Intense rainfall has struck parts of the United Kingdom (UK), leading to devastating reports of floods and severe damage to infrastructure, resulting in 10,000 homes without power. Storm Henk, with winds of 151km/h, claimed the life of 1 person and another has been taken to the hospital. Over 300 flood warnings are in place all…
UK: Immigration Restrictions
In a move aimed at reducing migration, the United Kingdom has initiated a policy that bans international students from bringing their dependents via the study visa route. This aims to tackle what the government perceives as a misuse of the visa system and to align immigration numbers with national interests. The report further mentions that…
Devastating Earthquake in Japan
Ishikawa Prefecture is a prefecture of Japan located in the Chūbu region of Honshu island. With a population of 1,140,573 residents as of 2019, it is bordered by Toyama Prefecture, Gifu Prefecture, and Fukui Prefecture. The region experienced an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.5 and a depth of 10 kilometers at 4:10 p.m. local…
Xiaomi Launches SU7 EV
Xiaomi Corporation, commonly known as Xiaomi, is the second-largest manufacturer of smartphones in the world. The company specializes in consumer electronics, home appliances, automobiles, and household hardware. It was founded in 2010 and has its headquarters in Haidian District, Beijing, China. According to recent reports, Xiaomi has revealed its first electric vehicle, the SU7 sedan….
Tesla Recalls 120,423 Vehicles
Tesla has issued a recall of 120,423 vehicles due to safety concerns regarding the doors unlocking during a crash. According to the notice from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), certain models experience defects in the doors unlocking during a crash and increase the risk of injury. The affected models include: TESLA MODEL S…
Italy: $6.4 Million Meta Fine
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and WhatsApp, has been fined a sum of $6.4 million USD (5.85 million EUROS) for violating Italy’s ban on gambling advertising. The Italian government placed a ban on gambling advertising in 2018, a sanction that applies to all forms of media and social networks. Italy’s communications division,…
The Traveler: Trip to Tafa
I visited Tafa again, a city in Northern Nigeria, and was warmly welcomed by a friend turned family. The weather was mostly chilly in the morning, and it got really hot during the day with hot winds, then it cools down at night. Over the course of my last trip, I made a friend ‘J’….
Ireland’s Ban on E-Cigarettes
Ireland is an island located in the North Atlantic Ocean in Northwest Europe. It is the second largest island on the Northwestern coast of continental Europe. In October 2023, Incognito Blog reported the seizure of cocaine worth about $165 million USD in the country. According to recent reports, Ireland has signed a new bill than…
Australia: $15 Million Airbnb Fine
Airbnb has agreed to pay a $15 million Australian Dollar fine to customers. This is as a result of misleading information on the short term rental company’s website. The price of some listings appeared in USD rather than Australian Dollars, which led to customers being overcharged for their accommodation. The overcharge affected 70,000 bookings and…
Tesla Welcomes Volkswagen To EV Superchargers
Volkswagen is a motor vehicle manufacturer with its headquarters in Wolfsburg, Germany. Founded in 1937, the German company is known for the popular Volkswagen Beetle, which serves as the flagship brand of the Volkswagen group. The company’s growing fleet of EVs has led to its partnership with Tesla. According to reports, Volkswagen has announced that…