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Residents report Israel using explosive robots in Gaza city
The Israeli military has been detonating highly destructive “explosive robots” in Gaza city in preparation for the full-scale ground assault that got under way on Thursday. The robots – remotely controlled vehicles packed with explosives – cause...

Early career workers from these countries can get LMIA-exempt work permits
Under the International Experience Canada (IEC), youth from countries that have bilateral Youth Mobility Agreements (bYMAs) can obtain one- to two-year work permits. IEC work permits are exempt from Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs), making...

Bygones: 1955 Duluth crime inspired by detective novel
News-Tribune, Aug. 16, 1925 Patients at the Nopeming sanatorium will be provided with a $4,000 industrial radio set with outlets for 200 pairs of headphones to allow them to listen to programs without disturbing others. News-Tribune, Aug. 16, 1955...

'Jonas is the favourite' - UAE Team Emirates GC duo João Almeida and Juan Ayuso point to Vingegaard as top name for Vuelta a España victory
Neither João Almeida nor Juan Ayuso has had the ideal preparation for this year's Vuelta a España, but both are determined to set the record straight this August. In the absence of Tadej Pogačar, the Spaniard and Portuguese racers are the two main...

'It's a beast': Inside British rider Charlie Tanfield's preparation to try and break the UCI Hour Record
Altitude training in Andorra, turbo sessions in 45°C heat, and a lifetime’s worth of revision have all gone into Charlie Tanfield’s latest bid to join cycling’s history books. This Thursday, the 28-year-old will attempt to break the UCI Hour...

Banks can bridge the gap to a digital future
The COVID-19 pandemic marked a turning point for Andorra. As the crisis exposed the structural vulnerabilities of an economy largely reliant on tourism, it also ushered in a wave of opportunity. A new population of remote workers and digital...

UNGA 2025 schedule: Eyes on returning Trump and welcoming Syria's Al Shara to UN
World leaders will converge on New York next month for the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, facing a crowded agenda of protracted wars, climate change and UN reforms, with the spotlight firmly on the return of US President Donald Trump....

Two deaths linked to listeria outbreak from cheese sold worldwide
Two people have died and dozens more have been made seriously ill Steven White and Josh Pennington Content editor 20:29, 19 Aug 2025 Health officials have withdrawn potentially lethal soft cheese following two deaths linked to a listeria outbreak....

Deadly listeria outbreak linked to cheese as 32 countries affected
A soft cheese which could be fatal when eaten has been recalled by health officials over concerns of a listeria outbreak. Two people have died in France, while a further 21 in the country have become seriously ill. It is understood they ate...

Two dead and dozens ill in listeria outbreak linked to cheese
Shoppers are being urged not to eat any potentially contaminated soft cheese amid fears the infection may reach the UK Steven White and Cheryl Mullin 19:36, 19 Aug 2025Updated 19:38, 19 Aug 2025 Health authorities have withdrawn potentially lethal...

Listeria outbreak linked to cheese sold worldwide as two dead and dozens ill
Two people have died following a listeria outbreak with health officials recalling potentially fatal soft cheese. In France, where the two victims also passed away, a further 21 people also became seriously ill from eating bacteria-contaminated...

Two dead and dozens ill in listeria outbreak linked to cheese sold worldwide
Health officials have recalled potentially fatal soft cheese after two people died following a listeria outbreak. A further 21 people also became seriously ill in France, where the two victims also passed away, from eating bacteria-contaminated...

Skip The Crowds And Head To These Destination Dupes
We’ve all seen those Instagram-worthy photos of iconic destinations on social media, but the reality is often a lot less glamorous. Instead of a serene experience, you’re more likely to find yourself stuck in a sea of other tourists, battling for...

Family & kids events this week in East Montgomery County: Aug. 17-23
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About half of the new comets are discovered by amateurs
“It is evident that an amateur can never reach the same quality and detail as, for instance, the James Webb Space Telescope or even the Hubble Space Telescope, but these instruments can only image one object at a time. On Earth, hundreds of...

By 2026, you’ll need this $23 travel document to visit most of Europe
Planning a European getaway in the next few years? You’ll soon need more than just your passport. Starting in late 2026, most travelers from visa-free countries, including the U.S., will be required to obtain a European Travel Information and...

Family & kids events this week in City of Philadelphia: Aug. 17-23
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IFS Food’s secret: errors fuel food fraud
On 21 July, Spanish consumer watchdog organisation, together with Spanish farmers association COAG, filed a formal complaint against the supermarket chain Carrefour’s “fraudulent” marketing of tomatoes from occupied Western Sahara, under the Azura...

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : International Relations MCQs on ‘Axis of Resistance’, EU, Equator Prize 2025 and more (Week 123)
UPSC Essentials brings to you its initiative of subject-wise quizzes. These quizzes are designed to help you revise some of the most important topics from the static part of the syllabus. Attempt today’s subject quiz on International Relations to...

Spain sees a rise in inflation data for July, while France remains stable
The preliminary Consumer Price Index (CPI) of Andorra for the month of July stands at 2.2%, according to data released this Friday by the Government’s Department of Statistics. This figure, which represents a provisional estimate, marks a slowdown...