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Critics believe Venice’s admission charge fails to prevent tourists
After critics labelled the initiative a failure, Venice has ended its experimental program of charging a 5-euro ($5.46) admission fee for day visitors arriving on extremely busy days. In April, authorities in the well-known Italian site, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, imposed an admission fee to discourage some visitors. The method was created to regulate the flow of tourists when visitor numbers are highest.
CVC offers online trading platform Oanda for sale
Oanda, founded in 1995, was acquired by CVC Capital in 2018 and is now sold by bankers from Nomura and Santander. Oanda Global Corporation, an online retail trading platform, has been placed up for sale by its private equity investors. Bankers at Nomura and Santander are marketing the company, which competes with CMC Markets and IG Group.
Mohammed Deif, Gaza’s Hamas military commander, who?
Mohammed Deif, Hamas's military leader in Gaza, has avoided another Israeli assassination attempt and is "fine," according to a top Palestinian official. The Hamas official's announcement on Sunday came after claims that Deif was targeted in a large Israeli air strike on the besieged territory's southern region, which killed at least 90 people and injured 300 more. An official told AFP that "Commander Mohammed Deif is well and directly overseeing" the operations of the Hamas military wing.
Princess Charlotte’s ‘pinky promise’ to Lucy Shuker while joining Princess of Wales for Wimbledon final
Princess Charlotte made a 'pinky promise' to tennis player Lucy Shuker ahead of the Wimbledon final, indicating a chemistry between the two. At the famous athletic event, the nine-year-old Princess accompanied the Princess of Wales, 42, to witness Carlos Alcaraz face Novak Djokovic in the Grand Slam at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London. Before taking their seats in the Royal Box, the mother-daughter combo met with female tennis stars, each presenting Kate with a bouquet.
Pennsylvania town responds to Trump rally shooting: ‘The language needs to stop’
On Sunday, the small community of Butler, Pennsylvania, was having to come to grips with being the scene of a significant attempted US political assassination amidst tight security and closed roadways. Many people attended church to try to make sense of what had happened. Father Kevin Fazio once asked the congregation jammed into pews to "pray for our nation," but most of his flock appeared humbled by the violence coming to town. The Butler Farm Show fairgrounds, less than a quarter of a mile away, remains a crime scene, as do the gantries that hang massive stars and stripes and concert-sized speakers over Donald Trump's rallies, and the roof of AGR Industries, from which a gunman fired on the former president, is visible.
Conspiracy, hate dominated social feeds post-Trump shooting
Within minutes of the announcement of former President Donald Trump's assassination attempt, the phrase began trending on X in the United States. It's a term that has become synonymous with conspiracy theories on the margins of social media, frequently used to cast doubt on an attack or shooting. However, in the last 24 hours, it has spilled into mainstream online debate, with posts total of evidence-free speculation, hatred, and abuse receiving millions of views on X.
Trump rally shooting victim ‘dove on his family’ to avoid bullets
According to his family's Facebook post, 50-year-old firefighter Corey Comperatore died during the attempted assassination of former US President Donald Trump. "My brother, Corey Comperatore, was killed at the Pennsylvania Trump Rally." The hatred for one man claimed the life of the one man we loved the most," his sister Dawn Comperatore Schafer wrote in a statement on Sunday. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported that Comperatore previously served as chief of the Buffalo Township Volunteer Fire Company.
Self-proclaimed peacemaker Orban goes global without a plan
Hungary's Viktor Orban has no peace proposal. Still, he has spent the past two weeks on a one-person trip to Kyiv, Moscow, Azerbaijan, Beijing, Washington, and even Mar-a-Lago, infuriating EU and US officials. "Peace will not come by itself in the Russia-Ukraine war; someone must make it," he declares in daily videos posted to his Facebook page. Brussels and Washington have roundly chastised him for undermining EU and NATO unity by cozying up to Vladimir Putin and China's leader, Xi Jinping.
Thomas Matthew Crooks: Trump attacker information
The small Pittsburgh neighbourhood of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, is reeling after the FBI identified a young local man, Thomas Matthew Crooks, as the person who shot at Donald Trump during a campaign rally, shocking the country. Investigators suspect Crooks, equipped with an AR-style weapon, opened fire on the former president when he was addressing a gathering in Butler, Pennsylvania, killing one and badly injuring two others. A Secret Service sniper shot and killed the 20-year-old kitchen worker on the scene, according to officials.
Traditional Black Pudding Recipe: A Taste of British Heritage
Black Pudding, a staple in British and Irish cuisine, has roots dating back centuries. Originally a frugal dish made to utilize every part of the animal, it has evolved into a beloved delicacy known for its rich flavor and hearty texture. At Creative Group, we appreciate Black Pudding for its cultural significance across the UK and Ireland. Often enjoyed as part of a full English or Irish breakfast, it represents traditional cooking methods and local ingredients.
Israel targets 7 October airstrike mastermind that Gaza officials say killed scores
An Israeli airstrike has hit the mastermind behind the 7 October incident, which killed hundreds, according to the Hamas-run health ministry. According to authorities in the besieged enclave, at least 71 people were killed, and 290 were injured in the strike on the southern city of Khan Younis, which is alleged to have targeted tents held by refugees fleeing the violence. The local hospital has stated that it is overloaded and "no longer able to function" due to the high number of injuries.
Due to concealed evidence, Alec Baldwin’s shooting trial is dismissed
A US judge has rejected Hollywood actor Alec Baldwin's involuntary manslaughter prosecution, ruling that the state concealed evidence on how live bullets wound up on a film set where a cinematographer was tragically shot. The trial, which began three days ago, came to a dramatic end on Friday when Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer threw out the case based on police and prosecutor misconduct in withholding evidence from the defence during cinematographer Halyna Hutchins' 2021 shooting on the set of the film Rust.