Co-founder of Russia's equivalent of Google slams 'barbaric' invasion of Ukraine
The co-founder of Russian internet giant Yandex, Arkady Volozh, on Thursday condemned what he described as Moscow's "barbaric" invasion of Ukraine, days after criticism in Russia over his apparent efforts to distance himself from the country.
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Ecuador politician murder: Prison gangs in terror reign
A presidential candidate has been killed in the latest assassination in Ecuador as gang crime soars.
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Virgin Galactic Is Set to Fly First Private Tourists to Space
Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc. is poised to launch its first private space tourists on Thursday morning, the company’s
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TikTok has discovered what The Ketchup Song is actually about and our minds are blown
Anyone who lived through the noughties know the impact The Ketchup Song had, but people are just finding out what it's actually about. Taking to TikTok, Zara Larsson herself expressed her shock at realising the lyrics aren't all in Spanish, but instead, the chorus is a recreation of the 70s hit, Rapper's Delight. She explained how the storyline actually references a man who asks the DJ in a club to play his favourite song at midnight - but he can't think of the name, "The chrorus is from his pov and it sounds like gibberish because he is so drunk/high he cannot pronounce the words to the song correctly", one TikTok user pointed out. Sign up to our new free Indy100 weekly newsletter
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Czech Inflation Slows Further as Market Sees Rate-Cut Debate
Czech inflation eased further in July, boosting arguments for the central bank to start discussions about the timing
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UK’s Financial Watchdog Says Fund Managers Need to Justify Fees
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority said asset managers need to justify the fees charged on their funds as
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Shipping CEO Sees ‘Green Shoots,’ Says Container Rates Must Rise
Supply Lines is a daily newsletter that tracks global trade. Sign up here. The container shipping industry’s year-long
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Janis Joplin and The Kinks among London's Music Walk of Fame 2023 inductees
London's Music Walk of Fame is set to honour music legends including Janis Joplin, The Kinks and Eddy Grant.
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Sex Pistols artist and anarchist dies
Jamie Reid was the visual artist behind punk rock legends Sex Pistols' artwork.
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Allianz sounds positive note on outlook after profit beat
FRANKFURT German insurer Allianz on Thursday was optimistic on its outlook for the full year after reporting a
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Mexico’s Industrial Parks Lobby AMLO in Push for Renewables
Industrial parks and warehouse operators in Mexico, desperate for electricity to power their booming operations, are offering to
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Zurich Insurance price hikes help it weather climate storms
By Olivier Sorgho Zurich Insurance on Thursday reported a better-than-expected half-year operating profit, helped by its Life business
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