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Nine injured after Walcha demolition derby car rams into crowd

Nine injured after Walcha demolition derby car rams into crowd

Nine individuals sustained injuries, with one reported in critical condition, following an incident at a demolition derby in Walcha, located in southeastern Australia. The accident occurred on Saturday night when a car participating in the event crashed through a fence and collided with the grandstand, as confirmed by New South Wales police. The demolition derby

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Patronato: My mum was a 17-year-old free spirit in Franco's Spain

Patronato: My mum was a 17-year-old free spirit in Franco’s Spain

Marina Freixa learned of her family’s troubled history during a Christmas gathering almost a decade ago. As her mother, Mariona Roca Tort, opened up about her childhood, Marina discovered details about Mariona’s experience under Spain’s Franco dictatorship. At 17, Mariona was reported to the authorities by her parents and placed in a reformatory, part of

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Why India caps pollution reading at 500 when the air is far more toxic

Why India caps pollution reading at 500 when the air is far more toxic

In northern India, November often brings poor air quality, prompting residents to check air quality indices as part of their daily routines. The reported air quality can differ significantly between government-backed apps, such as SAFAR and SAMEER, and private or international platforms, including IQAir and AQICN. While government monitors report figures capped at 500, private

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Thousands protest against government in Mexico over violent crime

Thousands protest against government in Mexico over violent crime

Thousands of demonstrators gathered in Mexico City to protest violent crime and the administration of President Claudia Sheinbaum. The rally, organized by Gen Z youth groups, aimed to address concerns over high-profile killings, including the recent assassination of Uruapan Mayor Carlos Manzo, who had advocated for stringent measures against cartels. President Sheinbaum claimed that the

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Zelensky vows energy sector overhaul after $100m corruption scandal

Zelensky vows energy sector overhaul after $100m corruption scandal

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced plans to reform state-owned energy companies in response to a significant corruption scandal affecting the sector. Anti-corruption investigators reported an estimated $100 million has been embezzled, a situation that has provoked public outcry amid ongoing Russian attacks that have resulted in severe power outages across the country. In a

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