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Walmart Planned to Remove Oven Before 19-Year-Old Employee's Death
The Halifax Walmart in Canada is no longer using its oven after a 19-year-old employee was found dead inside, with a spokesperson stating they had planned to remove it before the tragedy.
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Few have heard of this scenic train journey through Indonesia (and it’s a bargain, too)
The Argo Wilis Panoramic is a bright and airy carriage on the Argo Wilis train. Running between the cities of Surabaya in East Java and Bandung in West Java, it’s one of the most scenic and underrated train journeys in all of Southeast Asia.
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Man with explosives dies trying to enter Brazil Supreme Court
A man with explosives died Wednesday trying to enter Brazil's Supreme Court in what appeared to be a suicide, officials said.The second one happened when the man tried to enter the court, and this blast killed him, the governor said.
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France mounts security operation for Israel match after Amsterdam violence
Thousands of police are deployed in Paris to ensure security at a France-Israel football international.
4 min read - Worlddpa international
Six Israeli soldiers killed, six killed by Israeli jets in Lebanon
A total of at least 12 people were killed on Wednesday in southern Lebanon, including six Israeli soldiers and six people who died when Israeli jets hit a building, reports from both Israel and Lebanon showed. Israel's armed forces announced that six of their soldiers were killed in fighting in south Lebanon, while eye witnesses reported at least six people died and 15 others were injured when Israeli jets struck a building south of Beirut. The soldiers were killed in an exchange of fire with fo
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The 'morphing' wheel from South Korea that may transform lives and robots
Imagine a wheelchair equipped with wheels flexible enough to navigate all manner of obstacles from kerbs to humps and even staircases. Or perhaps an unmanned delivery vehicle using the same wheels that takes the stairs to deliver food and groceries right to your doorstop. This is what researchers from the Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM) envision for their 'morphing' wheel, which can roll over obstacles up to 1.3 times the height of its radius.
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“You have to make decisions…” – Luis de la Fuente issues response to Nacho Fernandez’s Spain snub grievance
Earlier this week, ex-Real Madrid captain Nacho Fernandez hit out at Luis de la Fuente’s decision to exile him from Spain contention after his summer move to Saudi Arabia. The veteran defender state...
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Florence American Cemetery
FLORENCE, Italy (WJTV) – My wife and I visited a special cemetery near Florence, Italy. We spent a couple of days in Florence before traveling to Rome. On the way, we made a stop at the Florence American Cemetery where more than 4,500 American WWII soldiers are buried. The cemetery is nestled in a valley […]
1 min read - ScienceLive Science
12,000-year-old, doughnut-shaped pebbles may be early evidence of the wheel
The wheel was likely invented around 6,000 years ago, but a new analysis of curious rocks from Israel suggests that wheel-like technologies existed even earlier.
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Top EU diplomat proposes suspending political dialogue with Israel
Top EU diplomat Josep Borrell has proposed that EU member states suspend political dialogue with Israel over its war in the Gaza Strip, an EU diplomatic source told dpa on Wednesday. Borrell is basing his proposal on assessments by independent international agencies that allege Israel has violated human rights and international humanitarian law in the Palestinian territory. The initiative, which was put forward in a meeting of EU ambassadors on Wednesday, is now to be discussed at a meeting of f
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Watch: Koala found relaxing in South Australia couple's bedroom
A couple arrived at their home in Australia after midnight and found their bedroom occupied by an unexpected intruder -- a koala.
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Dutch firebrand Wilders urges severe punishment for attacks on Jews
Hooligans found guilty of the assault of Israeli football fans in Amsterdam should where possible lose their Dutch nationality, right-wing populist political leader Geert Wilders said on Wednesday. Wilders, who leads the largest group in the Dutch parliament, has blamed Muslims and Dutch citizens with Moroccan roots for the violence in the city around a football match between Israel's Maccabi team and Ajax Amsterdam last week. "We saw how Muslims hunted Jews on the streets of Amsterdam, a pogrom
2 min read - Businessdpa international
Ford works council says 2,000 employees in Cologne to have hours cut
Around 2,000 employees in Germany are to be affected by short-time work at the US carmaker Ford, the company's works council told dpa in Cologne on Wednesday. News of this measure had already become public on Tuesday evening, but the exact scope was initially unclear. Ford has around 13,000 employees at its Cologne plant. Benjamin Gruschka, the head of the Ford works council, said short-time work will start on Monday. Short-time work is a German government furlough scheme whereby workers are sen
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Gaza surgeon describes drones targeting children
Children lying injured in Gaza were picked out and shot by quadcopters, a senior doctor tells MPs.
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Four new animals arrive at Dickerson Park Zoo
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Dickerson Park Zoo (DPZ) has announced the arrival of four new animals in Springfield. According to a press release from DPZ, the zoo has added a trio of two-year-old lesser kudu and a Chacoan peccary. Kudu are a bushland antelope native to east Africa and lesser kudu are a new species for […]
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Málaga evacuates thousands as Spain issues more flood alerts
Spain's Civil Protection Agency sent a mass alert to phones warning of an "extreme risk of rainfall".
4 min read - WorldThe Independent
Is it safe to travel to Spain and should I cancel my holiday after flooding disaster?
Extreme weather in Spain is back over Malaga as flights and train travel are disrupted due to wind and rain
7 min read - Worlddpa international
Gang arrested after million-euro jewellery heist at Frankfurt Airport
Police in Germany have arrest four suspects who allegedly participated in a jewellery heist at Frankfurt Airport. The police said on Wednesday that a suitcase full of jewellery was stolen on November 8 from a dealer who had taken it with him to the airport. The man estimated the value of the suitcase at €1.2 million (about $1.3 million). After analysing security videos, the police were able to establish that at least four people were involved in the theft. They were able to locate these individu
1 min read - WorldAssociated Press
Nigeria signs $1.2 billion deal with Chinese state-owned company to revamp key gas plant
Nigeria has inked a $1.2 billion deal with a Chinese firm to revitalize a gas processing facility, a move that officials say could propel the African country to a leading position in aluminum production. The deal between the Chinese state-owned CNCEC and the BFI Group, a major investor in the Aluminum Smelter Company of Nigeria, is expected to revive the 135 million standard cubic feet gas processing facility plant at the smelter. It was announced Tuesday by Nigeria's minister of state for gas
1 min read - WorldAssociated Press
New storms and flooding in Spain threaten hard-hit Valencia again
New storms in Spain caused school closures and train cancellations on Wednesday, two weeks after flash floods in Valencia and other parts of the country killed more than 220 people and destroyed thousands of homes. Coastal areas of Valencia were placed under the highest alert on Wednesday evening. Cleanup efforts in parts of Valencia hardest hit by the Oct. 29 storm were still continuing, and there were concerns over what more rain could bring to streets still covered with mud and debris.
1 min read - Worlddpa international
Notre-Dame in Paris set to reopen December 7, five years after blaze
Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris is set to reopen on December 7, five years after a devastating blaze that caught the world's attention. The Élysée Palace said on Wednesday that French President Emmanuel Macron will deliver a speech in front of the cathedral. Philippe Jost, president of the public institution overseeing the cathedral's restoration, announced that the ceremonial event will feature performances by prominent artists. He described the line-up as "internationally renowned" but did not r
1 min read - BusinessFreightWaves
FedEx builds capacity in Latin America with new flight routes
FedEx is strengthening its air network in Latin America with two new flights linking markets in South and Central America with Miami, the company announced. The post FedEx builds capacity in Latin America with new flight routes appeared first on FreightWaves.
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South Africa water crisis deepens amid electricity, infrastructure issues
Electricity and water supply issues are holding back growth in Africa’s largest economy.
2 min read - Worlddpa international
German Cabinet agrees draft bill to crack down on laughing gas
The use of nitrous oxide as a party drug could soon be banned in Germany after the Cabinet approved a draft bill from Health Minister Karl Lauterbach. The reform also provides for a ban on dispensing via vending machines and late-night shops as well as targeting so-called knockout drops. However, it could face a battle to be passed in parliament ahead of elections expected to be held on February 23. Chancellor Olaf Scholz's administration is aiming to add the regulation to an existing bill but w
1 min read - WorldAssociated Press
Turkey's trade minister says the country expects to be offered partner status in the BRICS bloc
Turkey expects to be offered “partner country" status with the BRICS bloc of developing economies, the country's trade minister said Wednesday. Turkey requested to join the group as a full member earlier this year with the stated aim of “simultaneously” strengthening its ties with East and West. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan attended the bloc's summit in Russia last month.
1 min read - WorldThe Hill
FAA bans flights to Haiti after aircraft struck by bullets
The Federal Aviation Administration issued an order on Tuesday prohibiting US flights below 10,000 feet over Haiti for the next 30 days after several planes were struck by gunfire amid gang violence in the nation’s capital. The United Nations followed suit by temporarily suspending flights to Port-au-Prince. American Airlines and JetBlue reported damage from bullets…
1 min read - Worlddpa international
UN: Almost 14,000 pregnant women affected by conflict in Lebanon
Nearly 14,000 pregnant women in Lebanon have been affected by the war between Israel and the Hezbollah militia, according to a report published on Wednesday by the UN human rights office. The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) said that around 1,500 of them are due to give birth in the coming weeks, according to recent data. In general, the risk of sexual exploitation and abuse of women is high in the overcrowded shelters in Lebanon, it said. According to the
1 min read - WorldAssociated Press
Mexican legislators reelect head of human rights agency who failed to address abuses
Legislators from Mexico’s ruling party reelected the head of the National Human Rights Commission on Wednesday despite widespread opposition and her failure to call out the government for abuses. The reelection of Rosario Piedra in a party-line Senate vote appeared to be another example of the ruling Morena party's attempts to weaken independent oversight bodies. Mexico's civic and nonprofit rights groups have been almost unanimous in their criticism of Piedra's reelection.
5 min read - WorldAssociated Press
Argentina tribunal upholds corruption verdict against former President Cristina Fernández
A tribunal in Argentina on Wednesday upheld a six-year prison sentence and a lifetime ban from holding public office against former President Cristina Fernández, a dominant political leader in recent years in the South American country. Fernández was convicted and sentenced in 2022 by a three-judge panel for a fraud scheme that embezzled millions of dollars through public works projects during her presidency.
1 min read - WorldAssociated Press
Why post-election violence in Mozambique is a concern for Southern Africa
A deepening political and social crisis in Mozambique will top the agenda of a regional summit this week called after the result of Oct. 9 elections led to weeks of violent protests and prompted the losing candidate to dispute the outcome. At least 30 people are reported to have died during the post-election violence which flared following the victory of the ruling Front for the Liberation of Mozambique (Frelimo) candidate Daniel Chapo. Venancio Mondlane, the independent candidate who came sec
3 min read - WorldBBC
Russia sends military instructors to Equatorial Guinea - reports
Up to 200 Russians are estimated to have arrived in the country in the recent past.
3 min read - Worlddpa international
Germany's far-right AfD to remain under investigation until election
German intelligence agencies are to continue investigating the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) until after February's elections, security sources told dpa on Wednesday, as a regional court dealt the party a further blow. The party - which is currently second in national polls - has been classified by security services as a suspected right-wing extremist group, allowing officers to monitor its activities including through the use of surveillance and informants. In October, the president o
3 min read - BusinessModern Car Collector
The First Lamborghini-Restored Countach Is Now for Sale in Canada
Lamborghini enthusiasts now have a rare opportunity to own a piece of automotive history: the first Lamborghini Countach ever restored by the Italian automaker itself. This stunning red 1988 LP5000 Quattrovalvole, currently listed for sale in Canada through Petrolicious, was rebuilt by Lamborghini's in-house heritage team, Polo Storico, and remains one of the few models to receive such an exclusive restoration. Image Via Petrolicious Founded in 2015, Lamborghini's Polo Storico division specializ
2 min read - Worlddpa international
Six dead, 15 injured in pre-dawn Israeli bombing raid south of Beirut
At least six people died and 15 others were injured when Israeli jets struck a building to the south of Beirut in the early hours of Wednesday, eyewitnesses reported. Images showed that several floors of the building in the Aley district were severely damaged in the pre-dawn bombing raid. Residents said they had spent the night outdoors for fear of further attacks. "These days, you have to know who your neighbours are," one resident told dpa in reference to members of the Iran-backed Hezbollah m
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Heavy rains lash Spain after deadly floods
Spain closed schools and evacuated residents as heavy rains lashed the country Wednesday, two weeks after its worst floods in a generation killed more than 200 people.The rain also meant schools and universities closed across large parts of Valencia, the southern region of Andalusia and Catalonia.
2 min read - Worlddpa international
Official from Germany's far-right AfD brands court ruling 'absurd'
A regional leader of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) on Wednesday slammed a court decision to allow the party to remain under investigation by intelligence services. The Baden-Württemberg Higher Administrative Court's ruling is "just absurd," said Markus Frohnmaier, head of the AfD chapter in the south-western state. Frohnmaier, who was born in Romania, told dpa: "The AfD is so inclusive that it has elected a party leader with Romanian roots." "The AfD does not want Germans with and
1 min read - Worlddpa international
Germany's Merz open to reforming debt brake on government spending
German opposition leader Friedrich Merz said on Wednesday he was open to reforming the country's constitutional brake on government spending. Merz, widely seen as the favourite to succeed Chancellor Olaf Scholz after next year's parliamentary elections, said that only the first 20 articles in the Basic Law, Germany's constitution, are unchangeable. "Everything else can of course be discussed," said Merz at an economic conference organized by the Süddeutsche Zeitung newspaper in Berlin. There are
1 min read - WorldAssociated Press
Anti-whaling activist Watson stays in detention in Greenland while Danes consider Japanese request
A court in Greenland again decided Wednesday to extend the custody of anti-whaling campaigner Paul Watson, until Dec. 4, while Denmark considers a Japanese extradition request. Japan does not have an extradition treaty with the Scandinavian country. Greenland is an autonomous territory of Denmark and handles police and justice matters.
1 min read - BusinessTipRanks
JD.com price target raised to $43 from $35 at Mizuho
Mizuho raised the firm’s price target on JD.com (JD) to $43 from $35 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. While stimulus policies are driving enthusiasm in China, Asia internet fundamentals remain soft and uncertain, and Mizuho is waiting to see improvements on structural issues such as unemployment and real estate, the analyst tells investors in a research note. The firm says the potential for higher tariffs “casts a shadow of uncertainty.” Despite a mixed outlook, it remains positive
1 min read - BusinessTipRanks
Dada Nexus price target lowered to $4 from $4.50 at Mizuho
Mizuho analyst Wei Fang lowered the firm’s price target on Dada Nexus (DADA) to $4 from $4.50 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. While stimulus policies are driving enthusiasm in China, Asia internet fundamentals remain soft and uncertain, and Mizuho is waiting to see improvements on structural issues such as unemployment and real estate, the analyst tells investors in a research note. The firm says the potential for higher tariffs “casts a shadow of uncertainty.” Despite a mixed outl
1 min read - BusinessTipRanks
Bilibili price target raised to $21 from $17 at Mizuho
Mizuho raised the firm’s price target on Bilibili (BILI) to $21 from $17 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. While stimulus policies are driving enthusiasm in China, Asia internet fundamentals remain soft and uncertain, and Mizuho is waiting to see improvements on structural issues such as unemployment and real estate, the analyst tells investors in a research note. The firm says the potential for higher tariffs “casts a shadow of uncertainty.” Despite a mixed outlook, it remains posit
1 min read - BusinessTipRanks
Trip.com price target raised to $78 from $65 at Mizuho
Mizuho raised the firm’s price target on Trip.com to $78 from $65 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. While stimulus policies are driving enthusiasm in China, Asia internet fundamentals remain soft and uncertain, and Mizuho is waiting to see improvements on structural issues such as unemployment and real estate, the analyst tells investors in a research note. The firm says the potential for higher tariffs “casts a shadow of uncertainty.” Despite a mixed outlook, it remains positive on
1 min read - WorldThe Athletic
Billie Jean King Cup reschedules Spain vs. Poland tie after red weather warning in Malaga
The first round of the Billie Jean King Cup tennis finals in Malaga, Spain has been postponed after local and regional authorities issued a severe weather warning for Malaga province. Spain’s Civil Protection Agency (CPA) sent a mass alert to residents after 10 p.m. local time on Tuesday evening warning of an “extreme risk of rainfall,” with a red weather warning being issued. The red warning accounts for extreme weather phenomena, with “very high risk to the population,” according to Spain’s we
3 min read - Worlddpa international
Court: State branch of Germany's AfD can remain under investigation
A state branch of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is to remain under investigation by intelligence services after the party's complaint was rejected by a German court. The decision by the Baden-Württemberg Administrative Court on Wednesday ensures intelligence officials in the south-western state can continue to classify the local AfD chapter as a suspected right-wing extremist organization. The Baden-Württemberg Office for the Protection of the Constitution first made the assessment
1 min read - ScienceInteresting Engineering
Emperor penguin’s epic GPS fail sends it 2,000 miles off course to Australia
An emperor penguin journeyed over 2,000 miles from Antarctica to an Australian beach, marking a possible first for the species on the continent.
3 min read - Worlddpa international
Germany's Merz warns potential AfD voters to 'think carefully'
German opposition leader Friedrich Merz on Wednesday warned potential supporters of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) to "think carefully" about their decision ahead of next year's elections. Merz - whose conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is leading in national polls with its Bavarian sister party, the Christian Social Union (CSU) - said a strong performance for the AfD would likely weaken his bloc's ability to form a coherent government. "The stronger the AfD becomes, the
1 min read - BusinessJust Auto
BYD to enter South Korea in early 2025
BYD already has a presence in South Korea’s commercial vehicle market, including the truck and bus segments.
1 min read - Businessdpa international
As German economy struggles, executives earn more than ever
In the face of an economic downturn and major layoffs at large German firms such as SAP, ThyssenKrupp and Bosch, executives at Germany's major listed companies are earning more than ever before. The remuneration of board members of companies listed on the DAX, MDAX and SDAX rose by an average of 11% in the 2023 financial year, according to a study by the auditing firm EY that was published on Wednesday. Including bonuses, they reached a record high of €2.65 million ($2.81 million), the study sai
3 min read - BusinessSouth China Morning Post
Shenzhen's soaring R&D spending rivals Beijing, dwarfs Hong Kong amid China's tech drive
China's southern tech hub Shenzhen spent a record amount on research and development (R&D) last year, rivalling Beijing's level and vastly exceeding that of neighbouring Hong Kong to cement its position as a national research mecca. Shenzhen's R&D expenditure jumped to 223.66 billion yuan (US$30.93 billion) in 2023, surpassing the 200-billion-yuan mark for the first time and up by nearly 19 per cent from the previous year, according to government data released last week. R&D made up just under 6
3 min read - WorldAFP
TikTok posts share hoax video of Indonesian finance minister 'cash giveaway'
After Indonesia's new President Prabowo Subianto announced his pick for finance minister, a manipulated video of the official purportedly announcing a cash gift surfaced on social media. In fact, the original video showed Sri Mulyani Indrawati speaking about tax reform in 2021. A spokesperson from the ministry told AFP the clip is a "hoax".
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