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Lhbti dating app Grindr shields Olympic village from outside world

Grindr makes profiles of Olympic athletes shielded to protect them from possible disclosure of their sexual orientation. Village users can still search for matches and delete messages to stay safe, however.

July 26, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Alzheimer's drug not on European market for now

Europe's Medicine Agency in Amsterdam has decided not to allow the potential Alzheimer's medication Lecanemab on the European market, citing potential risks outweighing potential benefits, despite the drug being approved in other countries and showing promise in treating early-stage Alzheimer's patients.

July 26, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Train traffic France gets back on track: this is what we now know about the act of sabotage

There has been sabotage of train traffic in France overnight, causing major delays and cancellations. The railroad company SNCF is trying to use drones and extra security to control the situation, and the French government is taking the sabotage actions very seriously. However, it is not yet clear who is behind the sabotage and why.

July 26, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Terror suspects arrested in Belgium and Germany just before Games

Seven people have been arrested in Belgium for allegedly planning a terrorist attack, while two Russians have been arrested in Germany for trying to raise money for the terrorist organization IS in other European countries. The arrests were made as a precaution ahead of the start of the Olympic Games in Paris, even though there were no specific threats to the event.

July 25, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Working parents will pay more for child care starting in 2026

The new Dutch government plans to increase the cost of childcare for working parents by 2026, which could save 250 million euros. This move diverges from the previous proposal of almost free childcare, which faced criticism from childcare companies and concerns about its feasibility.

July 25, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Oil tanker sank off Philippine coast, fears of major natural disaster

A Filipino oil tanker with over a million liters of fuel on board has sunk off the coast of the Philippines, causing concern for a potential large oil spill. One crew member has died and 16 others were rescued by the coast guard, with efforts underway to prevent an environmental disaster.