BERLIN — Evelyn Palla has become the first woman to lead Deutsche Bahn, Germany’s state-owned rail operator, assuming the role amid mounting pressure to resolve chronic issues plaguing the country’s railway network. Palla inherits a system burdened by frequent delays, train cancellations, aging infrastructure, and declining public confidence. Her appointment signals a strategic shift as […]
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Images from the site of the strike show mangled metal roofing that used to provide cover for worshippers; it comes as the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces – or RSF – continue their push to take control of El Fasher, as they battle forces of the military government. The UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan, Denise Brown, […]
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NEW YORK — World leaders and senior United Nations officials convened this week to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the UN, reflecting on its legacy and reaffirming its role in addressing today’s global challenges. The high-level gathering underscored the organization’s enduring mission to promote peace, development, and human rights amid rising geopolitical tensions and climate […]
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The Digital Services Act (DSA) regulates online services such as social media, marketplaces, app stores, and online travel and accommodation services, for example, Shein, Instagram, X, TikTok, LinkedIn and Booking.com. Its main goal is to create a safer digital space in which your fundamental rights are protected. How the DSA positively impacts your life Control over […]
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ENUGU, Nigeria — A violent assault on the residence of Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Frank Mbah in Ezimo Community, Udenu Local Government Area of Enugu State has left one police officer dead. The attack occurred on Thursday evening around 7 p.m., when suspected armed assailants attempted to breach the premises. According to local […]
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HONG KONG — Hong Kong International Airport will suspend all passenger flights for 36 hours starting Tuesday evening, as the city braces for one of the most powerful super typhoons in recent years. The announcement was confirmed by Qantas Airways, with other carriers expected to follow suit. The precautionary shutdown comes as meteorological agencies warn […]
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WASHINGTON — FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed Sunday that the agency is investigating the possibility of accomplices in the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. The update came during Kirk’s memorial service, where Patel posted a detailed statement on X outlining the scope of the ongoing inquiry. Tyler Robinson has been arrested and charged with […]
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DUBLIN — Marking World Alzheimer’s Day on Sunday, Minister for Older People Kieran O’Donnell underscored the importance of dementia inclusion and community support as part of Ireland’s broader commitment to brain health and ageing with dignity. This year’s theme, “Ask About Dementia, Ask About Alzheimer’s,” encourages public engagement, education, and empathy for those affected by […]
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BRUSSELS — Brussels Airport has requested airlines to cancel approximately 50% of scheduled flights on Monday, following a wave of disruptions that led to 45 departing and 30 arriving flights being scrapped on Sunday. The move aims to ease congestion and stabilize operations amid ongoing logistical challenges. Airport officials have not disclosed the precise cause […]
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“While the major aftershocks have passed, or have mostly passed, women in affected areas are facing a long-term disaster without more urgent assistance,” said Susan Ferguson, UN Women Special Representative in Afghanistan. One woman rescuer supported by the UN agency described “scrambling” along the sides of mountains, “dodging falling rocks every time there was an […]
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