Woman arrested in Iran after stripping during anti-harassment protest | Iran newsthirst.

Amnesty International has called on authorities in Iran to “immediately and unconditionally” release a female student who was arrested after stripping to her underwear in what the organisation described as a public protest against harassment relating to the country’s strict dress code. The incident took place after the woman, who has not been identified, reportedly…

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Nvidia, chip stocks climb on Foxconn results, AI server demand newsthirst.

Jakub Porzyck | Nurphoto | Getty Images Global semiconductor stocks climbed Monday after contract electronics giant Foxconn announced record fourth-quarter revenue, suggesting the artificial intelligence boom has far more room to run. Hon Hai Precision Industry, which does business as Foxconn internationally, said in a Sunday statement that the company’s fourth-quarter revenue totaled 2.1 trillion…

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Ballon d’Or 2024: Full list of winners as Lamine Yamal wins Kopa Trophy, Real Madrid take honours despite boycott | Football News newsthirst.

The night in Paris belonged to Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri, who pipped Real Madrid trio Vinicius Junior, Jude Bellingham, and Dani Carvajal to claim the prestigious Ballon d’Or award. The ceremony also comprised other highlights, including wunderkind Lamine Yamal taking the Kopa Trophy, while Madrid took club honours despite their boycott. Spain and…

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