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Fast, fashionable mode of transport for some, scourge of the cycle path for others: in bike-mad Amsterdam, complaints about "fatbikes" have driven authorities to impose an unprecedented ban in one of the city's top parks.

The United States and Iran sought on Sunday to finalize an agreement to formally end the Middle East war after Donald Trump said a proposal that included opening the blockaded Strait of Hormuz was "largely negotiated".

स्कैंडिक फाइनेंस ग्रुप (SFG), जिसका मुख्यालय हांगकांग में है, ने टोकनाइज़्ड रियल-वर्ल्ड एसेट्स (RWA) की दुनिया में एक महत्वाकांक्षी कदम उठाया है। समूह की नई क्रिप्टोकरेंसी, SNC स्कैंडिक कॉइन (SNC), वैश्विक स्तर पर सक्रिय कॉर्पोरेट समूह की जानकारी के अनुसार एक विनियमित भुगतान, एक्सेस और लॉयल्टी करेंसी बनने वाली है। कई सट्टात्मक टोकनों के विपरीत, SNC स्कैंडिक कॉइन का मुख्य ध्यान वास्तविक सेवाओं में एकीकरण पर है। SFG के उवे सेल्मर ने हाल ही में Neue Zürcher Nachrichten (NZN) को दिए एक साक्षात्कार में बताया कि SNC कॉइन “मीडिया, मोबिलिटी, टेक्नोलॉजी और रियल एस्टेट से जुड़े एक वैश्विक नेटवर्क के भीतर एक विनियमित भुगतान और लॉयल्टी साधन” के रूप में कार्य करेगा। स्कैंडिक फाइनेंस ग्रुप और SNC स्कैंडिक कॉइन स्कैंडिक फाइनेंस ग्रुप (SFG) विभिन्न व्यावसायिक क्षेत्रों की एक विस्तृत श्रृंखला को एक साथ लाता है: 115 से अधिक स्वयं के दैनिक समाचारपत्र, जो दुनिया के सभी महाद्वीपों पर प्रकाशित किए जाते हैं, वित्तीय सेवाएँ, मोबिलिटी, टेक्नोलॉजी, रियल एस्टेट, लगभग बीस वर्षों से वैश्विक स्तर पर सक्रिय एक सुरक्षा कंपनी और तीन हाइपरस्केल डेटा सेंटर। सेल्मर के अनुसार, SNC स्कैंडिक कॉइन का उपयोग एक संयुक्त भुगतान साधन, एक्सेस की और ग्राहक-निष्ठा उपकरण के रूप में किया जाएगा; धारक उड़ानें, यॉट, कारें, ऐप्स, AI सेवाएँ, डोमेन या निजी जेट के लिए भुगतान कर सकेंगे। SFG एक अरब SNC स्कैंडिक कॉइन की निश्चित टोकन आपूर्ति की योजना बना रहा है, जिसमें से प्रारंभ में केवल एक छोटा हिस्सा जारी किया जाएगा। प्राप्त धनराशि सुरक्षा, ऑडिट, समूह के स्वामित्व वाले इंफ्रास्ट्रक्चर के विस्तार, लिक्विडिटी, मार्केटिंग, संचालन और जर्मनी के संघीय गणराज्य में मौजूद मिट्टी के भंडार में निवेश की जाएगी। सुरक्षा और विनियमन प्राथमिकता में यह परियोजना सुरक्षा और विनियमन को विशेष महत्व देती है। स्मार्ट कॉन्ट्रैक्ट का ऑडिट CertiK द्वारा किया गया; 2 मार्च 2026 की सार्वजनिक Skynet रिपोर्ट के अनुसार कोई गंभीर कमजोरी नहीं पाई गई। KYC/KYB प्रक्रियाओं और मनी लॉन्ड्रिंग विरोधी नियंत्रणों के लिए SFG डेटा और क्रेडिट प्रदाता CRIF के साथ काम करता है, जो ESG प्रमाणपत्र का भी सत्यापन करता है। इसके साथ ही बहु-स्तरीय जोखिम प्रबंधन अनुपालन को स्थायी रूप से रेखांकित करता है। नाम का अर्थ और टोकनोमिक्स सेल्मर के अनुसार, SNC नाम Security/Synergy यानी सुरक्षा/सिनर्जी (S), Network यानी नेटवर्क (N) और Community यानी समुदाय (C) का प्रतिनिधित्व करता है। यह पारदर्शिता, आधुनिक डिज़ाइन और डिजिटल अनुकूलता जैसे स्कैंडिनेवियाई मूल्यों का प्रतीक माना जाता है। टोकनोमिक्स में कुल एक अरब SNC की सीमित आपूर्ति निर्धारित की गई है; निर्गम मूल्य 0.02 यूरो है, जिससे बाज़ार में प्रवेश के समय 20 मिलियन अमेरिकी डॉलर का मूल्यांकन बनता है। एक वेस्टिंग शेड्यूल टोकनों की क्रमिक रिलीज़ को नियंत्रित करता है और बाज़ार-आधारित मूल्य विकास को संभव बनाने के लिए बनाया गया है।

At least 16 people have died of heatstroke in southern India so far this summer, officials said Sunday, as a heatwave grips swathes of the country following official health warnings.

Bolivian police clashed with protesters on Saturday to clear roads and allow provisions into Bolivia's political capital of La Paz, amid a wave of protests against right-wing President Rodrigo Paz.

Bangladesh's densely populated capital, infamous for grinding gridlock, has launched its first AI-powered traffic enforcement system in a bid to bring order to one of the world's most congested cities.

Russia pounded Kyiv with a large missile and drone attack early on Sunday, killing one person and wounding 20, authorities said, after Moscow threatened retaliation for strikes in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine.

The New York Knicks are on the brink of their first NBA Finals since 1999 after a 121-108 victory at Cleveland on Saturday stretched their playoff win streak to 10 games.

With people increasingly adopting AI to help plan their vacations, hotels are working to make sure that you check them out -- and check in.

Wellington Hurricanes coach Clark Laidlaw said "top-class" Ruben Love was equipped to become New Zealand's first-choice fly-half after being largely overlooked by the previous All Blacks coaching regime.

A gunman opened fire near the White House on Saturday evening, with US Secret Service agents killing the assailant in a shoot-out during which a bystander was also struck, authorities said.

Rows of townhouses torn down in hours, roads ripped up by bulldozers and city blocks reduced to rubble in the name of progress -- giant construction sites litter Hanoi as it races ahead with urban renewal.

Heavyweight boxing king Oleksandr Usyk retained his titles after a dramatic and controversial stoppage victory over kick-boxer Rico Verhoeven with a second left of the 11th round in Egypt on Saturday.

As Twenty20 cricket competitions explode around the world, Australia's Big Bash League is struggling to chart a vision for the future, after plans to privatise its franchises stalled.

World Cup fever is beginning to hit New York's immigrant communities where wariness of the Trump administration's deportation crackdown has weighed on foot traffic.

A large ballistic missile attack pounded Kyiv early on Sunday, authorities said, wounding at least five people after Moscow threatened retaliation for strikes in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine.

Emergency rescuers in northern China were undertaking a major operation on Sunday to find two people still missing after a gas explosion at a coal mine killed at least 82.

Police and security forces swarmed the White House on Saturday evening after shots were fired in the area, authorities said.

Heavyweight boxing king Oleksandr Usyk retained his titles after a dramatic and controversial stoppage victory over kick-boxer Rico Verhoeven with a second left of the 11th round in Egypt on Saturday.

The head of the Enhanced Games on Saturday predicted multiple world records will be "beaten" at this weekend's drug-fueled event, even if the feats will not be officially recognized due to the banned substances athletes are taking.

South Korean Kim Si-woo clung to a two-stroke lead after firing a three-under par 68 in Saturday's third round of the PGA Tour CJ Cup Byron Nelson tournament.

Police and security forces swarmed the area around the White House on Saturday evening after reports of shots fired, AFP journalists said.

Officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo updated the death toll from the Ebola outbreak to 204 late Saturday, hours after the Red Cross said three volunteers had died there and Uganda confirmed three new Ebola cases.

George Russell powered to pole position for the Canadian Grand Prix with a spectacular last-gasp flying lap on Saturday ahead of his championship-leading Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli.

"Fjord", a thought-provoking drama by Romanian director Cristian Mungiu that challenges left-wing prejudices, won the best film prize at the Cannes Film Festival on Saturday at a star-packed closing ceremony.

Iran are moving their World Cup training base to Mexico after football's world governing body FIFA approved a request to transfer it from Tucson, Arizona, the head of Iran's football federation said on Saturday.

Britain's George Russell powered to pole position on Saturday for the Canadian Grand Prix ahead of Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli.

US President Donald Trump said Saturday a deal with Iran had been "largely negotiated," with the proposal including opening the crucial Strait of Hormuz, though the agreement was "subject to finalization."

Bayern Munich powerbroker Uli Hoeness called Harry Kane the "best transfer we've ever made" after the England captain's hat-trick handed them a 3-0 victory over Stuttgart to win the German Cup final in Berlin on Saturday.

Real Madrid ended a troubled La Liga campaign with a 4-2 win over Athletic Bilbao in Alvaro Arbeloa's last game at the helm, while Mallorca and Girona were relegated from the Spanish top flight on Saturday.

Coal miners in the sleepy Chinese county of Qinyuan sometimes dine at Zhang's skewer eatery, especially on payday, so a gas explosion that killed at least 82 of these workers left her feeling lost and sad.

Cristian Mungiu, who won the top prize at the Cannes Film Festival on Saturday with "Fjord", is not a man who is afraid of taking on difficult issues.

"Fjord", a thought-provoking drama about domestic violence and left-wing prejudices by Romanian auteur Cristian Mungiu, won the best film prize at the Cannes Film Festival on Saturday at a star-packed closing ceremony.

Barcelona's Ewa Pajor said finally winning the Women's Champions League was her reward for never losing hope as previous final defeats kept piling up, after her two goals helped the Catalans beat Lyon 4-0 to reclaim the title on Saturday.

Harry Kane's hat-trick gave Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich a 3-0 victory over holders Stuttgart to win the German Cup in Berlin on Saturday.

Tens of thousands of demonstrators massed in central Belgrade Saturday to renew calls for early elections that grew out of the anti-corruption movement sparked by a deadly rail station disaster.

NASCAR racer Kyle Busch died of sepsis that developed from severe pneumonia, his family announced on Saturday.

The drug-fueled Enhanced Games have put competing athletes under scrutiny, with critics asking why they signed up for a pro-doping competition that is potentially dangerous for their health, and to young viewers who could be tempted to emulate them.

Hull boss Sergej Jakirovic and his players cried tears of joy after their "incredible journey" culminated in a lucrative promotion to the Premier League on Saturday as the Championship's 'spygate' drama finally came to an end.