructure. Growing concerns over vulnerabilities in Chinese technology have led to increased scrutiny and efforts to limit its use in critical sectors.
A Stockholm court convicted Salwan Najem of inciting ethnic hatred during four Quran burnings in 2023, just days after the murder of his co-defendant, Salwan Momika. Najem received a suspended sentence and a fine. The court ruled that while criticism of religion is allowed, the protests expressed contempt for Muslims. The burnings strained Sweden’s ties with Middle Eastern nations and raised its national security threat level.
Ashley St Clair accuses Elon Musk of reducing financial support for their son following her custody lawsuit. St Clair alleges Musk's neglect in their child's upbringing and seeks DNA testing to confirm paternity. Musk's legal team has yet to respond.
A massive fire erupted at a refinery in California, causing a shelter-in-place order for nearby residents due to air quality concerns. The blaze, triggered by a hydrocarbon leak, resulted in significant sulfur dioxide emissions, posing health risks. Authorities continue to monitor air quality as investigations into the fire's cause proceed.
A Paris court on Friday sentenced the former head of France's domestic intelligence agency to four years in prison, two of them suspended, on charges of using his security contacts for private gain including by obtaining confidential information for luxury giant LVMH. Bernard Squarcini, 69, known as "le Squale" (the shark), will appeal the verdict, said Marie-Alix Canu-Bernard, one of his lawyers. LVMH chief Bernard Arnault, France's richest man, testified during the trial but was never charged... Expand