Author: News Desk

“Will Abascal understand that the Constitution is not the property of Sánchez and that refusing to agree with him has nothing to do with not recognizing the best that Spanish democracy has had in its history? Read An interesting age

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Women have said they have been harassed by male delivery drivers (Picture: Getty Images) Women in london and other major cities have been warned they are at risk after male food delivery drivers are setting up their accounts as women. Drivers have reportedly ‘harassed and intimidated’ women at home as they answer the door waiting for their food. But their delivery accounts showed they were women with a different vehicle, making it impossible to report incidents. One online group has even been set up specifically for renting accounts. This is despite account holders needing to verify their age, right to…

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More than 18 million voters in Ghana are eligible to cast their ballots in the presidential election on 7th December. Twelve candidates are vying for the top job, including current vice president Mahamudu Bawumia and former president John Mahama. We get a feel for the pre-election atmosphere in the capital Accra.  Final countdown before Ghana's presidential poll

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South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol addressed the nation on Saturday ahead of a vote in parliament to impeach him. It was the first time he appeared before the public since plunging the country into political chaos four days earlier. “I am truly sorry and would like to sincerely apologize to the people who were shocked,” Yoon said. “I leave it up to my party to take steps to stabilize the political situation in future, including the issue of my term in office.” He added that there will be no second martial law order. “There are rumors that martial law will be…

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On December 4, 2024, the European Parliament hosted the 27th edition of the European Prayer Breakfast, where the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) made a compelling case for the appointment of an EU Coordinator dedicated to combating anti-Christian hatred. The conference, themed “Safeguarding Religious Freedom in Europe – Current Challenges and Future Prospects,” underscored the urgency of addressing rising anti-Christian sentiments across Europe. Alessandro Calcagno, COMECE’s adviser on fundamental rights and Article 17 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU), articulated the pressing need for equal protection of religious freedoms, emphasizing…

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Authorities in the Dominican Republic announced on Friday that they confiscated nearly 9.5 tonnes of cocaine, the largest drug seizure in the country’s history.The 250 million dollars (£195 million) worth of drugs were found nestled inside a banana shipment that arrived at the Caucedo port in the capital of Santo Domingo, the country’s most important seaport.The shipment had been sent from Guatemala and was destined for Belgium, said Carlos Devers, spokesman for the Dominican Republic’s Anti-Drug Agency.Ten suspects have been detained, he said at a press conference.Authorities so far this year have seized nearly 47 tonnes of drugs. The second…

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Authorities in the Dominican Republic announced on Friday that they confiscated nearly 9.5 tonnes of cocaine, the largest drug seizure in the country’s history.The 250 million dollars (£195 million) worth of drugs were found nestled inside a banana shipment that arrived at the Caucedo port in the capital of Santo Domingo, the country’s most important seaport.The shipment had been sent from Guatemala and was destined for Belgium, said Carlos Devers, spokesman for the Dominican Republic’s Anti-Drug Agency.Ten suspects have been detained, he said at a press conference.Authorities so far this year have seized nearly 47 tonnes of drugs.The second biggest…

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LETTER FROM ATHENS Speed camera sign in Crete, Greece. IMAGEBROKER / GAME The Conservative government aims to reduce the number of deaths and serious injuries by 50% by 2030. To achieve this, it plans to install 1,388 cameras across the country by 2026, starting with 388 in Attica, the region surrounding Athens, by 2025, focusing on the busiest roads. “Unfortunately, human resources cannot respond to all criminal behavior on the roads. The solution [to reduce accidents] lies in intelligent policing and the use of new technological tools, such as cameras,” said Greece’s Minister of Citizen Protection and Police, Michalis Chrysochoidis,…

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