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Six hostages' bodies retrieved, Israel's military says
The bodies of six hostages have been retrieved from the Gaza Strip, Israel's military has said. A statement from the Israel Defense Forces…
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What’s the state of play in India’s potato chips market? – just-food deep-dive, part one
The State of Play in India's Potato Chips Market India's appetite for potato chips is growing rapidly - with some major players building a…
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Nio and Volkswagen key to future for JAC
Nio and Volkswagen : Key to the Future for JAC A shake-out which began twelve months ago is seeing many brands disappear from China's…
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In Uganda's chaotic capital, boda-boda motorcycle taxis are a source of life and death
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — The young men perched on motorcycles looked dazed in the morning heat. But at the sight of a potential passenger,…
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UN says a record number of aid workers were killed in 2023 and this year may be even higher
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — A record number of aid workers were killed in conflicts around the world last year – more than half after the…
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Oil spill hits beaches on Venezuela's northwest coast
An oil spill has dumped black sludge on beaches along Venezuela's northwestern coast and affected fishing in the area, residents and…
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China's shipbuilders are teasing a new coast guard 'mothership,' and there's talk it could be an aircraft or drone carrier
A state-owned Chinese shipbuilder said it's debuted the design of a "mothership" for its coast guard. Military bloggers in China speculate…
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Violence rises in Lebanon - Israelis, Hezbollah fighters killed
Violence continued between Israel and the Iran-backed Lebanese Hezbollah militia on Monday, with two Hezbollah fighters and one Israeli…
Politics
Putin meets Azerbaijani president in Baku to strengthen ties as regional tensions persist
BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — Russian leader Vladimir Putin held talks on Monday with his Azerbaijani counterpart as part of a two-day trip to…
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Live Mantis Shrimp Attacks Diner at Hotpot Restaurant in Wild Video
A woman dining at a hotpot restaurant in China had the tables turned on her, quite literally, when her unassuming meal fought back and…
Politics
Zelensky says Kiev now controls large area in Russia
Ukraine has made further gains in its counteroffensive in the Russian region of Kursk, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Monday. "As of…
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Indian doctors refuse patients, demand tougher laws after sex assault, murder of colleague
[Source] Physicians across India are declining to treat non-emergency patients while demanding safer workplaces in protest of the rape and…
Politics
Moscow says talks with Kiev 'impossible' after Kursk offensive
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ruled out negotiations with Kiev in light of Ukraine's counteroffensive on Russian soil, Russian…
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Belarus sends more troops and aircraft to its border with Ukraine
TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Belarus has deployed aircraft and air defense troops to its border with Ukraine, a day after President Alexander…
Politics
Malawi ex-president plots comeback in next election
Malawi's former president, Peter Mutharika, has been chosen to lead the main opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) into next…
Politics
Ukraine is taking out key bridges in Russia, isolating Russian soldiers on the wrong side of the river, analysts say
Ukraine has reportedly taken out three bridges over the Seym River in Russia's Kursk region. This could cut off Russian forces from…
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Suspected Kurdistan Workers' Party member arrested in Frankfurt
The German Federal Prosecutor's Office has had a suspected member of the banned Kurdish Workers' Party (PKK) arrested at Frankfurt…
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Tanzania police commander transferred over sex work comment
A police commander in Tanzania's capital, Dodoma, has been removed from her post following controversial comments in which she linked an…
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Chechen ruler Kadyrov shows off Tesla Cybertruck
Chechen strongman Ramzan Kadyrov, who has been sanctioned by the US and the EU for human rights violations, has bragged about a luxury…
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Indian doctors refuse to end strike after trainee's rape and murder
New Delhi — Public hospitals across India were turning away all but emergency patients Monday as hundreds of thousands of doctors…
Politics
Saxony premier urges Ukraine talks ahead of key poll in German state
Michael Kretschmer, premier of the eastern German state of Saxony, repeated a call for talks to end the war in Ukraine on Monday, just two…
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Beijing, Manila trade 'ramming' claims in South China Sea coastguard incidents
The Chinese coastguard has accused its Philippine counterpart of "unprofessional and dangerous" behaviour after a "deliberate" collision…
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Old tsunami Japan footage resurfaces in false posts after earthquake in 2024
Screenshot of the false video captured on August 15, 2024 The false claim surfaced after a powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake hit southern…
Business
Israel – the future of foodservice to 2021
Emerging Food Service Trends in Israel Barring a brief recession during the global financial crisis of 2008-2009, Israel’s economy has…