02/22/2022 - The Mike's P(a)lace

Waiting for AV1 – Protocol

Uptake of the open-video codec AV1 has been slow, with major video providers waiting for broader device support. Things could change over

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Pakistan army helicopter crashes in Kashmir after technical fault, killing all on board 06/10/2026

Witnesses said that the helicopter crashed shortly after take-off from a helipad. Ambulances arrived at the scene and transported the victims to a nearby hospital.

Multiple attackers kill 12 people in late-night shooting in South Africa, police say 06/10/2026

Police said the motive was not yet known and no arrests had been made, but there were suspicions it was related to competition over illegal mining in the area.

Deadly clashes in Kenya as protesters fight US Ebola quarantine facility 06/10/2026

Kenya saw fresh unrest on 9 June as protesters defied a court order and clashed with police near Laikipia Air Base over plans for a US funded Ebola quarantine facility, fuelling fears about the virus and prompting arrests.

Hong Kong charges seven people and two firms over massive fire that killed 168 06/10/2026

The massive blaze, which engulfed seven of the eight high-rise apartment blocks at the Wang Fuk Court estate in November, prompted a months-long investigation into the cause.

UK: Belfast violence leaves homes burnt and families displaced 06/10/2026

Belfast awoke to scenes of destruction on 10 June after anti immigration protests descended into violence across several parts of Northern Ireland, leaving homes damaged, vehicles burnt out and families displaced.

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