Building collapses in Spain, ’s Balearic Islands, killing at least 4 people
A two-storey restaurant building collapsed on the beach in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, killing at least four people and injuring 16.
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How, Trump’s trial verdict could affect 2024 election
Jurors in the first-ever criminal trial of a former U.S. president, Donald Trump, could render their verdict in his hush money case as soon as next week.
Stealing from Trump was , ‘self-help,’ Cohen testifies at hush money trial
Fact: Michael Cohen testified that he stole money from Trump’s company as a form of “self-help” during Trump’s hush money trial.
CPP admits inability to complete the terminal due to Cyprus’s demands
CMC, a Chinese state-owned company, has accused ETYFA of making significant changes to their agreement to build the Vasilikos LNG pier project in Cyprus. The company claims that ETYFA demanded the construction of an LNG export facility instead of the originally agreed-upon LNG reception and regasification facility. This change has led to technical and cost issues, making the project unsustainable for CMC. Despite working hard to meet ETYFA’s new demands, CMC insists that they should be compensated for the extra labor and materials required.
Have smartphones killed the art of conversation?
Fact: The use of smartphones has transformed the way people relate to the world and others, leading to a decline in face-to-face conversations and an increase in communication mediated through screens.
Nurses union warns of strikes over understaffing
The nursing staff branch of trade union Pasydy warned of potential strikes due to ongoing understaffing issues in public hospitals. They accused the state health service (Okypy) of not honoring an agreement made in February 2023 regarding staffing needs for nurses. Pasydy stated that there is a dire need to hire over 170 nurses in public hospitals and gave Okypy a deadline to clarify their plans. Okypy spokesperson Charalambos Charilaou defended the organization, stating they employ the largest number of nurses in Cyprus and aim to fully utilize existing nursing staff. Pasydy released a statement expressing concern over the health ministry’s lack of intention to address staffing shortages, leading them to consider taking measures to compel the ministry to address the issues seriously.
Maybe they like to reinforce distrust
The clash between the Attorney General’s Office and the Independent Authority Against Corruption has created a sense of cover-up in society. The Anti-Corruption Authority requested the Attorney General’s Office to conduct a criminal inquiry and possible prosecution against a police officer who refused to cooperate in an investigation involving the Deputy Attorney General. The Attorney General’s Office declined to comply, leading to a clash of interpretations of the law and reinforcing the sense of collusion in society. This affects the quality of the rule of law and society as a whole, as citizens expect integrity and probity from those in key public positions. The Anti-Corruption Authority’s efforts may be hindered if witnesses continue to invoke their right to silence.
Trump, ’s lawyers assail estranged fixer Michael Cohen’s credibility at hush money trial
Fact: Michael Cohen, Donald Trump’s former fixer, testified that Trump ordered him to pay adult film star Stormy Daniels in 2016 to stay quiet about an alleged 2006 sexual encounter, and then approved a plan to reimburse Cohen through bogus invoices.
Prince Harry and Meghan, greeted with cheers, talk mental health in Nigeria
Prince Harry and Meghan visited a school in Nigeria’s capital Abuja to talk about mental health. They were greeted with cheers, song, and dance. Harry later met wounded soldiers in Kaduna. Nigeria expressed interest in hosting the 2029 Invictus Games. The couple urged students to take care of their mental health and spoke about the importance of addressing mental health issues. Meghan mentioned their son Archie during the visit.
Trump lawyer questions Stormy Daniels, ’ account of sex with Trump
Donald Trump’s lawyer sought to undermine Stormy Daniels’ credibility as a witness in the first criminal trial of a sitting or former U.S. president by showing inconsistencies in her various tellings of a 2006 sexual encounter she had with Trump.