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Israel tells troops to prepare for possible Lebanon ground offensive
Israel's military chief told troops to prepare for a possible ground offensive in Lebanon as heavy Israeli airstrikes continued for a…
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Pope expels 10 men from scandal-plagued movement in Peru for abuses
Pope Francis expelled 10 members from a scandal-plagued movement based in Peru following allegations of physical abuse and other…
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Two injured by drone attack on southern Israeli port city of Eilat
Two drones were launched toward the southern Israeli port city of Eilat on Wednesday night, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said. One of…
Lifestyle
Lexus Is Cooking Up a New 600 HP Coupe With an Old-School Stick Shift
Lexus may be about to enter its sports car era. In addition to a rumored LFA successor, the Japanese luxury marque may also be developing…
Politics
Eswatini opposition party claims its leader was poisoned in an assassination attempt
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Eswatini's main opposition leader was poisoned in an assassination attempt, his party claimed Wednesday,…
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Eastern Germany on full alert as flood waters continue to rise
The emergency services in eastern Germany are on high alert as floodwater levels from the Oder river continue to rise. The highest alert…
Business
The EU is failing to dissuade African migrants despite spending billions, auditors say
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union is failing to draw important lessons on how to discourage migrants from Africa leaving for Europe…
Politics
Mexico's Congress puts the National Guard under military command despite criticism
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s Senate approved early Wednesday putting the National Guard under the command of the military despite…
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At least 19 killed in Israeli strikes in Lebanon
Israel's continued attacks in Lebanon killed at least 19 people on Wednesday morning, according to the Lebanese Health Ministry. A total…
Politics
Russian parliament passes first reading of an adoption ban for countries allowing gender transition
MOSCOW (AP) — The lower house of Russia’s parliament on Wednesday gave overwhelming approval to the first reading of a proposed law to…
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IHG exceeds 200 open hotels in Northern Europe
IHG Hotels & Resorts has surpassed the milestone of 200 open hotels in its Northern Europe market. This expansion includes the…
Business
UK economic growth 'robust' in 2024, think tank says
The UK has risen in the rankings of a group of wealthy nations predicted to have the joint-second highest economic growth for this year, a…
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Israel strikes more targets in Lebanon as sirens sound in Tel Aviv
Israel's military once again attacked facilities of the Iranian-backed Shiite Hezbollah militia in Lebanon from the air overnight, it said…
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Thailand legalizes same-sex marriage in a first for Southeast Asia
PHUKET, Thailand — Thailand’s landmark marriage equality bill has been endorsed by the monarchy, making it the first country in Southeast…
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Belgium's appalling abuse legacy clouds pope's trip as survivors pen letter seeking reparations
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Fresh off a four-nation tour of Asia, where he saw record-setting crowds and vibrant church communities, Pope Francis…
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Photo shows cat rescue during floods in Malaysia, not Thailand
Screenshot of the false post, taken on September 23, 2024 The claim circulated online the day after deadly floods caused by a tropical…
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Volkswagen crisis pits homegrown leaders against each other
Volkswagen managers and workers representatives will start crunch talks in Hanover on Wednesday, following the German group's announcement…
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AI-generated images of stranded elephants circulate in Myanmar after Typhoon Yagi
Screenshot of the image posted in the "Lightroom Editing" Facebook group, taken on September 24, 2024 Senevirathne, who regularly uploads…
Business
Japan's Economic Revival Is Failing to Save Its Vanishing Towns
(Bloomberg) -- After three decades of stagnation in Japan, one of the most visible signs of renewal can be found in a stretch of old…
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Israel to intensify Lebanon attacks on Hezbollah as over 550 dead
Israel said on Tuesday it was intensifying its bombing campaign in Lebanon as two days of airstrikes targeting the Shiite Hezbollah…
Politics
British PM makes unfortunate ‘return of the sausages’ gaffe during serious speech
United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer made an unfortunate gaffe during a speech at his party's conference Tuesday when he mistakenly…
Politics
Petro to Skirt Colombian Congress and Issue 2025 Budget by Decree
(Bloomberg) -- Colombia’s government will skirt congress and take the unprecedented step of issuing its 2025 budget by decree. Most Read…
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Is Dynafit's New Speed Factory HQ The Coolest Office In the Ski Industry?
Think your office is cool? Try Dynafit's brand-new home base in the Bavarian Alps. The newly-opened facility, nicknamed the Speed Factory,…
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Filthy $6,300 first-class cabin on Air India flight exposed by viral video
A viral social media video revealed a passenger’s “nightmare” first-class experience on Air India, after he found ripped furnishings, dirt…