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Sweden rediscovers poverty as inflation soars
It's not yet 6 am and dozens of homeless people are already queuing outside Stockholm's central station for breakfast, their numbers bigger than ever, charities say. "So many people are coming here to breakfast," said Kavian Ferdowsi who runs a charity helping the homeless.
EU to unveil green tech plans to take on US, China
The EU will reveal hotly debated proposals on Thursday to boost spending on clean tech, possibly overcoming internal divisions to include nuclear energy in the mix, to confront growing industrial competition from the United States and China.
Greek unions launch 24-hour walkout over train tragedy
Greek unions on Thursday begin a 24-hour walkout with demonstrations planned in major cities to voice outrage over last month's train disaster, which claimed 57 lives. The tragedy has exposed decades of safety failings in Greek railways and has put major pressure on the conservative government ahead of national elections.
Woman grows natural 4C hair past her shoulders, flaunts healthy and strong inches in TikTok video
TikTok users were amazed by a young woman's beautiful natural hair. The Nigerian lady showed off her hair in a video and many asked about the products she uses.
Unemployed Mzansi woman shows off lush RDP home, and 3 other times government-subsidised houses wowed SA
Some people have taken great pride in their RDP homes. One woman made her RDP home look like something from an interior design mag and Mzansi was blown away.
Market turmoil tests ECB rate hike appetite
European Central Bank governors will meet Thursday, with fears over a widening banking crisis testing their resolve to raise interest rates again by a hefty half percentage point.
Philippine social media users face barrage of bogus medical posts
Philippine vlogger Rosanel Demasudlay holds a heart-shaped "virginity soap" bar in front of the camera and assures her hundreds of YouTube followers it can be safely used to "tighten" their vaginas. She falsely claimed the "Bar Bilat Virginity Soap" had been approved by the Philippine Food and Drug Administration as a treatment for skin conditions and a way to tighten the vagina.
Savannas, bunny chows and Springbok shots, this South African bar in Manchester is giving expats hope
Expats in Manchester can taste the flavour of home! This South African student found everything from Savanna to Bunny Chow in this Mzansi-themed restaurant.
Banks feel impact as Asian markets are hit by contagion fears
Asian markets slid Thursday, led again by banks, with contagion talk sweeping across trading floors owing to fears about European giant Credit Suisse. And now there is talk of the European Central Bank also calling a halt to its hiking campaign, despite inflation remaining elevated.
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