Hoffenheim are parting ways with their managing director for sport Alexander Rosen with immediate effect, with the Bundesliga club naming a restructuring process as the reason on Monday. “We have come to the conclusion that we need a change in the club…
Lawmaker praises Gov Adeleke for approving free health enrollment for PLwD
He added that the initiative is a testament to the governor’s commitment to inclusivity and ensuring equal access to quality healthcare for all citizens, regardless of their abilities. Rep. Bamidele Salam (PDP-Osun) has commended Gov. Ademola Adeleke f…
20m Nigerians are living with Hepatitis B, C, or both, 80% unaware of status
Many Nigerians remain unaware of their Hepatitis B or C status due to inadequate screening and misinformation. Dr Gabriel Adakole, a public health expert, has advocated improved awareness and prompt treatment of Hepatitis C, to prevent severe health co…
‘A defiant and courageous spirit’: Critically acclaimed Irish writer Edna O’Brien dies aged 93
Edna O’Brien, Ireland’s literary pride whose fearless novels about women’s struggles in her homeland scandalised the nation, has died aged 93. Her debut novel “The Country Girls” was banned in Ireland but O’Brien later gained international acclaim as a…
Orbán nominates Oliver Várhelyi for EU Commissioner, despite past controversies
Viktor Orbán has selected Olivér Várhelyi as Hungary’s nominee for European Commissioner, despite Várhelyi’s controversial track record in his five years in Brussels. The premier announced the news on Monday after what he described as a “recent consult…
Wisbech boss seeks further signings after Lincoln United home loss in the United Counties League Premier Division North
Wisbech Town boss Alex Street is hoping to bring in further reinforcements for Wednesday night’s trip to Bourne Town. The Fenmen go into their first away game of the campaign after a display full of heart in a 1-0 defeat to much-fancied Lincoln United …
Only two bodies helping flag illegal online content for EU so far
National regulators enforcing online platforms’ compliance with the EU Digital Services Act (DSA) may use so-called ‘trusted flaggers’ to help identify illegal behaviour, but only two have been appointed DSA entered into force on 17 February, data prov…
Dozens arrested in France for wanting to disrupt Paris Olympics
Dozens of people have been arrested in France for wanting to disrupt the Olympic Games, Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin said on Monday. Security forces arrested nearly 50 people, Darmanin told the France 2 television channel. They had wanted to carry…
Israel’s Katz says Erdoğan is like Saddam, warns against intervention
Israel’s foreign minister warned Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Monday following Erdoğan’s threat of military intervention against Israel. “Erdoğan is following in the footsteps of Saddam Hussein and is threatening an attack on Israel,” Isra…
EU court: Insurers must reimburse travellers who cancelled over Covid
Travellers who cancelled package holidays during the Covid-19 pandemic “because of unavoidable and extraordinary circumstances” should be reimbursed by bankrupt travel agencies’ insurers, the European Union’s top court ruled on Monday. The European Cou…