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Jak bude vypadat centrum Opavy po demolici obchodního domu Slezanka? Otázka, která stále rozděluje obyvatele města. Někteří chtějí obnovit zástavbu, jiní by místo domů rádi viděli zeleň a parky. Bylo to znát i na veřejném plánování, které je součástí chystané architektonické soutěže. Stovka lidí se snažila najít nějaký kompromis.

<img style="float: right" src="https://i.ds.at/4oqkBQ/rs:fill:150:0/plain/lido-images/2026/11/05/dec891fc-44ed-45b1-a5d6-04927aa98ca5.jpg">Von Viola Davis über Stephen King bis hin zu den Late-Night-Comedians: Der "blaue Tsunami" lässt Hollywood aufatmen

<img style="float: right" src="https://i.ds.at/4oqkBQ/rs:fill:150:0/plain/lido-images/2026/11/05/dec891fc-44ed-45b1-a5d6-04927aa98ca5.jpg">Von Viola Davis über Stephen King bis hin zu den Late-Night-Comedians: Der "blaue Tsunami" lässt Hollywood aufatmen

Five of France's unions have joined a wave of strikes and protests in a national day of action.

774 National Health Fellows have appealed to President Bola Tinubu to fulfil his promise to employ them into the Federal Civil Service, four months after a Read More: https://punchng.com/774-health-fellows-beg-tinubu-to-honour-employment-promise/

Nearly 200 countries pledged to limit warming to 1.5C. We look at who has delivered and who has fallen short.

Warning is included in confidential assessments intended to highlight potential threats to national security

The AERB chairperson’s remarks gain significance in the context of SHANTI Act and the Union government’s policy decision to welcome private players

A deadly level railway crossing is closer to a major upgrade as another junction just suburbs away on a key rail corridor runs out of steam.

Now that the electoral dust has settled, we must turn to the evolution, achievements and failures of the South African state.

Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has promised help to communities in Uzere affected by an oil spill, assuring them that operating companies will m Read More: https://punchng.com/oil-spill-oborevwori-promises-help-to-affected-communities/

Despite their midterm election victories, Democrats face major obstacles to reining in Trump on Iran, tariffs and more.

The January 17, 2027 presidential race gathered momentum on Wednesday as President Bola Tinubu and opposition candidates Atiku Abubakar, Seyi Makinde and Peter Obi intensified their campaigns… Read More: https://punchng.com/presidential-battle-promises-power-struggle-as-campaigns-gather-pace/

The refrigerators at three regional blood banks in France were hit by a cyber attack overnight from Sunday into Monday, at the same time hackers struck supermarkets from Sweden to Belgium.

Democratic leader says party expects at least 255 House seats and promises to deliver on affordability.

<p>Israel’s president on Wednesday opened talks on forming a new government with a call for compromise, saying <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2040919">neither side</a> had won divisive elections, as he also condemned “racist” rhetoric against Arab parties that made sharp gains.</p> <p>More than a week after Israel’s first <a href="https://www.dawn.com/ne

I have what some might call it a love/hate relationship with extraction shooters. I love the thrill of their unpredictable battles where I have to contend with both the game's enemies and hostile players at the same time, the rush of dopamine from finding good loot, and the feeling of despair when I die and go back to the lobby with nothing. I've enjoyed gam

Přinést bezpečnější online prostředí, přísnější pravidla pro online tržiště a sociální sítě má nový zákon o digitální ekonomice, který ve středu přijala Sněmovna. Zákon přizpůsobuje české zákony evropskému nařízení o digitálních službách DSA (Digital Services Act). Nařízení má například pomoci posílit ochranu dětí v kyberprostoru.

NASA successfully demonstrated technology designed to help spacecraft autonomously navigate to safe landing sites on the Moon and on other planets. An Alta-X drone equipped with the agency’s Safe and Precise Landing – Integrated Capabilities Evolution (SPLICE) guidance, navigation, and control payload completed simulated lunar descent and landing maneuvers A

Oyo State Governor and APM presidential candidate, Seyi Makinde, has unveiled his 2027 Reset Agenda manifesto, promising reforms in the economy and securit Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-makinde-unveils-manifesto-promises-reforms/

Farmers have achieved impressive yields this year with irrigation water supplied through the Pattiseema project and despite El Nino-induced drought conditions, says Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar, while observing that paddy, black gram and cotton crops suffered extensive damage

Traditional chieftaincy title holders in Ekiti State have pledged to mobilise one million votes for President Bola Tinubu’s reelection in the 2027 election Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-ekiti-monarchs-promise-to-mobilise-support-for-tinubu/

Gubernatorial wins in Texas, Georgia and Ohio and local ballot measures show depth of discontent with Trump-backed infrastructure spree

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Jake Paul promised to "hang up the gloves" if he loses to former kickboxing champion Cedric Doumbe in their 10-round cruiserweight bout on Dec. 24.

Stakeholders in Abia North have vowed to intensify grassroots mobilisation for Governor Alex Otti’s re-election for a second term in the 2027 polls. Read More: https://punchng.com/stakeholders-promise-to-intensify-grassroots-mobilisation-for-otti/

The PDP governorship candidate in Abia State, Dr Kelechi Anosike, has promised to attract investments into agriculture to reduce the high cost of living. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-abia-pdp-gov-candidate-promises-agric-revolution/

APC governorship candidate Sharafadeen Alli has promised to increase Oyo’s IGR to N150bn and commit N10bn to a youth fund if elected in 2027. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-alli-promises-n10bn-youth-fund-n150bn-oyo-igr/

The AI optimists believe that machines will take all our jobs, but bots can create modern jobs&nbsp;too - jobs that resemble a pre-industrial notion of work,&nbsp;says Allison Schrager for Bloomberg Opinion.

Premierul Luca Niculescu a declarat marți seară că indexarea pensiilor ar putea avea loc de la 1 ianuarie 2027, precizând că nu ia în calcul amânarea măsurii pentru încă un an. Șeful Guvernului a evitat însă să avanseze un procent, explicând că așteaptă datele Ministerului Finanțelor privind situația fiscală a țării și că, până atunci, preferă să nu facă pro

Political parties are laying out their visions for the state's future, as voters prepare to head to the polls on November 28.

The early moments of “Hinotama: Ball of Fire,” the debut feature from young Japanese director Yaza Takenoshin (who graduated from Harvard this past summer), almost move like clockwork, finding a pleasing rhythm in everyday mundanities — matching the repetition of numbers being called out for test papers to a mother having groceries counted at the […]

Demand for lenacapavir is far outstripping supply in Uganda, other parts of Africa and all over the world. U.S. regulators on Monday approved a generic version for sale in low-income countries.

The PDP deputy governorship candidate in Ogun State, Yemi Sowunmi-Kolapo, has assured residents of inclusive governance if elected in 2027. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-ogun-pdp-deputy-gov-candidate-promises-inclusive-governance/

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The ADC governorship candidate in Akwa Ibom, John Akpanudoedehe, has promised to inject N100bn into the state’s economy within 100 days if elected in 2027. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-adc-gov-candidate-promises-n100bn-boost-for-aibom-economy/

Treasurer Jim Chalmers seizes on weak public demand figures to argue his government is not to blame after a widely expected interest rate hike.

Singapore grew rich servicing the immense volume of global trade squeezed through the choke point of its narrow strait.

The government's Solar for the People scheme offers households subsidies of up to 50,000 baht to install solar power systems, but consumers should weigh installation costs, eligibility requirements and potential savings before signing up.

Ford vowed to never sell customer driving data to third-party data brokers as part of a new privacy promise aimed at setting the automaker apart from competitors that have faced legal and regulatory blowback for sharing telematics with data brokers without authorization. As part of its new promise, Ford says it will strive to protect […]

President Donald Trump's administration has made $15 billion worth of promises to agriculture producers in the last few weeks before the midterm elections.

Promises to police foreign nationals and restrict spaza-shop ownership dominate campaigns, but legal limits could leave municipalities unable to fulfil them.

President Trump continued to court Iowa voters days before the midterms, as many of them weigh his past two years in the presidency before heading to the polls. CBS News' Lana Zak reports.

Says government mulling special Act to prevent cyber attacks on women; inaugurates Her Summit 2026 organised by Women and Child Development department for framing new women’s policy

King tells parliament attackers ‘are not of us’ and warns that Israeli expansionism is greatest threat to the region.

Ford said it's making an "explicit commitment" to its customers that "their vehicle data is safe" with the company.

Mai mulți parlamentari și membri ai Guvernului Germaniei au primit avertizări din partea Apple că telefoanele lor ar fi putut fi vizate de atacuri cu programe de spionaj. Autoritățile germane le-au recomandat să considere dispozitivele potențial compromise, deși nu se știe dacă atacurile au avut succes. Deocamdată, numărul persoanelor vizate și identitatea c

Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways has revealed that personal data and flight details of 53,000 bookings were compromised after hackers breached its technology service provider's system. &nbsp;

"Appointing the new judges lies within the power of the Sejm," Commissioner Michael McGrath told POLITICO.

During his first visit to Thakurbari in North 24 Parganas after taking up the office of Chief Minister, Suvendu Adhikari says West Bengal would have turned into Bangladesh had the BJP not come to power in 2026

Santander, Novartis and other companies say AI is beginning to boost revenue, cut costs or improve profitability as investors seek returns.

The bloc is addressing the funding gap for innovators but going the wrong way on harmonising rules to help them stay in Europe

Finance Minister Katy Gallagher says growing pressures on the federal budget mean the government cannot promise it will find overall savings in its December update, even as Australians brace for another interest rate rise amid ongoing high inflation.

US President Donald Trump has agreed to grant an immediate visa to the mother of a 15-year-old Ghanaian boy shot dead on his way to school in New York. Read More: https://punchng.com/trump-promises-visa-police-hunt-ghanaian-teens-killers/

Ogun APC governorship candidate, Solomon Adeola (Yayi), has pledged to sustain efforts to empower young people at a mega rally in Ijebu-Ode ahead of 2027. Read More: https://punchng.com/yayi-renews-promise-to-youth-empowerment/

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