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Ethereum blockchain completes 'monumental' overhaul
Senior figures in the crypto world said on Thursday that one of the biggest software upgrades the sector has ever seen was completed, an overhaul of the Ethereum blockchain aimed at reducing its massive energy consumption. Buterin quoted research claiming that the "merge", as developers have called the software upgrade, would reduce global energy consumption by 0.2 percent.
Angola's Lourenco is to be sworn in after disputed win
Angolan President Joao Lourenco is to be sworn in for a second term on Thursday amid tight security after a disputed electoral win last month. Lourenco struck a conciliatory tone after the vote, pledging to promote "dialogue" and be the "president of all Angolans".
Shell says CEO stepping down at end of 2022
British energy giant Shell announced Thursday that chief executive Ben van Beurden will step down at the end of the year to be replaced by renewables director Wael Sawan. Van Beurden, who will have been at the helm for nine years, will be succeeded by the head of integrated gas, renewables and energy solutions, Shell said in a statement.
Malaysian firm makes surprise bid for Macau gaming licence
A company controlled by Malaysian tycoon and Genting chairman Lim Kok Thay has put in a bid for a casino licence in Macau, a surprise challenge to the decades-long oligopoly of the six incumbent operators.
Provenance probe of Nazi era trove goes on display in Bern
When a Bern museum inherited a spectacular collection of some 1,600 artworks, including by masters like Monet, Gauguin and Picasso, it spent seven months mulling whether to accept the offer. Artworks on display from the collection include those by masters like Cezanne, Kandinsky, Munch and Rodin. apo/nl/raz
Transylvanian village shines under new British king's patronage
The Romanian village of Viscri, in the picturesque region of Transylvania, won the heart of the then prince Charles when he first visited in 1998. "It's such a beautiful region," said Ana Maria Plopeanu, 35, whose grandparents are from Transylvania and who visited Viscri with her partner.
Fuel prices jump in Kenya after subsidies cut
Fuel prices in Kenya surged to record highs on Thursday after the new government slashed subsidies, piling on misery for a population already facing deep economic hardship. Kenya is the most dynamic economy in East Africa but many are suffering financial hardship with about a third of the population living in poverty.
Lost treasures Egyptians want back
For decades, Egyptians have dreamed of bringing back some of the glories of their ancient civilisation scattered across museums and private collections across the world. The depiction of one of the most famous women of the ancient world was later given to the Neues Museum in Berlin.
Tutankhamun: Egyptians bid to reclaim their history
It's one of the 20th century's most iconic photos: British archaeologist Howard Carter inspecting the sarcophagus of Tutankhamun in 1922 as an Egyptian member of his team crouches nearby shrouded in shadow. But unlike foreign team members, experts cannot put names to the faces in the photos.
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