French women’s cricket team disbands after probe into fake matches

The future of the French international women’s cricket team is in doubt after 17 players called for an investigation into allegations that its governing body staged fake matches to secure funding from the International Cricket Council. With cricket set to become an Olympic sport after the 2024 Paris Games, FRANCE 24 looked at the reasons behind the team’s … Read more

Businesses expect significant revenue growth through 5G

UK companies believe that ahead of robotics, smart cities and artificial intelligence, enhancing 5G connectivity is the cornerstone of maintaining the country’s position as a global tech leader and leading revenue generation. However, they feel they are being held back due to a lack of skills and poor investment from the UK government in the … Read more

PSNI criticised after “utterly vague” answers on covert surveillance of journalists

Police in Northern Ireland have been criticised by members of Northern Ireland’s Policing Board for providing “utterly vague” responses to questions about its use of covert surveillance against lawyers and journalists. The policing board asked the Police Service of Northern Ireland to produce a report on its monitoring of journalists and lawyers after it emerged … Read more