A far-right independent candidate called Călin Georgescu is leading the race to become Romania’s next president. He took a shock lead in the first round of voting by securing 22.9% of the vote, followed by centre-right opposition leader Elena Lasconi with 19.2%. The two are set to face off in the second and final round […]
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That was the stark message heard during a special session on Monday convened by the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), where UN officials and humanitarian leaders highlighted the dire conditions in Haiti and called for immediate action to support its youngest citizens. With 5.4 million people – half the population – facing acute food insecurity, […]
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In an alert from the UN aid coordination office, OCHA, it reported more than 28,000 cases of cholera and 836 deaths in 11 states between 22 July and 28 October. The actual number of people infected with the disease may be higher owing to under-reporting, said OCHA; the UN agency also noted in its latest update […]
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The president of the International Criminal Court on Monday said threats facing the institution, including possible US sanctions and Russian warrants for staff members, “jeopardize its very existence.” Speaking at an annual conference of the court’s 124 members, President Judge Tomoko Akane did not name Russia or the United States but referred to them as […]
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On December 2, 2024, President Michael D. Higgins and his wife, Sabina, participated in a poignant candle lighting ceremony at Áras an Uachtaráin, marking the beginning of National Missing Persons Week in Ireland. This ceremony, held in advance of the main events on December 4, serves as a symbolic prelude to the week-long observance, which […]
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Hyundai Motor and Kia have announced the launch of an innovative wearable exoskeleton, the X-ble Shoulder, designed to assist workers in physically demanding industries by enhancing upper body strength and reducing strain during overhead tasks. This new product represents a significant advancement in wearable technology, aimed at improving both worker safety and efficiency. The X-ble […]
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BT Group has signed a significant new contract worth £1.29 billion with the UK’s Home Office, ensuring the continued development and management of the Emergency Services Network (ESN) for the next seven years. The deal, which takes effect on December 2, 2024, will see BT provide critical mobile services for the nationwide communications network used […]
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Black Friday 2024 has set a new record for online shopping, with U.S. e-commerce sales reaching an impressive $10.8 billion, according to Adobe Analytics. This marks a significant milestone in the evolution of Black Friday, which has increasingly shifted from in-store shopping to digital platforms in recent years. Record-Breaking Sales Reflect Shifting Consumer Trends The […]
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In a high-profile and unexpected visit to Kyiv, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has committed to providing Ukraine with an additional $680 million in military aid, underscoring Germany’s continued support for Ukraine amidst the ongoing conflict with Russia. Scholz’s announcement came as Ukraine’s President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has increasingly sought security assurances from NATO to help bolster […]
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On December 1, 2024, severe thunderstorms impacted southern Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay, leaving significant damage in their wake. The storm system, which formed off the coast of Uruguay, brought high winds, torrential rain, and large hail, particularly affecting Brazil’s Rio Grande do Sul state. The region experienced power outages affecting over 3 million people and […]
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