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EU urged to align sustainability due diligence with global standards
While the coalition acknowledges the European Commission's initiative to simplify due diligence for businesses, it cautions against any…
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Spain's PM Sanchez sees defence technology upgrade as EU's priority
MADRID (Reuters) - Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Thursday in Brussels that the European Union should focus on bolstering…
Politics
Indonesia law allows military bigger role in government
Indonesia's parliament has passed controversial changes to legislation that will allow its military a bigger role in government. Critics…
Politics
Germany reopens Syrian embassy for first time since 2012
Germany on Thursday reopened its embassy in Damascus, more than three months after the ouster of former president Bashar al-Assad. The…
Business
Best Amazon Spring Sale Outdoor Deals: Everything You Need for Summer Adventures
In years gone by, the period between Black Friday and Prime Day was bit of a lull for shopping. But starting last year, Amazon began…
News
Alfa Romeo Sticks with Gasoline Engines
Alfa Romeo boss Santo Ficili said in a LinkedIn post that the next-generation Stelvio and Giulia will be available with hybrid power.…
News
Mexico's attorney general cites irregularities in investigation of alleged cartel killing site
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico's attorney general on Wednesday reported irregularities in an investigation by state authorities into an alleged…
News
Canada ministry ‘strongly condemns’ China’s executions of several Canadians
Canada’s foreign affairs ministry has said it “strongly condemns” the execution of several of the country’s citizens in China this year,…
Politics
Israel's Katz says evacuations to begin soon from Gaza combat zones
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Wednesday that the evacuation of people from combat zones in the Gaza Strip would soon…
News
UN says worker killed in Gaza as Israeli air strikes resume
The UN says that one of its workers has been killed and others injured after a compound in Gaza was damaged on Wednesday, adding that the…
Fashion
Anna Martins to Represent Brazil at Miss Global 2024/25: A Journey of Beauty, Strength, and Purpose
Anna Martins will be honoured to represent Brazil at Miss Global 2024/25, with the highly anticipated grand finale set to take place on…
News
Photo of Hindu idol falsely linked to unrest in Muslim-majority Bangladesh
As protesters demolished a museum to the father of Muslim-majority Bangladesh's ousted leader Sheikh Hasina, an image purportedly showing…
News
Think Venice is overrated? You won't after a stay at this Renaissance palace, aka Il Palazzo Experimental
After an incredible ski trip in Cortina d'Ampezzo, I found myself on a scenic drive back to the south of France, where I was spending the…
Lifestyle
China’s ‘Puppy Mountain’ goes viral
When Shanghai-based designer Guo Qingshan posted a vacation photo on Valentine’s Day and captioned it “Puppy Mountain,” it became a…
Politics
At Least 6 Palestinian Babies Freeze To Death As Gaza Families Look For Shelter
At least six Palestinian newborn babies have recently died from extreme cold in Gaza, as families try to survive the winter with virtually…
Politics
Tinubu ex-ally criticises Nigeria reforms
One of the architects of Nigerian President Bola Tinubu's 2023 election victory has criticised the reforms being carried out by his…
Business
Japan's ANA to purchase mega-order of 77 new jets
Japan's All Nippon Airways (ANA) will have approximately 320 aircraft in its fleet by the financial year 2030 (Richard A. Brooks) Japan's…
News
Peru woman is second to be charged with murder in Plattsburgh man’s death
PLATTSBURGH, NY (ABC 22/FOX 44) — A Peru woman has been arrested in connection with the death of a Plattsburgh man. Kelly Timmons, 59, of…
News
New evidence suggests that Mars used to have an ocean and sandy beaches
Researchers just discovered evidence to suggest that Mars was once home to oceans and sandy beaches on the red planet, according to data…
News
'They took all the women here': Rape survivors recall horror of DR Congo jailbreak
Warning: This article contains distressing content, including descriptions of rape, from the start. "He told me that if I tried to escape,…
News
Italy defends plan to process asylum-seekers in Albania at EU’s top court
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The Italian government told judges at the European Union’s highest court on Tuesday that its transfers of…
Business
Abacus Worldwide adds Auditoria to network
Abacus Worldwide has added Brazilian accounting firm Vision Auditoria into its international association of independent accounting,…
News
Four takeaways as former Nigerian military ruler reveals all in new book
Nigeria's former military ruler Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, known as IBB, has released a book about the turbulent times while he was in…
News
GRP, Primetals Technologies partner to produce sustainable steel
Gunung Raja Paksi (GRP), Indonesia's largest privately owned steel manufacturer, has entered an agreement with Primetals Technologies to…