Uber facing a financial penalty from European regulators. The company has been fined $324 million by the Dutch Data Protection Authority for improper data transfers involving the personal information of European drivers to the United States. This is one of the largest fines imposed under the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) since its implementation in 2018.
On August 26, 2024, an incident took place in Balochistan’s Musakhel district where armed militants carried out a deadly attack that left at least 24 [Read More…]
Pavel Durov was arrested at Le Bourget Airport after his private jet landed. This airport is situated outside Paris and is known for accommodating private flights. The arrest took place on a Saturday night and his detention was extended beyond Sunday.
A stabbing attack occurred in Solingen, Germany on Friday, during the city’s 650th anniversary celebration. Three people were killed and eight others were injured with four suffering life-threatening injuries. The attacker is identified as Issa Al H, a 26-year-old Syrian asylum seeker.
Shein has revealed that during its increased audits in China, two instances of child labour were uncovered. These cases were identified between January and October 2023. The report does not specify whether the two cases involved two individual children or multiple children across the suppliers. According to Chinese law, child labour refers to individuals under the age of 16.
On August 23, 2024, two police vehicles carrying approximately 22 officers were returning from a police camp in the Machka area of Rahim Yar Khan District, Pakistan. The heavy rains had made the roads extremely muddy causing one of the vehicles to break down. As the police officers were attempting to manage the situation, they were ambushed by dacoits who launched a rocket attack on the stranded vehicles.
Romanian police conducted raids on four properties in Bucharest and Ilfov County, as part of an investigation into Andrew Tate’s alleged criminal activities. The raids were carried out by DIICOT, Romania’s special prosecution service focused on organized crime.
On August 20, 2024, Collins Jumaisi Khalusha along with 12 other detainees escaped from police custody. The escape occurred at a Nairobi police station in the upscale district of Gigiri. The group reportedly cut through a wire mesh roof and scaled a perimeter wall.
The death of Matthew Perry has led to multiple arrests and criminal charges. The US Attorney’s Office announced that five individuals have been charged in connection with Perry’s death, which occurred in October 2023.
The body of the 31-year-old female trainee doctor was discovered on August 9, 2024, in the seminar hall of Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The victim was found in a half-naked state with severe injuries, indicating a violent sexual assault. The doctor was reportedly taking a brief rest during a long shift and was brutally attacked and murdered.
