Tinder får bøde på 11 millioner euro for databeskyttelse
Tinder received a fine of 11 million euros. The penalty was issued because the app's tools did not comply with European Union privacy regulations.
Tinder received a fine of 11 million euros. The penalty was issued because the app's tools did not comply with European Union privacy regulations.
Two studies published in the journal Science examined a massive hantavirus outbreak that caused three deaths. Researchers determined the infection started in Patagonia. They performed detailed tracking but could not identify the exact moment the first patient became infected. The specific location and method of infection remain unknown.
Customs officials in Kosovo discovered 150,000 euros in an undeclared state. The money was found during a vehicle search at the Vermica border crossing. The incident occurred on Thursday, November 12, around 19:00 as the vehicle entered the Republic of Kosovo. The driver had stated there was nothing to declare.
The national teams of Serbia and Germany will play this Friday. The match is part of the UEFA Nations League.
Annual journalism awards will be presented on Thursday, November 19, at the Hotel Mir in Zlatibor. The event marks International Journalists Day. Vladimir Lojanica will receive the Eternal Trace in Journalism award posthumously. This ceremony is part of the Media Forum Zlatibor 2026, which runs from November 18 to 20.
The presidential working group on moving from poverty to wellbeing through productive labor announced a symposium. The event is called Innovate & Sustain and takes place on December 1 and 2. It will be held at Roeli’s Event Venue. The goal is to bring policymakers and experts together to discuss fighting poverty through entrepreneurship and productive work.
Sofia hosted a series of cultural events for Azerbaijan Carpet Week. The Azerbaijani Embassy in Bulgaria and Azerkhalcha OJSC organized the program. The events focused on Azerbaijani carpets and heritage from the Silk Road.
A global outage affecting Microsoft services is impacting the National Health Service in Britain. A union warned that the technical failure is delaying patient referrals. Prescriptions are also being delayed because of the disruption.
Merab Dvalishvili and Saba Lazishvili were released from a detention center in the UAE. The release followed an incident involving Russian PFL lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov. Dvalishvili is described as a former UFC bantamweight champion from Georgia.
URBIO, a company founded in Iași thirteen years ago, has become the first Romanian entity to win at the World Smart City Awards. This event is regarded as the most significant global competition focused on smart cities. A total of 533 projects from 68 different countries entered the competition this year. The company succeeded against competitors from South Korea, Spain, and the Netherlands.
FAZ+ subscribers receive monthly access to exclusive articles on FAZ.NET. This includes a selection of specific pieces published throughout the week. One available article examines when exercising can be harmful for people with back pain. Another story reports on a significant financial failure involving Elon Musk.
A Gazan student who was previously suspended by Maastricht University has filed a complaint against a lecturer. The lecturer claimed the student admitted in a video to participating in the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. These claims were found to be incorrect.
Kazakhstan has partnered with the U.S. company Trans Ova Genetics to set up a laboratory focused on cattle embryo technology. The facility will be located within Kazakhstan and aims to improve national livestock breeding capabilities. The collaboration reflects an effort to introduce advanced reproductive techniques to the local agriculture sector. Both parties anticipate that the lab will support the production of high‑quality cattle.
Jayanta Mukherjee, the husband of veteran Bollywood actress Moushumi Chatterjee, died in Mumbai. No further details were provided in the report.
Guinea aims to use the momentum from the Simandou project to attract more investment and diversify its economy. During the Simandou Mining Summit in Conakry on November 13, 2026, Namory Camara spoke about the country's advantages. He announced that 65 billion dollars in investments are expected by 2030. Approximately 40 percent of this funding is expected to come from the private sector.
Two men riding a red motorcycle opened fire repeatedly on a 32‑year‑old owner of a fast‑food stall in front of his shop in Nicoya. The victim was hit multiple times and was taken to Hospital La Anexión. He succumbed to his injuries there. Police have been alerted to the incident. The motive and identities of the shooters have not been disclosed.
Federal police launched an operation on Friday targeting a group suspected of moving firearms and narcotics from the state of Paraná to criminal gangs in other regions. Investigators say the suspects belong to an organized network that deals in international weapons and drug trafficking. The group allegedly concealed rifles and drugs inside ordinary shipments such as cosmetics and food items handled by commercial companies and transport firms based in Paraná. Those concealed cargos were then sent to supply gangs operating in several Brazilian states. One of the main distribution routes identified by the probe led to leaders of a gang based in a community in Rio de …. The operation resulted in arrests and the seizure of the hidden weapons and substances.
The commander-in-chief of the Revolutionary Guards spoke at a funeral ceremony held for martyrs of the Iran-Iraq war, known in Iran as the Sacred Defense. He said that even the smallest act of aggression would be met with devastating and painful strikes. The remarks were reported without further detail on where or when such a response might come.
A man who had gone missing in Outokumpu was found dead. Authorities do not suspect a crime occurred. An investigation into the cause of death is ongoing.
Data from a statistical agency indicates Russia has lost nearly half a million lives. These losses occurred as Moscow's forces made progress on a few small fronts.
Akbank signed three international agreements regarding sustainable finance at COP31. One agreement with the EBRD involves 100 million dollars in green financing. A second agreement with the IFC provides authorization letters for blue bond issuances up to 50 million dollars. The bank also established a master bank agreement with the Asian Development Bank for foreign trade financing.
Microsoft is making progress in recovering its services after a global outage. The company is gradually restoring traffic. Access to Outlook and the processing of delayed emails have improved. Some intermittent failures still persist.
A man was arrested in the rural area of Paragominas, Pará, for violently attacking his wife. Police found the suspect three days after the incident in the Bom Jesus da Onça community. The attack happened on a Sunday and involved the use of a piece of wood. The victim suffered a fracture and required surgery. She is currently in a Paragominas medical unit waiting for a transfer to a specialized hospital in Belém.
Trade turnover between Russia and Vietnam grew by 14% in the first half of the year. The upper house speaker stated that both countries are moving toward using national currencies for financial settlements. They are also working to establish banking and credit cooperation channels.
The Minister of Justice and Human Rights issued a circular on November 13, 2026. She stated that bail payments for provisional release must be paid only to the chief clerk. The minister denounced several irregularities in the process. These issues include payments made without receipts, excessive amounts, and delays.
Mauricio Pochettino has left an indelible mark on the United States Soccer Federation.
Schools in the Netherlands report that students are more attentive and communicate more since phones were banned during lessons. The Dutch government intends to extend this ban to the entire school day starting in January 2027. Meanwhile, Suriname has been discussing school phone rules for some time. Regulations in Suriname currently vary from one school to another.
England defeated Croatia 2:1 at Wembley to secure a place in the Nations League quarterfinals. Despite the win, the team did not perform exactly as Thomas Tuchel intended. The players made several unusual mistakes during the match. Jude Bellingham showed visible nervousness regarding the actions of his teammates.
Gordan Jandroković, the president of the Croatian parliament, met with his Hungarian counterpart Agnes Forsthoffer in Bratislava. Jandroković stated that the two nations share many interests. He noted that open questions should be addressed through constructive dialogue. This approach should align with the spirit of good neighborly relations.
Russia's team finished third in the medal standings at the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar. Thirteen athletes competed for the team.
A 25-year-old man named José Marcos da Silva was injured during a game with a firearm in Pesqueira, Pernambuco. The incident occurred on a Wednesday when the victim was invited by a minor to play Russian roulette. He was shot in the chin and remains in serious condition. He is currently hospitalized at the Hospital da Restauração in Recife. The Civil Police confirmed the details of the event on Friday.
The Public Ministry of São Paulo filed an administrative improbability action against São Bernardo do Campo Mayor Marcelo Lima. Authorities allege he led a scheme involving corruption and money laundering within the city hall. The lawsuit claims the mayor received 15 million reais from municipal contract schemes. Other targets include city council president Danilo Lima and Paulo Iran Paulino Costa, a former legislative employee described as the financial operator. Seven other individuals are also named in the action filed on October 27.
A Palestinian American activist was denied entry into the United Kingdom. He had planned to visit the country to attend an annual fundraiser for Gaza organized by his charity.
The author argues against the idea that the West should abandon Ukraine. The text claims that calling for the abandonment of freedom under the guise of realism is actually defeatism. It suggests that Russian superiority is not a certainty and Ukrainian resistance is not an illusion.
Morocco’s national football team is set to face Niger on Friday evening at the stadium of the Mohammed V Sports Complex in Casablanca. The match is in the third round of Group One in the qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations finals. The Atlas Lions, led by their national coach, enter the game with high morale and strong ambition. They are aiming to secure their third win.
French officials express concern that Russia might misinterpret a conventional weapon attack on its territory as a reason to respond with nuclear weapons. They believe a clear and public doctrine is necessary to prevent such misunderstandings by Moscow.
Alexandre Darchiev, a 66‑year‑old diplomat, has died. He was appointed Russia’s ambassador to Washington in March 2025. During his tenure he led the Russian representation in the United States. His service coincided with a renewal of talks with the Trump administration. The announcement highlighted his role in managing the diplomatic mission.
Diana Isakova won the Abu Dhabi leg of the World Triathlon Championships Series. She completed the race in 55 minutes and 55 seconds. Her performance secured first place in the event.
France prepared to deploy 70,000 police officers for a weekend that will see more than 50 planned demonstrations. French media reported that police commanders anticipate between 30,000 and 60,000 participants in Paris alone. The large expected turnout prompted a massive security mobilization. Authorities aim to maintain public order across the various protest sites. The deployment reflects the scale of the anticipated unrest.
Major General Ali Abdollahi, chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces and commander of the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, thanked the public for its epic turnout at the funeral of 350 unidentified, high-ranking martyrs of the Sacred Defense. He issued a message praising the people's presence at the procession.
Kazakhstan is considering several potential sites for the construction of a third nuclear power plant. The options mentioned include eastern, western and northern locations.
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. The two leaders discussed bilateral relations between Turkey and Qatar as well as regional and global developments. After the talks, they announced five critical agreements between the two countries. The meeting emphasized cooperation on a range of issues. Details of the agreements were cited as a continuation of the partnership.
Italian authorities are investigating an international cocaine trafficking network. This group has links to several European countries and direct contacts with Colombian cartels. Eneo Carka, who uses the nickname Napoleoni, is identified as a leader of one of these networks. He is currently wanted by the authorities of several different states.
Success in the Chinese market previously hid cost problems for Mercedes in Germany. For years, profits from the East helped cover expenses at home. Now the company finds that German wages are no longer affordable without these cross-subsidies.
The Mexican Navy's aviation branch is celebrating 100 years of service. The organization uses airplanes and helicopters to carry out its missions. It operates across ten naval air bases. These resources are used to strengthen surveillance efforts. The fleet also handles rescue operations and emergency responses.
Private sector employees in the UAE will receive a two-day break for National Day.
The UAE has used record levels of foreign direct investment to create more jobs than the OECD average.
A fire broke out in a building under construction in central Bishkek. According to eyewitnesses, the site is at the intersection of Kievskaya and Ibraimov streets.
The International Energy Agency predicts that global oil supply will exceed demand during the fourth quarter. This trend is driven by increased exports from Persian Gulf countries. A market surplus formed in October, marking the first such instance since the start of the war in Iran. Shipments from the Persian Gulf reached 18.4 million barrels per day. This occurs despite ongoing attacks on tankers attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz. Current shipping levels remain 26 percent lower than previous marks.
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration announced it is expanding the use of an artificial intelligence-based system. The system helps air traffic controllers manage traffic across the entire U.S. airspace.