Short sellers bail out: Bitcoin jumps 12 per cent to test recent peaks July 26, 2021 Cryptocurrencies popped to the top of recent ranges earlier today as short sellers bailed out in the wake of a strong week and while traders hoped a handful of positive comments from influential investors might signal a turnaround. Watch the full report.
Putin warns the world: Russian navy may launch ‘unpreventable’ strike July 26, 2021 The Russian navy can detect any enemy and launch an “unpreventable strike” if needed, President Vladimir Putin has said, only a few weeks after a UK warship angered Moscow by passing the Crimea peninsula. Watch the full report.
Thousands descend on Latitude music festival July 23, 2021 Thousands of people poured into the grounds of the Latitude music festival in eastern England on Thursday, one of the biggest gatherings since most coronavirus restrictions were lifted earlier this week. Watch the full report.
Pegasus scandal: French President Macron targeted in spyware case July 21, 2021 French President Emmanuel Macron called today for an investigation after it was reported that Morocco may have targeted his phone using spyware made by the Israeli company NSO Group. Watch the full report.
Far from over: Disgraced Hollywood giant Harvey Weinstein faces more rape charges July 21, 2021 Former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein was extradited from New York to Los Angeles on Tuesday to face trial on rape and sexual assault charges. Watch the full report.
Watch: Russia faces Sputnik V vaccine shortages after skepticism July 21, 2021 Alexander tried three times over 10 days to get his first dose of Russia’s Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine in his home town of Vladimir. Twice, supplies ran out as he was standing in the queue. Watch the full report.
Semiconductor crisis: Daimler sees chip shortage extending into 2022 July 21, 2021 A global shortage of semiconductors will dent car sales in the second half of 2021 and the problem will extend into 2022, Mercedes-Benz maker Daimler said on Wednesday, though it left unchanged its profit margin outlook for this year. Watch the full report.
Not just Germany: Heaviest rain in 1,000 years hits central China July 21, 2021 Large swathes of China’s central Henan province were under water on Wednesday, with its capital Zhengzhou hardest-hit after being drenched by what weather watchers said was the heaviest rain in 1,000 years. Watch the full report.
Watch: London’s Royal Albert Hall reopens at full capacity July 20, 2021 Prestigious London performance and events venue the Royal Albert Hall has reopened at full capacity for the first time since March 2020, but said the pandemic has been financially devastating. Watch the full report.
Gym rat: Brazilian sets world record for most burpees in one hour July 20, 2021 Burpees are one of the gym exercises that many try to avoid. But that’s not the case for a Brazilian man living in Singapore who has done 951 burpees in one hour, setting a new Guinness World Record in the process. Watch the full report.