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05 Sep 20:49

London usurps Berlin as startup capital of Europe

by Statista
An aerial view shows the Tower Bridge  in London

Berlin has long been jewel in the crown of Europe’s startup scene. Startup investment has flowed into the German capital for years but according to research from Ernst & Young, other European cities are providing it with stiff competition.

Berlin saw a huge year on year decrease in startup investment volume from H1 2015 to H1 2016 to see its crown slip as startup capital of Europe. In its place is now London, with €1,320m of investment in the latest half year – an increase of €289m over the same period in 2015.

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10 Dec 22:57

Shooting stars: Geminid meteor shower lights up December sky this weekend

by RT
Preview Stargazers are in for a dazzling spectacle this weekend as the Geminid meteor shower gets ready to peak on Sunday night.
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24 Jun 02:18

Glenn Greenwald says Australia is 'one of most aggressive' in mass surveillance

by Shalailah Medhora

Journalist who first reported on Edward Snowden revelations for the Guardian says Australia is ‘probably the country that has gotten away with things the most’

Australia is one of the most aggressive countries in the world in terms of mass surveillance and its techniques could be the subject of future leaks, journalist Glenn Greenwald, who first reported on the Edward Snowden revelations for the Guardian, has said.

Greenwald, who now works for The Intercept, told ABC’s Lateline program on Thursday night that Australia is “probably the country that has gotten away with things the most in terms of the Snowden revelations”.

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