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Small merchants in China have been holding rallies this month to protest Temu's fines and refund policies, multiple outlets reported.

Dozens of angry Chinese suppliers swarmed Temu's office, saying they're tired of giving Westerners refunds without returns

A French court has seized three jets owned by the Nigerian government amid a long-standing dispute with a Chinese company. The row stems from a 2007 contract between Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment and Nigeria's south-western Ogun State to develop a free-trade zone where a massive industrial park was to be developed to attract investors.

France seizes three Nigerian jets for Chinese firm

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News!. Diplomats get a lot of special privileges all over the world, which must be nice, but there are no special privileges when it comes to allowing imports of new ICE vehicles in Ethiopia, it seems. When Ethiopia implemented an immediate ban on new internal combustion engine vehicle imports earlier this year, it caught many by surprise. Ethiopia is actually — well, probably — the first country in the world to ban the importation of internal combustion engine vehicles. Whilst most countries have pledged to ban the registration of ICE vehicles in 2030 and beyond, Ethiopian has done it now in 2024. Ethiopia has even beaten countries like Norway that had announced bans years ago, with those bans kicking in 2025.

No Special Treatment When It Comes To ICE Ban, Ethiopia Tells Diplomats — They Can Only Buy EVs, Just Like Everybody Else!

The United States continues to be a primary destination for immigrants worldwide, with its immigrant population surpassing that of several major countries combined. In 2022, 1,018,340 individuals were granted permanent residency in the US, reflecting the nation's enduring appeal as a land of opportunity. Kenya, though not among the top contributors to US immigration, plays a notable role in the broader immigration landscape. Many Kenyans seek opportunities in the United States through various channels, with the Diversity Visa (DV) program being a significant avenue. In 2022, 5,014 Kenyans received green cards and ranked number 37 out of 126. This program, established by the Immigration Act of 1990, aims to diversify the US immigrant population by offering up to 55,000 immigrant visas annually through a random selection process.

5,014 Kenyans Among the 1,018,340 Foreigners Granted US Green Cards Granted in 2022

The Conversation Africa

Kenya’s legacy as a state is deeply intertwined with Jomo Kenyatta’s influence on the nation. Kenya’s founding president died on 22 August 1978 in his sleep at State House, Mombasa. Kenyatta is generally typecast as the “father of the nation”, guiding the newly independent Kenya onto the...

Jomo Kenyatta, father of the nation? Kenya’s first president built up a myth which masked his faults

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David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Florida State

Uncovering Florida

With hurricane season posing a consistent threat six months out of the year, who would not like a little help getting their home ready for the harsh weather to come? Senate Bill 7028: My Safe Florida Home Program, approved by Governor DeSantis on April 24, 2024, and effective as of July 1, appropriates a one-time total of $200 million from 2024 to 2025 for the purpose of funding hurricane mitigation grants and inspections, as well as outreach and administration costs, to support homeowners in Florida.

DeSantis Signs New Bill Giving $200 Million To Homeowners

Salem, OH

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

Snopes

This rumor, first peddled in 2021 during President Emmanuel Macron's campaign for reelection, later spread across the world.

Fact Check: No, France's First Lady Brigitte Macron Isn't Trans

In 2019, Ghana successfully hosted the “Year of Return,” a year-long series of events commemorating the 400th anniversary of the arrival of the first recorded enslaved Africans in Virginia, USA. The initiative drew an estimated 1,500 African Americans, including notable figures such as Tina Knowles-Lawson (Beyoncé’s mother), Boris...

11 Black-Americans who have traced their African ancestry or became citizens

Most people are guilty of doing it at least once in their lives, many people do it by accident, some do it because they find it fun, and others do it for reasons like honoring loved ones. Regardless of the situation, just about everyone has released a balloon. The difference is that intentionally releasing balloons is now illegal by House Bill 321’s standards.

Law Signed By DeSantis Makes It Illegal To Release Balloons In Florida

Morristown, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Sixteen individuals have been charged in connection with a widespread "grandparent scam" that defrauded elderly Americans out of millions of dollars. The charges were announced by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

16 Charged in Nationwide 'Grandparent Scam'; Millions Stolen

(Reuters) — Nigeria and Equatorial Guinea have signed an agreement to establish and operate a gas pipeline, Nigerian presidential spokesperson Ajuri Ngelale said in a statement on Thursday. Nigerian President Bola Tinubu met with Equato-Guinean President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo in the Central African country of Equatorial Guinea during...

Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea Ink Deal for $25 Billion Gas Pipeline Project

Reuters

HONG KONG (Reuters) - Offshore creditors of China Evergrande might be able to increase their chance of recovering funds if they can prove the property developer is due money from onshore subsidiaries, to which they would therefore be entitled, experts said.

Analysis-China Evergrande subsidiary dealings raises prospects for offshore creditors

The Current GA

Since 2020, the condition known as long COVID-19 has become a widespread disability affecting the health and quality of life of millions of people across the globe and costing economies billions of dollars in reduced productivity of employees and an overall drop in the work force .

Expert: Long COVID puzzle pieces are falling into place – picture is unsettling

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Denny's was once a staple of the American diner landscape. In recent years, it has had its ups and downs, especially post-pandemic. The dining habits of people also change. Some customers have a more discerning taste.

Denny's: a legacy of serving customers for over 65 years including 27 locations in Missouri

In January, when a scandal was brewing in Germany over its domestic carbon market, oil and gas giant Shell received a message on its online whistleblower portal: a Chinese emissions-reduction heating project on an oilfield it was involved in was actually a chicken farm. “I hope you will fulfill your...

A $5B German scandal is driving green firms out of business

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Belgian politician Bart De Wever, appointed by King Philippe to lead coalition talks following the country's June election, has received an extension until Thursday from the king to form a government, the Royal Palace said in a statement on Monday. De Wever is trying to form a...

Belgian Coalition Government Talks Extended Until Thursday, Palace Says

The Associated Press

SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil will begin imposing restrictions on the entry of some foreigners from Asia who use the country as a launching point to migrate to the United States and Canada, the justice ministry’s press office said Wednesday. The move, which starts on Monday, will affect migrants from Asian countries who require visas to remain in Brazil. It does not apply to people from Asian countries currently exempt from visas to Brazil. US citizens and many European nationals also do not require visas for Brazil. A Federal Police investigation has shown these migrants often buy flights with layovers in Sao Paulo’s international airport, en route to other destinations, but stay in Brazil as a place from where they then begin their journey north, according to official documents provided to The Associated Press. More than 70% of requests for refuge at the airport come from people with either Indian, Nepalese or Vietnamese nationalities, one of the documents says. The African nations of Somalia, Cameroon, Ghana and Ethiopia are among the remaining 30% of refuge seekers.

Brazil will restrict entry to some Asian nationals, aiming to curb migration to the US and Canada

The Week

Is China winning the Global South?

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Ethiopia’s central bank governor calls currency float ‘transformative’

Ethiopia’s move to allow its currency to be traded on the open market instead of at a fixed rate could have a “transformative” impact on its...

Ethiopia’s central bank governor calls currency float ‘transformative’

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