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Clips of unrelated pipelines falsely depicted as part of Ethiopian gas export project
The Ethiopian government recently shelved plans to pipe natural gas from the Ogaden Basin to Djibouti because of financial constraints and…
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UK court convicts 3 men over arson attack authorities say was organized by Russian intelligence
LONDON (AP) — A British jury convicted three men on Tuesday of arson in an attack on an east London warehouse that was storing equipment…
Politics
October 7 and beyond: Hamas's use of sexual violence was systematic weapon of war, report finds
The report concludes that "Hamas used sexual violence as a tactical weapon of war," a finding that carries potentially far-reaching…
Business
Bentley eyes higher sales in India
VW Group luxury brand Bentley Motors has announced a strategic partnership with Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited (SAVWIPL),…
Politics
Hamas used sexual violence as part of 'genocidal strategy', Israeli experts say
Hamas used sexual violence as "part of a deliberate genocidal strategy" during the 7 October 2023 attack on Israel, an all-women group of…
Business
Porsche sells fewer cars in first half of year
A Porsche AG logo can be seen at the car manufacturer's main plant. Marijan Murat/dpa German luxury carmaker Porsche has once again sold…
Politics
Latvian leader praises Germany's stronger defence role
Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs said he thinks Germany's desire to take on more responsibility in the European Union and NATO is a good…
News
IDF says five soldiers killed by explosive device in Beit Hanun
During the evacuation of the wounded, the soldiers encountered gunfire, leading to 12 more soldiers being wounded in varying degrees of…
Politics
Parliament scuffle clip is from Georgia, not Israel
Footage of a scuffle in Georgia's parliament has been misrepresented online as depicting Israeli lawmakers fighting during the 12-day…
Business
Wage growth in Europe: Which jobs have seen the biggest increases?
Wages in the UK, the Netherlands, Germany, and France grew year-on-year by 5.5%, 5.3%, 3.8%, and 1.9%, respectively, in May 2025. That's…
Politics
Russian Passenger Planes Are Nearly Doubling In Price As Sanctions Take Their Toll
Civilian airliners made in Russia are skyrocketing in price, sometimes nearly doubling, as Western sanctions imposed in response to the…
News
Video does not show 'Israeli air force defection' in war with Iran
Before a ceasefire halted 12 days of war between Iran and Israel in June, a video of a group of people in uniform walking down a street…
News
Lahav 433 officer reveals how police caught Israelis spying for Iran, motives behind the espionage
"These cases reflect a broader phenomenon that began with the outbreak of the war, with Iranian operatives showing a strong drive to…
News
Deadly Algal Bloom Devastating South Australia Coast
South Australia is currently in the grip of a deadly toxic algal bloom. A bloom of the algae Karenia mikimotoi that began in March has…
Politics
Former Pink Floyd member Roger Waters faces possible prosecution after supporting banned Palestine Action
Former Pink Floyd songwriter Roger Waters could face prosecution after declaring his support for Palestine Action, a terrorist…
News
Two crew wounded, two missing after second attack on ship off Yemen
Sunday's attack off southwest Yemen was the first such incident reported in the vital shipping corridor since mid-April. Two crew members…
News
Flights to return to Israel as European Aviation Safety Agency removes restrictions
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has lifted its flight restrictions on Israel, allowing airlines to resume operations and…
News
From India to Britain and back: The cartoonist who fought censors with a smile
"It's unfair to lift censorship suddenly," growls a grizzled newspaper editor into the phone, a copy of The Daily Pulp sprawled across his…
Politics
Katz: Continuing war in uncontrolled Gaza territory would unnecessarily endanger hostages
This contradicts statements from other ministers who called for a complete victory over Gaza and against a partial deal. Defense Minister…
Politics
Freedom Flotilla Coalition prepares to sail second ship 'Handala' to Gaza
The coalition’s ‘Madleen’ ship made headlines in June when it attempted to sail to Gaza, with climate activist Greta Thunberg aboard. The…
News
HD Hyundai signs MoU with CSL to boost shipbuilding capabilities
HD Hyundai's Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with India's state-owned…
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DHL’s German postal unit aims to increase use of parcel lockers
The German post and parcel division of DHL Group said Monday it has launched a one-year trial with several online retailers to make it…
News
South Africa's police minister accused of links to criminal gangs
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has been accused of having ties to criminal gangs and of meddling in police investigations into politically…
News
'As if suffering could be graded': Initiative calls on full, immediate release of all hostages
Bo'u is "led by top professionals in the fields of physical and mental health in Israel, aimed at rescuing the hostages and preserving…