Author of explosive Meta memoir to star at US Senate hearing

San Francisco (AFP) – The former Facebook employee behind a scathing book about parent company Meta will testify Wednesday before US senators keen to establish whether the social networking giant ever collaborated with the Chinese government.

Meta co-founder and chief executive Mark Zuckerberg has cozied up to US President Donald Trump since the Republican was elected

UK to host Europe's first Universal theme park

London (AFP) – Universal will build its first European theme park in Britain, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Wednesday, unveiling a mega deal which could create thousands of jobs and attract millions of tourists.

Universal Studios plans to open its first theme park in Europe in the United Kingdom

'It's beautiful': Arteta hails Rice free

London (AFP) – Mikel Arteta admitted Arsenal defied the odds with their stunning 3-0 win against Real Madrid as Declan Rice’s free-kick magic left the Champions League holders in disarray.

Arsenal's Declan Rice celebrates scoring against Real Madrid

Argentine Congress backs inquiry into Milei crypto scandal

Buenos Aires (AFP) – Argentina’s Congress on Tuesday backed the creation of a commission of inquiry into a cryptocurrency promoted by President Javier Milei that soared then crashed, losing investors hundreds of millions of dollars.

Argentine President Javier Milei's involvement in the cryptocurrency $LIBRA will face a congressional inquiry