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UN mission says no evidence Hezbollah rearming in southern Lebanon
The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) said it has found no evidence of the pro-Iranian militia Hezbollah rearming since a…
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Photos: Hundreds Gather at Bondi Beach After Deadly Attack
Amidst the mourning, following last weekend’s attack on a Hanukkah celebration at Australia’s Bondi Beach, the community banded together…
Business
Richmond mayor apologizes after flurry of shared antisemitic posts spark calls for resignation
There's a call for the resignation of Richmond Mayor Eduardo Martinez Thursday in the wake of a flurry of antisemitic social media posts.…
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Image of Afghan girl studying wins UNICEF Photo of the Year 2025
A photograph depicting the quiet strength of a 10-year-old girl in Afghanistan engrossed in her schoolbook has won the UNICEF Photo of the…
Politics
Poland’s Lower House of Parliament Overrides Presidential Veto on Crypto Bill
Poland’s Sejm (lower house of parliament) pushed through a contentious crypto-asset bill for the second time, overriding President Karol…
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Uganda prison officer sacked for 'politicking' on TikTok
A Uganda prison officer has been sacked for criticising the government on TikTok, in a rare move authorities said amounted to "gross…
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UN-backed experts say Gaza food supplies improving but 100,000 still in 'catastrophic conditions'
UN-backed food security experts have found improvements in nutrition and food supplies in Gaza since the ceasefire but say 100,000 people…
Politics
Putin says loans for Ukraine will impact EU budgets
Russian President Vladimir Putin accused the European Union of the attempted "robbery" of Russian state reserves, which he claimed had…
News
I Stayed at This Boutique Hotel in Roma Norte—and It Might Be One of Mexico City’s Best
In a neighborhood known for its creative energy, leafy streets, and cafe-hopping culture, Casona Roma Norte manages to feel both classic…
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Ifo's jobs outlook reaches lowest level in more than five years
A leading index of employment prospects in Germany fell once again in December - reaching its lowest figure since the first phase of the…
Politics
Clip of Australia leader banning visas for Pakistanis is AI-generated
Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese promised a sweeping crackdown to stamp out extremism as the country reeled from the deadly…
Politics
Ukraine is building nearly 1,000 specialized drones a day to counter Russia's Iranian Shaheds
Ukraine says it supplies its troops with nearly 1,000 interceptor drones a day. It's a major milestone for the anti-Shahed tech, which was…
Politics
EU leaders agree on 90 billion euro loan to Ukraine
BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union leaders agreed on Friday to provide a massive interest-free loan to Ukraine to meet its military and…
News
Jewish group demands East Bay mayor resign after posts on Bondi Beach shooting
Bay Area Jewish leaders are calling on Richmond Mayor Eduardo Martinez to resign after he reposted several LinkedIn posts promoting…
News
3-year-old not intended target of Winston-Salem shooting on Royal Forest Court, police say
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — A three-year-old in Winston-Salem is recovering after being shot on Wednesday during a domestic dispute at an…
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Ben-Gvir’s office director files police complaint after finding bullet on hood of her car
The car was "near her home" when the bullet was found, and a complaint has been filed with Israel Police. A bullet was discovered on the…
Politics
Reports: Germany plans expansion of foreign intelligence powers
Germany's foreign intelligence service is to be given far more scope for taking decisive action in threatening situations under plans of…
Politics
EU delays signing of Mercosur free trade deal
The European Union is postponing the signing of a free trade deal with four Mercosur countries until January, an EU official said on…
News
Exclusive-Head of Pemex's production arm to step down in coming days, sources say
By Adriana Barrera MEXICO CITY, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Mexico's state oil company Pemex is preparing to replace the head of its exploration…
Politics
Ukrainian Army Converts E38 BMW 7-Series Into Multiple Rocket Launch Platform
In the 1997 film Tomorrow Never Dies, legendary secret agent James Bond drives an E38-generation BMW 750iL equipped with machine guns,…
Politics
Under pressure at home, Belgium's leader treads a tight rope with EU partners over funds for Ukraine
BRUSSELS (AP) — For decades, Belgium has been at the beating heart of the European Union. The headquarters of the 27-nation bloc’s main…
Politics
EU to slash asylum cases from 7 nations deemed safe
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union on Thursday said it would drastically reduce asylum claims from seven nations in Africa, the Middle…
News
Kenya's environment court to consider a claim that a lux safari camp was harming wildebeests routes
NAROK, Kenya (AP) — Kenya's environment court said Thursday it will consider a case challenging the operations of a luxury safari camp in…
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Israeli arrested over role in weapons-smuggling network, Katz approves administrative detention
Defense Minister Israel Katz signed an order approving the use of administrative detention against the suspect, a resident of the South.…