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Milan: A nationwide strike in Italy in solidarity with the people of Gaza caused widespread disruptions on Monday, delaying trains and hampering public transport in major cities, while clashes in Milan left dozens injured. In Milan, confrontations between pro-Palestinian demonstrators and police left at least 60 officers injured, 23 of whom were hospitalized, according to police reports. According to Ghana News Agency, the number of injured demonstrators was not immediately available. Authorities said at least 10 people were arrested. Several long-distance trains were delayed by more than an hour, and buses and metro services in cities such as Rome and

Milan: Several rivers in northern Italy overflowed their banks on Monday following heavy rainfall, resulting in widespread flooding and disruptions. In various municipalities, such as Cabiate, located between Milan and Lake Como, water reached knee-high levels, inundating streets and causing landslides in the region. According to Ghana News Agency, the severe weather conditions have led to interruptions on several railway lines, including the Como-Chiasso line. Meteorologists are forecasting more rain in the coming days, prompting concerns of further flooding and damage. Rescue services have been actively deploying helicopters to assist individuals trapped in their homes by the rising waters. More

Jerusalem: Israel responded with outrage after Britain, Canada, Australia, and Portugal announced they were officially recognizing a Palestinian state, a coordinated move that breaks with Israel and its closest ally, the United States. ‘I have a clear message to those leaders who are recognizing a Palestinian state after the horrendous October 7 massacre: You are rewarding terror with an enormous prize,’ said Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. ‘And I have another message for you: It’s not going to happen. There will be no Palestinian state to the west of the Jordan River.’ According to Ghana News Agency, the area west

Gomoa ajumako: Reverend Obed Danquah, Chief Executive Officer of Morgan Community International School, has been installed as the new Nkabomhene of Gomoa Ajumako Traditional Area. Under the stool name Nana Osomfo Kweku Nkrumah Danquah I, he also assumes the role of Adontenhene of Gomoa Ablekum, with a mandate to promote peace, unity, reconciliation, and development in the area. According to Ghana News Agency, the new Divisional Chief swore an oath of allegiance to Obrempong Nyanful Krampah XI, Omanhene of the Gomoa Ajumako Traditional Area, in the presence of divisional chiefs, queen mothers, and kingmakers in line with tradition. Earlier, Nana

Wenchi: Mr. Kojo Frempong, the 2024 New Patriotic Party (NPP) Parliamentary Candidate for the Wenchi Constituency of the Bono Region, has urged presidential aspirants and their supporters to prioritize the party’s interest over personal ambitions. He emphasized the importance of unity as the NPP prepares for its Election 2028 presidential primary, scheduled for January 31, 2026. Frempong advised the aspirants and their supporters to maintain decorum and refrain from actions that could fragment the party, potentially weakening its electoral prospects. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Frempong delivered this message while addressing NPP supporters and delegates in Wenchi during the

Barcelona: The summer heat of 2024 caused more than 62,700 heat-related deaths in Europe, marking an increase of nearly 25% over the previous year. According to Ghana News Agency, a study by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) published in Nature Medicine revealed these alarming statistics. Joan Ballester Claramunt, the study’s lead author, indicated that there were more than 181,000 heat-related deaths in Europe during the summers from 2022 to 2024. Italy was the most affected country in 2024, recording an estimated 19,000 heat-related deaths between June 1 and September 30. Spain followed with over 6,700 deaths, and Germany

Sekondi-takoradi: The Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan Health Directorate in the Western Region has called on the media to assist in enhancing the awareness and sensitisation efforts regarding the Mpox disease among the population. According to Ghana News Agency, Dr. Pius Mensah, the Sekondi-Takoradi Metro Health Director, emphasized the necessity of this initiative to enhance public education on best practices to disrupt the transmission chain of Mpox within the Metropolis. In a discussion with journalists, Dr. Mensah revealed that Mpox cases are escalating in Sekondi-Takoradi, with over 70 confirmed infections recorded to date. Moreover, there are currently 184 suspected cases, with confirmed infections