The Red Cross denounced the human cost of the war raging in Gaza, slamming Israel's "unacceptable" full blockade on aid into the besieged and conflict-ravaged Palestinian territory. "It is unacceptable that humanitarian aid is not allowed into the Gaza Strip," Pierre Krahenbuhl, director general of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), told reporters in Geneva.
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In his Miami beach speech to a nonprofit funded by Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund, Donald Trump spoke about DOGE dividend making it clear that he is already aware of the proposal. “The numbers are incredible, Elon, so many billions — hundreds of billions — and we’re thinking about giving 20 per cent back to the American citizens.â€
French healthcare workers are taking legal action. They allege deadly conditions in public hospitals. The complaint targets two ministers- health minister Catherine Vautrin and higher education Minister Elisabeth Borne . It cites workplace harassment and suicides. Nineteen plaintiffs accuse the ministers of negligence. They claim the ministers allowed illegal working conditions. The complaint highlights dire situations in several hospitals. It describes excessive overtime and threats.
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