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Australia halves fuel excise duty to lower costs

Australia halves fuel excise duty to lower costs

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a 50% reduction in fuel and diesel excise taxes for a period of three months. This initiative aims to alleviate the financial burden on citizens caused by rising costs linked to international conflicts.

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German anatomist and Body Worlds founder Gunther von Hagens (81) has died

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German anatomist and inventor of the plastination technique, Gunther von Hagens, has passed away at the age of 81 due to a brain hemorrhage. He was widely known for creating the Body Worlds anatomical exhibitions.

Rijkswaterstaat enforces truck ban on Merwedebrug

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Rijkswaterstaat is actively enforcing a truck ban on the Merwedebrug starting Saturday, July 18. This measure was implemented after inspections revealed that the bridge's steel arch structure has weakened.

WorldPride Portrait: Ahmad grew up as a stateless refugee and now dances all over the world

WorldPride Portrait: Ahmad grew up as a stateless refugee and now dances all over the world

Ahmad Joudeh, a former stateless refugee born to Syrian and Palestinian parents, pursued his dream of becoming a professional dancer after arriving in the Netherlands a decade ago with the help of the Dutch National Ballet. Now an international performer, Joudeh credits dance for helping him define his identity while overcoming the struggles of his past.

WorldPride Portrait: Ahmad grew up as a stateless refugee and now dances across the globe

WorldPride Portrait: Ahmad grew up as a stateless refugee and now dances across the globe

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Relatives confronted with details about stabbed sister in court, Public Prosecution Service offers apologies

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During a court hearing in Alkmaar, the sisters of a woman murdered in Hoofddorp on April 15 were unexpectedly confronted with graphic details regarding her death. The public prosecutor has issued a formal apology to the victims' relatives for the distress caused by this disclosure.