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Plus NATO silence, a fresh rebellion against Europe-first procurement, and EDIP officially voted through Council

Az EU belügyekért felelős tanácsa hivatalosan elfogadta az európai védelmi ipari programot (EDIP), amely azt a célt szolgálja, hogy javuljon az EU védelmi készültsége, és lendületet kapjon Európa védelmi iparának fejlődése - közölte az uniós tanács.

The EU executive thinks the search giant might be abusing its position by not allowing publishers and videomakers to opt out of AI training

Hétfőn Szenc és Egyházfa között két személygépkocsi és egy autóbusz ütközött, ketten sérültek meg. Délután Lozornónál is történt egy buszbaleset.

In today's edition: Mercosur safeguard, protests, mergers

Ein Kunde meldete das Mittel «Power Men XXX» bei Swissmedic. Die Analyse zeigte einen verbotenen Chemiemix. Jetzt soll der Händler rund 70’000 Franken zahlen.

Ein Mann in China erlebte einen Schreckmoment, als der Wind sein Bargeld von umgerechnet rund 4500 Franken davonwehte. Dank hilfsbereiter Menschen konnte er alle Scheine wieder einsammeln.

09:30 – 09:45 PLENARY: Driving the future – Charting the path to sustainable transport in the EU Mobility is at the heart of the European Union, enabling the movement of people, goods, and services. It is a cornerstone of the EU’s competitiveness and is vital to advancing the green and digital twin transitions. In this […]

Die Lizenzkommission der Swiss Football League hat ihre Zustimmung für den Verkauf der AC Bellinzona verweigert. Zudem wird dem Tessiner Challenge-Ligisten die Lizenz entzogen. Der Klub sagt, es liege bereits eine Lösung des Problems bereit.

Kiev cherche à résister à la pression exercée par les États-Unis pour conclure un accord qui verrait la cession de territoires à la Russie.

Elle s'oppose à toute forme d'éducation sexuelle et ne veut pas qu'on touche au nom de rues célébrant des prélats collaborateurs de la Seconde Guerre mondiale. Par contre, l'Église catholique n'a pas un mot pour condamner les violences antiserbes qui s'amplifient en Croatie.

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Elle s'oppose à toute forme d'éducation sexuelle et ne veut pas qu'on touche au nom de rues célébrant des prélats collaborateurs de la Seconde Guerre mondiale. Par contre, l'Église catholique n'a pas un mot pour condamner les violences antiserbes qui s'amplifient en Croatie.

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Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Trotz schwerer Verbrechen schafft die Schweiz nicht alle kriminellen Ausländer aus. Die Gründe sind vielfältig.

On 30th November 2025 in Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka Army rescue boats transported villagers stranded near the Kelani River to safer locations. People boarded the boats carrying their essential items, hoping to escape the dangerous flood levels surrounding their homes. Credit: UNICEF/InceptChange

By Oritro Karim
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 9 2025 (IPS)

In late November, Cyclone Ditwah made landfall in Sri Lanka and southern India, bringing heavy rainfall that triggered widespread flooding and devastating landslides. The storm caused extensive damage to civilian infrastructure and resulted in a significant loss of life. Communities have been severely impacted, with limited access to essential services, while humanitarian agencies face challenges in reaching the most vulnerable populations.

According to figures from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), approximately 1.5 million Sri Lankans are estimated to have been impacted by the cyclone, including over 275,000 children. Additionally, updated reports from the office of the United Nations Resident Coordinator (UN RC) in Sri Lanka indicate that 474 people have been killed, 356 are still missing, and around 201,875 individuals from 53,758 families are taking shelter in 1,564 government-supported shelters.

“UNICEF remains deeply concerned about the destruction the cyclone has caused to children and the vital services they depend on for their safety and well-being,” said Emma Brigham, UNICEF Representative in Sri Lanka. “Children urgently need help. It is a race against time to reach the most vulnerable families who (urgently) require lifesaving services. And while the cyclone may have passed, the consequences have not.”

The actual figures are projected to be even higher as communication disruptions and blocked entry points for humanitarian aid hinder accurate reporting and assistance efforts. Initial assessments from the UN RC in Sri Lanka show that more than 41,329 homes have been partially or fully destroyed, alongside the damaging of at least 10 bridges, the disruption of 206 roads rendered impassable, and sections of the rail network and power grid affected, and an inundated substation.

The Gampaha, Colombo, Puttalam districts are among the hardest-hit, with each district reporting north of 170,000 affected civilians. The Mannar, Trincomalee, Batticaloa, Badulla, and Matale districts have also reported considerable damage to civilian infrastructure and livelihoods as a result of flooding. The UN RC in Sri Lanka also notes that water levels in Colombo and the Kelani River region are beginning to slowly recede. However, northeast monsoon conditions are projected to gradually increase over the coming days, with heavy rains expected across several areas.

Furthermore, over 200 deadly landslides have been reported across several areas, with most occurring in the central highlands of the nation. The Kandy, Nuwara Eliya and Badulla districts recorded a significant loss of life, structural damage, and high volumes of civilian displacement, with landslide alerts extended until December 3.

“The people of Sri Lanka have not seen such widespread destruction in years,” said Kristin Parco, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Chief of Mission in Sri Lanka. “Communities have been uprooted and many families are now sheltering in overcrowded, temporary spaces while facing immense uncertainty. We are entering a critical phase of this emergency, and mobilizing humanitarian assistance is essential to reduce the suffering of those displaced by Cyclone Ditwah and to ensure their safety, dignity, and access to basic services during this difficult time.”

Figures from IOM show that more than 209,000 Sri Lankans have been displaced in the days following the cyclone’s landfall. Additionally, IOM describes the ensuing floods as some of the most severe the country has experienced in almost two decades, noting that all 25 districts of Sri Lanka have been inundated, with 150-500 mm of continuous heavy rainfall and winds reaching 70–90 km/h over three days.

These challenges have significantly hampered both relief efforts and the ability to assess the full scope of the damage. IOM reports widespread power outages, blockages of critical access points, and severe disruptions to communication networks across the country. Additionally, several high-risk areas, such as Polonnaruwa, Kegalle, Kurunegala, and Colombo, to name a few, have been placed on red alert, with additional emergency evacuation orders being issued for communities along landslide-vulnerable slopes and low-lying river basin areas.

The UN RC for Sri Lanka reports that the country’s electricity and water infrastructure have sustained significant damage, which has had severe implications for public health and further strained the already collapsing national healthcare system. Numerous areas have already reported a near-total lack of clean drinking water, while health facilities continue to operate under severe shortages of essential supplies.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed deep concern over the severe flood conditions, underscoring the heightened risks of vector-borne, food-borne, and water-borne diseases. The agency has called for increased public awareness around mosquito-bite prevention, safe food handling, and the importance of drinking safe, clean water.

Additionally, WHO has been in the process of delivering urgent support to Sri Lanka’s overwhelmed healthcare system, which has been severely strained by the influx of new patients following the cyclone. The agency, in partnership with WHO Southeast Asia Regional Health Emergency Fund (SEARHEF), is supporting mobilization and deployment of emergency public health teams who are positioned to deliver urgent care for trauma, as well as referrals for hospital care for pregnant women, children, elderly, and others.

Furthermore, WHO has pledged USD $175,000 to support emergency health services and continues to collaborate with national authorities and humanitarian partners to reach the most vulnerable populations with lifesaving care. “The funds will be used for rapid response teams to support essential health services for the affected communities, and for strengthening health information management and surveillance, key for timely detection of disease outbreaks to facilitate appropriate response,” said Dr Rajesh Pandav, WHO Representative designate to Sri Lanka.

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Ancillo Canepa präsentiert an der FCZ-Generalversammlung die Finanzen für das Geschäftsjahr 2025/26. Der Präsident und seine Frau Heliane mussten erneut einen Millionenbetrag einschiessen, um die Kosten des Klubs zu decken.

Es ist fast zu einer Art Markenzeichen von Leonardo DiCaprio geworden: Wo immer Paparazzi den Hollywoodstar auch erwischen, trägt er meist Kappe, Sonnenbrille und Co. Wie der Schauspieler jetzt dem «Time Magazine» erzählt hat, gibt es dafür einen bestimmten Grund.

Letzte Woche lehnte der Ständerat ab, den Nachtzug-Ausbau nach Malmö mit Steuerfranken zu subventionieren. Nun hat der Nationalrat das Geschäft behandelt. Und ebenfalls ein Subventionsveto gesprochen.