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More gas leaks from the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline. This is what a spokesman for the company of the same name behind the pipelines said on Saturday. Gas is still leaking from the Nord Stream 1 pipeline, which is expected to end tomorrow. It is not clear whether the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline is now “empty”. The spokesperson …

Dozens of people were arrested in Brazil just before Sunday’s election on suspicion of voter fraud. According to the Minister of Justice, 34 arrests are in question. About 3 million reais, or about 500,000 euros, were confiscated during the police operation. The suspects would have liked to influence the elections by buying votes, for example. Brazilians will vote in the …

NOS/Job Urbach ONS News•today, 15:04 It was immensely popular, inspired many people to use public transport and demanded a sequel: the German 9 euro ticket. As states wrestle with the national government over how much a tracking ticket can cost and who will pay, Berlin is already presenting a 29-euro ticket today. The criticism is still there. While most people …

There has been a coup in Burkina Faso for the second time this year. Army Captain Ibrahim Traoré deposed army chief Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba, dissolved the government, and suspended the constitution. He said so in a statement read on national television Friday night. According to Traoré, a group of soldiers decided to overthrow Damiba because they could not contain the …

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has applied for accelerated NATO membership. The app comes shortly after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on Friday announcement declare four Ukrainian provinces as Russian territory. “We have already proven that we can meet Alliance standards,” Zelensky said in a video message on social media. With the application for accelerated membership, Ukraine takes a “decisive step”. …

Behavioral psychologist Chantal van der Leest examines our behavior at work: who or what determines our daily decisions? Today: the influence of disorder ,,Oh, there you are,’ I say to colleague S. Behind piles of books and clippings, I suddenly see a dark-haired crown. He looks up with a smirk. “Sorry for the mess.” I understand that he says that, …

President Joe Biden fears Hurricane Ian could be the deadliest in Florida history. “The numbers are unclear, but we are hearing early reports of significant loss of life,” he said. Officially, eight deaths have been reported so far as a result of the storm. Local media reported that a 72-year-old man was killed near his home north of Orlando as …

Hurricane Ian caused extensive damage in Florida last night. A tidal wave 3.6 meters high caused major flooding and two million homes were left without electricity. As far as is known, there have been no fatalities on the mainland. This is due to timely warnings and evacuations of 2.5 million people. In fact, the American KNMI already warned in May …

AFP ONS News•yesterday, 11:29 Flooding from Hurricane Noru killed 16 people in Cambodia. The Mekong overflowed its banks due to the storm. Thousands of houses and streets were badly damaged. The hurricane has since weakened to become a tropical storm. More heavy rains are expected in the coming days. Curfew Coastal areas in neighboring Vietnam were hit by Noru last …

Seawater flooding has been reported on the west coast of Florida. A million people are without electricity. Correspondent Erik Mouthaan: “America is holding its breath. It’s a huge hurricane. Although the storm is weakening now that it’s above land, it can dump up to half a meter of rain on flat, low ground the next day.” Tornadoes Florida Governor Ron …