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Germany's Merz condemns Russian 'terror' against Ukrainian civilians
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Tuesday described Russia's recent attacks on Ukraine as "terror against the civilian population" and…
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At least four dead in Colombia after multiple blasts outside police stations in Cali
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — At least four people were killed in Colombia on Tuesday as rebel groups detonated bombs near police stations in…
Politics
EU's von der Leyen wants lower cap on Russian oil price at G7 summit
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday called for the international price cap on Russian oil exports to be lowered…
News
NTPC partners with SEforALL to enhance clean energy transition
Indian energy provider National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) has partnered with Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) to aid its shift…
Business
Telus investing over $13.5B in Alberta through 2029
TELUS (TU) is investing more than $13.5B over the next five years to expand and enhance its network infrastructure and operations across…
News
Nations call for 'quieter' ocean to help marine life
Dozens of countries at the UN oceans summit on Tuesday took a first step toward recognising an invisible but growing threat to marine life…
News
Myanmar rebels claim to have shot down a fighter jet being used by military to attack ground targets
BANGKOK (AP) — A military fighter jet crashed and burned Tuesday in an area that has seen intense fighting during Myanmar's civil war,…
Politics
German minister calls for world's oceans to be better protected
German Environment Minister Carsten Schneider on Tuesday called for greater efforts to protect the world's oceans, as the United Nations…
News
BTS stars RM and V end South Korean military service after 18 months
RM and V, members of the wildly popular South Korean band BTS, have completed their mandatory military service after 18 months. The two…
Politics
Israel deports Greta Thunberg after Gaza aid ship blocked
Greta Thunberg, who attempted to deliver aid to Gaza by sea along with other nearly a dozen other activists, was deported from Israel…
News
Politicians accused of Liberia parliament arson bailed for $440,000
Liberia's former speaker and three other members of the House of Representatives have been released from prison after paying a combined…
Politics
Russian drone and missile attacks kill 1 and wound 8 in Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Waves of Russian drone and missile attacks killed one person and wounded at least eight others in two major Ukrainian…
Politics
Slovakia's Fico praises authoritarian states for economic efficiency
During a visit to Uzbekistan on Monday, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico suggested that authoritarian states may be more economically…
Politics
Heavy Russian strikes hit Ukraine's Odessa and Kiev
At least one person was killed and several others injured as Russia launched a heavy wave of drone and missile attacks on Ukraine…
News
Old photo of abandoned workplace misrepresented as S. Korea's presidential office pre-transition
After South Korea's newly elected President Lee Jae-myung likened the vacated Yongsan workspace of his impeached predecessor Yoon Suk Yeol…
Politics
High Seas Treaty gains momentum as 18 new countries pledge support
NICE, France (AP) — Eighteen countries ratified the High Seas Treaty on Monday, bringing the total to 49 — just 11 short of the 60 needed…
Lifestyle
Travel, hospitality lead India’s shift to recycled packaging
India’s decision to allow recycled plastic in food-grade applications, announced on World Environment Day 2025, marks a major development…
News
Defense Lawyers For McLeod And Hart Begin Closing Arguments In Hockey Canada Sexual Assault Trial
Warning: coverage of the Hockey Canada trial includes graphic details of alleged sexual assault that may be disturbing to readers. Defense…
Politics
Peru reinstates full protection of Nazca Lines reserve after controversial cutback
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Peru’s government has reversed its controversial decision to shrink the protected area surrounding the Nazca…
News
DHL Express locks out workers in Canada, adding to parcel uncertainty
DHL Express Canada locked out 2,100 delivery drivers, warehouse workers and customer service personnel on Sunday after failing to make…
Politics
German minister visits Poland to smooth out differences on migration
German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt attempted to smooth out differences with Poland over migration policy on Monday as he visited…
Politics
Thunberg's boat docks in Israel after military blocks entry to Gaza
A sailboat carrying Greta Thunberg and other activists has docked in the Israeli port of Ashdod after the Israeli military blocked it from…
News
PHOTO ESSAY: Spain's wildest pilgrimage, El Rocío, brings together faith, nature and partying
EL ROCIO, Spain (AP) — Hundreds of thousands of Catholic pilgrims slogged for days under a punishing sun through country roads, sandy…
Politics
Canada Post, mail carriers remain far apart on contract as talks resume
Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers returned to the bargaining table last week under federal mediation after the…