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Data from De Lijn in Antwerp shows buses and trams carrying twice as many passengers as scanned tickets indicate. Brussels is also considering easing green agenda rules for companies. Read more...

This week in health: understanding stress, Essentia Health's grief support classes, Dr. Pemberton on alcohol, and speculation surrounding Morgan Freeman's appearance. Read more...

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This article examines the contrasting situations in Palmyra, hoping for a tourism revival after ISIS, and Manbij, plagued by electricity shortages and terrorist attacks amidst ongoing conflict. Read more...

This week's news covers surging fraud in Singapore, debates around hate speech bans, and a coordinated disinformation campaign against sex education. Read more...

From a legendary Slovak shopkeeper reciting poetry to a British money expert offering energy-saving tips, two stories highlight creative approaches to business and customer interaction. Read more...

This article explores diverse political landscapes, from film financing's influence to Congolese refugees fleeing conscription and Gen Z's gender role divisions. Read more...

A quick look at trending tech discussions: nuclear reactor lasers, a DIY solution to doomscrolling using ESP32, and the importance of visual perception in video encoding. Read more...

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Crystal Palace dominated Aston Villa, securing a resounding home victory led by a birthday brace from Ismaïla Sarr and a strong performance from Adam Wharton. Read more...

This week's health news includes critically ill children from Gaza receiving care in Jordan, concerns about microplastics in the brain, and a bird flu update in the Philippines. Also, a study highlights high lithium levels in Beijing newborns. Read more...

This week in politics: proposed ban on leasehold flats, Rosmah Mansor's appeal delayed due to health, traders fined for incorrect Quran verses, and a victim testifies in an attempted murder trial. Read more...

France grants visas to Algerian imams despite tensions, a surgeon admits to child abuse, and cocaine seizures at airports surge. Plus, a debate on immigration and national borders. Read more...

A whirlwind tour of Madrid's entertainment news, from Paco de Lucía's legal victory to Andris Nelsons' triumphant return and a band's social media detox. Read more...

A researcher faces misconduct allegations, while Alexandria battles rising sea levels. Plus, the Adriatic Sea grapples with an invasive crab species. Read more...

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A thrilling Copa del Rey semifinal first leg saw Barcelona and Atlético Madrid draw, with Atlético's late-game scoring prowess proving crucial. Simeone's team continues to impress with their ability to find the net in the final minutes. Read more...

A measles outbreak in Texas has resulted in the tragic death of an unvaccinated child, prompting warnings from doctors about a potential health crisis. Read more...

Syria's entertainment landscape sees Mazen al-Natoor taking the helm of the Artists Syndicate while joint Syrian-Lebanese Ramadan dramas face dwindling participation. Read more...