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The news from Yle (Finland) features a fatal traffic accident in Uganda, the death of Finnish actor Kari Sorvali, financial results from the restaurant group NoHo Partners, a heatwave in South Korea, and a Yle analysis on US isolation in UN voting. Domestically, there's a report on property tax…
At least 14 people died when a minivan and a truck collided in Uganda on Monday evening. The deceased were all passengers in the minivan, which was functioning as a taxi. Police are searching for the truck driver who fled the scene.
Finnish actor Kari Sorvali has died at the age of 74. He passed away on June 20th. Sorvali was known for his roles in TV series and films, including 'Hukkaputki' and 'Helppo elämä,' and received a Jussi Award for his role in the horror film 'Kuutamosonaatti.'
The restaurant group NoHo Partners reported a successful second quarter with growth in revenue and profitability across all its markets. This indicates a positive financial performance for the company.
South Korea's heatwave has caused at least 16 deaths this summer, with over two thousand people suffering from heat-related illnesses. Record-breaking temperatures exceeded 42 degrees Celsius in some areas, leading to extreme heat warnings.
An analysis of UN voting data by Yle suggests that the United States is increasingly isolating itself from its allies. The data indicates that even Russia's voting positions are sometimes closer to the Western bloc than those of the US.
In the previous year, 425,000 Finnish individuals paid their property taxes late, incurring late payment interest. A total of 1.9 million property owners owed €440 million in property taxes.
