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Why law enforcement struggles to throttle crypto scams
Under the headline "Scammers in Paris", an online sleuth known as ZachXBT published a blog in August detailing how a pair of youngsters stole cryptoassets worth millions. It was the first time his sleuthing had led to police action, ZachXBT told AFP, despite having investigated $250 million worth of crypto scams and thefts and chronicling them for his 300,000 Twitter followers.
EU leaders struggle for common ground on energy prices
EU leaders will debate how to handle Europe's energy shock Thursday, with capitals at loggerheads over imposing a cap on gas prices pushed skywards by the war in Ukraine. But the index has skyrocketed since Ukraine was invaded by Russia, the country that supplied 40 percent of the EU's gas imports before the war.
Musk says he's 'excited' about buying Twitter, but overpaying
Elon Musk on Wednesday said he is "excited" about taking over Twitter, expressing enthusiasm even though he's spent months trying to break free of the $44 billion buyout contract. "I'm excited about the Twitter situation," Musk said while fielding questions on a Tesla quarterly earnings call.
Flood-hit Chad declares state of emergency
Chad's leader Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno on Wednesday declared a state of emergency as the country struggles to deal with exceptional flooding that has affected hundreds of thousands of lives. The 38-year-old five-star general took the helm in April 2021 after his father, Idriss Deby Itno -- Chad's iron-fisted ruler for three decades -- was killed during an operation against rebels. dwi-lad/pvh/rox
Giraffe kills toddler & critically injures mother at KZN game park, SA in disbelief
A giraffe killed a toddler & injured her mother critically at a game park in Kwa-Zulu Natal. SA is said that the baby died but insists that wild animals should
Sundowns regain lead in South Africa as ref escorted to safety
Sphelele Mkhulise scored his first South African Premiership goal this season to give Mamelodi Sundowns a 1-0 win over Marumo Gallants on Wednesday that takes them top again. Seeking a sixth straight Premiership title and 13th overall, Sundowns reclaimed top spot with 22 points from 10 matches, ahead of promoted Richards Bay on goal difference.
US hits network that smuggled chips to Russian arms makers
US authorities indicted five Russians Wednesday who allegedly shipped American electronic components to Russia arms makers, some of which have been found on the battlefield in Ukraine. "Some of the types of electronic components obtained through the criminal scheme have been found in Russian weapons platforms seized on the battlefield in Ukraine," the Justice Department said.
French oil refinery strikes begin to ease
After three weeks of blockades, strikes at sites owned by French oil giant TotalEnergies were starting to ease on Wednesday, although uncertainty remains over fuel supply as the country heads into the autumn holiday break.
Smartphone sales sag as consumers delay purchases: report
Global smartphone sales have slumped this year amid a "gloomy economic outlook," prompting people to spend money on essentials instead of the latest gadgets, according to a market tracker. "The gloomy economic outlook has led consumers to delay purchasing electronic hardware and prioritize other essential spending," the market tracker said.
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