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Dow edges to record as markets parse prospects for Hormuz deal

Dow edges to record as markets parse prospects for Hormuz deal

Stock markets climbed but then stalled Wednesday as investors digested a wave of company earnings that broadly surpassed expectations, while assessing the chances of a US-Iran deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

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WHO chief urges stronger Ebola response in DR Congo visit

WHO chief urges stronger Ebola response in DR Congo visit

The head of the World Health Organization on Wednesday urged authorities to step up the Ebola response and better protect frontline health workers, during a visit to the DR Congo where a deadly outbreak is spreading fast.

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Salah arrives in Turkey to complete Trabzonspor move

Salah arrives in Turkey to complete Trabzonspor move

Former Liverpool star Mohamed Salah arrived in Istanbul on Wednesday to complete his move to Turkish club Trabzonspor after leaving the Premier League giants at the end of his contract.

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Newcastle appoint Jaissle as new head coach after Howe exit

Newcastle appoint Jaissle as new head coach after Howe exit

Newcastle have appointed Matthias Jaissle as their new head coach following Eddie Howe's departure, the English Premier League club announced Wednesday.

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AFP journalist to be honored at International Press Freedom Awards

AFP journalist to be honored at International Press Freedom Awards

AFP journalist Christina Assi, who lost a leg in an Israeli strike while reporting from the Lebanese border, will be honored at the International Press Freedom Awards, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Wednesday.

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Swiss ski star Lara Gut-Behrami calls time on 18-year career

Swiss ski star Lara Gut-Behrami calls time on 18-year career

Swiss ski star Lara Gut-Behrami announced her retirement on Wednesday ending a glittering career that brought Olympic gold, two overall World Cup triumphs and two world titles.

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Turkish MPs back limited amnesty for Kurdish militants

Turkish MPs back limited amnesty for Kurdish militants

A majority of Turkish MPs on Wednesday backed limited and conditional amnesty for PKK Kurdish militants, a first legislative step to end decades of deadly fighting.

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US indicts leaders of Mexico's CJNG cartel, ups reward money

US indicts leaders of Mexico's CJNG cartel, ups reward money

The United States announced charges on Wednesday against several high-ranking members of one of Mexico's most powerful drug cartels and increased reward money for the capture of its leaders to more than $100 million.

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Noosha Aubel: Klarar hon av Potsdams problem?

Noosha Aubel: Klarar hon av Potsdams problem?

Noosha Aubel tillträdde med ett stort förtroende. I den avgörande omröstningen fick hon 72,9 procent av rösterna. För att få en fullständig bild måste man dock också beakta att endast 42,5 procent av de röstberättigade deltog. Detta berodde uppenbarligen på hennes föregångare Mike Schuberts (53, SPD / Tysklands socialdemokratiska parti) sätt att sköta sitt ämbete. Aubel själv ville inte ha någon hundradagars respitperiod efter sitt tillträde den 24 oktober 2025. Politik, så löd hennes högtflygande ambition, ska vara tillgänglig, transparent och effektiv, och förvaltningen modern och mänsklig. Den som väcker sådana förväntningar får inte klaga över att tidigt bli bedömd utifrån sina egna utfästelser.

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Noosha Aubel: Czy poradzi sobie z problemami Poczdamu?

Noosha Aubel: Czy poradzi sobie z problemami Poczdamu?

Noosha Aubel rozpoczęła swoją kadencję, ciesząc się ogromnym zaufaniem wyborców. W drugiej turze wyborów uzyskała 72,9 procent głosów. Aby jednak w pełni ocenić tę sytuację, należy również uwzględnić fakt, że w wyborach wzięło udział zaledwie 42,5 procent uprawnionych do głosowania. Było to najwyraźniej spowodowane sposobem sprawowania urzędu przez jej poprzednika, Mike’a Schuberta (53 lata, SPD / Socjaldemokratyczna Partia Niemiec). Sama Aubel po objęciu urzędu 24 października 2025 roku nie chciała korzystać ze stu dni karencji. Polityka, zgodnie z jej ambitnym postulatem, powinna być przystępna, przejrzysta i skuteczna, a administracja – nowoczesna i ludzka. Kto budzi takie oczekiwania, nie może narzekać, że wcześnie jest oceniany na podstawie własnych zapowiedzi.

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