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Ryanair forces South Africans to take a nationality test

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Low-cost carrier Ryanair has come under fire for asking South African travellers to take a nationality test

Ryanair is being accused of racial discrimination after presenting passengers with a test in the West Germanic language, Afrikaans.

The language was forced upon black South Africans under apartheid rule, and is only spoken by around 12 per cent of the population.

The two-page nationality test focusses on South African general knowledge.

The airline says it was issued because of the “high prevalence” of fake passports coming from the country.

The U.K. High Commission in South Africa says the questionnaire is “not a government requirement”.

South Africa’s Home Affairs Department is warning against the use of fake passports. But it is yet to issue a statement on the test.

Airlines operating to the U.K. face fines of over £2,000 pounds for people travelling on fraudulent passports.

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Costa is a news producer at ticker NEWS. He has previously worked as a regional journalist at the Southern Highlands Express newspaper. He also has several years' experience in the fire and emergency services sector, where he has worked with researchers, policymakers and local communities. He has also worked at the Seven Network during their Olympic Games coverage and in the ABC Melbourne newsroom. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (Professional), with expertise in journalism, politics and international relations. His other interests include colonial legacies in the Pacific, counter-terrorism, aviation and travel.

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U.S. Federal Reserve announce rate cut, show great confidence in economy

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The Federal Reserve has delivered a big rate cut to boost the economy while inflation slows.

The central bank slashed interest rates by a half percentage point, hoping to protect the job market while inflation inches closer to its 2% goal.

Fed Chair Jerome Powell says the decision reflects growing confidence in balancing the economy’s growth with low inflation. #featured #trending

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Markets brace for potential 50-point fed rate cut

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Markets are anticipating a significant 50-point rate cut from the US Federal Reserve this week, leading to heightened focus on bond markets and key economic reports.

Financial markets are focused on a potential 50-point rate cut by the US Federal Reserve, as investors anticipate major shifts in economic policy.

The bond markets, already pricing in a borderline hard landing, reflect the expectation of a significant easing cycle over the next two years.

However, experts caution that the Fed could disappoint, as the current economic conditions differ from previous events such as the pandemic or credit crises. #featured #trending

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Bitcoin’s Q4 outlook: key factors and upcoming milestones

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September 16, 2024

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Insights into market trends and critical events shaping Bitcoin’s performance

Crypto Corner explores the latest market movements, expert insights and the influence of macroeconomic factors on the crypto industry.

Crypto Corner is hosted by Caroline Bowler, CEO of BTC Markets.

In this episode, Caroline speaks with Matt Willemsen, Head of Research & Content at Collective Shift, about what could drive Bitcoin’s strong performance in Q4. They explore how the current market differs from past cycles, the ongoing Solana vs. Ethereum debate, and the role of project-specific conferences in market trends. Matt previews key Q4 events, including the Solana Breakpoint conference and upcoming altcoin milestones like Uniswap v4 and Polygon 2.0. #crypto corner

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