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Lisbon funicular cable crash: Who are the victims?

Lisbon funicular cable crash: Who are the victims?

On Wednesday evening, a tragic incident involving Lisbon’s well-known funicular cable railway resulted in the deaths of 16 people and injuries to about 20 others. Among the deceased was a transportation worker, while a three-year-old German child reportedly sustained only minor injuries. Emergency services reported that the injured included four Portuguese citizens and 11 foreign

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Israel rejects 'spin' after Hamas says ready for comprehensive deal

Israel rejects ‘spin’ after Hamas says ready for comprehensive deal

Israel has dismissed a statement from Hamas indicating the group’s willingness to engage in a “comprehensive deal” aimed at concluding the ongoing conflict in Gaza and securing the release of all hostages. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office characterized the statement as lacking new information and reiterated that hostilities would cease only when all 48 hostages—20

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Ukraine has unbreakable pledge from West with Trump's backing

Ukraine has unbreakable pledge from West with Trump’s backing

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer addressed a meeting of approximately 30 Western nations, asserting that they share an “unbreakable pledge” to support Ukraine, backed by the United States. He urged these nations to encourage Russia to conclude its ongoing military actions in Ukraine, which have persisted for over 40 months. Starmer co-chaired this meeting

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PM Andrew Holness wins rare third term

PM Andrew Holness wins rare third term

Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness has secured a rare third term in office following the Labour Party’s victories in the recent election. According to preliminary results from the Caribbean nation’s electoral commission, the Labour Party won 34 seats, while the opposition People’s National Party (PNP) won 29 seats. PNP candidate Mark Golding has acknowledged his

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Might Xi and Putin be onto something?

Might Xi and Putin be onto something?

During a recent meeting at a military parade in Beijing, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the potential for organ transplants to extend human life significantly. A translator relayed Putin’s comments, suggesting that repetitive organ transplantation could lead to rejuvenation, possibly allowing individuals to live well past the current human lifespan,

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