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Bird flu detected in a US pig for the first time, raising concern about threat to humans
Finding bird flu in a pig raises concerns that the virus may be a stepping stone to the virus becoming a bigger threat to humans, experts say. Continue Reading
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Around 150 shellings in border areas daily, most in Sumy region
The enemy conducts approximately 150 shellings daily in the border regions of Chernihiv, Sumy, and Kharkiv, with the majority occurring in Sumy region. This was reported by Andrii Demchenko, spokesperson for the State Border Guard Service, on a television broadcast,… Continue Reading
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More than 25% of EU citizens with disabilities face financial struggles
Just over one in four adults in the EU has some form of disability. Compared with the rest of the population, they face financial issues to a disproportionate degree. Continue Reading
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Russian strikes kill one person, injure six in Kherson region over past day
On October 30, in Kherson region, Russian strikes resulted in one fatality and six injuries. This was reported on Facebook by Oleksandr Prokudin, CHief of the Kherson Regional State Administration, according to Ukrinform. The attacks targeted Antonivka, Beryslav,… Continue Reading
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Rachel Reeves’s £70bn gamble – POLITICO
Sky News’ deputy political editor Sam Coates and Politico’s Jack Blanchard share their daily guide to the day ahead in politics in under 20 minutes. Jack and Sam go over reaction to Rachel Reeves’s first budget – including questions about how money for the NHS will be… Continue Reading
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145 combat engagements at front over past day, Kurakhove sector hottest
Throughout the past day, there were 145 recorded combat clashes at the front in Ukraine; the Ukrainian defenders repelled 41 attacks in the Kurakhove sector alone. This was reported by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Telegram, as relayed by Ukrinform. It is… Continue Reading
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Auf Wiedersehen, Pet: The fascinating history behind Europe's pet cemeteries
A new book by author and photographer Paul Koudounaris explores the endearing and enigmatic ways we memorialise our lost animals. Continue Reading
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Ukraine receives batch of pickup trucks with demining equipment from Canada
The State Special Transport Service of Ukraine received 13 pickup trucks along with demining equipment from the government of Canada. That’s according to the Canadian Embassy in Ukraine, Ukrinform reports. “Canada supported the transfer of 13 vehicles with… Continue Reading
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Zelenskiy Again Calls For West To OK Strikes Inside Russia After Deadly Kharkiv Bombing
TBILISI — Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili has refused to comply with a summons from state prosecutors demanding evidence to back up statements of electoral fraud linked to last weekend’s parliamentary elections. Speaking at a news conference just hours after the Prosecutor-General’s… Continue Reading
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Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève 2024: 57 Luxury Watch Brands Battle for the Aiguille d’Or Prize
The names of the nominees for the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève are now all known but there is growing suspense over which watchmakers will be crowned winners at this year’s event. Continue Reading
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