KLM to Cancel 119 Flights Due to Ground Crew Strike at Schiphol

AMSTERDAM — Dutch carrier KLM will cancel 119 flights on Wednesday as ground crew at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport prepare for another strike, the airline confirmed Monday. The disruption is expected to affect both domestic and international services, with passengers advised to check schedules and seek rebooking options. The strike involves segments of KLM’s ground operations […]

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ABC to Reinstate Jimmy Kimmel Following Suspension Over Charlie Kirk Remarks

LOS ANGELES — ABC has announced that late-night host Jimmy Kimmel will return to air on Tuesday, following a temporary suspension related to comments made about conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. The network confirmed the decision in a brief statement, signaling the end of a controversy that drew sharp public and media attention. Kimmel’s suspension came […]

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Smell triggers the same brain response as taste does – even if you haven’t eaten anything

Taste is often thought to be controlled solely by our tastebuds. But maybe you’ve noticed how food can taste bland when you have a cold and and your nose is blocked? This common experience highlights just how important our sense of smell is when it comes to taste – and how strongly the two are […]

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Sudan crisis: Surge in summary executions by all warring parties

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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How users can make their AI companions feel real – from picking personality traits to creating fan art

Just a few years ago, the idea of someone marrying their AI chatbot might have sounded like the plot of a film. Today, it is no longer just an idea. In July 2025, an article in The Guardian featured people who describe their relationships with chatbots as deeply meaningful, including a man who “married” his AI […]

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Leaders Mark 80 Years of the United Nations with Call for Renewed Multilateralism

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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REDEVELOPED PRIMARY CURRICULUM LAUNCHED TO BRING FUN, RELEVANCE, AND INCLUSION TO IRISH CLASSROOMS

Dublin, 22 September 2025 – Marking a generational shift in Irish education, Minister for Education and Youth Helen McEntee TD has officially launched the Redeveloped Primary Curriculum Specifications for all primary and special schools across the country. Rooted in inclusion, creativity, and relevance, the new curriculum places a strong emphasis on fun, play-based learning, and […]

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U.S. to Spend $1.7 Trillion On Nuclear Triad Modernization

WASHINGTON — The United States is investing $1.7 trillion in a sweeping modernization of its nuclear triad, aiming to upgrade land-based intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBMs), and strategic bombers by 2030. The initiative represents one of the most significant defense undertakings in decades, designed to maintain deterrence amid rising global competition. According […]

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Digital Services Act: keeping us safe online

  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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