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North Korea says it tested missile capable of 'super-large' warhead
North Korea successfully tested a new ballistic missile capable of carrying a "super-large conventional warhead," Pyongyang's state media…
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Old photo of Thai king cooking taken during Covid-19 pandemic, not after flooding in September 2024
An old photo of Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn cooking during the Covid-19 pandemic has surfaced in social media posts that falsely…
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Relentless fighting is devastating Sudan and escalating in Darfur's capital, UN says
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Relentless violence has devastated Sudan and large-scale fighting has escalated in and around the only capital in…
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Colombia suspends peace talks with ELN rebel group after a deadly attack on the military
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombia on Wednesday suspended peace talks with the National Liberation Army, or ELN, after blaming the rebel…
Politics
What we know about the fire 'pandemic' plaguing Brazil
Brazil is burning. From the Amazon rainforest to the Pantanal wetlands, flames have consumed millions of hectares of forest and farmland…
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Amazon drought leaves Colombian border town high and dry
Extreme drought affecting large parts of South America has dramatically reduced the flow of the Amazon River where Colombia borders Peru…
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Before-and-after images reveal destruction in central Europe after deadly flooding
Newly released satellite imagery shows the devastation caused by flooding in central Europe over the past week. Poland, Romania, Austria…
Politics
More Electronics Explode In Lebanon As Israel Declares ‘New Phase’ Of War
Following yesterday’s unprecedented explosions targeting pagers belonging to thousands of Hezbollah members, which you can read about…
Politics
Venezuela’s opposition ex-candidate says he was forced to sign letter that effectively admits defeat
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuela’s former opposition candidate, Edmundo González, on Wednesday said he was coerced into signing a…
Politics
Israel says it is shifting war focus to 'northern front' in new phase
Following the explosions in Lebanon, Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant has announced a "new phase" of the war. The focus is on the…
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The perplexing puzzle of a ‘Horned Serpent’ cave painting
Somewhere in the Koesberg Mountains of South Africa, located deep in the arid Karoo region north-east of Cape Town, there’s an exquisite…
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'My God': Airplane passengers pray in moment of terror amid turbulence from severe storm
CARTAGENA, Colombia – Passengers aboard an international flight traveling through Colombia experienced a harrowing ordeal when a severe…
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AP PHOTOS: Germany springs to life in vivid scenes of nature
As the sun bleeds into daylight or fades toward night, AP photographer Michael Probst is often on the hunt for serene scenes near his home…
Politics
Massive Russian Weapons Depot Still Burning After Ukrainian Drone Attack
A huge explosion has rocked the Tver region, in the west of Russia, after Ukrainian long-range attack drones targeted a sprawling…
Politics
Reports: New French premier clashes with Macron's centrist camp
Newly appointed French Prime Minister Michel Barnier has clashed with President Emmanuel Macron's centrist camp over tax increases,…
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Two dead in botched armed raid on Russian retailer's office
Two people were killed in a shooting at the Moscow office of Russian retailer Wildberries on Wednesday, an incident the CEO blamed on a…
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Jihadists step up attacks on Burkina Faso civilians - rights group
Islamist insurgents in Burkina Faso have stepped up attacks on civilians, carrying out door-to-door killings, slitting throats and…
Politics
EU Commission president to visit Polish flood-hit area on Thursday
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is set to visit Poland's flood-hit areas on Thursday at the invitation of Polish Prime…
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Ten dead in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, Palestinians say
At least eight people have been killed, including children, and others injured in an Israeli airstrike on a former Gaza school building,…
Politics
Climate change is turbo-charging Somalia’s problems - but there's still hope
Somalia may be one of the poorest countries in the world and beset by violence, but it is “fixable”, according to its top climate…
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Japan Airlines is giving away free domestic flights – here’s how to secure them
Japan Airlines has announced it is offering international passengers complimentary domestic flights to any destination within Japan. While…
Politics
French budgetary situation 'very serious': prime minister
France's budgetary situation is "very serious", Prime Minister Michel Barnier told AFP on Wednesday, saying more information was needed to…
Politics
German residential building permits continue nosedive in July
The number of residential building permits in Germany remained well below target in July, with only 17,000 new homes authorized. That is…
Business
South Africa urges Elon Musk to invest at “home”
The News JOHANNESBURG — South Africa’s government plans to intensify discussions with billionaire Elon Musk about investing in his country…