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Hamas hostage videos intensify EU calls for Gaza ceasefire
EurActiv
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August 3, 2025
Videos of emaciated Israeli hostages released by Hamas have ignited outrage in Europe and Israel, intensifying EU calls for a ceasefire and immediate release amid Gaza’s deepening humanitarian crisis. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas described...
Thomas "Tom" Bowe
Cannon Falls Beacon - Minnesota
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Thomas Francis "Tom" Bowe, 76, unexpectedly died in his sleep on July 30th, 2025 in Red Wing. Tom was born at the Red Wing hospital on September 27, 1949 to Daniel Ralph Bowe and his wife Alice Louise (Ellingson) Nilsson Bowe of Welch. Tom grew up...
Middle East: Canada set to recognize Palestinian state
Deutsche Welle
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July 30, 2025
Skip next section Canada to recognize Palestinian state, says PM Carney 07/30/2025July 30, 2025Canada to recognize Palestinian state, says PM Carney Canada "intends" to recognize a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly in September, Prime...
Public discourse still imagines Cyprus as frozen in 1960
Cyprus Mail
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August 3, 2025
But both sides are now multi-cultural and it’s time we realised it Every year, on “national” days of celebration and remembrance, marked separately in the northern and southern Cyprus, politicians regurgitate dusty old speeches that portray the...
Tobacco tax: How much more cigarettes will cost in the EU
EurActiv
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July 31, 2025
Smokers across the EU could soon face steep price hikes of up to €2 per pack under a proposed EU-wide tobacco tax reform – a public health measure that’s sparking political pushback in some member states. The stakes are particularly high in light...
Bacteria strain that is resistant to antibiotics is spreading in Europe, scientists warn
Euronews
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July 23, 2025
Published on 23/07/2025 - 14:45 GMT+2 A new strain of bacteria that can cause serious infections in children but evades standard treatments is spreading in Europe. MRSA (meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) is a type of bacteria that has...
Emergency services: Burglar caught in the act, drunken trespasser found on Gare train tracks
RTL Today
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July 27, 2025
Luxembourg police were kept busy on Saturday with interventions in Roedt and the capital. At around 9am, police were notified of two intruders attempting to break into a property in Roedt. The thieves were trying to gain access via a balcony door...
Pathogen Pulse: Facilities Need the SPD, Yersinia Enterocolitica Outbreak, and More
Infection Control Today
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July 22, 2025
Infection prevention is not just a checklist—it is the backbone of patient safety. A series of recent investigations and outbreaks across North America and Europe underscore the critical role of sterilization, surveillance, and swift reporting in...
Two Satellites Successfully Launch, Enhancing SES Constellation
West Orlando News - Florida
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August 2, 2025
Two Boeing-built O3b mPOWER satellites successfully launched, with the goal of enhancing the SES Constellation. Boeing engineers confirmed the 9th and 10th O3b mPOWER satellites, built for leading space solutions company SES, successfully launched...
Northern Ireland striker set to be subject of League One bidding war as multiple sides weigh up offers
Belfast Telegraph
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August 2, 2025
The Belfast Telegraph revealed earlier this week that the former Cliftonville hero was open to a move away from the Scottish Championship side in order to keep his World Cup dreams at international level alive. After scoring 18 times for Ross...
Centre for Equal Treatment: Susanna van Tonder steps down as president
RTL Today
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July 30, 2025
Citing both personal health and institutional challenges, Susanna van Tonder stepped down from her leadership role at Luxembourg’s equality watchdog, the Centre for Equal Treatment. Susanna van Tonder has resigned as president of the Centre for...
Smartphones lead to ‘suicidal thoughts, low self-worth and aggression’ in children under 13, study
Euronews
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July 22, 2025
Published on 22/07/2025 - 12:11 GMT+2 Children shouldn’t have access to smartphones until the age of 13, according to a new global study. Those who used smartphones before they turned 13 were more likely to have suicidal thoughts, bad emotional...
Reporting from Canada, #2: Aid in Dying and Psychosurgery
Psychiatric Times - New Jersey
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July 22, 2025
PSYCHIATRIC VIEWS ON THE DAILY NEWS When we get to Canada, I generally follow Canadian news on TV or newspapers, or hear from people we know or meet. Our expanded Sunday papers in the United States come on Saturday here, and 2 major and extensive...
F1 Qualifying Today: Hungarian Grand Prix 2025 start time, TV channel and FREE live stream
GPFans
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August 2, 2025
F1 returns to Budapest for round 14 of the 2025 season and the Hungarian Grand Prix in the last race before the summer break. The Hungarian GP weekend will be crucial for Lando Norris if he hopes to make gains in the championship over team-mate...
A large Danish study confirms childhood vaccines do not cause autism. Why is the myth so persistent?
Euronews
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July 16, 2025
Published on 16/07/2025 - 13:11 GMT+2 Another major study has confirmed that routine childhood vaccines do not cause autism. The theory emerged three decades ago and caught fire after a study was published – and later retracted – in a major...
Steinfort: Restrictions lifted as Legionella cases subside
RTL Today
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July 21, 2025
Restrictions for vulnerable residents in Steinfort have been lifted after water analyses returned negative for Legionella bacteria, the Luxembourg Health Directorate announced. The commune was informed that the bacteria, which can cause a severe...
'Gangster granny', 'cruel' fraudsters and violent killers among Essex criminals jailed in July 2025
Essex Live
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August 2, 2025
These are the faces of the Essex criminals jailed in July 2025. We're now seven full months into the year, and there have been a huge number of criminals jailed in the past month. From gangs of dealers to violent men, fraudsters, and "gangster...
New Zealand fast-tracks registration for overseas-trained doctors
Healthcare Asia
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July 16, 2025
Applications from the US, Canada, and Singapore will be processed within two months. The Medical Council of New Zealand has announced new measures to speed up the registration process for overseas-trained doctors seeking to practice in Aotearoa...
The WCPE String Quartet Live Performance
WCPE - North Carolina
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June 1st, 2025 12:01 AM | June 1st, 2025 Suite No. 7 in G minor, HWV 432 George Frederic Handel (1685-1759) David Russell Telarc 33223 7:03 AM | June 1st, 2025 Sing For Joy Various Rev. Alexandra M. Jacob, host 12:01 PM | June 1st, 2025 Seven...
Stocks firmer, but off best as US/EU deal is digested & into a week of risk events - Newsquawk US Market Open
Zero Hedge
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EU and US agreed on a trade deal with 15% tariffs; EU to buy USD 750bln in US energy, and make USD 600bln in investments. EC President von der Leyen later confirmed the 15% rate is for a vast majority of EU exports including cars, semiconductors...