The United Nations estimates that the Chinese state has detained more than one million Uighurs, the ethnic Muslim minority in China, in camps. Some, have eventually been released. But notably, Communist Party officials...
Have US police departments become too militarised? – BBC News
US President Joe Biden is reportedly looking to restrict police from receiving military equipment. The 1033 programme currently allows local law enforcement to receive surplus weapons and vehicles from the US Department...
China’s Uighur camp detainees allege systematic rape – BBC News
Women in China’s “re-education” camps for Uighurs have been systematically raped, sexually abused, and tortured, according to detailed new accounts obtained by the BBC.
Amazon boss Jeff Bezos to step down as CEO | DW News
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is stepping down as CEO and moving to the role of executive chair later this year, giving up leadership of the online retail giant that began in his garage in 1994. His stake in Amazon has made...
Italy looks to ‘Super Mario’ Draghi to end political crisis
Former European bank chief Mario #Draghi agreed Wednesday to try to form a non-political government to steer #Italy through the coronavirus #pandemic after last-ditch negotiations among political parties failed to...
French employees donate their annual leave to help the homeless
The Covid-19 pandemic is increasing inequality across the world and France is no exception. “The Company of Possibilities”, an organisation lauched by a businessman in the French city of Lyon, is generating...
Robinsgood: Making investing a fun practical joke
A free APP opening up the world of investing to everyone. What’s the worst that could happen?! (NB: satirical product, do not try to download or kill a hedge fund with it because someone on Reddit told you to).