A drone attack in central Sudan killed at least 24 people, including eight children, according to a doctors group, while thousands of businesses in Malawi closed in protest over tax changes. Elsewhere, the "AI gold rush" is pushing some tech firms to embrace 72-hour work weeks, and the number of abandoned oil tankers worldwide has increased. Meanwhile, the UK is experiencing a surge in US-style fried chicken shops.
The drone attack, carried out by a paramilitary group, targeted a vehicle carrying displaced families, the doctors group reported on Saturday. The attack occurred in central Sudan, and the victims included two infants. This incident follows the UN's report that the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) also hit an aid convoy in the state on Friday.
In Malawi, peaceful demonstrations across the country's four main cities led to a delay in the introduction of a new tax regime. Business owners claimed the new Electronic Tax Invoicing System (EIS) would cripple their livelihoods. Thousands of businesses closed in protest, and tens of thousands had signed petitions against the new tax measures, which were presented to tax authorities this week.
The "AI gold rush" is driving some tech companies to extreme measures. One New York-based business, Rilla, is advertising jobs with 70-hour work weeks, according to BBC Business. The recruitment website, filled with upbeat slogans like "insane speed" and "customer obsession," also promises perks such as free meals and gym memberships. However, each job ad includes a warning: "Please don't join if you're not excited about working 70 hrs/week in person with some of the most ambitious people in NYC."
The number of abandoned oil tankers and other commercial ships has risen significantly worldwide over the past year, according to BBC Business. One Russian officer, identified as Ivan, spoke from an abandoned oil tanker outside Chinese territorial waters, describing shortages of basic necessities. "We had a shortage of meat, grain, fish, simple things for survival," he said. "It's affected our health and our operational atmosphere."
Finally, the UK is experiencing a transformation in its takeaway scene, with US-style fried chicken shops opening at a faster rate than other fast-food outlets, according to BBC Business. Sumayyah Zara Sillah, a nursing student, described her enjoyment of the trend, saying, "I try to be healthy, but I like it so much." This youth-driven craze is reshaping the British High Street.
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