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Moldovans grapple with outages as energy crisis grips pro-Russia region
COPANCA, Moldova (AP) — Every time planned electrical outages are imposed on his village in southern Moldova, 73-year-old retiree Vasili…
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‘Sea women’ and sacred waterfalls: Exploring one of Japan’s most stunning secrets
Editor’s Note: This CNN Travel series is, or was, sponsored by the country it highlights. CNN retains full editorial control over subject…
Business
Clip of vandalised mosque in India falsely linked to attack against minorities in Bangladesh
Minorities in Sunni Muslim-majority Bangladesh have encountered a string of attacks after long-time autocratic leader Sheikh Hasina was…
News
Photos show Iraqis arrested while disguised in women's clothing, not 'Syrian prison guard who attempted escape'
After Syria's new authorities arrested an official who issued death sentences to prisoners under ousted president Bashar al-Assad, photos…
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Toyota opens doors to $10B ‘City of the Future’ — and they’re recruiting residents
The future has officially arrived, and Toyota is inviting you to be part of it. The automotive manufacturer has unveiled its highly…
News
A Boeing Jet's Nose Was Caught on Video Suddenly Collapsing to the Ground
Nasal Passage In Belgium, a Boeing 737 jetliner quite literally fell on its nose — and the airline behind it is stumped as to what…
News
Mercury stuns in incredibly detailed new images
The BepiColombo spacecraft has sent back some incredibly detailed images of Mercury’s north pole. The snapshots were collected during its…
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Dozens Injured After Elephant Stampedes Through Festival Crowd
A stampeding elephant left at least 23 people injured and one in critical condition during a festival in India this week, and the…
Politics
Warsaw won't arrest Netanyahu if he comes to Auschwitz commemoration
Poland signalled to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that he won't be arrested if he attends the 80th anniversary commemoration…
Business
2-GW Gas-Fired Plant With GE Vernova Turbines Now Online in China
GE Vernova and Harbin Electric said a 2-GW natural gas-fired power plant has entered commercial operation in China, providing power to…
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Israeli drone strike in West Bank kills two children, Palestinians say
Two children were among three Palestinians from the same extended family killed in an Israeli drone strike in the occupied West Bank on…
Politics
Putin seeks to remove two wrecked oil tankers from Kerch Strait
Russian President Vladimir Putin has called for two wrecked tankers to be lifted out of the Kerch Strait to prevent an oil spill from…
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German prosecutors indict three people alleged of spying for China
German prosecutors have indicted three people of spying for China by obtaining information about military technology on behalf of China's…
News
Two die as cold snap grips northern France
Two people have died during a cold snap in northern France, local media reported on Thursday. A homeless man froze to death near…
Politics
Gun-wearing leader sparks concern at Ghana inauguration
Burkina Faso's military leader Capt Ibrahim Traore sparked concern when he attended Tuesday's inauguration of Ghana's President John…
Business
Garden of Europe explores sustainable packaging for kiwis and apples
The Garden of Europe campaign is investigating sustainable packaging options for European kiwis and apples. This initiative, co-financed…
Business
Germany needs €150bn fund to revamp infrastructure, chairman says
A Deutsche Bahn IC train departs Berlin Central Station as a new timetable for Deutsche Bahn and other rail operators takes effect. An…
News
Quebec overhauls recycling system
As of 1 January 2025, Quebec residents now follow uniform recycling rules, regardless of their municipality. This change, part of a…
Business
Million year-old bubbles could solve ice age mystery
What is probably the world's oldest ice, dating back 1.2m years ago, has been dug out from deep within Antarctica. Working at temperatures…
News
Mozambique tense as opposition leader returns from exile
Mozambique's opposition leader Venâncio Mondlane has returned home from exile where he has been in hiding following October's disputed…
News
Mozambique opposition leader returns from exile as police fire tear gas at his supporters
MAPUTO, Mozambique (AP) — Mozambique's main opposition leader returned from exile Thursday as security forces fired tear gas at hundreds…
News
Footage of India mock train crash sparks false claims about 'fatal accident'
India has suffered a string of railway disasters over the years, but a video shared online as the aftermath of a "massive accident" in…
Business
Video of tyre-slashing Indian tutor sparks anti-Muslim misinformation
Muslims are regularly targeted by misinformation spread online in Hindu-majority India. In the latest case, footage made the rounds on…
News
Charly Quivrant Gets Very, Very Barreled on French Sandbars
This video below from Charly Quivront is four and a half minutes long. Approximately 99% of it is exclusively French surfers finding…