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Bank of Ireland apologises for 'free money' tech glitch
Bank of Ireland apologises for 'free money' tech glitch
by  AFP

Bank of Ireland apologised on Wednesday after fixing a technical issue that allowed customers to withdraw or transfer more money than was in their accounts. The bank warned customers that withdrawals and transfers, including those over normal limits, would be debited from accounts, potentially tipping them into costly overdrafts.

German govt okays plan to legalise recreational cannabis
German govt okays plan to legalise recreational cannabis
by  AFP

The German government approved a draft law Wednesday legalising the purchase and possession of small amounts of cannabis for recreational use, despite criticism from opposition politicians and judges. The German Judges Association meanwhile said the legislation would create more red tape and add more stress to the judicial system, rather than relieving it.

China's Tencent reports jump in Q2 income, misses revenue expectations
China's Tencent reports jump in Q2 income, misses revenue expectations
by  AFP

Chinese internet giant Tencent announced on Wednesday a 41 percent year-on-year jump in second-quarter net income, but missed analyst forecasts for revenue. And on a quarter-to-quarter basis, Tencent's latest quarterly net income figure represents an increase of just 1 percent.

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