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German car seat manufacturer Recaro sold to Italian investor
The booth of the aircraft seat manufacturer Recaro at the Aircraft Interiors Expo. Recaro, a long-established manufacturer of seats for…
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Life discovered lurking under Antarctica’s frozen Lake Enigma
Antarctica’s Lake Enigma, located between the Amorphous and Boulder Clay glaciers, regularly experiences temperatures around 7 degrees…
Politics
EU steps up monitoring of TikTok ahead of Romania vote
The European Commission on Thursday said it had stepped up its monitoring of TikTok, after receiving information about possible Russian…
Politics
Poland PM Donald Tusk names security and energy as EU priorities during Warsaw's presidency
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk said security, energy and competitiveness will be the priorities for his…
Politics
Senior UK commander warns of 'Third nuclear age'
LONDON (AP) — The head of Britain’s armed forces has warned that the world stands at the cusp of a “third nuclear age,’’ defined by…
Politics
France's Macron to address nation day after no-confidence vote topples government
PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron will address the nation Thursday, a day after the National Assembly ousted Prime Minister…
Politics
Dutch say tight defense market leaves €750M of Ukraine aid unspent
PARIS — The Netherlands won’t be able to spend €750 million (US$790 million) of military aid planned for Ukraine this year because of the…
Politics
South Korea ruling party leader calls to block impeachment motion
The chairman of South Korea's ruling party has urged his party to vote against the opposition-led impeachment proceedings against…
Politics
'Third nuclear age' threatens the West, armed forces chief warns
The world is at the dawn of a "third nuclear age" in which Britain is threatened by multiple foes including Russia, the head of the armed…
Business
Some young Kenyans turn to kung fu for self-improvement in difficult times
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Growing up on the semi-arid plains of eastern Kenya, Evans Munzaa had planned his future. He envisioned an…
News
Veteran Salute: Serving abroad in the 90’s, and in Emporia today
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Growing up in Emporia, Specialist E4 Kenny Rodriguez was looking to serve locally in the Army Reserves while attending…
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Aussie Surfers Shocked by Emperor Penguin in the Lineup (Video)
A would-be deleted scene from the seminal, 2007 cinematic epic, Surf’s Up, went down in real life recently when an emperor penguin showed…
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It’s high season in Thailand. Avoid the crowds by visiting these lesser-known destinations
Editor’s Note: Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. Get news about destinations, plus the latest in aviation,…
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We Stayed in Europe’s Lowest and Highest Hotels
What makes a hotel truly unforgettable? Is it the comfort of a luxurious room, the stunning views, or an incredible location? Recently, we…
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Wednesday, December 4 forecast: Arctic attack recedes by the weekend
Big temperature spike today with highs near 60° after an extended spell of cold weather. The day got off to a warmer start with…
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The Best Time to Visit India—and Where to Go on Your First Trip
Ania Blazejewska There’s no one easy answer to the question that is “When is the best time to visit India?” The good news is that,…
Politics
Zelensky criticizes Georgia's leadership for protest crackdown
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has criticized the harsh crackdown on demonstrators in Georgia and accused the country's leadership…
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Streets of Little Italy plowed after city received additional equipment
Overnight the City of Erie received additional snow removal equipment from around the state and on Wednesday that equipment was put to…
Politics
France's political crisis deepens as lawmakers topple government
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier's three-month-old minority government was toppled on Wednesday in a no-confidence motion supported by…
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Guinness supplies being limited after demand soars
The amount of Guinness pubs can buy in the build up to Christmas has been limited by its maker Diageo after "exceptional demand" over the…
Politics
French government collapses in no-confidence vote
The French government has collapsed after Prime Minister Michel Barnier was ousted in a no-confidence vote. MPs voted overwhelmingly in…
Politics
From freedom fighter to Namibia's first female president
Nicknamed NNN, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has made history by being elected as Namibia's first female president. The 72-year-old won more than…
Politics
Germany to push for autonomous vehicles in public transport, freight
The German government approved on Wednesday a strategy paper encouraging the use of autonomous vehicles for public transportation and…
Business
Children's services still a concern - commissioner
Herefordshire Council is struggling to address long-standing problems in its children’s services department, according to a commissioner.…