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Rescue for struggling German shipyard 'within reach,' minister says
German Vice Chancellor and Economy Minister Robert Habeck said on Thursday that a deal to rescue the struggling Meyer Werft shipyard from…
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Nio steps up swapping network rollout
Chinese battery electric vehicle (BEV) startup Nio Inc has announced it is stepping up the expansion of its battery-swapping network in…
News
South Africa's 'favourite teacher' dies aged 85
South Africans are paying tributes to their “favourite teacher", William Smith, who has died aged 85. The beloved maths and science…
Politics
Drone attacks on a military facility in southern Russia spark a fire
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A drone attack sparked a fire at a military facility in the Volgograd region of southern Russia on Thursday, regional…
Politics
Malaysian government is not giving out 1,000 ringgit e-wallet subsidy in August 2024: ministry
Malaysia is not restarting an e-wallet subsidy scheme that concluded in February 2024, the country's finance ministry told AFP. It said…
Politics
‘I never worked for the Russians’ - punished by Kyiv for being a collaborator
“I don’t deserve to be here at all” is a protestation you would expect to hear from someone in prison. But, as she sits in her maroon…
News
Posts falsely depict old Japan quake photos as aftermath of August 2024 jolt
Screenshot of the false Facebook post, taken August 21, 2024 The post racked up more than 680 shares. Other Facebook pages such as here,…
Politics
‘The people of Gaza are not alone’ – Peace walk aims to show support for Palestinians
Although they are half a world away from the fighting in Gaza, the Benedictines for Peace organization is still trying to make a…
Business
Who benefits from Lesotho’s ‘white gold’?
Here in Lesotho it is known as white gold – the water which plays such an important role in the country’s economy. The engineering marvel…
News
Multiple Jewish organizations and doctors across Canada receive identical emailed threats
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — More than 100 synagogues, Jewish organizations and doctors in multiple cities across Canada were on high alert…
Business
China's Kaisa forecasts bigger H1 net loss on slower property deliveries
(Reuters) -Chinese property developer Kaisa Group said on Thursday it expects to report a bigger net loss for the first half of the year,…
Business
Pressure mounts against judicial overhaul in Mexico amid market concerns and striking judges
MEXICO CITY (AP) — President Andrés Manuel López Obrador is facing mounting pressure against his controversial proposal to overhaul the…
News
Israeli strike kills Palestinian commander in southern Lebanon
A commander linked with the Palestinian faction Fatah was killed in an Israeli strike in southern Lebanon - just one of several Israeli…
Politics
Putin meets Li in Moscow, energy agreements signed
Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasized the close ties between Moscow and Beijing at a Wednesday meeting with Chinese Premier Li Qiang…
Politics
Israel claims it now controls Rafah in southern Gaza
Israel has defeated the Hamas brigade in the Rafah area in the southern Gaza Strip, Defence Minister Yoav Gallant claimed on Wednesday…
Politics
Pilots and cabin crew vote to strike at Lufthansa subsidiary Discover
The trade unions representing pilots and cabin crew have voted overwhelmingly in favour of a strike in separate ballots at Lufthansa…
News
Refugees learn everything Erie has to offer at new arrivals orientation
Refugees who recently legally arrived in Erie were given the lay of the land on Wednesday. Catholic Charities hosted an orientation for…
Politics
EU foreign affairs chief calls Kursk offensive 'severe blow' to Putin
The European Union's foreign affairs chief, Josep Borrell, on Wednesday called Ukraine's Kursk offensive a "severe blow" to Russian…
News
Brazil police target Tocantins' governor in investigation of COVID-19 fraud and graft
SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil's Federal police Wednesday morning carried out search warrants against the governor of Tocantins state, as part of…
Business
Nigerians outraged by president’s new plane
Many Nigerians have reacted with outrage after a new plane was bought for President Bola Tinubu at a time when the economy is experiencing…
Politics
Russia's former deputy defense minister detained on corruption charges loses an appeal
FILE - Deputy Defense Minister Dmitry Bulgakov, left, Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu, center, and Chief of the General Staff Valery…
Politics
Putin made a rare visit to a part of Russia that fought for independence. It's a chilling warning to Ukraine.
Putin made a surprise visit to Chechnya, his first trip there since 2011. He was greeted by Chechnya's self-styled warlord Ramzan Kadyrov.…
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Germany orders increased security at military barracks and bases
Germany's military has increased security measures around its barracks in the country in response to reports of possible intruders. A…
News
South Africa's last zoo elephant freed after 40 years
South Africa’s last zoo elephant has been released back into the wild after 40 years of captivity. The elephant, named Charlie, was…