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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…
News
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…
News
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…
News
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…
News
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,…
News
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…
Politics
German defence minister stresses need to quickly rearm Bundeswehr
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius stressed the need to better equip the Bundeswehr as quickly as possible on a visit to the…
News
Israel: Strike near Beirut kills Hezbollah rocket chief
The Israeli military said on Tuesday it killed Hezbollah's rocket chief in a "targeted" strike on a Beirut suburb. The military said…
News
Tropical Storm John turns deadly after slamming into Mexico, bringing heavy rain and landslides
Two people have died in a landslide after Hurricane John slammed into Mexico’s southern coast Monday night, bringing heavy rainfall and…
News
Kidnap fears follow deadly South Sudan bus attack
A long-distance bus has come under attack by gunmen in South Sudan on a main road south of the capital, Juba, leaving at least one person…
News
French lake still riddled with bombs 80 years after World War II
The apparently pristine Gerardmer lake in the Vosges mountains of eastern France conceals a bleak legacy of 20th-century conflict --…
Fashion
Advance Denim’s Blueprint for a More Sustainable Denim Industry, From Fabric Design to Manufacturing
For more than 35 years, China-based mill Advance Denim has been on a mission to revolutionize vintage denim styles through innovation.…
Politics
Russia in satellite deal with West African military governments
Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso have announced a deal with Russia which will see them acquire telecoms and surveillance satellites. The…