🇫🇷 Besançon, France — Frederic Pechier, a 53-year-old former anaesthetist, is set to stand trial on September 8 in one of France’s most disturbing medical cases. He is accused of deliberately poisoning 30 patients—ranging in age from 4 to 89—during surgical procedures between 2008 and 2017. Twelve of the patients died. Prosecutors allege Pechier tampered […]
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🇺🇸 Washington, D.C. — The Pentagon has authorized the deployment of up to 600 military lawyers to serve as temporary immigration judges, according to an August 27 memo reviewed by the Associated Press. The move, requested by the Department of Justice (DOJ), aims to alleviate the mounting backlog in U.S. immigration courts, which currently exceeds […]
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Following the strong earthquake that hit north-eastern Afghanistan, the EU has approved €1 million in humanitarian emergency funding to address the most urgent needs of the affected population. This money will go to humanitarian partners that are already carrying out relief operations on the ground. In addition, the EU will donate around 130 tonnes of […]
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The United States has intervened and filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania under the False Claims Act (FCA) against ProMedica Health System, Inc. (ProMedica) and various affiliated entities including HCR ManorCare Inc. and four nursing homes located in Pennsylvania, Ohio, South Carolina, and Virginia (the defendants). ProMedica […]
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Today, EASA proudly launches its new corporate film, putting the spotlight on the people at the heart of European aviation—passengers. The film offers a glimpse into the essential work EASA does to enable the air travel experience for millions across Europe. From the moment a loved one greets you at the airport, to ensuring access […]
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Business & Macro 🇰🇪 Kenya Eyes $774 Million Through Kenya Pipeline Company IPO Kenya’s Treasury plans to raise $774 million by creating new shares in the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) for an initial public offering. The move is part of a broader government effort to privatize key state assets and boost infrastructure financing. 🇳🇬 Union […]
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The magnitude six quake has already left more than 800 dead and at least 2,000 injured, but the total impact could be in the “hundreds of thousands”, according to the UN’s top aid official in the country, Indrika Ratwatte. Speaking from Kabul, Mr. Ratwatte said that mud and wooden roof structures were predominant in the […]
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He said the Houthis entered the premises of the World Food Programme (WFP) in the capital, Sana’a, and seized UN property, in addition to attempting to enter other UN premises in the city. The Houthis, also known as Ansar Allah, have been battling Yemeni Government forces, backed by a Saudi-led coalition, for control of the […]
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The Niger State Government in Nigeria is facing public scrutiny following reports that billions of naira have been allocated for religious pilgrimages, while many public schools in the state lack basic amenities. Critics argue that the disparity reflects misplaced priorities, as pupils in several communities continue to learn on bare floors in overcrowded classrooms, with […]
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Union Bank of Nigeria has officially completed its merger with Titan Trust Bank Limited, following final approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The consolidation marks a significant milestone in Nigeria’s banking sector, resulting in the full absorption of Titan Trust’s operations and assets into Union Bank. As part of the merger, Titan Trust […]
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