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18 countries apply for EU billions as Europe seeks to provide for its own security without the US
Associated Press
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July 30, 2025
BRUSSELS (AP) — Eighteen European Union countries have applied for billions of euros from a new defense fund aimed at helping Europe provide for its own security, the bloc’s executive branch said Wednesday, with Poland seeking more than a third of...
Spotify: The Ultimate Guide
Android Headlines
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July 24, 2025
Believe it or not, Spotify was one of the first streaming music services that offered more than just a personalized radio service, like Pandora. It actually launched in 2008, ahead of YouTube Music (or Google Play Music), Apple Music, Amazon...
The bust of Vladimir Beșleagă, unveiled on the day he would have turned 94 years old
IPN
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July 25, 2025
0 The great Romanian writer, essayist, and prose writer, former deputy in the First Parliament, Vladimir Beșleagă, would have turned 94 on July 25th. In tribute, the National Museum of Romanian Literature, in collaboration with the writer’s...
Jay Slater inquest: 5 bombshells from 'extensive mummification' to beach theory
The Mirror
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July 25, 2025
The coroner at Jay Slater's inquest concluded the tragic teenager from Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, died a natural death after going missing on the Spanish island of Tenerife, where he was attending the NRG music festival. The hearing, which resumed...
100,000 Aid Trucks and Counting: An Israeli Military Official Details Expansive Israeli Humanitarian Operation in Gaza
Media Line
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July 30, 2025
Israel has provided food, electricity, water, and medical care to Gazan civilians despite UN inefficiency and Hamas sabotage. Official reports no outbreaks of severe contagious diseases among the Gazan population. Global media coverage and a...
Brit mum who allegedly smuggled cannabis into Mauritius in son's suitcase held in hellhole prison
Daily Record & Sunday Mail
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July 25, 2025
A British mum is being held in a notorious hellhole prison accused of attempting to smuggle cannabis into Mauritius inside her six-year-old son's suitcase, it is reported. It is said Natashia Artug faces waiting more than a year on remand in the...
10 Vampire Books That Could Be Considered Masterpieces (#1 Is A Classic)
Screen Rant
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July 29, 2025
Vampires have been central characters in many celebrated books, and there are several that can be considered some of the greatest horror stories ever written. Since the 19th century, vampires have played a central role in the genre, their thirst...
Explosion Kills Three and Sinks Ukrainian Dredge on a Danube Canal
The Maritime Executive
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The Sea Ports Authority of Ukraine issued a brief statement confirming that there has been an explosion killing three people working on a dredge employed by the authority. Few details were released, but the Ukrainian media is saying it was likely...
BlackLine Studio360: The Platform for Future-Readiness
CFO Dive
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INVL Renewable Energy Fund I secures new Kommunalkredit financing for solar energy projects
Energy Global
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July 29, 2025
The INVL Renewable Energy Fund I, which is managed by INVL Asset Management and invests in renewable energy projects, signed a new €29.3 million loan agreement with Kommunalkredit Austria AG. The proceeds of the loan will be used to finance the...
Mainstreaming of the manosphere: The danger of online misogyny
Verdict
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July 25, 2025
The “manosphere” is a network of online communities, blogs, social media channels, and influencers promoting men’s issues. Although different groups vary in their beliefs, they are mostly united by their misogyny, the promotion of traditional...
Rolling on with rolling out 5G standalone
TelecomTV
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July 30, 2025
Slowly but surely, the 5G standalone (5G SA) deployments that add additional service creation and delivery firepower to mobile operators are finally becoming a reality, with the UK an example of a market where the main players are forging ahead...
Cambridgeshire mum accused of smuggling £1.6m cannabis in son's suitcase detained in Mauritius
Cambridge News
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July 25, 2025
A Cambridgeshire mother, accused of attempting to smuggle cannabis into Mauritius concealed within her six year old son's luggage, is reportedly being detained in a notorious prison on the island. Natashia Artug from Huntingdon faces spending over...
From Ozil to Puskas: Real Madrid's Greatest Players to Wear No. 10 as Mbappe Takes Over From Modric
Asianet Newsable
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July 30, 2025
Kylian Mbappé will wear Real Madrid's No. 10 shirt starting in the 2025-26 season, following in the footsteps of legends like Puskás, Kopa, and Modrić. The jersey, recently vacated by Luka Modrić, holds a rich history at the club. 4 Min read 111...
Meta to suspend political advertising in the EU as transparency law looms
Al Jazeera
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July 25, 2025
The social media giant follows Alphabet, Google’s parent company, which made a similar decision in November. Meta will suspend political and social issue advertising on its platforms in the European Union starting in October. Facebook and...
Hungarian Tourism Soars: Near-Record Summer Season in 2025
Hungary Today
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July 30, 2025
Hungarian tourism will do very well in 2025, according to the latest statement by the Ministry for National Economy. In June, almost 1.9 million guests arrived at domestic accommodation establishments, spending more than 4.4 million guest nights,...
French drug baron 'The Fly' transferred to new supermax prison
Edmonton Sun
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PARIS — Notorious French drug baron Mohamed Amra, known as “The Fly”, was on Thursday transferred to a new supermax prison, built to stop narcotics criminals from plying their trade from behind bars.Article content Amra made headlines when he...
Parties: Meta political ad ban will not affect October's local elections much
ERR
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July 30, 2025
While political parties in Estonia see the halting of political advertising by Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta as a potential threat to democracy, the European Union regulation which prompted Meta's decision falls so close to Estonia's...
Zeus International Hotels & Resorts Expands Portfolio with the Acquisition of Eretria Hotel & Spa Resort
Hospitality Net
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July 30, 2025
Source: Zeus International Hotels & Resorts Zeus International Hotels & Resorts proudly announces the acquisition of the Eretria Hotel & Spa Resort, located in Evia, Greece. The property now falls under the full ownership and management of the...
Inside Soft2Bet’s iGaming Revolution: Scaling Smarter, Innovating Faster
Business Matters
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July 28, 2025
From scratch to becoming one of the most cutting-edge innovative iGaming operators in the industry, Soft2Bet has demonstrated time and again that swift growth and long-term innovation can go together. Most notable for its multi-brand platforms,...