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Young Man Dies After Fateful Fall From London Rooftop Post-Night Out
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A person lost their life after falling from a roof in Soho, which is in the heart of the city. London , over the bank holiday weekend. Ryley Harbord, aged 22, fell from a residential building located on Brewer Street approximately at 2 am on Saturday, May 3rd. Photos depict him at a bar…
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Esewa Money Transfer Awards House to ‘Mero Digital Desh’ Champion Anjula Ghimire
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On May 6, in Nepal, Esewa Money Transfer formally presented a newly built home to Anjula Ghimire, who won the grand prize in their campaign called “Mero Digital Desh.” The ceremony included appearances from the firm’s spokesperson, top executives, and staff members. On November 28, 2024, Ghimire was named the prize winner during a…
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US Firm Poised for Takeover of Newry Tech Company
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The verge of acquisition for FD Technologies, the tech company based in Newry, looms large as a U.S.-based enterprise prepares to take control. The company’s board of directors mentioned they have been approached by TA Associates, a private equity firm based in Boston, with several offers. The latest proposal was at £24.50 per share,…
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5 Shocking Truths Behind the Durian Tree Controversy in Malaysia
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Malaysia’s government faced backlash after removing 1,000 durian trees in April, leading to demonstrations, worries about farmers’ property rights, and initiating a probe into potential corruption. Here’s what you need to know: Why were the trees cut down? The land conflict in Pahang’s Raub town started on April 8 when the authorities cut down…
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EU Considers Targeting $100B+ in U.S. Goods with Tariffs (International Edition)
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The EU is planning to impose tariffs on approximately 100 billion euros ($113 billion) worth of American products as a countermeasure against President Donald Trump’s extensive duties, should negotiations not succeed. This information was shared by European diplomats with AFP on Wednesday. Since March, Trump has implemented several increased tariffs on Europe, and in…
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Coconut Crisis: Prices Soar in Asia as Climate Disrupts Supply
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The cost of coconuts has reached unprecedented heights in Vietnam, the Philippines, and Thailand because of reduced supplies stemming from climate change impacts and pest infestations. Vina T&T, a major fruit exporter, is currently paying as much as VND220,000 ($8.47) per dozen coconuts directly from farmers, setting new record prices. According to industry experts,…