Daimler recalls 1.29million vehicles in U.S. over software issues

Daimler AG’s U.S. unit Mercedes-Benz USA said on Saturday that it is recalling 1.29 million vehicles sold since 2016 because software may fail to communicate correct vehicle location in the event of a crash. The recall covers some 2016-2021 model year CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class,… Read More Daimler recalls 1.29million vehicles in U.S. over software issues

Dozens injured following massive fire at customs post on Iran-Afghanistan border

A massive blaze engulfed a customs post in Afghanistan on Saturday after fuel trucks caught alight, injuring at least 60 people and prompting authorities across the nearby Iranian border to send fire engines and ambulances, officials said. Scores of local residents battled to control the blaze in the border town of Islam Qala, which initial… Read More Dozens injured following massive fire at customs post on Iran-Afghanistan border

Widespread blackouts as magnitude-7.1 earthquake hits eastern Japan coast

A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 hit off the coast of eastern Japan on Saturday, shaking buildings and triggering widespread blackouts, but there appeared to be no major damage and no tsunami warning was issued. The epicentre was off the coast of Fukushima prefecture at a depth of 60 km (36 miles),… Read More Widespread blackouts as magnitude-7.1 earthquake hits eastern Japan coast

Nigerian police assault, arrest people protesting against reopening of Lekki shootings site

Nigerian police beat and arrested demonstrators on Saturday as a small group protested over the reopening of the site where activists denouncing police brutality were shot last year in the commercial capital, Lagos, witnesses said. Rights group Amnesty International and witnesses have said soldiers opened fire on protesters on October 20, killing at least 12… Read More Nigerian police assault, arrest people protesting against reopening of Lekki shootings site

UK Supreme Court rules in favour of allowing Nigerians file petitions against Shell in English courts

The UK Supreme Court on Friday allowed a group of 42,500 Nigerian farmers and fishermen to sue Royal Dutch Shell (RDS) in English courts after years of oil spills in the Niger Delta contaminated land and groundwater. Senior judges said there was an arguable case that UK-domiciled Shell, one of the world’s biggest energy companies,… Read More UK Supreme Court rules in favour of allowing Nigerians file petitions against Shell in English courts