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Princess Kate’s cancer treatment progressing, to attend military parade
Princess of Wales, Kate, has been diagnosed with cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy. On Friday, British Princess Catherine announced that she is “making progress” in her cancer treatment and will attend the ceremonial Trooping the Colour parade on Saturday, held in honor of King Charles III’s birthday in central London. This will be her first […]
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Fed Surprises Financial Markets, Won’t Rush to Cut Interest Rates
U.S. inflation fell to 3.3% in May, boosting expectations for early interest rate cuts and supporting the stock market and President Joe Biden. Data released on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, a few hours before Federal Reserve (Fed) officials unveiled their plans for rate cuts this year, slightly missed economists’ expectations. The S&P 500 gained 0.9%, […]
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Fireworks warehouse explodes in Czechia
Fireworks Warehouse Explodes in Czechia Firefighters, paramedics, and police were dispatched to the explosion site. PRASKOLESY: On Friday afternoon, a fireworks factory exploded in the village of Praskolesy in Central Bohemia. Initial reports indicated it was just a fireworks warehouse. Fortunately, no one was injured in the explosion. According to Czech firefighters, only the outer […]
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A massive fire broke out at a cookware factory in Athens
An Athens factory that has been producing pans since 1947 and exporting its products abroad experienced a major explosion on Saturday afternoon. The explosion occurred at a stainless steel cookware factory employing around 130 people. According to available information, none of the employees were injured. Dozens of firefighters are working to extinguish the blaze caused […]
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One of the streets in Vienna will be named after Alexander Dubcek
Alexander Dubček became a globally recognized figure through his reform efforts known as the Prague Spring. In Donaustadt, the 22nd district of Vienna, a street will be named after the former Czechoslovak reform communist Alexander Dubček. This decision was made by the local council, according to a Wednesday report by the APA agency, as informed […]
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Chinese cyberattack affects at least 20,000 Entities
The espionage targeted Western governments and military-industrial enterprises. The Dutch military intelligence service (MIVD) has determined that the Chinese cyber-espionage operation, reported recently, was more extensive than initially believed. This was reported by the TASR news agency based on information from Reuters. The hacking group, supported by the Chinese government and responsible for the 2023 […]
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Political parties in the Netherlands have agreed to form a right-wing government
Geert Wilders’ far-right Freedom Party (PVV) won the snap parliamentary elections, but Wilders announced he will not seek the position of prime minister. Political parties in the Netherlands reached a final agreement on Tuesday to form a right-wing government, according to a statement by Geert Wilders on the social media platform X. This was reported […]
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A SU-34 bomber crashed during a training flight over the Caucasus
The crew on board perished. A Russian SU-34 bomber crashed during a routine training flight in the Caucasus region, likely due to a technical malfunction. The crew on board perished, according to Russian news agencies on Tuesday. The news was reported by TASR, citing Reuters. “Preliminary indications suggest that the cause of the crash was […]
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Hailstorm damages front of aircraft heading to Vienna airport
A flight from Palma de Mallorca to Vienna’s Schwechat Airport encountered severe hail. Extreme weather in Germany caused significant damage to Austrian Airlines’ Airbus A320, flight OS434. The hailstorm completely shattered both cockpit windows and tore off the front fuselage covering, Austrian Wings reports. The aircraft encountered the hailstorm just before landing at an altitude […]
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Why you should listen to the flight attendant: It’s not just about courtesy
Aviation safety is strictly regulated, with every detail meticulously analyzed to minimize risks. The development of current procedures has been significantly influenced by numerous investigations of aviation accidents. Aviation Rules Most aviation rules pertain to takeoff and landing, and a glance at the statistics reveals why: these phases are when most accidents occur. If you’ve […]
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ECB President: No Further Rate Cuts in the Near Future
Inflation in the eurozone is currently on track to reach the 2% target by the end of next year, stated Christine Lagarde in an article for Rheinische Post. The President of the European Central Bank (ECB), Christine Lagarde, following this week’s monetary policy easing, is downplaying expectations of further interest rate cuts in the near […]
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“I’m grateful to be alive.” The well-known singer Halsey has cancer. She shared a heartfelt post with her fans on social media
The singer released a new song after a long break. Halsey informed her fans on Instagram that she has been diagnosed with cancer. “I’m lucky to be alive,” she stated in an emotional post on the social network. After a long hiatus, the singer released a new single titled “The End.” Halsey also mentioned that […]
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Emmanuel Macron welcomed President Biden to Paris as he begins his state visit to France
Both presidents laid a wreath at the nearby Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and observed a minute of silence. On Saturday, French President Emmanuel Macron greeted U.S. President Joe Biden with military honors at the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, marking the start of Biden’s state visit to France, according to reports from DPA and […]
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The Governor of the Finnish Central Bank believes that lower interest rates will support the Eurozone economy.
The fight against inflation is not completely won yet. Inflation is expected to continue slowing down, and the latest interest rate cut should aid economic recovery. This was stated by ECB Governing Council member Olli Rehn in response to the European Central Bank’s (ECB) decision, according to Reuters. Rehn, who is also the Governor of […]
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The ECB cuts interest rates for the first time in 5 years
The European Central Bank (ECB) has cut interest rates for the first time in nearly five years, warning that further reductions will depend on the easing of price pressures. Thursday’s rate cut from 4% to 3.75%, not mirrored by central banks in the US and UK, marks a milestone in the fight against inflation following […]
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Oil prices rose slightly as markets await data on the U.S. job market
The price of Brent crude is trading above $80 per barrel. The price of American light crude WTI for the July contract reached $75.78 per barrel. Oil prices continued to rise on Friday, with Brent returning above the $80 per barrel mark (159 liters). It briefly surpassed this level during Thursday’s trading (June 6), but […]
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Banks are failing to meet climate goals. The ECB is threatening them with fines
Banks in the eurozone are making overall progress in addressing climate-related risks. However, some may face monetary fines. Certain eurozone banks have not met the targets set by the European Central Bank (ECB) for combating climate change, which could result in fines, according to a report by Reuters cited by TASR. “We have informed several […]
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Two women did not survive a fire in a German retirement home.
Some of the immobile seniors were carried out by firefighters using wheelchairs, while others were reached through windows with fire ladders. Two elderly women, aged 89 and 95, died on Thursday in a fire at a retirement home in the village of Oyten, located in northern Germany near the city of Bremen. Three other seniors […]
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Indonesian volcano Ibu erupts three times
Authorities are advising residents and tourists to stay outside the exclusion zone, maintaining a distance of four to seven kilometers from Ibu’s crater, and to cover their eyes and mouths when outdoors. On Thursday, the Ibu volcano in eastern Indonesia experienced three eruptions, spewing lava and sending a column of ash five kilometers into the […]
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WHO confirms the first human fatality from H5N2 avian flu
The source of the H5N2 virus infection is unknown, although cases have been reported in poultry in Mexico. The first confirmed human case of H5N2 avian flu in Mexico resulted in the death of a man, as announced by the World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday, according to AFP, as reported by TASR. A 59-year-old […]
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London hospitals were hit by a cyberattack, forcing them to postpone surgeries.
Blood transfusions were also disrupted. Due to a cyberattack, several hospitals in London had to postpone surgeries. Blood transfusions were also interrupted, reported the Health Service Journal (HSJ) on Tuesday, according to the DPA news agency. The disruption was caused by a “major IT incident” at a company providing diagnostic services to the hospitals, according […]
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Germany is struggling to reduce emissions as planned.
Hans-Martin Henning, the chairman of the government’s Expert Council on Climate Issues, predicts that Germany will not meet its ambitious climate goals within the established timeframe. ccording to the government’s climate advisory board, Germany will fail to achieve its target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 65 percent by 2030. This information was reported by […]
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German Chancellor visited flood-affected areas in Bavaria.
Flooding continues in the German states of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. On Monday, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz visited the Bavarian town of Reichertshofen to assess the situation, according to TASR and the DPA. Heavy, continuous rains over the weekend caused floods in these southern states of Germany, forcing thousands to leave their homes. Authorities have reported […]
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Paratroopers over Normandy kick off the D-Day anniversary celebrations.
An ever-decreasing number of veterans, now aged 90 to 100, attend these commemorative events, reflecting on the pivotal events that changed history. On Sunday, paratrooper jumps from World War II planes kicked off the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the Allied landings in Normandy, France, ahead of the official celebrations. Across the Normandy coast, […]
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Iceland Elects a New President, with Three Women, Including a Former Prime Minister, Leading in Polls
In a country with 380,000 inhabitants, any citizen who collects 1,500 signatures can run for president. REYKJAVÍK: On Saturday, Iceland will elect its new head of state in a presidential election that is expected to be a close race between three women, including former Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir. The Icelandic president, in this Nordic parliamentary […]
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The UN Assistance Mission for Iraq Concludes
The decision came at the request of Iraqi Prime Minister Muhammad Shia al-Sudani, who stated that the mission had resolved various issues and that there was no longer a need for its continued operation. The Council adopted a resolution extending UNAMI’s mandate for a final 19-month period until December 31, 2025. The mission was established […]
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The price of oil has dropped, but interest rates will remain unchanged.
Representatives of the U.S. Federal Reserve say it is still too early to consider lowering interest rates. Meanwhile, gasoline inventories in the U.S. unexpectedly increased. On Friday, oil prices fell, with Brent crude sliding further below $82 per barrel (159 liters). Market sentiment was influenced by the latest statements from Federal Reserve representatives indicating that […]
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Cookies Oreo are once again being produced in Ukraine.
The confectionery company Mondelez has resumed its pre-war production of goods from before February 2022. The production was restored after the factory was heavily damaged by Russian attacks. Mondelez has restarted the production of its Oreo cookies at its plant in the town of Trostyanets in eastern Ukraine, which was heavily damaged by Russian attacks […]
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The capital of India recorded an all-time high of 49.9 degrees Celsius.
The government has urged residents to conserve water due to potential shortages. On Tuesday, temperatures in New Delhi, the capital of India, soared to a record-breaking 49.9 degrees Celsius, reported by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) and conveyed by AFP on Wednesday via TASR. IMD recorded these unprecedented temperatures at two stations in the metropolitan […]
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Several people have been poisoned in a coastal Croatian town after the tap water was contaminated with fecal matter.
Several people have fallen ill in the coastal Croatian town of Kaštel Lukšić due to water contamination. Tap water was found to be contaminated with fecal matter. Authorities are investigating the incident after multiple residents reported health issues. The contamination was first reported by Dnevnik.hr. The police stated, “After several individuals experienced health problems, the […]
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