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More than 2.7 billion in prizes Good morning. We start the live narration of the day of the Christmas Lottery draw. The bass drums are already ready at the Teatro Real in Madrid and will begin to move at 9:00, Spanish peninsular time. In total, 2,702 million euros will be distributed. The jackpot prize is valued at four million euros per series (which translates into 400,000 euros per tenth), while the second will distribute 125,000 euros per tenth and the third, 50,000 euros. Finally, the fourth prizes will give away 20,000 euros per ticket, while the fifth prizes will contribute…

The attack in Magdeburg moves commentators. Some recommend calm mourning and thorough education, others already see clear culprits – including Elon Musk. “Polarization kills” to “A state that fails” – so different

The US has attacked Houthi positions in Yemen. A dramatic incident occurred: When a fighter jet took off from an aircraft carrier, an escort cruiser fired. Both pilots were rescued. Fight against Houthis: US military accidentally shoots down its own fighter jet off Yemen

Farmers across Munster can look forward to a new dawn defined by greater power and more financial freedom as they reap the rewards of a co-operatively owned Kerry Dairy Ireland. Marking the end of a long-standing tug-of-war between Kerry Group and the Co-op, the return of Kerry Dairy Ireland to farmers has been hailed as a “fundamental win” for milk suppliers across Munster, clearing the path for a new and more equal relationship between the two entities. The historic deal, which was supported by 82% of eligible members this week, will also see a major economic injection in the Kerry…

Anti-whaling activist Paul Watson arrived in France on Friday after spending five months in detention in Greenland based on an extradition request filed by Japan. He spoke to FRANCE 24 about his time in detention and his plans for the future.  ‘The most powerful weapon in the world is a camera,’ says anti-whaling activist Paul Watson

Why the DRC sued Apple over conflict minerals. United Nations officials have reported out that some mines are operated by armed groups that are reported to be involved in massacres of the civilian population, widespread sexual assault, rampant looting and other crimes. In a criminal complaint filed on Tuesday, the Democratic Republic of Congo accuses Apple of making use of minerals that originate from illegal mining in the DRC. Primarily, these are the so-called 3T minerals — tin, tantalum, tungsten and gold. “The goal is to show consumers that the product they have in their hands is contaminated by international…

In a declining sector hit by video games, it is the 30-40 year olds who are sustaining sales Christmas becomes the celebration of kidults: the games market saved by adults https://www.repubblica.it/cronaca/2024/12/22/news/giocattoli_regali_natale_mercato_dati-423901601/?rss

Iceland’s incoming government says it will put EU membership to referendum by 2027 Iceland's incoming government says it will put EU membership to referendum by 2027

Pilar Alegría, Diana Morant, Óscar López and, predictably, María Jesús Montero return to their native regions to replicate the success of Salvador Illa in Catalonia Read Disembarkation of ministers, with little work as ministers, for control…

A “perfect storm” of bad weather and millions of travellers has resulted in disruption at the start of the Christmas getaway period – with some flights and ferries cancelled due to high winds.The Met Office said yellow warnings for wind,  which came into force at 7am on Saturday, are expected to remain in place until 9pm on Sunday.Warnings remain in Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and in England the warnings cover the North East, North West, South West and West Midlands as well as Yorkshire,  Derbyshire and Hampshire.Heathrow Airport announced a “small number of flights” had been cancelled due to “strong…