Five political parties in Armenia have filed petitions with the Constitutional Court to annul the results of the recent parliamentary elections. Citing concerns over administrative resource abuse and legitimacy, the parties, including those led by former President Robert Kocharyan and ex-Mayor Hayk Marutyan, seek to invalidate the outcome.
La Borsa italiana chiude in rialzo dello 0,31% a 52.848 punti, con scambi record. Lo spread Btp-Bund si allarga a 71,2 punti, mentre il greggio rimbalza.
Canada and Mexico secure knockout stage berths in the World Cup with dominant wins. The US faces Australia in a crucial match, aiming to impress as a host nation. Fan experiences and commentary quality are also discussed.
The WHO warns that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading quickly, with 896 confirmed cases and 232 deaths. Response efforts are scaling up, but challenges remain in contact tracing and delayed treatment-seeking.
Several African nations are incorporating Chinese into their national curricula, with Tunisia, Cameroon, South Africa, Uganda, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, and Nigeria leading the way. Egypt and Kenya are also planning integration. However, a significant shortage of qualified teachers is hindering these efforts.
Severe thunderstorms caused widespread destruction in the Balkans last week, with high winds and golf ball-sized hail damaging over 100 buildings in Slovenia and Croatia. Meanwhile, Hong Kong issued a black rainstorm warning due to heavy rainfall and flooding, and France is experiencing an unusual heatwave.
The TCS London Marathon will become a two-day event in 2027 as a one-off occurrence, allowing a record 100,000 participants to compete across the weekend of April 24 and 25. Mayor Sadiq Khan stated this expansion aims to create the largest fundraising moment in UK sporting history.
Australia has confirmed a suspected case of the H5 bird flu strain in a wild migratory bird in Western Australia. If confirmed, this would mean the virus has spread to every continent, having already killed millions of birds and mammals worldwide.
Australia has confirmed a suspected case of the H5 bird flu strain in a wild migratory bird in Western Australia. If confirmed, this would mean the virus has spread to every continent, having already killed millions of birds and mammals globally. Authorities are awaiting further test results.
Kawsar Ahmad, an Australian woman accused of enslavement and slave trading after returning from Syria, is seeking bail. Police oppose her release, fearing she will spread extremist ideology, while her defense argues she no longer supports ISIS. A new risk assessment is pending.
Microsoft has identified a new self-propagating malware, dubbed Crypto Clipper, that spreads via USB drives to steal cryptocurrency credentials. It monitors clipboards for wallet addresses and seed phrases, captures screenshots, and sends data through Tor to attacker-controlled servers, also diverting payments to attacker wallets.
Despite widespread speculation and predictions of a mass exodus, newly published admissions data for England shows no significant influx of pupils into state schools following the introduction of 20% VAT on private school fees. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson stated the data proves critics wrong, emphasizing a rebalancing towards state schools.
Il Ministro dell'Economia, Giancarlo Giorgetti, sottolinea come la riduzione dello spread sovrano abbia migliorato gli utili del sistema bancario negli ultimi 3 anni, con tassi di interesse più remunerativi e minori costi di raccolta.
A deadly fungus causing sporotrichosis in cats, potentially fatal and transmissible to humans, is now found in wild animals across South America. Researchers detected its DNA in mammals, birds, and reptiles killed on Brazilian roads, suggesting a new reservoir and urgent need for surveillance.
A new study reveals a deadly fungus causing sporotrichosis in cats is now found in wild animals across South America, including mammals, birds, and reptiles. This discovery highlights a potential new reservoir for the fungus, raising concerns for both animal and human health and emphasizing the need for better disease surveillance.
Over 13,000 seal pups have died on Australia's Heard Island due to H5N1 bird flu, with high mortality rates confirmed among penguins, seals, and petrels. The virus likely spread from French subantarctic islands, marking its eastward movement around the region. Australia is increasing preparedness for potential mainland incursions.
Spanish bars and cafes feature the functionally useless servilleta, a thin paper napkin. Despite poor absorbency, they are a cherished part of Spanish life, sometimes thrown on the floor as a sign of authenticity. Photographer Felipe Hernandez documents these personalized napkins in his book, 'Servilletas,' celebrating their 'beauty of the useless' against homogenization.
Markuss Hussle, an OnlyFans manager, exemplifies a growing industry where men profit by managing women's explicit content. While some creators claim empowerment, investigations reveal exploitation, coercion, and trafficking risks, prompting calls for parliamentary inquiry.
Bilal Kreidi, a 16-year-old Syrian student in Germany, won first place nationally in the Mathematical Kangaroo competition. He has since launched a popular TikTok channel simplifying math lessons for students.
Vodafone Australia's mobile network has crashed, impacting millions of users. The company is investigating the "intermittent issues" and advises customers to power cycle their devices. The outage affects Vodafone subscribers and users of TPG, iiNet, Internode, and Lebara.
Race Discrimination Commissioner Giridharan Sivaraman and Special Envoy Aftab Malik have criticized Pauline Hanson's call to end multiculturalism and create a monocultural Australia, citing concerns about division and Islamophobia. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Albanese is preparing for a diplomatic push with visits to PNG, India, Fiji, Solomon Islands, and potentially Vanuatu.
Race Discrimination Commissioner Giridharan Sivaraman and Special Envoy Aftab Malik have criticized Pauline Hanson's call for a monocultural Australia, citing divisive rhetoric and fearmongering. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Albanese is preparing for a diplomatic push with visits to PNG, Fiji, Solomon Islands, and potentially Vanuatu, alongside Indian PM Modi's visit.
La Borsa di Milano chiude in rialzo con l'indice Ftse Mib che guadagna lo 0,31%. Lo spread tra Btp e Bund decennali scende a 69,2 punti. Bene Saipem, Banco Bpm e Unicredit, mentre Stellantis e Ferrari pesano sul listino.
Africa CDC Director-General Jean Kaseya warns the current Ebola outbreak in eastern Africa, particularly the DRC and Uganda, could be the "worst ever" due to the lack of approved vaccines/treatments for the Bundibugyo strain and ongoing conflict hindering response efforts.
