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Posted by The Analyst | May 3, 2019 | Breaking News
Accused operators of illicit ‘darknet’ market arrested in Germany and Brazil

Three German nationals accused of running one of the world's largest dark web sites for selling drugs and other contraband have been arrested and charged in two countries following a...

Posted by The Analyst | May 3, 2019 | Breaking News
Ebola outbreak deaths top 1,000 in Congo

More than 1,000 people have died from Ebola in eastern Congo since August, the country's health minister said as hostility toward health workers continues to hamper efforts to contain the...

Posted by The Analyst | May 3, 2019 | Breaking News
Minneapolis to pay police shooting victim’s family $20 million

Minneapolis city officials on Friday announced a $20 million settlement with the family of an Australian woman who was fatally shot by a police officer in 2017, just days after...

Posted by The Analyst | May 3, 2019 | Breaking News
Teacher jailed over plot to abuse young Filipino girls

A music teacher who wanted to abuse girls as young as four in the Philippines has been jailed for five years.

Posted by The Analyst | May 3, 2019 | Science & Tech
The best credit cards for freelancers

If you work for yourself, moonlight for Uber, Postmates, Lyft, Taskrabbit, or other gig economy companies, these could be the right cards for you.

Posted by The Analyst | May 3, 2019 | Science & Tech
‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ director promises character redesign, but changes could be costly

After the reveal of the 'Sonic the Hedgehog' movie trailer, fans had issues with the video game mascot's teeth and the filmmakers promised changes.

Posted by The Analyst | May 3, 2019 | Science & Tech
German police target Darknet trafficking platform

German investigators say they've broken up one of the world's largest online criminal trafficking platforms in a joint investigation with American and Dutch authorities. (May 3)

Posted by The Analyst | May 3, 2019 | Science & Tech
Mistakes you're making with your toiletry bag

Everyone makes these mistakes with their toiletry bag. Follow these tips when packing for your next trip!

Posted by The Analyst | May 3, 2019 | Science & Tech
Star Wars Day: Celebrate with these apps, games and deals

Celebrate May 4th, also known as Star Wars Day, by enjoying these great apps and games, as well as great deals at local restaurants.

Posted by The Analyst | May 3, 2019 | Science & Tech
These robocalls don't want to talk to you, they just want you to call back, FCC says

The Federal Communications Commission is alerting consumers of a new wave of one-ring robocalls. If you call back, you can be hit with toll charges.

Posted by The Analyst | May 3, 2019 | Breaking News
Minneapolis to pay 20 million dollars to family of 911 caller killed by police

The city of Minneapolis will pay 20 million US dollars (£15 million) to the family of an unarmed woman fatally shot by a police officer when she approached his squad...

Posted by The Analyst | May 3, 2019 | Politics
Facebook ban on Alex Jones and others is a form of modern-day book burning

When social media platforms simultaneously banned Alex Jones last summer, I wrote that the decision was merely a “warning shot against dissent.” The latest Facebook bans against more conservative figures...

Posted by The Analyst | May 3, 2019 | Breaking News
Theresa May accuses Nicola Sturgeon of using Brexit ‘for one thing only – independence’

Theresa May has accused the Scottish First Minister of using Brexit for “one thing and one thing only” – to press her “obsession” with independence.

Posted by The Analyst | May 3, 2019 | Business
Pornhub teases Tumblr takeover to restore former adult content ‘glory’

Pornhub wants to buy Tumblr and reverse the microblogging site's recent controversial decision to purge adult content from its pages. The website has seen a flop in traffic since removing...

Posted by The Analyst | May 3, 2019 | Breaking News
Democrats threaten US attorney general with contempt over Mueller report

The House Judiciary Committee is threatening to hold US Attorney General William Barr in contempt of Congress if he does not comply with a new deadline for providing special counsel...

Posted by The Analyst | May 3, 2019 | Science & Tech
The best standing desks and standing desk converters of 2019

Our winner really stood up to the tests.

Posted by The Analyst | May 3, 2019 | Science & Tech
How to make restaurant-quality tacos at home, according to food editors

Experts weigh in on how to make great tacos at home.

Posted by The Analyst | May 3, 2019 | Breaking News
Trump and Putin discuss nuclear weapons and Mueller report

Donald Trump has spoken with Vladimir Putin for more than an hour about nuclear weapons agreements, the conflict in Venezuela, North Korea and special counsel Robert Mueller's report on Moscow's...

Posted by The Analyst | May 3, 2019 | Science & Tech
The Best Standing Desks And Standing Desk Converters

Our winner really stood up to the tests.

Posted by The Analyst | May 3, 2019 | Business
OPEC ‘likely to collapse’ thanks to some members’ unilateralism – Iran’s oil minister

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is on the brink of collapse because some countries in the cartel fail to support the efforts of the organization, Iran's top...

Posted by The Analyst | May 3, 2019 | Breaking News
Late surge in sterling holds back FTSE 100 gains

Gains in the FTSE 100 were pared back on Friday after a last-minute surge from the pound, as markets finished up for the week.

Posted by The Analyst | May 3, 2019 | Breaking News
Ballot paper marked ‘Brexit’ gives Conservative councillor one-vote victory

A Conservative councillor won his seat by a single vote after a ballot paper with “Brexit” written on it was deemed to be valid.

Posted by The Analyst | May 3, 2019 | Farming
Minister condemns alleged animal welfare breaches of exported calves

The Department of Agriculture Michael Creed has condemned alleged mistreatment of Irish calves, in footage that is circulating online.

Posted by The Analyst | May 3, 2019 | Breaking News
Police release video showing fatal shooting of driver during traffic stop

Videos have been released showing a US police officer's fatal shooting of an 18-year-old man during an attempted traffic stop, which sparked protests by the teenager's relatives and activists.

Posted by The Analyst | May 3, 2019 | Science & Tech
The 6 best credit cards that will save you the most money

If you're about to make a big purchase, these cards can help you save.

Posted by The Analyst | May 3, 2019 | Breaking News
Burger King offers range of mood meals because ‘no one is happy all the time’

Burger King has introduced a range of mood-themed meal deals because “no one is happy all the time”.

Posted by The Analyst | May 3, 2019 | Breaking News
‘Scientology’ cruise ship quarantined in Caribbean in measles alert

Authorities in Curacao are debating how to respond to a ship with 300 people aboard which is heading to the Dutch Caribbean island after being placed under quarantine in nearby...

Posted by The Analyst | May 3, 2019 | Breaking News
New York intersection officially renamed Sesame Street

Visitors to New York can now get to Sesame Street by heading to 63rd Street and Broadway.

Posted by The Analyst | May 3, 2019 | Business
Bitcoin hits fresh 2019 highs, driving other cryptocurrencies up

The cryptocurrency market leader, bitcoin, surged to its highest level in almost six months on Friday, trading at around $5,800, as prices for other popular digital currencies also jumped. Read...

Posted by The Analyst | May 3, 2019 | Breaking News
German police lead break-up of Darknet trafficking platform

European and American investigators have broken up one of the world's largest online criminal trafficking operations in a series of raids in the US and Germany, authorities said.

Posted by The Analyst | May 3, 2019 | Science & Tech
The 8 best deals and sales you can get online this Friday

Snag an incredible deal before the weekend.

Posted by The Analyst | May 3, 2019 | Science & Tech
Facebook considering its own bitcoin for payments, report says

Facebook's system would use a digital coin like bitcoin but would aim to keep the coin's value stable, averting crypto's wild fluctuations.

Posted by The Analyst | May 3, 2019 | Breaking News
Woman whose dress was insulted on Tinder becomes ASOS ‘model’

A woman who was insulted on a dating app for her choice of dress got the last laugh when retailer ASOS responded by making her a model on their website.

Posted by The Analyst | May 3, 2019 | Breaking News
ASOS features photo from woman whose dress was insulted on Tinder

A woman who was insulted on a dating app for her choice of dress got the last laugh when retailer ASOS responded by making her a model on their website.

Posted by The Analyst | May 3, 2019 | Breaking News
‘Unprecedented’ – schoolboy died from allergic reaction after cheese thrown at him, inquest hears

The case of a schoolboy who died from an allergic reaction after cheese was thrown on him is "unprecedented", a specialist has said.

Posted by The Analyst | May 3, 2019 | Breaking News
30 nations pitch internet security rules amid Huawei concern

Cyber security officials from dozens of countries have proposed a set of principles to ensure the safety of next generation mobile networks amid concerns over the use of gear made...

Posted by The Analyst | May 3, 2019 | Farming
High Court rules farmer was not subject to undue influence when making will

A bachelor farmer had testamentary capacity and was not subject to undue influence when he made a will leaving his entire holding to one of his nephews, the High Court...

Posted by The Analyst | May 3, 2019 | Breaking News
Share Centre shares surge on takeover approach

Retail stockbroker Share plc has been the subject of a takeover approach by rival Interactive Investor Services.

Posted by The Analyst | May 3, 2019 | Breaking News
Vietnamese woman accused in Kim Jong Nam killing back home after prison release

A Vietnamese woman who was tried in the killing of the estranged half brother of North Korea's leader has been released from a Malaysian prison and has flown back to...

Posted by The Analyst | May 3, 2019 | Breaking News
Facebook ‘considering its own bitcoin for payments’

Facebook is planning a cryptocurrency-based payment system that it could launch for billions of users worldwide, according to reports.