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Oregon woman’s breast cancer diagnosis inspires husband’s gaming community to raise $1 million for research
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Oregon woman’s breast cancer diagnosis inspires husband’s gaming community to raise $1 million for research

When Jessica Conwell confronted the daunting challenge of triple-negative breast cancer, her husband Matt leaned on his gaming community for support. This passionate group rallied together, spearheading fundraising activities that amassed a remarkable $55,000 in their inaugural event. Inspired by early success, they continued their efforts, ultimately raising over $1 million for critical cancer re...

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In 1926, Frankfurt installed 10,000 modern fitted kitchens; today, volunteers are rescuing them
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In 1926, Frankfurt installed 10,000 modern fitted kitchens; today, volunteers are rescuing them

In the year 1926, Margarete Schütte-Lihotzky revolutionized domestic design by creating the Frankfurt Kitchen, aimed at maximizing cooking efficiency for urban dwellers. While around 10,000 of these iconic kitchens were initially integrated into Frankfurt residences, many have since succumbed to renovations. Today, preservationists are dedicated to conserving the remaining kitchens, adapting them ...

Israel using US-made electroshock weapons on Palestinian detainees | First Thing
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Israel using US-made electroshock weapons on Palestinian detainees | First Thing

An American company is still supplying Taser weapons linked to abuse of prisoners by Israeli forces. Plus, 12 valuable lessons about life and death by hospice workersGood morning. An investigation has revealed that Israel is using US-made electroshock weapons on Palestinian detainees. American company Axon is still supplying the Taser weapons despite evidence they have been used to torture prisone...

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Missing lift fire door frames confined to Taizoom, Hong Kong authorities say

Missing lift fire door frames confined to Taizoom, Hong Kong authorities say

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Inspections into lift safety across Hong Kong have found no missing fire-resistant door frames among contractors other than Taizoom Elevator, authorities said on Thursday, after 338 buildings served by the firm were confirmed to lack the crucial components. The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department offered an update on the checks on Thursday after the government pledged to expand the inspe...

Aung San Suu Kyi’s son speaks to detained former Myanmar leader for first time in five years

Aung San Suu Kyi’s son speaks to detained former Myanmar leader for first time in five years

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Kim Aris says ‘hearing her voice again means more than words can express’ amid loosening of detention restrictionsThe son of Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi has been allowed to speak to the detained former democratic leader for the first time in more than five years.“Today, I was finally able to speak with my mother, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, after more than five years. Hearing her voice again means more t...

EU gives top human rights award to ICC after Trump sanctions

EU gives top human rights award to ICC after Trump sanctions

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Facing US sanctions, the International Criminal Court was on Thursday awarded the European Union’s top rights prize, in a show of support that risks upsetting President Donald Trump. “The European Union is built on respect for multilateralism and international institutions, and this prize recognises the important work of the court in upholding international law and justice,” said European Parliame...

EU gives top human rights award to ICC amid Trump sanctions

EU gives top human rights award to ICC amid Trump sanctions

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The International Criminal Court and officials working at the tribunal have won the European Union’s top human rights honour, the Sakharov Prize, an official said on Thursday. The award came just days after the Trump administration announced sweeping new sanctions on the ICC as part of its campaign to dismantle the tribunal over investigations into the United States and its allies, including Israe...

Macron condemns ‘seditious acts’ by ‘ultra-left’ and says he will seek to ban some protests – Europe live

Macron condemns ‘seditious acts’ by ‘ultra-left’ and says he will seek to ban some protests – Europe live

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French government will show ‘absolute’ determination to stop the riots, Macron saysAs we are waiting for Macron, first details of the planned police response to this weekend’s protests are emerging.Junior interior minister, Jean-Didier Berger, said that the police presence will be “20% higher” than last weekend, with reinforcements from the army, elite police forces and gendarmerie. Continue readi...

Netanyahu denies report that Trump blocked planned Israeli strike on October 10

Netanyahu denies report that Trump blocked planned Israeli strike on October 10

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel has refuted allegations that President Donald Trump interrupted a military mission planned against Iran. A Financial Times article suggested that Israel had intentions for airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, which were ultimately dropped due to Trump's disapproval, influenced by worries regarding economic fallout before the midterm elections, partic...

Sainsbury’s expects challenging run-up to Christmas as households feel squeeze

Sainsbury’s expects challenging run-up to Christmas as households feel squeeze

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Supermarket urges government not to ‘further aggravate’ pressure on costs for businesses in next week’s budgetSainsbury’s has warned of a “pretty challenging” market in the run-up to Christmas as households are “finding it tough” and food producers face rising costs.Simon Roberts, the chief executive of the UK’s second biggest supermarket, called on the government not to “further aggravate” pressu...

Blackpool, Sheffield, Milton Keynes and Wrexham shortlisted for UK city of culture 2029

Blackpool, Sheffield, Milton Keynes and Wrexham shortlisted for UK city of culture 2029

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Each place, selected from longlist of nine, will be given £125,000 to develop bids before winner is announced in new yearBlackpool, Sheffield, Milton Keynes and Wrexham have been shortlisted to be the UK city of culture 2029, an award viewed as a way to boost local economies, foster civic pride and, above all, have some fun.The four places were chosen from a longlist of nine and each will be given...

Dalai Lama appointed by China 'is going to be a fake one', exiled former Tibetan leader says

Dalai Lama appointed by China 'is going to be a fake one', exiled former Tibetan leader says

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In an interview with FRANCE 24, exiled former Tibetan leader Lobsang Sangay said any successor to the Dalai Lama appointed by China "is going to be a fake one". He also likened Beijing's ethnic unity law to "an ethnic erasure", said Tibetan concerns had been "downgraded a bit" in US-China talks and accused China of failing to warn of the deadly August floods on the Nepal-Tibet border.

Sofía Vergara sold Beverly Hills villa for $13.7 million, had listed it for $19.6 million in 2022

Sofía Vergara sold Beverly Hills villa for $13.7 million, had listed it for $19.6 million in 2022

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Sofía Vergara has officially sold her stunning Tuscan-style estate in Beverly Hills for $13.7 million in April 2024. Initially listed at $19.6 million in July 2022, after significant renovations, the price was reduced. Vergara, who acquired the property in 2014 for $10.6 million with Joe Manganiello, achieved a $3.1 million profit before expenses, boasting seven bedrooms, 11 bathrooms, and luxurio...

Ahead of Communist Party plenum, Xi Jinping warns that China faces a ‘new Long March’

Ahead of Communist Party plenum, Xi Jinping warns that China faces a ‘new Long March’

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A strong and united party leadership is vital to victory, Chinese President Xi Jinping said in a keynote speech marking the 90th anniversary of the Long March. Speaking days before an important Communist Party meeting known as the fifth plenum, Xi said the party managed to turn the tide of defeat into a path to victory 90 years ago because it rallied around the leadership of Mao Zedong. By linking...

Russia bombards Kyiv with missiles hours after agreeing to resume talks with Ukraine

Russia bombards Kyiv with missiles hours after agreeing to resume talks with Ukraine

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Experts say Russia is trying to destroy energy infrastructure before winter and US ‘appeasement and flattery’ will not achieve peaceEurope live – latest updatesRussia has carried out a massive “demonstrative” attack on Ukraine, bombarding Kyiv with ballistic missiles just hours after Vladimir Putin said he had agreed to resume trilateral negotiations after talks with the US envoy Steve Witkoff.Ove...