The Duchess of Kent, Katharine, passed away peacefully at Kensington Palace on Thursday night at the age of 92. Married to Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, in 1961, she became the oldest living Royal Family member after Queen Elizabeth's death. Remembered for her compassion, especially at Wimbledon, and dedication to music and youth welfare, the Royal Family mourns her loss.
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Nestlé abruptly dismissed CEO Laurent Freixe after discovering an undisclosed romantic relationship with a subordinate, violating the company's code of conduct. Philipp Navratil, previously head of Nespresso, has been appointed as the new CEO, tasked with maintaining Nestlé's current strategy and improving efficiency. The decision follows an internal investigation and aims to uphold the company's values and governance.
A devastating landslide in Sudan's Darfur region has reportedly killed over 1,000 people in the village of Tarasin, according to the Sudan Liberation Movement/Army. With only one survivor found, the army-aligned governor of Darfur, Minni Minnawi, has appealed to international organizations for urgent assistance. The region remains largely inaccessible due to the ongoing civil war between the army and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
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