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August 25, 2023

22-year-old Belgian cyclist Tijl De Decker dies following training accident injuries

A 22-year-old Belgian cyclist passed away on Friday due to injuries sustained in a training accident earlier this week, according to the Lotto Dstny cycling team.

August 25, 2023

Norway to spend $6 million a year to stockpile emergency grain

About $6 million will be spent annually to fill up Norway’s emergency stocks with grain. The European country is aiming to always have a three-month supply of food.

August 25, 2023

UN Geneva compound shuts down temporarily after intruder breaks through security

An intruder has broken through the security perimeter of a U.N. compound in Geneva, Switzerland, prompting the site to shut down temporarily.

August 24, 2023

2 men arrested, accused of arson attack on England's 'Crooked House' pub

Two men were arrested Thursday under suspicion that they perpetrated an arson attack on Himley, England's historic Crooked House pub.

August 24, 2023

Legionnaires' disease outbreak claims 5 lives in Rzeszow, Poland

In the southern Polish city of Rzeszow, an outbreak of Legionnaires' disease has tragically resulted in the deaths of five individuals, according to a statement from a doctor on Thursday.

August 24, 2023

Over 300 migrants arrived on Greek islands in past 3 days, authorities say

Greece has reported over 300 migrant arrivals on its islands in the past three days, most of which are in the Balkan nation's east, near the Turkish coast.

August 24, 2023

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz highlights untapped potential of deep geothermal energy for heating

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz underscored the significant untapped potential of deep geothermal energy for heat generation within Germany on Thursday.

August 24, 2023

EU initiates assessment of human and labor rights in Burma

The European Union (EU) is currently evaluating the human and labor rights conditions in Burma, with implications for the trade preferences it extends to the country.

August 24, 2023

UK unveils battery strategy to fuel net zero goals, inviting input from industry stakeholders

Britain has unveiled its intent to establish a comprehensive battery strategy, actively seeking insights from companies, investors, and battery innovators.

August 24, 2023

Regulatory review of 30 Swiss banks uncovers inadequate money laundering risk analysis

Switzerland's financial markets authority claimed a recent review of over 30 banks found that "a large number" fail to meet basic requirements for money laundering risk analysis.