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Train accidentally takes EU politicians to Disneyland because of signalling error
Train accidentally takes EU politicians to Disneyland because of signalling error
A train heading to Strasburg carrying hundreds of members and staff of the European Parliament ended up at Disneyland Paris on Monday after taking the wrong turn. The special train - which costs £90million a year to run - is chartered once a month to get European officials between parliaments in Brussels and Strasbourg. However, a signalling error on Monday meant that MEPs briefly ended up with a view of Disney princesses and animated attractions. After departing from Brussels, the train left Charles de Gaulle Airport and headed towards Disneyland because of the error. Officials on the train were told that the diversion was due to an “error in the route” and were quick to make light of their predicament on social media. German MEP, Daniel Freund joked on X: “We are NOT a Mickey Mouse Parliament.” Another Dutch lawmaker, Samira Rafaela, wrote “Team Disneyland”, in a photo posted on social media. Unfortunately, the stopover at Disneyland was not long enough for the MEPs to enjoy themselves at the theme park, as the delay was only 45 minutes. SNCF Networks, the railway company who charter the train, said the cause was a signalling error at the Roissy Charles-de-Gaulle TGV station. It apologised for the inconvenience, noting that the diversion caused only a 45-minute delay. “The passengers arrived at their destination at 12.50pm,” it told AFP news. It was eventually put back on to the correct track for Strasbourg. Read More Tell us if you think price is the biggest problem with electric cars EU to investigate X’s handling of disinformation over Hamas attack on Israel Electric cars will cost drivers £6,000 more if Sunak fails to get Brexit deal with EU
2023-10-18 03:58
Pakistan avalanche kills 11 people from nomadic tribe
Pakistan avalanche kills 11 people from nomadic tribe
A four-year-old boy is among those killed in the disaster, which struck in the early hours of Saturday.
2023-05-28 02:24
US inflation rate continues to fall
US inflation rate continues to fall
Falling prices for eggs, used cars and furniture helped to cut inflation in May.
2023-06-13 20:50
A Brazilian hacker claims Bolsonaro asked him to hack into the voting system ahead of 2022 vote
A Brazilian hacker claims Bolsonaro asked him to hack into the voting system ahead of 2022 vote
A Brazilian hacker claimed at a Congressional hearing on Thursday that former President Jair Bolsonaro wanted him to hack into the country’s electronic voting system to expose its alleged weaknesses ahead of the 2022 presidential election. Walter Delgatti Neto did not provide any evidence for his claim to the parliamentary commission of inquiry. But his detailed testimony raises new allegations against the former far-right leader, investigated for his role in the Jan. 8 riots in the capital city of Brasilia. Delgatti also told lawmakers that he met in person with Bolsonaro and told the former president it was not possible for him to hack the electronic voting system. The Associated Press has reached out to Bolsonaro’s lawyers who have not yet responded. Bolsonaro has denied any wrongdoings. Bolsonaro's political nemesis, leftist Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, won the Oct. 30, 2022 election with just 50.9% of the votes. According to Delgatti, Bolsonaro had wanted the attempted hack to convince some voters that the country’s voting system was not reliable. Delhgatti also said he was promised a presidential pardon in case he ended up being investigated for his actions. Bolsonaro had long stoked belief among his hardcore supporters that the nation’s electronic voting system was prone to fraud, though he never presented any evidence. In June, a panel of judges concluded that Bolsonaro abused his power to cast unfounded doubts on the country’s electronic voting system and barred him from running for office again until 2030. During Thursday’s hearing, Bolsonaro’s allies in the commission questioned Delegatti’s credibility. In 2015, Delegatti was jailed for lying about being a federal police investigator. Two years later, he was investigated for allegedly forging documents, which he denies. Several people have also accused him of embezzlement — allegations that resurfaced during Thursday’s hearing. In Brazil, witnesses caught lying before a parliamentary commissions of inquiry — more commonly known under its Portuguese acronym CPI — can be imprisoned, according to Luis Claudio Araujo, a law professor at Ibmec University in Rio de Janeiro. Members of parliamentary commissions have the power to investigate, but also pass on information to prosecutors and federal police, Araujo said. The congressional hearing adds to the numerous legal headaches facing Bolsonaro for activities during his term in office. Federal police earlier this month alleged that Bolsonaro received cash from the nearly $70,000 sale of two luxury watches he received as gifts from Saudi Arabia while in office. Officers raided the homes and offices of several people purportedly involved in the case, including a four-star army general. Bolsonaro has denied any wrongdoing involving the gifts. “It is shocking this somewhat amateurism and naïveté of Bolsonaro’s political group in congress," said Creomar de Souza, founder of political risk consultancy Dharma Politics. "So much material is documented and they insist they can control the interpretation of the facts and insist in keeping this congressional probe working.” ___ Associated Press writer Mauricio Savarese in Sao Paulo contributed to this report. Read More Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Brazil's police allege Bolsonaro got money from $70,000 sale of luxury jewelry gifts Brazil has 1.7 million Indigenous people, near double the count from prior census, government says An Indigenous leader has inspired an Amazon city to grant personhood to an endangered river
2023-08-18 03:51
Who owns Sparetime Entertainment? Bowling alley was one of the locations of Maine mass shooting that left 20 dead
Who owns Sparetime Entertainment? Bowling alley was one of the locations of Maine mass shooting that left 20 dead
At least 20 people were killed in a mass shooting at the Spare Time Entertainment bowling alley and a bar in Lewiston, Maine
2023-10-26 15:25
Still without Cam Rising, No. 11 Utah rides defense to 14-7 win over No. 22 UCLA
Still without Cam Rising, No. 11 Utah rides defense to 14-7 win over No. 22 UCLA
Karene Reid returned an interception for a touchdown and Landen King had a TD catch for No. 11 Utah, which used a stifling defensive performance to beat No. 22 UCLA 14-7
2023-09-24 07:54
Man stopped in August outside Michigan governor's summer mansion worked for anti-Democrat PAC
Man stopped in August outside Michigan governor's summer mansion worked for anti-Democrat PAC
Police say a man dressed in black who works for a group that conducts opposition research on Democrats was stopped while climbing a bluff near the Michigan governor's summer home in August
2023-10-25 02:51
Blinken says Ukraine has taken back 50% of territory that Russia seized
Blinken says Ukraine has taken back 50% of territory that Russia seized
By Kanishka Singh and Raphael Satter WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that while Ukraine has recaptured
2023-07-24 01:21
Israel's democracy is at a crossroads as its top court debates a law limiting its power. Here's what to know
Israel's democracy is at a crossroads as its top court debates a law limiting its power. Here's what to know
Israel's Supreme Court opens hearings Tuesday on a law to curb its powers, in a case that could set the judiciary on a collision course with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's hardline government after months of mass protests over the controversial legislation.
2023-09-12 12:55
Minnesota governor vetoes Uber/Lyft driver pay raise bill, citing cost and service concerns
Minnesota governor vetoes Uber/Lyft driver pay raise bill, citing cost and service concerns
Gov. Tim Walz has vetoed a bill that would have mandated higher pay and job security for Lyft and Uber drivers in Minnesota
2023-05-26 08:56
'Wendy Williams wannabe': Sherri Shepherd slammed after she calls Britney Spears ‘crazy’
'Wendy Williams wannabe': Sherri Shepherd slammed after she calls Britney Spears ‘crazy’
The outspoken host's comment came during a game of 'Do You Give A Damn?' on a recent episode of 'Watch What Happens Live' which was hosted by Andy Cohen
2023-10-20 19:26
North Korea announces it will launch satellite between Aug 24-31 into Yellow Sea
North Korea announces it will launch satellite between Aug 24-31 into Yellow Sea
TOKYO North Korea said it will launch a satellite in the period from Aug. 24 to 31 into
2023-08-22 05:20