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Dutch supermarket chain Spar accused of helping Iran evade sanctions
14 hours, 45 minutes ago

Dutch supermarket chain Spar accused of helping Iran evade sanctions

NL Times  

The Dutch supermarket chain Spar has been implicated in an alleged scheme to help Iran bypass international sanctions, de Volkskrant reported. According to internal documents leaked by a whistleblower, the license for Spar Iran was used to facilitate questionable transactions involving members of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps, a heavily sanctioned group linked to human rights abuses. Evidence suggests that …

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38 dead, over 100 missing in Congo after ferry capsizes in Busira river
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1 day, 12 hours ago

38 dead, over 100 missing in Congo after ferry capsizes in Busira river

Deccan Chronicle  

Kinshasa: Thirty-eight people are confirmed dead, and over 100 remain missing in Congo after an overloaded ferry -- full of people returning home for Christmas -- capsized in the river Busira late on Friday night, according to local officials and eyewitnesses. The boat was travelling in the northeast of the Congo as part of a convoy of other vessels, and …

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Dozens dead after ferry capsizes in DR Congo: Official
1 day, 14 hours ago

Dozens dead after ferry capsizes in DR Congo: Official

Al Jazeera  

At least 38 killed and more than 100 missing after ferry carrying people traveling for Christmas sank in the Busira River. At least 38 people have died and more than 100 others remain missing after a ferry carrying passengers travelling for Christmas capsized on a river in the northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, according to officials and witnesses. According …

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38 people are dead and over 100 remain missing in Congo after a ferry capsizes in the river Busira
Top News
1 day, 17 hours ago

38 people are dead and over 100 remain missing in Congo after a ferry capsizes in the river Busira

The Hindu  

Thirty-eight people are confirmed dead, and over 100 remain missing in Congo after an overloaded ferry — full of people returning home for Christmas — capsized in the river Burisa late Friday night, according to local officials and eyewitnesses. The boat was traveling in the northeast of the Congo as part of a convoy of other vessels, and the passengers …

Congo Ingende
38 people are dead and over 100 missing in Congo after a ferry capsizes on the Busira River
Top News
1 day, 18 hours ago

38 people are dead and over 100 missing in Congo after a ferry capsizes on the Busira River

Associated Press  

KINSHASA, Congo — A ferry overloaded with people returning home for Christmas capsized on the Busira River in northeastern Congo, leaving 38 people confirmed dead and over 100 others missing, officials and eyewitnesses said Saturday. The sinking of the ferry late Friday came less than four days after another boat capsized in the country’s northeast, killing 25 people. According to …

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Women’s players arrested over racist incident in Brazil soccer semifinal
1 day, 21 hours ago

Women’s players arrested over racist incident in Brazil soccer semifinal

Associated Press  

SAO PAULO — Four River Plate women’s players were arrested by Sao Paulo police and accused of making a racial slur, Sao Paulo’s public security secretariat told The Associated Press on Saturday. On Friday, a Brazil Ladies Cup soccer semifinal between Argentina’s River Plate and Brazilian team Grêmio was stopped in the first half after River Plate’s Candela Díaz was …

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Protest Against Arunachal Dam Project Is Result Of Pema Khandu's Failure To Address Local Concerns | OPINION
2 days, 7 hours ago

Protest Against Arunachal Dam Project Is Result Of Pema Khandu's Failure To Address Local Concerns | OPINION

ABP News  

In the northeastern state of Arunachal Pradesh, away from the BJP-versus-Congress tussles dominating national headlines, local indigenous communities in the Siang, Upper Siang, and East Siang districts are raising their voices against the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Dam Project. Why Locals Are Protesting Siang Upper Multipurpose Dam Project The residents of the Siang Valley oppose the project due to concerns …

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38 people are dead and over 100 missing in Congo after a ferry capsizes
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2 days, 14 hours ago

38 people are dead and over 100 missing in Congo after a ferry capsizes

LA Times  

A ferry overloaded with people returning home for Christmas capsized on the Busira River in northeastern Congo, leaving 38 people confirmed dead and more than 100 others missing, officials and eyewitnesses said Saturday. The sinking of the ferry late Friday came less than four days after another boat capsized in the country’s northeast, killing 25 people. According to Ingende resident …

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From Mr Beast's $5 million game show to Jonathan Ross...
2 days, 21 hours ago

From Mr Beast's $5 million game show to Jonathan Ross...

Daily Mail  

Looking for something new to watch this weekend? The Mail's TV experts have sifted through hundreds of programmes to bring you the 20 of the best shows and films to stream on demand right now… Beast Games Mr Beast gives away $5 million in an elaborate, sprawling contest styled after Squid Game Year: 2024 Certificate: 12 Mr Beast has been …

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Proposal to combat sea erosion in Sirkazhi fishing villages
3 days, 1 hour ago

Proposal to combat sea erosion in Sirkazhi fishing villages

The Hindu  

A proposal has been prepared to address the problem of sea erosion and related infrastructure challenges in Sirkazhi’s fishing villages by the Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare Department. Five fishing villages in Sirkazhi-Manavamedu, Pudukuppam, Nayakkar Kuppam, Keezhamuvarkarai, and Melamuvarkarai lack protected beach landing facilities, forcing fishermen to use unsafe docking methods. Following this, Joint Director of Fisheries Nagapattinam in-charge D. Ilamvazhuthi, …

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"I've done my time": Annette O'Toole talks "Virgin River" and leaving Superman behind for good
3 days, 14 hours ago

"I've done my time": Annette O'Toole talks "Virgin River" and leaving Superman behind for good

Salon  

When you've spent nearly 60 years in show business, you might be justified in thinking about cutting back or hanging it up. But for "Virgin River" star Annette O'Toole, other people's retirements are her golden opportunities. "As you get older," she said during our recent "Salon Talks" conversation, "more actresses just say, I don't want to do this anymore.' Watch …

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Fatcat water firm bosses are accused of fleecing households with eye-watering bill hikes to subsidise the broken industry
3 days, 15 hours ago

Fatcat water firm bosses are accused of fleecing households with eye-watering bill hikes to subsidise the broken industry

Daily Mail  

Fat cat water bosses were last night accused of fleecing households with eye-watering bill hikes to subsidise the broken industry – as they enjoyed bumper bonuses for failure. Mark this day, for it is the day you became angry.’ Singer turned water campaigner Feargal Sharkey said that Ofwat is making people pay 'for decades of criminal activity' Aerial view of …

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In Florida, a race is on to save the Everglades and protect a key source of drinking water
4 days, 1 hour ago

In Florida, a race is on to save the Everglades and protect a key source of drinking water

Associated Press  

EVERGLADES, Fla. — In a region of Florida known as the River of Grass, John Kominoski plops into hip-deep waters. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Naturalist tour guide Juan Macias is reflected in the tram's mirror as a tourist photographs an alligator in the Shark Valley area of Florida's Everglades National Park, …

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13 Habits of Highly Effective Risk-Takers
4 days, 5 hours ago

13 Habits of Highly Effective Risk-Takers

Wired  

I played poker professionally before I ever wrote about politics or built an election model. I call the following the “13 Habits of Highly Effective Risk-Takers.” The quantitative risk-takers of the River and those who take physical risks—astronauts, deep-sea explorers, NFL players—have these traits in common. “Don’t be results oriented” is a mantra ingrained in many poker players. They Are …

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Ganges river dolphin tagged for the first time in India
4 days, 12 hours ago

Ganges river dolphin tagged for the first time in India

The Hindu  

GUWAHATI A team of wildlife conservationists tagged the almost-blind Ganges river dolphin for the first time. Vishnupriya Kolipakam, WII’s project investigator said the tagging was a significant advancement in understanding the ecological needs of river dolphins, which will help conserve critical habitats within these vast river ecosystems. Wildlife experts said ensuring the well-being of the Ganges river dolphin is crucial …

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After victory over Florida in water war, Georgia will let farmers drill new irrigation wells
4 days, 15 hours ago

After victory over Florida in water war, Georgia will let farmers drill new irrigation wells

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Jason Cox, who grows peanuts and cotton in southwest Georgia, says farming would be economically impossible without water to irrigate his crops. For more than a decade, farmers in parts of southwest Georgia haven’t been able to drill new irrigation wells to the Floridian aquifer, the groundwater nearest the surface. Brian Kemp announced Wednesday that Georgia’s Environmental Protection …

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Mahakumbh 2025: Uttar Pradesh govt merges three streams of Ganga River into one at Sangam ahead of mela
5 days ago

Mahakumbh 2025: Uttar Pradesh govt merges three streams of Ganga River into one at Sangam ahead of mela

India TV News  

Mahakumbh 2025: Three streams of the Ganga river were merged at the Sangam area by the Irrigation Department of Uttar Pradesh to create better bathing facilities for millions of devotees expected to attend the Mahakumbh in 2025, officials said today. The department developed a strategic plan to ensure a grand Mahakumbh experience, centralizing bathing facilities for the anticipated 40 crore …

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Boat capsizes in Congo, 25 killed, dozens go missing
5 days, 9 hours ago

Boat capsizes in Congo, 25 killed, dozens go missing

Deccan Chronicle  

Kinshasa: An overcrowded boat capsized on a river in central Congo on Tuesday, killing at least 25 people, including children, and leaving dozens missing, officials and local residents said. A search was underway for the missing hours later on Tuesday as concerns rose that the death toll could be far higher. There was overloading at roof level and, as far …

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Search continues for missing after DRC boat capsizing kills at least 25
5 days, 14 hours ago

Search continues for missing after DRC boat capsizing kills at least 25

Al Jazeera  

Dozens of people are missing after an overcrowded boat capsized in central DRC on Fimi river. An overcrowded boat has capsized on a river in the central Democratic Republic of the Congo, killing at least 25 people, including children, and leaving dozens missing, according to officials and residents. “There was overloading at roof level and, as far as the lifeless …

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Danilo Vega: My thrilling yet heartwarming rescue experience in Wuxi
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5 days, 14 hours ago

Danilo Vega: My thrilling yet heartwarming rescue experience in Wuxi

China Daily  

My name is Danilo Vega, and I am an Agro-industrial Engineer currently working at the Ministry of Public Works and Transportation in El Salvador, where I serve as the liaison with the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock of El Salvador. Danilo Vega and Raúl Cortez are honored for saving a Chinese couple from drowning on Oct 30 in Wuxi. Our …

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At least 25 killed after an overcrowded boat capsizes in Congo
Top News
5 days, 14 hours ago

At least 25 killed after an overcrowded boat capsizes in Congo

NPR  

At least 25 killed after an overcrowded boat capsizes in Congo toggle caption Kevin S. Vineys/AP KINSHASA, Congo — An overcrowded boat capsized on a river in central Congo on Tuesday, killing at least 25 people, including children, and leaving dozens missing, officials and local residents said. "There was overloading at roof level and, as far as the lifeless human …

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Danilo Vega: My thrilling yet heartwarming rescue experience in Wuxi
Trending News
5 days, 14 hours ago

Danilo Vega: My thrilling yet heartwarming rescue experience in Wuxi

China Daily  

My name is Danilo Vega, and I am an Agro-industrial Engineer currently working at the Ministry of Public Works and Transportation in El Salvador, where I serve as the liaison with the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock of El Salvador. Danilo Vega and Raúl Cortez are honored for saving a Chinese couple from drowning on Oct 30 in Wuxi. Our …

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Indian scientists successfully tag Ganges river dolphin for first time in Assam
5 days, 14 hours ago

Indian scientists successfully tag Ganges river dolphin for first time in Assam

New Indian Express  

In a first, India has tagged a healthy male Ganges river dolphin in Assam, which will help chalk out a long-term conservation plan for the endangered species. The tagging was made possible by advancements in technology – the lightweight tags emit signals compatible with Argos satellite systems even with limited surfacing time. The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change …

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At least 25 are killed and dozens are missing after an overcrowded boat capsizes in Congo
5 days, 17 hours ago

At least 25 are killed and dozens are missing after an overcrowded boat capsizes in Congo

Associated Press  

KINSHASA, Congo — An overcrowded boat capsized on a river in central Congo on Tuesday, killing at least 25 people, including children, and leaving dozens missing, officials and local residents said. “There was overloading at roof level and, as far as the lifeless human bodies are concerned, at least 25 have been recovered so far,” said David Kalemba, Inongo’s river …

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