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Για δεύτερη συνεχόμενη χρονιά, η Θεσσαλονίκη απέσπασε το Best City Break Award στα Greek Travel Awards 2026, που πραγματοποιήθηκαν την Πέμπτη 5 Νοεμβρίου στο ιστορικό Saddler’s Hall του Λονδίνου, στο πλαίσιο της διεθνούς τουριστικής έκθεσης World Travel Market (WTM) London. Η σημαντική αυτή τιμητική διάκριση, ανάμεσα σε δυνατές υποψηφιότητες από όλη την Ελλά

Bahrain has decided to send an ambassador back to Iraq, ending a diplomatic rift and marking a thaw in relations after the first visit by an Iraqi prime minister to the kingdom in more than two decades. The decision was conveyed on Saturday by Bahraini Foreign Minister Dr Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani. He spoke in a phone call with Iraq's Foreign Minister

Alex Eala rounded off her breakthrough 2026 in disappointing fashion as she fell short in the final of the Hong Kong Open, losing Sunday's title match 6-3, 6-0 to Claire Liu of the US. Eala started well and forced an early break of serve but was hampered by an injury to her right knee and received lengthy treatment as she trailed 4-3. Liu won the next two ga

Ekiti politician and philanthropist, Opeyemi Falegan, has publicly apologised to Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing Sunday, years after their highly publicised relationship ended in a bitter fallout. Read More: https://punchng.com/nkechi-blessings-ex-falegan-apologises-over-bitter-breakup/

The UAE has rescued 22 people after a fire broke out on board a cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman. All 22 Arab nationals were safely evacuated by the National Guard's Coast Guard division, with everyone brought to safety in stable condition. This operation reflects the force's continuing efforts to protect lives at sea and uphold maritime security in the region

Scientists have created record-breaking X-ray flashes lasting just 300 attoseconds, concentrating enormous power into an incredibly tiny spot. The breakthrough could unlock a new way to observe electrons in action and potentially control the ultrafast processes that drive chemical reactions.

Nashville set a new single-season MLS points record after reaching 77 points with its win over FC Cincinnati on the final day of the regular season.

Frequently injured and inconsistent, Gio Reyna hadn't played much in recent years. That was changing at Strasbourg before another injury struck.

Once predominantly a childhood disease affecting children aged one to five, measles is now being reported across age groups, including among fully vaccinated individuals and infants below nine months, who are not yet eligible for routine measles vaccination

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Newly-promoted visitors make champions work for the win

The Quebec ministry of agriculture, fisheries and food says the cow died on Oct. 30, the day the first symptoms appeared, and the rabies infection was confirmed on Wednesday.

Solar panels have become much more efficient since their infancy, but research breakthroughs show there's still plenty of room for improvement.

About a dozen other people have been injured after the shooting in Poland's second largest city.

The Sokoto State Government has deployed emergency medical personnel, drugs and other supplies to Bodinga Local Government Area following reports of deaths and illnesses linked to a suspected fever outbreak in the area. Read More: https://punchng.com/sokoto-deploys-medical-team-over-suspected-fever-outbreak/

Andre Snellings examines whether Ty Jerome is likely to keep up his tremendous start to the season.

El intérprete falleció el 12 de octubre a los 34 años; en las últimas horas, un informe policial difundido reveló importantes datos sobre la investigación en curso

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<p><a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2042366">Voters across the US</a> elected a historic slate of women, candidates of colour and other underrepresented politicians on Tuesday, reshaping the face of political leadership as Democrats rode a wave of dissatisfaction with President Donald Trump’s administration ​to major gains nationwide.</p> <p>Democrats <a h

Ross O’Carroll-Kelly: Honor is just staring at me with a look of, like, horror on her face – as are the other three, by the way, except theirs is, like, genuine?

SPOILER ALERT: This post contains spoilers for “Sheriff Country” Season 2, Episode 5, “No Way In” and “Fire Country” Season 5, Episode 5, “No Way Out.” Both series stream on Paramount+. It was all hands on deck for the most recent crossover between CBS procedurals “Sheriff Country” and “Fire Country.” A raging wildfire sent Manny […]

The demonstrations come days after the US midterm elections ushered in a wave of Democrats promising to clamp down on data centers.

Hudson Young on what he thought about Port Moresby – and working with Ricky Stuart again.

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Data centres face protests across Europe due to the massive amounts of computing power and water they use.

A magnet barely wider than a human hair is one of the fastest spinning objects ever and could be useful for both fundamental physics experiments and in quantum technology

<p>Separate actions also take place outside fence and across Europe in backlash against impact of AI boom</p><p>Activists have stormed the site of a Microsoft datacentre being built in Amsterdam, as the backlash to the social and environmental harms of the AI boom spreads across Europe.</p><p>Protesters from Geef Tegengas, a Dutch direct action group, clashe

Ganesh Shinde said that the fire started while the residents were using a drill to install fairy lights in their house for Deepavali, which triggered the short circuit

When Irene moved to San Francisco last year, she started using dating apps as a way to meet new people, get to know her new city, and connect with others who care about the things she does. After the 25-year-old analyst downloaded Hinge and started swiping, she noticed a trend. "Hinge has a prompt where […]

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Protesters are demanding a pause in data center construction in Europe. Campaigners planning protests in 16 countries say the AI building boom threatens water supplies, power grids and climate goals.

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Protesters broke into a construction site for a new Microsoft data center in Amsterdam on Friday, with some climbing a crane and setting off flares while others clashed with police, the latest action in a growing anti-data center movement sweeping Europe.

President Bola Tinubu has approved the long-awaited Ibom Deep Seaport project in Akwa Ibom State. Read More: https://punchng.com/breaking-tinubu-approves-ibom-deep-seaport/

More than 100 activists broke into a Microsoft data centre construction site in Amsterdam.

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The 14-year-old Brit discusses owing his music taste to onscreen dad Jordan Firstman, shooting with queer performers and why a failed 'Harry Potter' audition was the best thing that ever happened to him.

When Shabbat ends on Saturday evening, Israel will brace itself for the next step in the fraught path to forming its next government after last month’s elections were inconclusive. The next step gives Israeli President Isaac Herzog an unusually significant and potentially very controversial task: to choose which politician has the first opportunity to form a

Our panel predicts Saturday's top moments, including the potential for a Roman upset and a women's cash-in.

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Protesters have broken into a construction site of a new Microsoft data center in Amsterdam this morning. Members of the Geef Tegengas group helped organize the protest against the construction of three 85-meter data center towers in the outskirts of Amsterdam. Reuters reports that around 100 people made it into the construction site, with some […]

This initiative succeeded in breaking the deadlock between sugarcane farmers and factories, allowing for the commencement of operations in sugar factories

The fire broke out around 4.15 am in Screen 2 of Padma Theatre, which was scheduled to release two new films on Friday

Eva Geller, 90, was told she would never walk again after being critically injured in the December terror attack. She died in hospital on Thursday

A surprising new discovery suggests that some dead stars can grow far more massive than scientists once thought possible. Computer simulations show that powerful magnetic fields could allow white dwarfs to reach 2.4 times the mass of the Sun, dramatically exceeding a famous limit that has stood for decades. The findings could help explain unusually bright su

The fire, reported at 1.28 a.m., originated in a ground-floor shop where mobile batteries were stored before spreading to all four floors

Eva Geller, aged 90, was shot during the attack on December 14 and was hospitalised with extensive injuries.

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The Federal Fire Service in Gombe has urged homes and offices to take collective responsibility in preventing fire outbreaks during its safety awareness we Read More: https://punchng.com/ffs-urges-gombe-homes-offices-to-guide-against-fire-outbreaks/

Former police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon has been back in the witness stand, describing the day he is alleged to have murdered Jesse Baird and Luke Davies.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 &mdash; Malaysians who pay for ChatGPT or other AI apps will be able to claim the cost as tax relief...

After the Democratic midterm sweep, the officials will be tasked with delivering on their campaign promises once sworn in. CBS News' Fin Gómez breaks down their top priorities and Marc Caputo looks ahead to 2028.

Breakaway men's league LIV Golf is to fold instead of launching a new version because of a lack of financial support.

Couldn’t make the cross-country journey to catch “The Odyssey” in Imax 70mm last summer? Luckily, you’ll have another chance. Universal, starting Dec. 11, is re-releasing Christopher Nolan’s epic on more than 1,000 screens in the U.S. and Canada in all formats, including Imax and the coveted Imax 70mm. Released on July 17, “The Odyssey,” despite […]

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The Weeknd has broken the record for the highest-grossing tour by a male artist in history as his “After Hours Til Dawn” stadium tour wrapped with a final performance at TM Stadium National in Kuala Lumpur, bringing the final gross to over $1.3 billion. While there is no official touring chart analogous to Luminate (for […]