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A photographer's 11-day trek to flee war-torn Sudan
On the eve of his perilous escape from his home country last month, Sudanese photojournalist Mohamed Zakaria left his camera equipment…
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Putin and Modi pledge close cooperation in Moscow talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the close and decades-old bilateral relations between…
News
2025 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS T-Hybrid Is So Good It Makes The Haters Look Real Dumb
The evening our band of merry automotive journalists arrived in Málaga, Spain, model line director Frank Moser started off the…
Business
The History Of Coca-Cola's Iconic Polar Bear Mascots, Explained
For decades, Coca-Cola has used polar bears to advertise and market one of the most popular soda brands in the world. Whether images of…
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On the Ground at Milano Unica: Luxury Textile Fair Kicks Off With 18% Attendance Spike
Italian textile trade show Milano Unica kicked off its 39th edition Tuesday with 18 percent more exhibitors than last year’s event, and 22…
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All 48 Countries of Asia, Sorted by Region
Eurasia is the largest continent on Earth, home to a rich tapestry of cultures, languages and histories. From the ancient civilizations of…
Politics
Russian court issues arrest warrant for opposition figure Navalnaya
A Russian court issued an arrest warrant on Tuesday for opposition politician Yulia Navalnaya, who lives in exile abroad, on allegations…
News
Two armies accused of backing DR Congo's feared rebels
Uganda is backing M23 rebels fighting across its border in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, UN experts say, warning that a rapidly…
Business
Soaring High to Infinite Possibilities: Chantel Elloway’s Blueprint for Manifesting Your Dream Life
Chantel Elloway, honored as "Techpreneur of the Year" in the Middle East, is a visionary force transforming the landscape of global…
Politics
A Russian court orders the arrest of opposition leader Navalny's widow, who lives abroad
A court in Russia ordered the arrest of the widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny during a hearing Tuesday that was conducted…
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Spain’s church to compensate victims whose abusers have died. Victims say the plan lacks guarantees
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Spain’s Catholic bishops approved Tuesday a plan to compensate the victims of sexual abuse inside the Church whose…
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The body of an American climber buried by an avalanche 22 years ago in Peru has been found
LIMA, Peru (AP) — Police in Peru said Tuesday they have found the body of an American mountaineer who was buried by an avalanche 22 years…
Business
BYD Has Its Eyes Set On Conquering Europe
On Monday, BYD Company Limited (OTC: BYDDY) signed a deal to open a $1 billion electric-vehicle factory in Turkey, directly threatening…
Lifestyle
Xsoundbeatz Unforgettable Experience Live with the Most Renowned Albanian Singer Florian Beqiri
Macedonian music producer Xsoundbeatz has left an indelible mark on the Albanian music scene, contributing his musical prowess to the…
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Man killed in explosion at German refugee centre was from Ethiopia
Police say the person who died in a fire at a refugee centre in northern Germany on Monday was a 28-year-old man from Ethiopia. The man's…
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Escaped hyena causes panic in Nigerian city
A hyena is on the loose in the central Nigerian city of Jos after escaping from a wildlife park. Concerned residents have been assured by…
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16 Palestinians killed, dozens more injured in several parts of Gaza
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are attacking targets in several areas in the Gaza Strip, it posted on the social media platform X on…
News
Tanzanian artist who burnt president's picture freed
A young Tanzanian portrait artist who was convicted last week of cybercrimes has been released from prison after social media users raised…
Politics
South African minister's Wikipedia entry falsely claimed he is Zimbabwean
After South Africa’s new government was unveiled in late June, online users shared viral Wikipedia screenshots allegedly proving that Home…
News
Video shows tanker blast in Brazil, not South Africa
A screenshot of the false post, taken on July 8, 2024 A South African-based user shared the 12-second video showing flames billowing from…
Politics
A Papua New Guinea lawmaker facing a domestic assault charge in Australia will step down during case
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A minister in Papua New Guinea’s government who has been charged over an alleged domestic assault in…
Lifestyle
China is freaking out after discovering the 'open secret' that its cooking oil was ferried for years in chemical tanks that weren't cleaned
China was hit by another major food scandal, this time involving cooking oil in chemical tanks. State media found that tank trucks were…
Politics
Australia appoints special envoy to confront a rise in antisemitism across the country
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The Australian government named a special envoy Tuesday to confront a rise in antisemitism across the country…
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House keys carry symbolic weight for Gaza families repeatedly displaced by war
MUWASI, Gaza Strip (AP) — On his key chain, Hassan Nofal keeps the keys to two homes. One is to the house of his grandparents in what is…