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McDonald’s has encountered a significant system failure, leading to the closure of stores and disruption of online and app orders in various countries including Australia, Japan, Hong Kong, and the United Kingdom.

"We are aware of a technology outage, which impacted our restaurants; the issue is now being resolved," stated McDonald’s (MCD) in a statement&nbsp;on Friday.

"We thank customers for their patience and apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused. Notably, the issue is not related to a cybersecurity event," it added.

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McDonald’s did not provide further details about the cause or extent of the outage.

In Japan, McDonald’s announced on Friday through a post that "Many stores across the country have temporarily suspended operations."

Maria Avram, an employee at a McDonald’s restaurant in London, informed CNN that there was a system outage between 6 a.m. and 7 a.m. local time (2 a.m. and 3 a.m. ET), resulting in staff having to take orders manually and communicate with kitchen colleagues verbally.

A spokesperson for McDonald’s Australia confirmed to CNN that the outage affected its restaurants nationwide.

Similar issues were reported in Hong Kong and Taiwan.

McDonald’s Hong Kong posted on Facebook, "Due to a computer system failure, the mobile ordering and self-ordering kiosks are not functioning. Please order directly at the restaurant counter."

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Meanwhile, the McDelivery service in Taiwan announced on its website, "The system is under maintenance, and online and telephone ordering services are temporarily suspended."

According to Taiwanese broadcaster TVBS, McDonald’s Taiwan stated on Friday that some of its eateries, as well as McDelivery, were temporarily unable to conduct transactions due to internet disruptions. McDonald’s assured customers that it is investigating the situation and undertaking necessary repairs.

Among the affected countries, Japan has the highest number of McDonald’s stores, nearly 3,000, followed by the UK, with close to 1,500 restaurants, and Australia, with just over 1,000.

Putin ordered a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 after eight years of conflict in eastern Ukraine between Kyiv's forces on one side and pro-Russian Ukrainians and Russian proxies on the other.

If Putin completes a new six-year term, he will overtake Soviet dictator Josef Stalin to become Russia's longest-serving ruler since Empress Catherine the Great in the 18th century.

(With inputs from agencies)

McDonald’s has encountered a significant system failure, leading to the closure of stores and disruption of online and app orders in various countries including Australia, Japan, Hong Kong, and the United Kingdom.

McDonald’s has encountered a significant system failure, leading to the closure of stores and disruption of online and app orders in various countries including Australia, Japan, Hong Kong, and the United Kingdom. "We are aware of a technology outage, which impacted our restaurants; the issue is now being resolved," stated McDonald’s (MCD) in a statement on Friday. "We thank customers for their patience and apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused. Notably, the issue is not related to a cybersecurity event," it added. Also read: McDonald's unveils ambitious expansion plans McDonald’s did not provide further details about the cause or extent of the outage. In Japan, McDonald’s announced on Friday through a post that "Many stores across the country have temporarily suspended operations." Maria Avram, an employee at a McDonald’s restaurant in London, informed CNN that there was a system outage between 6 a.m. and 7 a.m. local time (2 a.m. and 3 a.m. ET), resulting in staff having to take orders manually and communicate with kitchen colleagues verbally. A spokesperson for McDonald’s Australia confirmed to CNN that the outage affected its restaurants nationwide. Similar issues were reported in Hong Kong and Taiwan. McDonald’s Hong Kong posted on Facebook, "Due to a computer system failure, the mobile ordering and self-ordering kiosks are not functioning. Please order directly at the restaurant counter." Also read: McDonald's comes under fire in Mumbai for 'misleading' customers Meanwhile, the McDelivery service in Taiwan announced on its website, "The system is under maintenance, and online and telephone ordering services are temporarily suspended." According to Taiwanese broadcaster TVBS, McDonald’s Taiwan stated on Friday that some of its eateries, as well as McDelivery, were temporarily unable to conduct transactions due to internet disruptions. McDonald’s assured customers that it is investigating the situation and undertaking necessary repairs. Among the affected countries, Japan has the highest number of McDonald’s stores, nearly 3,000, followed by the UK, with close to 1,500 restaurants, and Australia, with just over 1,000. Putin ordered a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 after eight years of conflict in eastern Ukraine between Kyiv's forces on one side and pro-Russian Ukrainians and Russian proxies on the other. If Putin completes a new six-year term, he will overtake Soviet dictator Josef Stalin to become Russia's longest-serving ruler since Empress Catherine the Great in the 18th century. (With inputs from agencies)

McDonald’s outlets impacted by major IT failure across the world

Polls opened in Russia's Far East for the first of the 3 days of voting in a presidential election set to prolong President Vladimir Putin's rule by six more years. Voting is also taking place in the Russian-controlled parts of Ukraine who are the candidates contesting against Putin and who all were barred from running all this in our next report. Watch to know more!

Russia Elections 2024: Occupied Ukrainian territories encouraged to vote in Russian election

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Russian citizens residing in Kerala cast their votes for the Russian presidential elections at the booth specifically arranged at the Honorary Consulate of the Russian Federation, Russian House, in Thiruvananthapuram.

Ratheesh Nair, Honorary Consul of Russia and Director of the Russian House in Thiruvananthapuram, said, that they arranged polling for the Russian presidential elections for the third time. He expressed gratitude to Russian citizens in Kerala for their cooperation in the polling process.

In an interview with ANI, Nair said, "This is the third time the Consulate of Russian Federation is hosting polling for the&nbsp;Russian presidential elections. This is actually for Russian nationalists staying here and also for the tourists. We are happy to associate with the Central Election Commission of Russian Federation. I am very grateful to the Russian citizens in Kerala for their cooperation and enthusiasm to cast votes in the process of electing their new president."

Sergey Azurov, Senior Consul General in Chennai, said, "We are organising preliminary voting in the framework of presidential elections. We are here to provide an opportunity for the citizens of Russian federations living in India."

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Ulia, a Russian citizen, said fellow natives in Kerala are thankful to the Russian house and consulate general in India for providing them the opportunity to cast votes in the Presidential polls.

Speaking to ANI, Ulia said, "Everyone who came today are Russian citizens either residing permanently in India or are visiting tourists. Everybody is thankful and happy to come here and participate in the election, which is very important for every citizen. This is our responsibility. So, we are thankful to the Russian house and the consulate general in India from Chennai for providing this chance."

Russia is all set to hold presidential elections from March 15-17. Russian citizens will vote from Friday until Sunday across the 11 time zones of the country. Russia's Central Election Commission (CEC) approved only three candidates to oppose Russian President Vladimir Putin, CNN reported.

The three candidates standing against Putin are Leonid Slutsky of the Liberal Democratic Party, Vladislav Davankov of the New People Party and Nikolay Kharitonov of the Communist Party. All three men are thought to be satisfactorily pro-Kremlin and none is against Russia's military action against Ukraine.

As the majority of opposition candidates are either dead, jailed, exiled, barred from running or simply token figures, a victory for Putin is all but guaranteed, according to a CNN report.

Putin's reelection would extend his rule until at least 2030. Following constitutional changes in 2020, he would then be able to run again and potentially stay in power until 2036.

Russian citizens residing in Kerala cast their votes for the Russian presidential elections at the booth specifically arranged at the Honorary Consulate of the Russian Federation, Russian House, in Thiruvananthapuram.

Russian citizens residing in Kerala cast their votes for the Russian presidential elections at the booth specifically arranged at the Honorary Consulate of the Russian Federation, Russian House, in Thiruvananthapuram. Ratheesh Nair, Honorary Consul of Russia and Director of the Russian House in Thiruvananthapuram, said, that they arranged polling for the Russian presidential elections for the third time. He expressed gratitude to Russian citizens in Kerala for their cooperation in the polling process. In an interview with ANI, Nair said, "This is the third time the Consulate of Russian Federation is hosting polling for the Russian presidential elections. This is actually for Russian nationalists staying here and also for the tourists. We are happy to associate with the Central Election Commission of Russian Federation. I am very grateful to the Russian citizens in Kerala for their cooperation and enthusiasm to cast votes in the process of electing their new president." Sergey Azurov, Senior Consul General in Chennai, said, "We are organising preliminary voting in the framework of presidential elections. We are here to provide an opportunity for the citizens of Russian federations living in India." Also read | Russia election 2024: Putin urges citizens to vote even as Moldova accuses Moscow of breaking laws Ulia, a Russian citizen, said fellow natives in Kerala are thankful to the Russian house and consulate general in India for providing them the opportunity to cast votes in the Presidential polls. Speaking to ANI, Ulia said, "Everyone who came today are Russian citizens either residing permanently in India or are visiting tourists. Everybody is thankful and happy to come here and participate in the election, which is very important for every citizen. This is our responsibility. So, we are thankful to the Russian house and the consulate general in India from Chennai for providing this chance." Russia is all set to hold presidential elections from March 15-17. Russian citizens will vote from Friday until Sunday across the 11 time zones of the country. Russia's Central Election Commission (CEC) approved only three candidates to oppose Russian President Vladimir Putin, CNN reported. The three candidates standing against Putin are Leonid Slutsky of the Liberal Democratic Party, Vladislav Davankov of the New People Party and Nikolay Kharitonov of the Communist Party. All three men are thought to be satisfactorily pro-Kremlin and none is against Russia's military action against Ukraine. As the majority of opposition candidates are either dead, jailed, exiled, barred from running or simply token figures, a victory for Putin is all but guaranteed, according to a CNN report. Putin's reelection would extend his rule until at least 2030. Following constitutional changes in 2020, he would then be able to run again and potentially stay in power until 2036.

India's Kerala votes in Russian presidential elections. Here's how

At least 61% of Indians surveyed got less than 6 hours of uninterrupted sleep at night, a new survey has found. As per the survey, past couple of years have shown that an increasing number of citizens have problems getting uninterrupted for even seven hours.

World sleep day 2024: Survey finds 61% of Indians getting less than 6 hours of sleep

Palestinian militant group Hamas has presented a ceasefire proposal in the war-torn Gaza Strip to the mediators and the United States, the news agency Reuters reported on Friday (Mar 15).

Palestinian militant group Hamas has presented a ceasefire proposal in the war-torn Gaza Strip to the mediators and the United States, the news agency Reuters reported on Friday (Mar 15). The proposal includes the release of Israeli hostages in exchange for freedom for Palestinian prisoners. As per the report, Hamas said that the initial release of Israelis would include women, children, elderly, and ill hostages in exchange for the release of 700-1000 Palestinian prisoners. The release of Israeli "female recruits" is included. The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the new Hamas position was based on "unrealistic demands". Prime Minister Netanyahu downplayed the chances of a truce. Also read | Hamas accuses Israel of killing 29 Gazans waiting for aid, Tel Aviv denies attacks Since the war between Israel and Hamas started on October 7 last year, mediators Egypt and Qatar have been trying to narrow the differences between the warring factions over what a ceasefire should look like. The faltering truce talks & the new proposal Hamas had said that ceasefire talks faltered over the past few weeks due to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s rejection of its demands. The militant group's demands include a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, Israeli withdrawal from the region, the return of the displaced in the south of the enclave to the centre and the north, and stepping up aid without restrictions. In the latest proposal, Hamas said a date for a permanent ceasefire would be agreed upon after the initial exchange of hostages and prisoners as well as a deadline for an Israeli withdrawal from Gaza. Also watch | Israeli PM Netanyahu meets Army Officers & soldiers, says 'will enter Rafah' × All detainees from both sides would be released in a second stage of the plan, Reuters further reported. The previous proposal In February, Hamas received a draft proposal from Gaza truce talks in Paris which included a 40-day pause in all military operations and the exchange of Palestinian prisoners for Israeli hostages at a ratio of 10 to one - a similar ratio to the new proposal. However, the draft proposal was rejected by Israel. The Israeli offensive in Gaza has killed more than 31,000 people and wounded over 71,500, as per the Hamas-run health ministry, and international pressure is mounting to have another ceasefire in the war-torn region. (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

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El Salvador will transfer "a big chunk" of its bitcoin assets to an offline device that will be stored in a physical vault within the Central American country's territory, President Nayib Bukele said on Thursday (March 14).

"We've decided to transfer a big chunk of our Bitcoin to a cold wallet, and store that cold wallet in a physical vault within our national territory," Bukele, who last month was re-elected to a second term as president, said in a post on X. "It's not much, but it's honest work."

According to Bukele's social media account on Thursday, El Salvador's bitcoin portfolio is at close to $407 million.

The true size of the holdings remains unclear, but a recent rally in bitcoin values has reignited interest in the world's largest, if volatile, cryptocurrency.

Bitcoin on Thursday hit a record high of $73,800.

In September 2021, El Salvador became the first country in the world to establish bitcoin as legal tender, earning it harsh criticism. One of the strongest critics was the International Monetary Fund, which has been negotiating a large loan with the cash-poor country.

Bukele has also sketched plans for a tax-free crypto haven powered by geothermal energy from a volcano. As he prepares to enter his second term as president, ground has yet to be broken on this so-called Bitcoin City.

El Salvador will transfer "a big chunk" of its bitcoin assets to an offline device that will be stored in a physical vault within the Central American country's territory, President Nayib Bukele said on Thursday (March 14).

El Salvador will transfer "a big chunk" of its bitcoin assets to an offline device that will be stored in a physical vault within the Central American country's territory, President Nayib Bukele said on Thursday (March 14). "We've decided to transfer a big chunk of our Bitcoin to a cold wallet, and store that cold wallet in a physical vault within our national territory," Bukele, who last month was re-elected to a second term as president, said in a post on X. "It's not much, but it's honest work." According to Bukele's social media account on Thursday, El Salvador's bitcoin portfolio is at close to $407 million. The true size of the holdings remains unclear, but a recent rally in bitcoin values has reignited interest in the world's largest, if volatile, cryptocurrency. Bitcoin on Thursday hit a record high of $73,800. In September 2021, El Salvador became the first country in the world to establish bitcoin as legal tender, earning it harsh criticism. One of the strongest critics was the International Monetary Fund, which has been negotiating a large loan with the cash-poor country. Bukele has also sketched plans for a tax-free crypto haven powered by geothermal energy from a volcano. As he prepares to enter his second term as president, ground has yet to be broken on this so-called Bitcoin City.

El Salvador to transfer 'big chunk' of bitcoin to physical vault

The lower house of parliament in France on Thursday (Mar 14) approved a government-backed bill that seeks to impose penalties and other restrictions on fast fashion.

The lower house of parliament in France on Thursday (Mar 14) approved a government-backed bill that seeks to impose penalties and other restrictions on fast fashion. The bill was passed unanimously in the National Assembly and is due to be voted on by the Senate, Bloomberg reported. The move could hit cheap imports from countries like China. The report said that if the legislation becomes law, brands like Shein and Boohoo will be subject to new constraints such as a fee of as much as $10.9 on fast fashion products. Companies would also be required to display an environmental score and fast fashion labels would also be forbidden from advertising, the report added. What is fast fashion? Fast fashion is low-priced but stylish clothing that moves quickly from design to retail stores to meet clothing trends. According to Investopedia, fast fashion collections are often based on styles presented at fashion shows or worn by celebrities. Also read | Amsterdam 'fashion library' takes aim at clothes waste This type of clothing also allows mainstream consumers to purchase a new look at an affordable price, Investopedia adds. However, fast fashion is bad for the environment as it encourages a "throw-away" consumer mentality. Many people buying such clothing have admitted that they only wear their purchases once or twice. Critics have said that fast fashion contributes to pollution, waste, and planned obsolescence due to its cheap materials and manufacturing methods. Also read | Fast Fashion vs Slow Fashion: Understanding the environmental impact There are also concerns about unregulated labour practices. Investopedia further says that manufacturers in developing countries with little regulation may not oversee subcontractors, enforce workforce rules, or be transparent about their supply chain. France's clampdown on fast fashion Praising the bill, French Ecological Transition Minister Christophe Bechu said the legislation would make "France the first country in the world to legislate to limit the excesses of ultra-fast fashion.” ✅ L’Assemblée nationale vient d’adopter à l’unanimité une proposition de loi pour freiner l’essor de l’ultra fast-fashion. Je me réjouis de cette avancée majeure. Aujourd’hui, grâce au travail de @AnneCecileVio et des députés issus de tous les groupes politiques, un grand pas a… pic.twitter.com/qxDfyUX3eK — Christophe Béchu (@ChristopheBechu) March 14, 2024 × "I am delighted with this major breakthrough. Today, thanks to the work of Anne-Cécile Violland and deputies from all political groups, a big step has been taken to reduce the environmental footprint of the textile sector," Bechu said in a post on X. (With inputs from agencies)

France's bill that clamps down on 'fast fashion' could hit cheap imports from China

Europe’s credibility will be destroyed if Russia is allowed to win in Ukraine, Emmanuel Macron has warned, as he defended his refusal to rule out sending troops to the country...

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Panic and commotion ensued in a subway in Brooklyn, United States after two passengers wrestled with a gun and one of them ended up shooting the other in the head, said the police.

As reported by the New York Times, the incident happened during rush hour on Thursday evening (Mar 15).

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Police department's Chief of Transit Michael Kemper was quoted as saying by the outlet that the fight took place when a 36-year-old passenger confronted a 32-year-old man in an "aggressive and provocative" manner after entering the train at Nostrand Avenue station at 4.45 pm (local time).&nbsp;

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The 36-year-old passenger abused his fellow passenger and also threatened him saying "I'll beat you up!", as per the report.

<h2>Passengers shout with fear amid intense brawl</h2>

"Come on, there's babies on here," said one woman, as can be heard pleading in the video which circulated on social media platform X.

“Where’s the NYPD? Oh, my God!” shouted another woman.

However, the two men continued fighting and giving each other severe blows, after which the 36-year-old passenger took out a gun from his jacket and "fired multiple shots", stated the police chief.

Once the train stopped at Hoyt-Schermerhorn station in Downtown Brooklyn, all commuters ran out of the coach in different directions, according to the New York Post.

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Police officers immediately responded after hearing the gunshots and&nbsp;arrested the shooter before he came out of the train on the platform.

The man who was injured in the shooting was rushed to the hospital where he underwent surgery and is in critical condition, said Kemper. According to the police, both men were total strangers.&nbsp;

The 32-year-old has not been charged by the police and both have not said if their actions will be considered as self-defence, said Kemper.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Panic and commotion ensued in a subway in Brooklyn, United States after two passengers wrestled with a gun and one of them ended up shooting the other in the head, said the police.

Panic and commotion ensued in a subway in Brooklyn, United States after two passengers wrestled with a gun and one of them ended up shooting the other in the head, said the police. As reported by the New York Times, the incident happened during rush hour on Thursday evening (Mar 15). Also Read: US: Panic breaks out in New York subway after man shoots another passenger in head Police department's Chief of Transit Michael Kemper was quoted as saying by the outlet that the fight took place when a 36-year-old passenger confronted a 32-year-old man in an "aggressive and provocative" manner after entering the train at Nostrand Avenue station at 4.45 pm (local time). New Yorkers are begging the politicians to step up and do the right thing. This video is all over the internet and my anxiety is bad from looking at this. Crack down on those who break the laws. This is horrible. Putting people’s lives at risk. The subways are not safe! Warning… pic.twitter.com/8xqdkbloLU — Lattina Brown, MPA 🇯🇲 (@LattinaBrown) March 15, 2024 × Soon, a verbal confrontation began and took the shape of a physical fight as the 36-year-old flashed a razor blade knife in front of the other man and eventually took out the gun, said Kemper. WARNING - SHOCKING - TOTAL CHAOS IN NEW YORK CITY: Video Captures Confrontation Leading to Man Being Shot in the Head with His Own Gun on Brooklyn Subway in NYC. WATCH pic.twitter.com/pHKphqtjso — Simon Ateba (@simonateba) March 15, 2024 × The 36-year-old passenger abused his fellow passenger and also threatened him saying "I'll beat you up!", as per the report. Passengers shout with fear amid intense brawl "Come on, there's babies on here," said one woman, as can be heard pleading in the video which circulated on social media platform X. “Where’s the NYPD? Oh, my God!” shouted another woman. However, the two men continued fighting and giving each other severe blows, after which the 36-year-old passenger took out a gun from his jacket and "fired multiple shots", stated the police chief. Once the train stopped at Hoyt-Schermerhorn station in Downtown Brooklyn, all commuters ran out of the coach in different directions, according to the New York Post. Watch: WION at New York's largest migrant shelter Police officers immediately responded after hearing the gunshots and arrested the shooter before he came out of the train on the platform. The man who was injured in the shooting was rushed to the hospital where he underwent surgery and is in critical condition, said Kemper. According to the police, both men were total strangers. The 32-year-old has not been charged by the police and both have not said if their actions will be considered as self-defence, said Kemper. (With inputs from agencies)

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US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer called on Israel to hold new elections saying that he believes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has lost his way and is an obstacle to peace in the region (a growing humanitarian crisis that is taking place inside Gaza). Schumer the Jewish majority leader in the Senate and the highest ranking Jewish official in the United States strongly criticized Netanyahu in a 40 minute speech on the senate floor. Watch to know more!

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Chiang Mai, a popular destination for Thai tourists, was shrouded in a thick haze of smog on Friday (March 15), leaving both residents and visitors struggling to breathe in the normally picturesque northern city.

According to IQAir, an&nbsp;air monitoring website, Chiang Ma ranked at the top of the list of the world's most polluted cities.

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The level of PM2.5 pollutant, tiny particles that enter the bloodstream through the lungs and cause cancer, surpassed the World Health Organization's annual guideline by more than 35 times.

"People are struggling. I only have this mask, the same one I used during Covid," remarked Kamol, a 62-year-old orange seller&nbsp;to news agency AFP at Warorot Market in the city.

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who was serving jail term for graft and abuse of power also visited the market on Friday after his release, and was seen posing for photos with supporters.

Chiang Mai, Thaksin's hometown, often faces high levels of pollution in the early months of the year due to crop burning by farmers, as well as forest fires and vehicle emissions exacerbating the problem.

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Heightened awareness of the health risks has prompted some government action, with Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's cabinet approving a Clean Air Act in January to address the issue. The premier is scheduled to visit the city later on Friday and is expected to meet with organisations working on forest fire prevention on Saturday.

However, residents of Chiang Mai, like Kamol, expressed frustration, stating they have received no assistance. Kamol mentioned the necessity of annual health check-ups, particularly for respiratory illnesses.

Despite efforts to mitigate pollution, a government agency recently warned that more action is needed, as last year alone, at least 10 million people required treatment for pollution-related health issues.

"The pollution is always severe, especially at this time of year," remarked Sariya, a 50-year-old shopper in Chiang Mai. "There's little we can do since it's consistently high."

Sariya also pointed out that the city's geography, nestled amidst hills which trap the toxic smog, exacerbates the situation. However, he expressed greater concern for those with pre-existing health conditions, emphasising the need for collective action.

Last year, escalating pollution levels deterred international tourists from visiting, impacting local businesses.&nbsp;The Thai Hotel Association Northern Chapter and vendors also reported cancellations by domestic visitors.

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Despite the hazardous air quality, on Friday, Chiang Mai's streets were filled with tourists seemingly unfazed by the smog.

"I'm not worried about the pollution," stated Andy, a 32-year-old tourist from Chengdu, China, noting that his country also grapples with severe air pollution. "I simply enjoy the city because it's beautiful."

French programmer Guillaume Tieufri, 44, echoed a similar sentiment, stating that the pollution had not dampened his enjoyment during his four-day trip. "You just have to carry on and make the most of your day."

(With inputs from agencies)

Chiang Mai, a popular destination for Thai tourists, was shrouded in a thick haze of smog on Friday (March 15), leaving both residents and visitors struggling to breathe in the normally picturesque northern city.

Chiang Mai, a popular destination for Thai tourists, was shrouded in a thick haze of smog on Friday (March 15), leaving both residents and visitors struggling to breathe in the normally picturesque northern city. According to IQAir, an air monitoring website, Chiang Ma ranked at the top of the list of the world's most polluted cities. Also read: Electric vehicles emit more particle pollution than petrol, diesel cars The level of PM2.5 pollutant, tiny particles that enter the bloodstream through the lungs and cause cancer, surpassed the World Health Organization's annual guideline by more than 35 times. "People are struggling. I only have this mask, the same one I used during Covid," remarked Kamol, a 62-year-old orange seller to news agency AFP at Warorot Market in the city. Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who was serving jail term for graft and abuse of power also visited the market on Friday after his release, and was seen posing for photos with supporters. Chiang Mai, Thaksin's hometown, often faces high levels of pollution in the early months of the year due to crop burning by farmers, as well as forest fires and vehicle emissions exacerbating the problem. Also read: World's worst air pollution disasters of all time Heightened awareness of the health risks has prompted some government action, with Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's cabinet approving a Clean Air Act in January to address the issue. The premier is scheduled to visit the city later on Friday and is expected to meet with organisations working on forest fire prevention on Saturday. However, residents of Chiang Mai, like Kamol, expressed frustration, stating they have received no assistance. Kamol mentioned the necessity of annual health check-ups, particularly for respiratory illnesses. Despite efforts to mitigate pollution, a government agency recently warned that more action is needed, as last year alone, at least 10 million people required treatment for pollution-related health issues. "The pollution is always severe, especially at this time of year," remarked Sariya, a 50-year-old shopper in Chiang Mai. "There's little we can do since it's consistently high." Sariya also pointed out that the city's geography, nestled amidst hills which trap the toxic smog, exacerbates the situation. However, he expressed greater concern for those with pre-existing health conditions, emphasising the need for collective action. Last year, escalating pollution levels deterred international tourists from visiting, impacting local businesses. The Thai Hotel Association Northern Chapter and vendors also reported cancellations by domestic visitors. Also read: It's not entirely stubble burning. What else is fueling air pollution? Despite the hazardous air quality, on Friday, Chiang Mai's streets were filled with tourists seemingly unfazed by the smog. "I'm not worried about the pollution," stated Andy, a 32-year-old tourist from Chengdu, China, noting that his country also grapples with severe air pollution. "I simply enjoy the city because it's beautiful." French programmer Guillaume Tieufri, 44, echoed a similar sentiment, stating that the pollution had not dampened his enjoyment during his four-day trip. "You just have to carry on and make the most of your day." (With inputs from agencies)

This Thai tourist haven leads as world's most polluted city

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In a very unexpected situation, the police caught a 103-year-old woman driving an uninsured car at night in Italy. The woman was driving with an expired driving license and was fined by the police.&nbsp;

The police officers got a call at around 1 am&nbsp;about a car being driven dangerously by someone in the centre of Bondeno.&nbsp;

Bondeno is a town close to Ferrara,&nbsp;a city in Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region, and has around 13,000 inhabitants.

The police officers who reached the place in the northern Emilia Romagna region were “greatly surprised when they discovered the year of the driver’s birth”, as per the police report.

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103-year-old Giuseppina Molinari, also called as Giose, was born in 1920. As per the police, the woman was driving to Bondeno to meet her friends and “probably” got disoriented in the darkness of the night and got confused with the directions.

Her driving license&nbsp;expired two years ago. Drivers, who are above the age of 80, are required to undergo a medical exam every two years for the renewal of their license in Italy.&nbsp;

<h2>103-year-old woman plans to visit friends on a bicycle</h2>

After Molinari was caught, the police fined her and took her home. “I will buy myself a Vespa,” said Molinari, while speaking to the local newspaper La Nuova Ferrara.

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Till then, the 103-year-old woman is planning to visit her friends on a bicycle instead.&nbsp;

Ferrara’s mayor Alan Fabbri was full of praise for the 103-year-old woman and appreciated her approach towards life.&nbsp;

“I would give Giose a medal rather than a fine. It’s not common to have such inner strength, and it gives me hope for my own old age!” he said on Facebook.

(With inputs from agencies)

In a very unexpected situation, the police caught a 103-year-old woman driving an uninsured car at night in Italy. The woman was driving with an expired driving license and was fined by the police.

In a very unexpected situation, the police caught a 103-year-old woman driving an uninsured car at night in Italy. The woman was driving with an expired driving license and was fined by the police. The police officers got a call at around 1 am about a car being driven dangerously by someone in the centre of Bondeno. Bondeno is a town close to Ferrara, a city in Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region, and has around 13,000 inhabitants. The police officers who reached the place in the northern Emilia Romagna region were “greatly surprised when they discovered the year of the driver’s birth”, as per the police report. Also Read: Leave keys at the front door: Toronto police constable gives BIZARRE advice amid rising car theft 103-year-old Giuseppina Molinari, also called as Giose, was born in 1920. As per the police, the woman was driving to Bondeno to meet her friends and “probably” got disoriented in the darkness of the night and got confused with the directions. Her driving license expired two years ago. Drivers, who are above the age of 80, are required to undergo a medical exam every two years for the renewal of their license in Italy. 103-year-old woman plans to visit friends on a bicycle After Molinari was caught, the police fined her and took her home. “I will buy myself a Vespa,” said Molinari, while speaking to the local newspaper La Nuova Ferrara. Watch: Sports car enthusiasts rally in Afghanistan Till then, the 103-year-old woman is planning to visit her friends on a bicycle instead. Ferrara’s mayor Alan Fabbri was full of praise for the 103-year-old woman and appreciated her approach towards life. “I would give Giose a medal rather than a fine. It’s not common to have such inner strength, and it gives me hope for my own old age!” he said on Facebook. (With inputs from agencies)

Give her a medal! Italian woman, 103, fined for driving without valid licence vows to cycle to meet friends

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Fast fashion, the trend which provides inexpensive yet trendy clothes is becoming popular across the world but the trend is under attack in France where Capital Paris is dubbed the fashion capital of the world it's happening there as well. The country's lower house of parliament has passed a bill which seeks penalties on fast fashion products. Watch to know more!

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The police in the Philippines rescued hundreds of people from a scam centre where they were forced to pose as lovers online.

The police claimed that they conducted the raid on the centre&nbsp;on Thursday (Mar 14) and rescued 383 Filipinos, 202 Chinese and 73 other foreign nationals.

They added that the centre, which is located around 100km north of Manila, was posing as an online gambling firm.

<h2>How did the police find out about this 'love scam' centre?</h2>

The raid, which was carried out near Manila, took place after the police received a tip-off from a Vietnamese man who was able to escape from the scam centre last month.

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The man, who was in his 30s, reached the Philippines in January after he was offered a chef's job, said Winston Casio, who is the spokesperson for the Presidential Commission against organised crime.

However, soon the man realised that, like many others, he had been human trafficked for running cryptocurrency and love scams.

The people, who were trapped in the Bamban centre, had to send "sweet nothings" to their victims, a lot of whom were Chinese.&nbsp;

As per Casio, the people would keep a tab on their targets and ask them about their day and questions like what they ate in their last meal. The men and women would also share their photographs with the targets for cultivating relationships.

<h2>'Good-looking men, women lured into scam centres'</h2>

Casio added that the people running the scam centres trapped "good-looking men and women to lure [victims]".

Watch:&nbsp;The Philippines becomes Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing economy

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On February 28, the Vietnamese man managed to escape the facility by jumping across a wall, crossing a river, and finally seeking refuge at a farm. Then, the farm owner reported the incident to the police.

Casio said that signs of torture were also visible on the man, which included marks from electrocution and scars.

South East Asia has been turning into a hub for such scam centres where the scammers are generally entrapped and forced to commit such criminal activities.

(With inputs from agencies)

The police in the Philippines rescued hundreds of people from a scam centre where they were forced to pose as lovers online. The police claimed that they conducted the raid on the centre on Thursday (Mar 14) and rescued 383 Filipinos, 202 Chinese and 73 other foreign nationals.

The police in the Philippines rescued hundreds of people from a scam centre where they were forced to pose as lovers online. The police claimed that they conducted the raid on the centre on Thursday (Mar 14) and rescued 383 Filipinos, 202 Chinese and 73 other foreign nationals. They added that the centre, which is located around 100km north of Manila, was posing as an online gambling firm. How did the police find out about this 'love scam' centre? The raid, which was carried out near Manila, took place after the police received a tip-off from a Vietnamese man who was able to escape from the scam centre last month. Also Read: US Commerce Secretary announces $1 billion investments in Philippines The man, who was in his 30s, reached the Philippines in January after he was offered a chef's job, said Winston Casio, who is the spokesperson for the Presidential Commission against organised crime. However, soon the man realised that, like many others, he had been human trafficked for running cryptocurrency and love scams. The people, who were trapped in the Bamban centre, had to send "sweet nothings" to their victims, a lot of whom were Chinese. As per Casio, the people would keep a tab on their targets and ask them about their day and questions like what they ate in their last meal. The men and women would also share their photographs with the targets for cultivating relationships. 'Good-looking men, women lured into scam centres' Casio added that the people running the scam centres trapped "good-looking men and women to lure [victims]". Watch: The Philippines becomes Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing economy On February 28, the Vietnamese man managed to escape the facility by jumping across a wall, crossing a river, and finally seeking refuge at a farm. Then, the farm owner reported the incident to the police. Casio said that signs of torture were also visible on the man, which included marks from electrocution and scars. South East Asia has been turning into a hub for such scam centres where the scammers are generally entrapped and forced to commit such criminal activities. (With inputs from agencies)

Philippines becomes host of 'love scam' centre, hundreds rescued so far

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