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“Bureaucrats in Brussels” are unfairly challenging Apple’s closed ecosystem and denying users the “magical, innovative experience” that makes the firm unique, Apple said.”We have a serious threat to that in Europe,” executive Greg Joswiak said in advance of the recent launch of its newest products and features.The so-called walled garden that combines Apple’s products and software ensures a safe and high quality experience for users, it says, but EU regulators counter that it unfairly shuts out rivals.The two sides have had years of rows, culminating in a €500m (£430m; $586m) fine handed down in April by the EU, which accuses…

new video loaded: Australia, Britain, Canada and Portugal Formally Recognize a Palestinian StateBy Shawn Paik•September 22, 2025Statements by the leaders of Australia, Britain, Canada and Portugal recognizing Palestinian statehood came before the annual gathering of the U.N. General Assembly in New York. Israel’s government condemned the moves.

Economists and policy analysts have reacted to the recent ranking of Nigeria in the good governance index where the country performed below average, even as it fails to be among the top five countries in Africa. Nigeria was recently ranked 116th in the 2025 edition of the Chandler Good Government Index (CGGI), a global benchmark that measures the effectiveness and capability of national governments. The report, released by the Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG), reveals Nigeria’s struggles across key governance indicators and its failure to feature among the top five African countries. About CIG Follow us on WhatsApp | LinkedIn…

Getty ImagesMusic’s therapeutic benefits are increasingly recognised in end of life careFor years, local DJ Dave Gilmore soundtracked other people’s nights out in pubs and clubs.But now he’s curating a uniquely personal playlist – the songs of his own life to carry him through terminal illness.The list includes both November Rain and Sweet Child O’ Mine by Guns N’ Roses, Apache by The Shadows – which inspired Dave to play guitar – and Pink Floyd’s Comfortably Numb.Hazel O’Connor’s 1980 hit Will You? is dedicated to his wife and mother to their two children.An ode to tentative yet powerful romantic tension,…

Thousands attended rallies in Manila over a corruption scandal linked to ghost flood control projects that cost taxpayers billions of dollars.Published On 22 Sep 202522 Sep 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareMore than 200 people have been arrested following clashes between police and masked protesters at an anticorruption demonstration in the Philippine capital, Manila.In a statement on Monday morning, the regional police said while most rallies the day before were peaceful, the gathering in Ayala Bridge and Mendiola “even though unprovoked, turned very violent”.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list“Protesters turned mobs assaulted police officers with stones and…

Nearly twice as many Britons view artificial intelligence as a risk to the economy than regard it as an opportunity, according to Tony Blair’s thinktank.The Tony Blair Institute warned that the poll findings threatened Keir Starmer’s ambition for the UK to become an AI “superpower” and urged the government to convince the public of the technology’s benefits.TBI commissioned a survey that found 38% of Britons see AI as an economic risk while 20% see it as an opportunity. The poll of more than 3,700 adults also showed that lack of trust was the biggest barrier to adoption.Jakob Mökander, the director…

As global education funding faces a staggering U.S.$3.2 billion cut by 2026, Africa stands at a critical crossroads. Sharp global cuts to education funding are likely to push an additional 6 million children out of school by 2026. This will undo years of progress and worsen educational inequalities. These deep reductions jeopardize not only children’s access to learning but also the essential services that schools offer. This situation puts millions of young lives and their futures at serious risk. Many children in conflict zones or humanitarian crises may not receive or could be denied an education. This situation could worsen…

The musical performances scheduled to take place at Sunday night’s premiere of Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery have been canceled as Disney — parent company of the doc’s distributor, ABC News Studios — continues to deal with the fallout from last week’s suspension of Jimmy Kimmel. “While the previously scheduled musical performances will not take place, we invite you to stay for a reception following the screening to celebrate the documentary,” organizers said in a statement Sunday afternoon. At the premiere, Lilith Fair co-founder Sarah McLachlan, who also appears in the documentary, introduced the film ahead of the screening. She…

Following the explosive violence of “Destruction Babies,” Japanese filmmaker Mariko Tetsuya has pivoted to explore a different kind of devastation in “Dear Stranger” — the quiet collapse of a marriage under the weight of unspoken truths and cultural displacement. The drama, which had its international premiere at the Busan International Film Festival, stars Nishijima Hidetoshi (Oscar-winning “Drive My Car”) and Gwei Lun-Mei (“Black Coal, Thin Ice”). Set against the backdrop of New York, the film follows Kenji (Nishijima), a Japanese professor desperately seeking tenure, and Jane (Gwei), a Taiwanese-American puppeteer struggling to balance motherhood with her artistic identity. When their young son…

Han Hak-ja has previously denied bribery allegation involving a former first lady.Published On 22 Sep 202522 Sep 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareThe leader of South Korea’s controversial Unification Church attended a court hearing in advance of a decision to possibly issue a warrant for her arrest on corruption charges linked to the former first lady, Kim Keon Hee.During the court proceedings on Monday, Han Hak-ja did not answer questions from reporters regarding allegations of bribery as she was pushed in a wheelchair, entering the Seoul Central District Court.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listHan is accused of…