/r/WorldNews Live Thread: Russian Invasion of Ukraine Day 549, Part 1 (Thread #695)
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Day: August 26, 2023
Gabon’s Bongo aims for third term in office as voters head to polls
Voters in Gabon were called to the polls on Saturday for a triple election in which President Ali Bongo Ondimba, scion of a family that has ruled for 55 years, is seeking victory over a belatedly-united opposition.
Wagner group says one of its top fighters detained in Finland – EURACTIV
Wagner group says one of its top fighters detained in Finland EURACTIVNATO Country Detains Leader of Neo-Nazi Russian Militia with Ties to Wagner NewsweekRussian held in Finland said to be key figure in far-right Wagner affiliate&…
Saudi Arabia refutes allegations over assault on Ethiopian citizens
Saudi Arabia has categorically rejected Human Rights Watch’s recent report claiming an assault on the Ethiopian citizens while attempting to cross the Saudi-Yemeni border.
Rail strike to disrupt bank holiday travel as 14m cars hit UK roads
Some operators will run no trains and others a reduced timetable, while weather will be sun and showersHolidaymakers and festivalgoers face disruption this weekend as the latest train strikes threaten to derail bank holiday plans.The Rail, Maritime and…
PwC urged Labor to delay multinational tax transparency laws, Senate submissions reveal
The firm joined the other big four consultancies in calling for the world-leading regime to be postponed or watered downGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastPwC, the other big four consultancies and the American Cham…
‘Wheels are coming off’ miscarriage of justice watchdog, warns legal expert
KC blames deep cuts to justice system for failures at Criminal Cases Review Commission such as Andrew Malkinson scandalThe “wheels are coming off” the miscarriage of justice watchdog, legal experts have warned, after it emerged that the commission’s ch…
Continuous recording indoors
I need a few cameras with continuous recording in several rooms of my house that are battery powered to limit liability from a violent teenager. If they have cords and she can reach them, she will unplug them or rip it off the wall. Being able to stor…
Sources: Oracle employees reviewing TikTok’s source code sit at desks beneath cameras controlled by TikTok, a requirement that came from the Chinese government (Emily Baker-White/Forbes)
Emily Baker-White / Forbes:
Sources: Oracle employees reviewing TikTok’s source code sit at desks beneath cameras controlled by TikTok, a requirement that came from the Chinese government — Under a draft agreement between ByteDance …
Niger’s Military Leadership Asks French Ambassador To Leave Country
Niamey: Niger’s military leadership has asked the French ambassador to depart from the country. The move further escalates the international crisis in the West African nation after a coup that deposed the democratically elected president, Al Jazeera reported.French Ambassador Sylvain Itte was asked to leave Niger within 48 hours in a letter that accused him of ignoring an invitation for a meeting