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Eurovision: Contestants breached rules, lacked respect
The event's organizers will review the controversy surrounding this year's Eurovision, which included disqualifications, pro-Palestinian protests, and complaints by Ireland's Bambie Thug. Although the Eurovision Song Contest organizer "regrets" that specific competitors did not adhere to the "spirit of the rules" during their participation in Sweden, the statement reads otherwise.
Gaza lost much more than a hospital at al-Shifa
Following a two-week assault, the Israeli military eventually withdrew from al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza last month, leaving behind nothing but ruins and scenes of destruction reminiscent of the end of the world. Deceased corpses littered the ground. The majority of structures were gutted and reduced to ruins by fire. Al-Shifa cost Gaza considerably more than the destruction of its leading medical facility because Al-Shifa represented the people of Gaza significantly more than a hospital.
Army officer resigns over US support for Israel’s Gaza war
A former US Army member revealed that his nation's "unqualified support" for Israel's Gaza conflict prompted his resignation several months ago. Major Harrison Mann wrote on LinkedIn on Monday that he felt "indescribable shame and guilt." November marked his resignation from the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA).
Shark-finned catheters may prevent urinary tract infections
If catheter-assisted patients might be less susceptible to urinary tract infections if they were affixed with minute spikes resembling shark fins. These pliable, hollow plastic tubes facilitate the drainage of urine from the bladder into a receptacle for hospitalized patients confined to their beds who are unable to access the lavatory. They also serve the purpose of monitoring a patient's urine excretion and preventing excessive bladder swelling during an operation.
Protests increase after Georgia passes ‘foreign agent’ law
The Georgian parliament passed a divisive "foreign agent" law, sparking weeks of widespread street protests. However, the president of Georgia is currently likely to veto the measure; an additional vote in the Tbilisi parliament could override this veto. Critics claim that some could manipulate the legislation, known as "Russian law," to violate civil liberties.
Buy now pay later Klarna moves again toward $20bn US float
Early next year, Klarna, which is establishing a new holding company in the United Kingdom, is focusing on a listing in New York. Buy now, pay later (BNPL) finance behemoth Klarna has successfully surmounted a significant obstacle in its pursuit of a stock market listing, which could potentially fetch it $20 billion (£15.9 billion) in value.
She resigns as Gates Foundation co-chair and receives $12.5bn
Melinda French Gates has announced her intention to relinquish her position as co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, an organization founded over two decades ago by her and her ex-husband, Bill Gates. "I did not arrive at this decision lightly," French Gates wrote on X on Monday. "I am extremely proud of the foundation Bill and I established together, as well as the extraordinary work it is undertaking to bring attention to global inequities."
Defence funding increase will buy 25 new warships for the UK – Shapps
The defense secretary stated that twenty-two ships are "already in the system" and that the Royal Marines have a commitment for three new ships, with the potential for an additional three. The government reveals the purpose of its proposed increase in defense expenditure, paving the way for the Royal Navy to receive 25 new warships, with the possibility of an additional 3.
Nurse explains why patients experience ‘death rattle’
A hospice nurse is educating people about the "death rattle" that terminally ill patients emit and why it shouldn't be concerning. End-of-life care administrator in Los Angeles, Julie McFadden, stated that the sound, which resembles a gurgling or damp, crackling sensation, is an ordinary aspect of the dying process. Patients, who are typically unconscious, experience no discomfort as a result of air passing through the accumulation of fluid in the mouth during respiration.
US vows Ukraine military help to make ‘real difference’
Secretary of State of the United States Antony Blinken has assured Ukraine that "substantial" military assistance is en route. Blinken unexpectedly arrived in Kyiv on Tuesday for a diplomatic visit to emphasize U.S. support. Political wrangling in Washington led to the ultimate approval of a military aid package in April. Russia, meanwhile, has endeavored to capitalize on the situation by establishing a new front line in the northeastern Kharkiv region and launching massive missile barrages.
Deepfakes and influencers: India’s digital election
In the midst of India's ongoing elections, individuals have generated AI-generated videos featuring Bollywood actors endorsing political parties in a fraudulent manner. Divyendra Jadoun takes great pride in his pseudonym, "Indian Deepfaker." "I am certain we employ deepfakes," he asserts. "Why would I use something else?"
Biden imposes 100% tariff on Chinese EVs
President Joe Biden of the United States has announced a 100 percent tariff on electric vehicles manufactured in China as part of a series of measures intended to protect American manufacturers from cheap imports. In a move that is likely to escalate trade tensions between the two largest economies in the world, the White House announced that it would impose stricter restrictions on $18 billion worth of Chinese products.
