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EU and China trade negotiators fail to strike deal on electric vehicle imports
The top trade officials from the European Union and China failed to reach a deal on ending a bitter dispute over electric vehicles during…
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'Water is flooding everywhere' as torrential rains sweep through West and Central Africa
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Houses swept away to the very last brick. Inmates frantically fleeing the city's main prison as its walls got washed…
Politics
EU chief in Kiev with promises of winter aid amid energy supply fears
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrived in Kiev on Friday with promises of sustained EU support for Ukraine, including…
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Holy nights and stunning sunrises: Africa's top shots
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond: From the BBC in Africa this week: What an athlete’s…
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The night when 43 students disappeared in Mexico: A timeline of key events
IGUALA, Mexico (AP) — Ulises Martínez is still uncomfortable in this city, even though it's been 10 years since 43 of his fellow students…
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'Nano' aquariums: Nice idea, just not for the fish
If you have a small flat but still want to keep fish, or your child wants some in their bedroom, a so-called "nano aquarium" might seem…
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Local organization shows human trafficking is closer to home than we think
HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) — A local Hampton woman is aiming to shine more of a light on human trafficking, starting a nonprofit to help educate…
Politics
Israel strikes Lebanon as Hezbollah vows retaliation for pager blasts
The Israeli Air Force launched renewed attacks on Lebanon on Thursday, as tensions run high following the waves of coordinated blasts…
Politics
Volunteers dying as Russia’s war dead tops 70,000
More than 70,000 people fighting in Russia’s military have now died in Ukraine, according to data analysed by the BBC. And for the first…
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Mexican-American woman honored for running Rockford non-emergency transport service
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — For many, the American Dream has meant being your own boss. That has been the case two generations of one Rockford…
Politics
French PM has formed government, Paris says weeks after snap election
France's new Prime Minister Michel Barnier has completed the difficult task of forming a government and is expected to present the…
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Plane spotters flock to watch major RAF exercise
A major military exercise involving more than 50 aircraft is in full swing at RAF Waddington. Cobra Warrior – which has attracted…
Politics
Thailand proposes new bill to regulate cannabis
[Source] Thailand has introduced a new bill to regulate its cannabis industry, focusing on medical and research uses as the government…
Politics
Israel will continue to target Hezbollah, defence minister says
Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant has said military action targeting Lebanon's Hezbollah militia "will continue." "Hezbollah feels…
Politics
Ukraine's long-range strikes on Russian ammo depots aim to starve its bombing campaign
Ukraine hit a Russian arsenal this week with long-range attack drones. The extent of the damage is unclear, but analysts say similar…
Politics
Venezuela opposition leader was pressured to recognise Maduro win
Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González said he was put under pressure to sign a document recognising the electoral victory of…
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Storm Boris batters Italy after wreaking havoc in central Europe
Storm Boris is battering the north-east and central regions of Italy, days after causing widespread flooding in central Europe. More than…
Politics
Israeli military says it is striking Hezbollah targets in Lebanon
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - The Israeli military said it was striking Hezbollah targets in Lebanon on Thursday, shortly before the movement's…
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Guinea stadium massacre fugitive extradited from Liberia
Guinea's most wanted fugitive - a former senior military officer who escaped from prison last November - has been extradited from…
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Ousted president quits Gabon politics, calls for wife's release
Gabon's deposed President Ali Bongo has announced he will quit politics a year after he was toppled from power by a military coup. "I wish…
Politics
EU chief travels to Kyiv with promise of fresh energy funds to get Ukraine through winter
BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen is traveling to war-ravaged Ukraine on Friday with the promise of 160 million…
Politics
EU's von der Leyen to visit Kiev amid concerns over energy supply
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is to visit Kiev on Friday, she announced in Brussels on Thursday. The commission…
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Spain arrests suspect in February speedboat crash that killed 2 police officers
MADRID (AP) — Spanish authorities arrested a 32-year-old man for the death of two police officers in February when a speedboat suspected…
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Better rain chance today, then drier through weekend
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – We are tracking downpours coming off the Gulf of Mexico this morning. The rain chance increases to 40% during the…