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Chiara Tramontano: “Giulia will have justice today but our life is over” MILAN – “Giulia was a courageous woman who sought the truth at the cost of death. Today’s sentence means nothing to us, because our life ended a long time ago. But the verdict could be important for the new generations and for Italy as a whole. https://milano.repubblica.it/cronaca/2024/11/25/news/giulia_tramontano_chiara_alessandro_impagnatiello_sentenza-423716935/?ref=RHLF-BG-P2-S3-T1

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What’s on the front page of the Belfast Telegraph? The main story on the front page of the Belfast Telegraph this morning – 25/11/2024 – reports that a Scottish football club mistakenly displayed a photo of notorious loyalist Michael Stone, convicted of murders, on a stadium screen during a match between Hearts and Celtic. This has sparked outrage, especially from the sister of one of Stone’s victims, calling it a disgrace.Health trusts in Northern Ireland have generated £7.5 million in revenue from hospital car parking fees in the past year. This issue is under scrutiny, with some calling for the abolition…

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Fine Gael support slumps in polls with days to go before Irish General Election Support for Fine Gael has slumped by six percentage points with days to go before Ireland’s General Election, according to the latest poll. Taoiseach Simon Harris’s party now trails both Fianna Fail and Sinn Fein, the Irish Times/Ipsos B&A survey indicates. Fianna Fail leads the way on 21% – up two points on the last poll two weeks ago. Sinn Fein stands on 20% – up one – while Fine Gael is on 19% – down six points since the November 14 poll. Ireland goes to…

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What’s on the front page of the Western Mail? The main story on the front page of the Western Mail this morning – 25/11/2024 – reports on the severe flooding that has struck many parts of Wales following heavy rainfall. Key areas, including Pontypridd, Blackwood, and Ebbw Vale, are heavily impacted, with weather warnings still in effect. Rescue operations are ongoing, including the recovery of a body in North Wales. Elsewhere, a report on proposed new laws concerning vaping, with warnings about the potential cancer risks associated with certain vaping products.Warren Gatland, the head coach of the Welsh rugby team, faces scrutiny…

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New campaign encourages daily use of Welsh Among those support it are Rachael, Non and Emma, the three members of the popular group Eden. They have recorded a podcast where they discuss their experiences using Welsh in their lives and careers. Another supporter of the campaign is Elain Fflur Morris, a senior care worker in Conwy and winner of Social Care Wales’ Caring in Welsh 2024 award. Elain said: “A large percentage of our residents are first language Welsh so it’s important that we respect that and ensure they can communicate in their chosen language. I think that helps them relax and makes…

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Israel struck south Beirut on Sunday as Lebanese state media reported intense fighting in the border area and Israel’s military said around 250 projectiles were fired at its territory. The heavy exchanges of fire came despite an immediate Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire call from top EU diplomat Josep Borrell while on a visit to Lebanon Sunday. This comes a day after a wave of Israeli strikes that the health ministry said killed 84 people, Israel again struck the capital’s southern suburbs, a Hezbollah stronghold. Deadly strikes also hit the heart of Beirut over the past week, and on Sunday Lebanon said in-person…

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What’s on the front page of The National? The main story on the front page of The National this morning – 25/11/2024 – reports Alex Cole-Hamilton – a Scottish Lib Dem – faces criticism after declaring that he will not support any budget containing spending related to Scottish independence. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is criticised for a plan to cut welfare spending, described as “vile and out of touch.” The proposal to reduce the “bulging benefits bill” has been met with public and political disapproval.Tommy Sheppard has said that the polls are not showing what’s really happening in politics, saying that Reform…

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What’s on the front page of Metro? The only story on the front page of the Metro this morning – 25/11/2024 – is its own campaign to stop the “epidemic” of violence against women and girls. The paper reports that every 11 minutes on average a woman or girl is killed in their own homes globally, as well as highlighting there has been a 37% increase in crimes committed against them in the UK between 2018 and 2023.

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On November 25, 1835, Andrew Carnegie was born into a modest family of Scottish weavers. While still a boy he emigrated with his parents to the States, where he made his fortune in the steel industry. He became the richest man of his time and developed his own personal vision of capitalism (and relations between classes). In the book The Gospel of Wealth, the tycoon explained that it is the wealthiest who have to redistribute their fortunes, financing projects useful to society. Someone accused him of wanting to “wash his conscience” for the conditions in which the workers in his…

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