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Greek islands without airports cut off due to ferry strikes
Ferry transport is crucial in Greece, given the number of inhabited islands. For the third consecutive day, ferry services in Greece have been disrupted due to a strike by local sailors demanding higher wages. According to DPA, ferries will remain out of operation through Friday. This situation leaves tourists and residents on islands without airports […]
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Latest results from L’Oréal disappoint
L’Oréal’s sales have grown, but not as significantly as expected. The French cosmetics company L’Oréal reported sales growth for the third quarter, but the pace fell short of expectations, largely due to weakening demand in China. This was reported by Reuters. The company announced that comparable sales, excluding currency effects, reached €10.28 billion from July […]
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Disgraced producer Harvey Weinstein, linked to the #METOO movement, suffers from a serious illness
Harvey Weinstein is currently serving a prison sentence for multiple sexual assault-related crimes. The former American producer, once one of the most powerful figures in Hollywood, is facing significant health issues. Recently, he was diagnosed with a form of bone marrow cancer. The 72-year-old co-founder of Miramax has been experiencing various health problems while in […]
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Thieves targeted football stars’ home: world’s most popular female footballer loses luxuries worth half a million euros
Alisha Lehmann and her boyfriend, Douglas Luiz, were robbed in their home in Turin. The well-known football couple, Alisha Lehmann and Douglas Luiz, fell victim to a burglary at their residence in Turin. The thieves broke into their house while Luiz was playing for Juventus against Lazio, and Alisha Lehmann, titled “the most popular female […]
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NASA Offers $3 million for a solution. But there’s a catch
NASA has launched the LunaRecycle Challenge to tackle the growing issue of waste on the Moon. Can you solve the problem of space waste? If so, NASA is ready to reward you handsomely. The U.S. space agency has announced the LunaRecycle Challenge, which aims to address the issue of trash left behind during lunar missions. […]
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Oil prices dropped over 7% last week
The decline was driven by slowing economic growth in China. Oil prices fell on Friday (Oct 18), with a weekly loss exceeding 7%, largely due to the economic slowdown in China, the world’s largest importer of crude oil, according to Reuters. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude for November delivery closed at $69.22 per barrel, down […]
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Members of One Direction share heartfelt messages for Liam
Former members of One Direction have expressed their grief, stating that they will share more thoughts on Liam’s passing in time. Updated with Niall Horan’s statement (14:32) Liam Payne, former singer of One Direction, tragically passed away after falling from the third floor of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The cause of the fall […]
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BMW unveils two fully electric trucks in push to cut emissions to zero
Leading global automakers are working to reduce emissions and streamline their logistics to contribute to a healthier planet. BMW is among them, and as reported by Electrive, the company recently unveiled two fully electric trucks at its Leipzig plant. These trucks mark a significant step in BMW’s efforts toward sustainable logistics and manufacturing. They are […]
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King Charles III to arrive in Sydney for his 17th visit to Australia
He will be welcomed by the Prime Minister and senior officials. King Charles III is set to arrive in Australia on Friday, marking one of his most demanding international trips since being diagnosed with cancer in February, according to AFP. The reigning British monarch last visited the country in 2011, accompanying his mother, Queen Elizabeth […]
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A group of masked individuals stormed the rectorate of the Free University of Berlin
The perpetrators sprayed pro-Palestinian slogans on the walls, and four were arrested. On Thursday afternoon, a group of masked individuals briefly occupied the rectorate of the Free University (FU) in Berlin. According to a police spokesperson, around 15 to 20 people entered the building and sprayed pro-Palestinian messages on the walls. The FU spokesperson reported […]
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The iconic Las Vegas Sphere is set to be built in another country.
In Los Angeles, it serves as a venue for cultural and sports events. The government of the United Arab Emirates has unveiled its vision for constructing a new Sphere. The first Sphere, located in Las Vegas, has enjoyed tremendous success. The Department of Culture and Tourism in Abu Dhabi shared details of the project on […]
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A remarkable talent with a tragic end: Liam Payne rose to fame as a member of One Direction
Liam Payne has died at the age of 31. The popular singer tragically passed away on Wednesday, October 16, following a fall from the third floor of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina. According to police, the 31-year-old’s body was discovered on Costa Rica street in the Palermo district. The fall resulted in injuries that […]
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New York rapper dies unexpectedly
Brooklyn rapper and producer Ka passed away unexpectedly at the age of 52 on Saturday. His family confirmed the news in an Instagram post. “It is with heavy hearts that we announce Kaseem Ryan, the rapper and producer known as Ka, unexpectedly passed away on October 12th in New York at the age of 52,” […]
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NASA to launch mission that could answer whether life exists beyond earth
The question of life beyond Earth has long been the subject of speculation and conspiracy theories. However, NASA is preparing to scientifically confirm or debunk this mystery. This evening (Monday, October 14), around 6:00 PM, the much-anticipated mission to Jupiter’s icy moon Europa will launch. The spacecraft, named Europa Clipper, will take off from Kennedy […]
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Snoop Dogg finally cleared of murder charges
Although the rapper was acquitted of the charges in 1996, his record was only cleared yesterday. In 1993, rapper Snoop Dogg was involved in an altercation during which he and his bodyguard were accused of fatally shooting a gang member. While the bodyguard was said to be responsible for the shooting, Snoop was driving the […]
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Fire on Baltic sea tanker extinguished
Experts have yet to begin investigating the cause of the fire due to the accumulation of dangerous gases. German firefighters successfully extinguished a fire that broke out on a heating oil tanker off the Baltic Sea coast on Friday morning. However, experts have been unable to start investigating the cause of the fire because of […]
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Florida still recovering from hurricane Milton, with at least 16 lives lost
The damage caused by the hurricane could reach up to $100 billion. Hurricane Milton has claimed at least 16 lives after sweeping through the state of Florida on Thursday. Clean-up operations are now underway, with crews working to remove fallen trees and downed power lines, reports Reuters. Although Florida was spared the devastating storm surge […]
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Nobel peace prize awarded to Hiroshima and Nagasaki survivors organization
The 2024 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese organization representing survivors of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945. The Norwegian Nobel Committee made the announcement on Friday morning. The committee praised Nihon Hidankyo “for their efforts towards a world free of nuclear weapons and for bearing witness […]
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Oxford university scientists make significant medical breakthrough
Nearly 26,000 women die from ovarian cancer each year in the European Union. OvarianVax is a promising new vaccine in development that aims to train the immune system to recognize and attack the earliest stages of ovarian cancer. Researchers have secured £600,000 (€719,960) in funding, which will support laboratory research for the next three years, […]
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U.S. Sees largest oil stockpile increase in 5 months
U.S. gasoline reserves fell last week. Crude oil inventories in the United States rose more than expected last week, according to data released Wednesday by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), as reported by RTTNews. The EIA reported that for the week ending October 4, 2024, crude oil stocks increased by 5.810 million barrels, reaching […]
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Hurricane milton approaches Florida, over one million ordered to evacuate
Hurricane Milton, currently heading towards Florida’s coast, is projected to be one of the most destructive storms ever to hit the state, according to estimates. More than one million residents have been ordered to evacuate, as reported by Reuters. Wednesday is the last day for Florida residents to leave before the storm hits. Highways are […]
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Amazon faces employee backlash: sudden ban on remote work sparks protests
Working from home has become a preferred option for many people, offering more comfort, a relaxed environment, and minimal social interaction—something that suits introverts in particular. However, the trend of returning to the office has been gaining momentum in recent times.Employers are moving away from remote work, and Amazon, the second-largest private employer globally, is […]
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Nobel prize in medicine awarded to Ambros and Ruvkun for discovery of microRNA
The 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been jointly awarded to Americans Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun for their groundbreaking discovery of microRNA and its role in post-transcriptional gene regulation. The Nobel Assembly at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm made the announcement on Monday morning, with Secretary General Thomas Perlmann revealing the laureates’ […]
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Another hurricane threatens Florida, expected to hit next week
Milton is currently off the coast of Mexico. Residents of Florida were warned on Sunday that Tropical Storm Milton could rapidly strengthen into a powerful hurricane and hit areas along the Gulf Coast mid-next week, areas that were recently devastated by Hurricane Helene, according to the Associated Press. Milton is presently situated near Mexico’s coastline […]
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Mrbeast faces lawsuit: contestants were allegedly harassed and denied food during reality show filming
Five women, who participated in the filming of a reality show under the direction of Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast, have filed a lawsuit against the YouTube star. Donaldson, the most-watched YouTuber globally and a multimillionaire, is now facing a 54-page lawsuit, according to a report from the BBC. The women involved claim they […]
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Eminem announces he’s becoming a grandfather in emotional new music video
In a heartfelt twist, Eminem revealed that he’s going to be a grandfather in his new music video for the song Temporary. The video, released yesterday, is a compilation of family footage featuring his daughter Hailie Jade, with clips from her childhood and scenes from her recent wedding. The touching song is dedicated to Hailie, […]
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Dengue fever spreading in Italy
A significant outbreak of dengue fever in the city of Fano has raised concerns within the scientific community. Italian scientists are alarmed by the growing number of dengue cases in the Marche region, located in central Italy. The outbreak is concentrated in Fano, where over 100 confirmed cases have been recorded since mid-August, with 35 […]
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Evacuations, canceled flights, and closed schools as a destructive typhoon heads toward Taiwan
The typhoon is expected to hit the country a day later than initially predicted. Schools and financial markets were closed across Taiwan on Wednesday as Typhoon Krathon brought heavy rains and strong winds to the island’s southern and eastern regions. More than 10,000 people were evacuated from vulnerable areas, according to AFP. All domestic flights […]
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Two men killed in Greece wildfire
Two firefighters were injured. Two men lost their lives while helping to extinguish a wildfire in central Greece, local authorities confirmed on Monday, according to reports from Reuters. The fire broke out on Sunday near the coastal town of Xylokastro on the Peloponnese peninsula, about 120 kilometers west of Athens. Strong winds caused the fire […]
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RIP – American country singer Kris Kristofferson passes away
Acclaimed musician and actor known for collaborations with Johnny Cash and director Martin Scorsese. Kris Kristofferson, the award-winning American country singer and actor, passed away on Saturday at the age of 88. According to BBC, he died peacefully at his home in Hawaii, surrounded by family. Kristofferson became famous for songs like Me and Bobby […]
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