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World Pneumonia Day – 12 November 2025 – World Health Organization (WHO)
Pneumonia remains one of the world’s leading infectious killers. It still claims more lives of children under five than any other infectious disease, and also poses a serious threat to older people and those with chronic health conditions, particularly in low-and middle-income countries.Protecting children and communities from pneumonia means strengthening health systems – so that […]
Video shows collapse of newly built bridge in China – NBC News
news AlertsThere are no new alerts at this timeHONG KONG — A newly built bridge partially collapsed in southwest China on Tuesday, sending large pieces of concrete plunging far below in a cloud of dust.Authorities said the 2,487-foot-long Hongqi Bridge, which connects Sichuan province with Tibet as part of a national highway, was closed on […]
Trump says Veterans Day now ‘Victory Day’ in Arlington cemetery speech – New York Post
Trump says Veterans Day now ‘Victory Day’ in Arlington cemetery speech New York Postsource
Guests 'kicked out' as hotel chain collapses | Money blog – Sky News
Hotel guests have reportedly been kicked out during the middle of their stay after short-term rental company Sonder collapsed. Read this and the rest of today’s consumer and personal finance news with Money reporter Jess Sharp – and leave your thoughts in the comments box.Wednesday 12 November 2025 17:30, UKWe’re signing off for the day […]