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Cause of failure in view, 'in 9 out of 10 cases human error'

Malfunction affects government systems and Eindhoven Airport, possibly due to software problem or human error. Expert calls for rethinking design of digital infrastructure and calls for evaluation of this outage.

Aug. 28, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Princess Laurentien quits as president of foundation for allowance parents

Princess Laurentien stops immediately as chairman of foundation for duped allowance parents after anonymous complaints and political pressure. Prime Minister and State Secretary respect her choice and want attention to return to benefits affair.

Aug. 28, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Hunger in Sudan and neighboring South Sudan: 'We are losing a generation'

In this heart-wrenching article, refugees continue to pour into South Sudan to escape violence and hunger in Sudan, with many children arriving at a hospital in Renk suffering from severe malnutrition and other illnesses. Doctors are struggling to provide enough care and supplies for the increasing number of patients, and the devastating impact on the future generation is a major concern.

Aug. 28, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Dry Namibia wants to cull 83 elephants and distribute meat to residents

Namibian government plans to hunt and give meat of 723 wild animals to citizens affected by drought due to increasing conflicts between humans and animals in the region. 157 animals have already been hunted, resulting in 56,800 kg of meat, and the country plans to hunt more due to the worst drought in decades affecting half of the population's food supply.

Aug. 27, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Bijlow transfer to Southampton called off: Feyenoord goalkeeper fails medical

Feyenoord goalkeeper Justin Bijlow's potential transfer to Southampton falls through after failing the medical examination due to conflicting injury treatment views, resulting in his return to Feyenoord where he will continue to fight for a spot in the team and national team.

Aug. 27, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Israel army frees hostage alive from Gaza, over 100 still detained

Israel's military has successfully liberated a 52-year-old Bedouin man who was kidnapped by Hamas on October 7th from a kibbutz in southern Israel. Details of the operation were not disclosed, but the man is said to be in good health and is receiving medical treatment. This rescue is part of a larger effort to retrieve over 100 hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza.