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At least three killed when a train derailed in the Alps in southern Germany

A train has derailed in the Alps in southern Germany, killing at least three people and injuring several others, authorities said. The train to Munich derailed at around 12.15pm on Friday in Burgrain, near the tourist resort of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, according to federal police. Looks like some carriages ended up next to him. The cause was …

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Glasgow, “evil” does not arrive on the occasion of the platinum jubilee

There is an almost real dignity to the Jubilee celebrations in the two places in Scotland that the Queen knows best, Edinburgh and Ballater. The capital is home to the queen’s official residence and Ballater is the closest village to Balmoral, her favorite refuge. Both places lit beacons in his honor to mark the long …

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What does the Heard-Depp verdict mean for the #MeToo movement?

When Hollywood star Johnny Depp’s defamation lawsuit against Amber Heard ended in his favor on Wednesday, some observers worried that the verdict could have a gruesome effect on the #MeToo movement. On the surface, the circumstances surrounding this case seem to support these fears, raising the possibility that some victims may now be reluctant to …

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Sheryl Sandberg leaving Meta Platforms in the middle of the change to metavers

Sheryl Sandberg’s future at Meta Platforms had long been questioned and her departure from the owner of Facebook and Instagram was inevitable, analysts said yesterday, as the company moves further away from the real world to the virtual. However, the timing of its announcement this week heading to the exit has divided Wall Street amid …

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Scottish tourists warn of “chaos summer” at airports fueled by severe staff shortages

Scottish tourists have been warned of a summer of chaos at airports fueled by severe staff shortages. Unions representing workers in security, baggage handling and ground support have warned that there is a “clear and current danger” of huge queues at airports such as Edinburgh and Glasgow this week that are intensifying in the middle …

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Platinum Jubilee: The queen is a “pretty extraordinary individual,” says Nicola Sturgeon

The Prime Minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon, has paid tribute to the Queen on her platinum jubilee, describing her as a “very extraordinary person”. He reaffirmed the SNP’s commitment to retain the Queen and her successors, as head of state, should Scotland become independent. The MSPs of the Scottish Greens, members of the SNP in …

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Bowel cancer: study concludes that “excessive” intake of a vegetable may increase the risk

Despite her cancer status, the activist has not stopped working, creating a crowdfunding page that has so far raised more than £ 6 million. Even in her final months, Dame Deborah continues to act as a beacon of inspiration and hopes to never give up despite the high odds. The plan is to fund the …

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