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Calin Georgescu: The ex-soil scientist who rose to prominence on TikTok and is on course to be Romania’s next president | World News

5Dec

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Calin Georgescu: The ex-soil scientist who rose to prominence on TikTok and is on course to be Romania’s next president | World News

A former soil scientist, who rose to prominence on TikTok, looks set to be elected Romania's president this weekend.Populist candidate Calin Georgescu - who doesn't believe in COVID or man-made climate change, and wants to pursue peace in Ukraine - tells Sky News accusations his sudden rise to success had been orchestrated by Russia are not true. His critics allege links with Vladimir Putin - but he tells me "no, nothing zero", and says the Russian leader "is a patriot and a leader but I am not a fan of Mr Putin".He says he is happy for Romania to be a member of both the European Union and NATO, but says he would not support Romania going to war. "We are all for peace," he says.Before politics, the 62-year-old - who holds a doctorate in pedology, a branch of soil science - worked in Romani...

Mumbai doctors treat man suffering for two years from rare swallowing disorder

5Dec

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Mumbai doctors treat man suffering for two years from rare swallowing disorder

In a remarkable achievement, a team led by Dr Megraj Ingle in Mumbai, has successfully treated a 61-year-old man suffering from a rare and complex swallowing disorder, Achalasia. The patient, who had been struggling with severe difficulty swallowing for two years, found relief through an innovative treatment approach. This successful treatment not only brought immense relief to the patient but also improved his overall health. Two years ago, Suhas R. Mungaker, a resident of Mumbai experienced hiccups while eating which he initially dismissed as something everyone goes through. As time passed, he started to feel a sensation of gagging and the impression that food was getting stuck in his throat. To alleviate this, he would drink water and then attempt to eat again after a brief pause. Ev...

Syrian rebels seize key city of Hama in latest blow for Bashar al Assad | World News

5Dec

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Syrian rebels seize key city of Hama in latest blow for Bashar al Assad | World News

Syrian rebels have captured the central city of Hama in the latest blow to President Bashar al Assad.The Syrian army said it had withdrawn and taken up positions outside the city to protect civilians, hours after opposition fighters said they were marching towards its centre. The insurgents said they had entered Syria's fourth-largest city on Thursday after days of intense fighting with government forces on its outskirts. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 0:51 Air strikes hit Hama as rebels advance The fall of Hama...

Syrian rebels capture second major city as army withdraws from Hama

5Dec

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Syrian rebels capture second major city as army withdraws from Hama

By Mostafa Salem and Eyad Kourdi, CNN Rebels seize vehicles in the eastern countryside of Aleppo, in northwest Syria. Photo: AFP/ Rami Alsayed Syria's army says it is withdrawing from Hama, a symbolic and strategically important central city, marking a second major gain for a newly formed rebel coalition that also captured Aleppo last week. "Over the past few hours, with the intensification of confrontations between our soldiers and terrorist groups and the rise of a number of martyrs in our ranks, these groups were able to penetrate several parts of the city and entered it," the Syrian military said in a statement carried by state news outlet SANA. Rebels said they freed hundreds of those "wrongfully detained" from the central prison. Aleppo, Syria's second-largest city, was recaptu...

Young people involved in one-fifth of Australian terrorism cases, intelligence chief says

5Dec

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Young people involved in one-fifth of Australian terrorism cases, intelligence chief says

By Kirsty Needham, Reuters Research by the 'Five Eyes' intelligence partners is warning about the radicalisation of young "digital natives". (File image) Photo: AFP / Jaque Silva One in five priority counter-terrorism cases investigated by Australia involved youth, the country's spy chief says, as the "Five Eyes" intelligence partners warn about the radicalisation of young "digital natives". Mental health, education and social services needed to intervene in many cases before the behaviour of minors became a police issue, said a research paper by the Five Eyes, which also include the U.S., Canada, Britain and New Zealand. "Around 20% of ASIO's priority counter-terrorism cases involve young people. In every one of the terrorist attacks, disruptions and suspected terrorist incidents in...

Elton John says he’s lost his eyesight, unable to see his own musical – National

5Dec

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Elton John says he’s lost his eyesight, unable to see his own musical – National

Elton John has revealed that he’s physically unable to see the new musical for which he wrote the music, saying that he has lost the majority of his eyesight after suffering an eye infection. The singer-songwriter attended the opening night of The Devil Wears Prada in London on Sunday.“I haven’t been able to come to many of the previews because, as you know, I have lost my eyesight. So it’s hard for me to see it. But I love to hear it and boy it sounded good tonight,” he told the audience from the stage, while thanking his husband David Furnish, “who has been my rock.”In September, John revealed that a severe eye infection he contracted in France over the summer had left him with “only limited vision” in one eye and totally without eyesight in the other. Story continues below adver...

Italian nun arrested over suspected mafia links | World News

5Dec

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Italian nun arrested over suspected mafia links | World News

A nun has been arrested in Italy on suspicion of colluding with the mafia.Sister Anna Donelli, a volunteer in Milan's San Vittore prison, is suspected of acting as a go-between with the criminal group and its jailed gang members. The 57-year-old was among 25 people detained as part of an investigation into the 'Ndrangheta mafia in the northern city of Brescia, three sources with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters news agency.Donelli is also well-known for her service in Milan's rundown districts, and received the city's annual "Golden Panettone" civic award earlier this year. Image: Donelli is known for her work in Milan's San Vittore Prison. File pic: High Contrast It has not been possible to reach her lawyer for co...

Quebec doctors who refuse to stay in public system for 5 years face 200K fine per day

5Dec

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Politics

Quebec doctors who refuse to stay in public system for 5 years face 200K fine per day

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted December 3, 2024 4:28 pm Updated December 5, 2024 8:31 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Quebec’s health minister has tabled a bill that would force new doctors trained in the province to spend the first five years of their careers working in Quebec’s public health network. Doctors who enter the private sector or move outside the province within that period would face fines up to $200,000 per day.Health Minister Christian Dubé says his bill a...

The Bigger Life Festival: Your 2025 Begins Here

5Dec

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The Bigger Life Festival: Your 2025 Begins Here

Welcome to The Bigger Life Festival – where every session opens a door to possibility, every expert offers practical insights, and participants are inspired to take meaningful steps toward their goals.Starting January 27th, 2025, we're inviting you to explore the art of living well. Through carefully curated live online sessions, you'll delve into health, lifestyle, personal growth, and career development – each one designed to inspire and provide actionable tools to create your bigger life.Looking for a thoughtful gift idea? Treat someone to the inspiration and tools they need to make 2025 their best year yet with a Bigger Life Festival Pass.The full programme and expert lineup will be announced soon – don’t miss your chance to be part of this transformative experience.Designed for Your S...

Tories will try toppling Trudeau after 2 failed non-confidence attempts – National

5Dec

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Tories will try toppling Trudeau after 2 failed non-confidence attempts – National

Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Conservative party will attempt to topple Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government once again with their third non-confidence motion of the fall. The motion, which is expected to be tabled before the House of Commons on Thursday, is using past snippets of criticisms of Trudeau’s Liberals coming from the New Democratic Party.The text of the motion quotes NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh when he announced in September that his party was pulling out of the supply-and-confidence agreement with the Liberal government.“Whereas the NDP Leader said, ‘the Liberals are too weak, too selfish and too beholden to corporate interests to fight for people,’” the motion states in preamble and continues to as...