Chess champion Polgar turns down offer to be Hungary’s president
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Chess champion Polgar turns down offer to be Hungary’s president

Chess legend Judit Polgar on Monday turned down Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar’s offer to join his push to break with the Viktor Orban era as the country’s president. The pro-European conservative had nominated Polgar, widely considered the greatest woman to have taken to the chequered board, as a figure from outside politics to help carry out his promise of “regime change” from Orban’s har...

Chess champion Judit Polgar rejects offer to become Hungary’s president
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Chess champion Judit Polgar rejects offer to become Hungary’s president

Chess legend Judit Polgar on Monday turned down Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar’s offer to join his push to break with the Viktor Orban era as the country’s president. The pro-European conservative had nominated Polgar, widely considered the greatest woman to have taken to the chequered board, as a figure from outside politics to help carry out his promise of “regime change” from Orban’s har...

Quote of the day by Epicurus: 'Death does not concern us, because as long as we exist...'
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Quote of the day by Epicurus: 'Death does not concern us, because as long as we exist...'

Epicurus, the ancient Greek philosopher, offered a compelling perspective on the fear of death, asserting that it should not concern us since our existence ceases when death arrives. This notion, termed the symmetry argument, challenges the fears associated with dying. Residing in a community known as The Garden, Epicurus sought to promote tranquility through his teachings, which continue to reson...

Andy Burnham vows to ‘bring back hope’ as he unveils his cabinet

Andy Burnham vows to ‘bring back hope’ as he unveils his cabinet

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New prime minister says government must ‘do better’ to deliver change but promises prudent approach to economyUK politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnham has said his arrival in power will “bring back hope” to Britain as he launched his premiership with the surprise appointment of John Healey as chancellor and a promise to repair the damage caused to communities during the Thatcher era.The new U...

Spain PM Sanchez visits Algeria for first time in four years as ties thaw

Spain PM Sanchez visits Algeria for first time in four years as ties thaw

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Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Monday visited Algeria for the first time in four years in a bid to mend diplomatic ties between the two countries after they were frayed by a row over Western Sahara. In 2022, Madrid abandoned its neutrality stance over the disputed territory and backed Morocco’s sovereignty claim, angering Algiers. The thaw began last year, when Algeria reactivated a frien...

中国艦艇が日本のEEZ内で機関銃射撃訓練実施 防衛省が確認

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防衛省は、中国海軍の艦艇が19日、小笠原諸島の沖ノ鳥島周辺の日本のEEZ=排他的経済水域の内側で機関銃の射撃訓練を実施したのを確認したと発表しました。付近にはロシア海軍の艦艇も確認され、防衛省が警戒と監視を続けています。

Senegal changes course to back ex-leader Macky Sall as UN chief

Senegal changes course to back ex-leader Macky Sall as UN chief

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The Senegalese government on Monday made a U-turn, announcing it would back former president Macky Sall’s candidacy to replace UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres when his term expires. The government had previously declined to throw its weight behind Sall, whom it accuses of deadly political repression while in office, but reversed course after he paid the sitting president a visit in Dakar thi...

Scientists tracked endangered Australian cockatoos for three breeding seasons and found...

Scientists tracked endangered Australian cockatoos for three breeding seasons and found...

Times of India •

The peril faced by Carnaby's black cockatoos is escalating, as pesticide contamination in their food reaches alarming rates. Testing of seed samples revealed that toxic chemicals present are hundreds of times higher than what is legally permissible. This exposure might shed light on the troubling paralysis syndrome afflicting these endangered birds. Furthermore, researchers identified neurotoxic s...

Suspect in custody named following explosion at FBI building in New York

Suspect in custody named following explosion at FBI building in New York

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Three people reported injured after incendiary device allegedly thrown at building also housing ICE field officeAuthorities in New York City are investigating an explosion on Monday morning outside an FBI building in lower Manhattan that reportedly injured three people.Investigators said a person who allegedly threw an incendiary device at the scene was taken into custody. The FBI later released t...

Asmongold’s girlfriend Kaise finds cockroach head in streamer’s fridge during live stream

Asmongold’s girlfriend Kaise finds cockroach head in streamer’s fridge during live stream

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Popular streamer Asmongold's girlfriend Kaise discovered a cockroach head in his refrigerator. The unexpected find occurred during a recent livestream while preparing food together. Asmongold casually explained the possible accidental presence of the insect part. This incident added to ongoing discussions about the streamer's home condition. Kaise's visit continues to provide memorable moments...

Nolan Wells remembered at memorial as community demands truth about his death

Nolan Wells remembered at memorial as community demands truth about his death

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The 18-year-old was found dead after a 4 July boat trip with his friends to an island in the Gulf coastFamily and supporters of Nolan Xavier Wells gathered in a Mississippi church on Monday to mourn and celebrate the 18-year-old, whose death following a 4 July boat trip with friends has captured national attention and prompted calls for an independent investigation.The ceremony began with tearful ...

China’s Li congratulates Andy Burnham on becoming Britain’s new prime minister

China’s Li congratulates Andy Burnham on becoming Britain’s new prime minister

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Chinese ⁠Premier ⁠Li Qiang on Monday extended congratulations to Andy Burnham on ‌becoming Britain’s new prime minister. Strengthening dialogue and cooperation between ⁠China and Britain will benefit ‌the two countries and “inject stability into global ‌peace”, Li said in ⁠his ⁠message, Reuters reported. “I am willing to ‌work with the prime minister ‌to strengthen exchanges, ‌enhance mutual ‌trus...

‘One in 15 million’: Brisbane woman gives birth to identical quadruplets

‘One in 15 million’: Brisbane woman gives birth to identical quadruplets

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Jenitar Na’amoana’s already had four children when she learned of surprise pregnancy ‘unheard of’ in AustraliaGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA 34-year-old woman from Brisbane has defied the odds and delivered four naturally conceived, identical quadruplets in what is believed to be an Australian first.Jenitar Na’amoana, who already had four children, was not planning ha...

Tate brothers fight extradition to UK over rape and sex-trafficking charges

Tate brothers fight extradition to UK over rape and sex-trafficking charges

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Polarizing social media influencers are being held in federal detention in Miami as district judge considers extraditionSocial media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate will fight extradition to the United Kingdom, their lawyer told a US magistrate in Miami on Monday after the brothers were arrested to face rape and sex-trafficking charges.The Tates appeared in federal court for the first time sin...