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Zambia goes to court to stop ex-president's burial in South Africa
The Zambian government has filed an urgent case in a South African court seeking to stop the burial of former President Edgar Lungu, state…
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Video shows Malaysia factory fire, not Iranian attack on Israel's air defence system
Arch foes Iran and Israel exchanged devastating strikes for 12 days before adhering to a US-proposed ceasefire on June 24, but a video…
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Brazil confronts military officers accused of plotting a coup in historic trial
SAO PAULO (AP) — When Lt. Col. Mauro Cid arrived at Brazil's Supreme Court on Tuesday to testify against his onetime ally, former Defense…
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Photos show Swiss glaciers' uncertain future as 'ambassadors of climate change'
RHONE GLACIER, Switzerland (AP) — Drip, drip. Trickle, trickle. That's the sound of water seeping from a sunbaked and slushy Swiss glacier…
Business
Switzerland's ebbing glaciers show a new, strange phenomenon: Holes reminiscent of Swiss cheese
RHONE GLACIER, Switzerland (AP) — Climate change appears to be making some of Switzerland's vaunted glaciers look like Swiss cheese: Full…
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Man Says His Friend Warned Him to Run Before Dying in a Rockslide: 'He Saved Me by Screaming'
NEED TO KNOW Hamza Benhilal, 33, and Khaled El Gamal, 28, were visiting Banff National Park in Calgary, Canada, on Thursday, June 19…
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Bears Escape Wildlife Park in Search of Predictable Object
Two bears in the United Kingdom knew exactly what they were after when they escaped from their wildlife park, and they completed their…
Politics
Zelensky: Russia fired nearly 29,000 Shahed drones since war's start
Russia has attacked Ukraine with 28,743 Shahed combat drones, a brand developed by Iran, since the beginning of the war, according to…
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College granted injunction against protesters
A Cambridge college has been granted an interim High Court injunction against pro-Palestine protesters who had taken up position in its…
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UN peacekeeper killed in attack by armed men in Central African Republic
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — A United Nations peacekeeper was killed during an attack by armed men in Central African Republic, the UN said on…
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Multiple Bodies Found in Sea With Hands, Feet Tied
Authorities in Spain are investigating after discovering multiple bodies in the Mediterranean Sea. Police noted that the hands and feet of…
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Wildfire destroyed record area in Brazil last year
Wildfire destroyed some 300,000 square kilometres in Brazil last year, equivalent to the surface area of Italy and 62% more than the…
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Coffee Prices Slammed as Frost Risks in Brazil Recede
Dark roasted coffee beans with scoop by Rattanapol via Shutterstock September arabica coffee (KCU25) today is down -10.10 (-3.09%), and…
Politics
Co-op to cease trade with countries identified with human rights abuses
British cooperative group Co-op has decided to terminate trade relations with nations identified with widespread human rights abuses and…
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Nine killed in Dnipro as waves of Russian missiles hit Ukraine
At least nine people were killed and more than 100 injured in Russian missile strikes on Dnipro on Tuesday, marking one of the deadliest…
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Nearly 150 people report needle stabbings during music festival
Nearly 150 people reported being pricked with needles across France over the weekend, during its nationwide music festival Fête de la…
Business
A New Gorgeous Eco-Luxury Hotel Just Opened in Melbourne
Melbourne, Australia, has no shortage of cool places to stay, but a new hotel in town is turning heads, and it's not just for its sleek…
Politics
Merz demands Gaza ceasefire; Israel trade agreement 'not in question'
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Tuesday demanded a ceasefire in Gaza in a major speech to parliament ahead of his visit to the NATO…
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Beyond The Zoo: Your Guide To Exploring Singapore's Mandai Wildlife Reserve
Okay, buckle up, wildlife warriors and adventure seekers! Forget everything you thought you knew about Singapore's animal kingdom. We're…
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EU help in healing Cyprus' ethnic split could bring benefits to all, officials say
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — The European Union can help resolve Cyprus’ decades-old ethnic division by underscoring to all sides in the dispute…
Politics
Mali signs trade deal with Russia as ties strengthen
Mali and Russia have signed a series of agreements aimed at expanding mutual trade and strengthening economic ties. Among them is a pledge…
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Antoinette Lattouf v ABC: federal court to hand down judgment on unlawful termination legal battle
A highly charged 18-month dispute over whether the ABC acted unlawfully when casual radio presenter Antoinette Lattouf was abruptly taken…
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German reservist chief says armed forces need a draft to boost ranks
Germany needs to restart its military draft, the president of the country's Reservists' Association told the RND media group. "Voluntary…
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IHG to open Crowne Plaza Hotel in Lagos by 2028
IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed an agreement to launch a new Crowne Plaza hotel in Ikeja, Lagos, scheduled to open in early 2028. The…