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At least ten Israelis killed in Golan Heights rocket attack

Dozens killed and injured as rocket strike hits Golan Heights, allegedly launched by Hezbollah in response to earlier Israeli attack in Lebanon.

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

'Elusive' Mexican drug boss given face by high-profile interview

Famous Mexican journalist Julio Scherer Garcia (1926-2015) met with drug lord Zambada in a highly publicized interview in 2010, where the latter openly discussed his position as one of the founders of the infamous Sinaloa drug cartel and the deep-rooted corruption in Mexican government.

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

Cell for teens who beat man to death with sidewalk tile

Maximals punished for violent death in Amsterdam-North of truck driver by two boys, aged 14 and 16, who court says showed no remorse and violently shocked society.

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

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.