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Europol warns of rise in organized crime
Organized crime is spreading across Europe, according to the EU law enforcement agency Europol, with an increasing propensity for violence…
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Megumi Roberts: An Entrepreneur's Journey Through Challenges and Triumphs
Megumi Roberts' entrepreneurial journey has been marked by significant challenges and personal growth. Leaving her family at 16 set the…
Business
Organic Conversations and Global Impact: The Evolution of Kat Zammuto's 'Kat on the Loose' Podcast
Kat Zammuto's journey into the world of podcasting was driven by personal experiences and a desire to share her story. Four years ago, Kat…
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Three 'pro-Russian' hackers arrested in Spain over cyberattacks
MADRID (Reuters) - Three pro-Russian hackers have been arrested for alleged cyberattacks against Spain and other NATO countries for…
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A French alleged neo-Nazi sympathizer, suspected of targeting Olympic torch, sentenced to 2 years
PARIS (AP) — A French alleged neo-Nazi sympathizer was sentenced to two years in prison after making threats online and was suspected of…
Politics
UN sees harsh winter in Ukraine after Russian attacks on power plants
People in Ukraine are facing a harsh winter because of the energy crisis provoked by Russian attacks, and need additional help to make it…
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Doctors in central Gaza rescue baby from dead Palestinian mother
Rescue workers have saved the baby of a heavily pregnant Palestinian woman who was killed in an Israeli attack in the Gaza Strip,…
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In Wuhan, driverless taxis offer a peek into the future of intracity transport in China
The city of Wuhan, on the banks of China's Yangtze River, gained global notoriety in December 2019 as the epicentre of the coronavirus…
News
Black rhino raised in Yorkshire has calf in Rwanda
A black rhino raised at a North Yorkshire zoo has given birth to a calf after being released in Rwanda. Olmoti, an eastern black…
Politics
Russia is spending millions to create a new generation of militant Putin clones
Russia is indoctrinating its youth with nationalistic, imperialist ideology. One college fraternity says it is building "the future elite…
Politics
Ukraine's Air Force must ditch its Soviet-style approach to get the most out of F-16s
Ukraine will need drastic changes to unlock the full potential of its new F-16s. Ukraine's senior officers began careers in the Soviet…
Politics
Footage of Pakistani defence minister's speech dubbed with anti-military remarks
Screengrab of the false post The false post emerged after the government announced a national campaign to "eradicate extremism and…
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Turkish president dampens hopes for restarting talks on Cyprus' 50-year ethnic split
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Turkey's president on Saturday put a damper on hopes for a quick resumption of talks to heal a half-century of…
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Malaysia honors a new king in coronation marked by pomp and cannon fire
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Traditional pomp and cannon fire on Saturday marked the coronation of Malaysia's billionaire King Sultan…
Business
Australia warns of malicious websites after cyber outage
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia's cyber intelligence agency said on Saturday that "malicious websites and unofficial code" were being…
Politics
2 men accused of spray painting ‘FREE GAZA’ on Israeli flag at northwest suburban grocery store facing hate crime charges
BLOOMINGDALE, Ill. — Two men accused of spray painting “FREE GAZA” on an Israeli flag at a grocery store in the northwest suburbs last…
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Palestine protest row ahead of Glasgow Pride march
Glasgow's Pride has raised concerns around plans for pro-Palestine protests at Saturday's parade. It said it was "firmly against" conflict…
News
Pinpoint Weather: Heavy rain possible Saturday
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Areas of rain will return to the region Saturday. The rain could be heavy at times as moisture from the Gulf of…
Lifestyle
Simonetta Lein on Balancing Personal Projects and Philanthropy Amid Challenges
Simonetta Lein has faced numerous unforeseen challenges over the past year, requiring her to quickly adapt to new circumstances. Despite…
News
Car Designer Murdered In Possible Heist
Read the full story on Backfire News Ian Cameron, the former head of design for Rolls-Royce, was recently found dead at his house in…
Business
Nigeria fines Meta $220 million for violating data protection and consumer rights laws
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria's government on Friday announced a fine of $220 million on Meta, saying its investigations found “multiple…
Politics
ICJ: Israel's Presence in Palestinian Territories Illegal
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The top U.N. court said Friday that Israel’s presence in the Palestinian occupied territories is “unlawful” and…
News
Another 'missing link' black hole discovered near the center of the galaxy
A group of international researchers at the in Germany recently discovered one of the rarest types of black holes in the universe. The…
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Spain swelters in first heatwave of the year
Hot air masses from Africa are bringing Spain its first real heatwave of the summer. Temperatures of more than 40 degrees Celsius were…