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Land routes across Africa are twice as deadly for migrants as Mediterranean voyages, UN estimates
GENEVA (AP) — The United Nations and partners say more migrants and refugees in Africa are heading northward toward the Mediterranean and…
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South Korean opposition party leader's photo altered to show him with 'boycott Japan' banner
A picture of Cho Kuk, a minor third party leader in South Korea, has been edited to falsely portray him holding a banner calling for a…
Politics
Concern over reports of Orban planning Moscow trip
Other EU leaders have expressed concern over media reports that Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban may be meeting Russian President…
Politics
Who are Green Party leaders Carla Denyer and Adrian Ramsay?
Education: Durham University Family: No known partner Political career: Bristol City Councillor 2015-2024; Parliamentary candidate for…
Politics
Peru's Congress approves statute of limitations for crimes against humanity committed before 2002
LIMA, Peru (AP) — Peru's Congress on Thursday passed a law establishing a statute of limitations for crimes against humanity committed…
Politics
Labour Party poised to win UK government after 14 years of Conservative Party rule
The Labour Party is projected to win a landslide victory Thursday evening, ending 14 years of Conservative Party rule in the United…
News
Jesus Saves: Brazilian Priest's Crucifix Stops Bullet in Near-Fatal Carjacking
Read the full story on Backfire News Father Jairo Luis Gusberti had a life-changing experience in the Christ the Redeemer neighborhood of…
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Hezbollah fires 200 rockets and drones into Israel
The Lebanese armed group Hezbollah has launched more than 200 rockets and attack drones into northern Israel, in response to the killing…
Politics
Old clip misrepresented as showing Vladimir Putin backing Kenyan tax protests
As Kenya continued to grapple with youth-led anti-government protests, a clip emerged online claiming to show Russian President Vladimir…
Politics
Putin opposes ceasefire in Ukraine, says Kiev could arm itself anew
Russian President Vladimir Putin said he would never declare a ceasefire in Ukraine without Kiev meeting preconditions. Ukraine could use…
Politics
Mbappé warns of 'catastrophic' political situation in France as the far right gets closer to power
HAMBURG, Germany (AP) — France soccer captain Kylian Mbappé warned on Thursday his country is in a "catastrophic” political situation as…
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German Bundeswehr soldier suspected of four counts of murder
Germany's public prosecutor has filed charges against a soldier suspected of murdering four people, including a child, earlier this year.…
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DR Congo soldiers sentenced to death for desertion
Twenty-five soldiers with the Democratic Republic of Congo's army have been sentenced to death for fleeing battles against the notorious…
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Kenyan protesters are using AI in their anti-government fight
The News NAIROBI — Kenya’s government has raised concerns about risks associated with use of artificial intelligence (AI) as youth-led,…
Politics
Japan declares victory in 'war' on floppy disks
It's taken until 2024, but Japan has finally said goodbye to floppy disks. Up until last month, people were still asked to submit…
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Over 50 dead as Pakistan’s Karachi bettered by prolonged heatwave
A sever heatwave continued to batter Pakistan’s largest city of Karachi for a third week, filling hospitals with patients and morgues with…
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Hezbollah fires 200 rockets into Israel after killing of commander
The pro-Iranian Lebanese Shiite movement Hezbollah has fired some 200 missiles and drones into areas in northern Israel, it said on…
Politics
France's government spokesperson is attacked on the campaign trail, days before decisive election
PARIS (AP) — Just days before a high-stakes legislative election, French government spokesperson Prisca Thevenot was attacked on the…
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Election anxiety curbs Olympic enthusiasm among Parisians ahead of the Summer Games
PARIS (AP) — Just three weeks before the Olympics, the excitement that was building up in the host city is now mingled with anxiety about…
Politics
How Europe’s diverging artillery munitions complicate Ukraine support
As chief executive of the European Defence Agency, former Czech Defense Minister Jiří Šedivý helps shape the European Union’s voice on…
Politics
Fires have become the most visible sign of the conflict heating up on the Lebanon-Israel border
CHEBAA, Lebanon (AP) — With cease-fire talks faltering in Gaza and no clear offramp for the conflict on the Lebanon-Israel border, the…
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Who Is Bukayo Saka’s Girlfriend? Tolami Benson’s Age & Rumors Explained
England’s Bukayo Saka has been instrumental in the UEFA Euro 2024, helping The Three Lions reach the quarter-finals. Alongside his…
Business
China's BYD opens EV factory in Thailand, first in Southeast Asia
By Chayut Setboonsarng RAYONG, Thailand (Reuters) -China's BYD opened an electric vehicle plant in Thailand on Thursday, the auto maker's…
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Rare plants hidden in toys - and other trafficking tactics
When South African officials at Cape Town’s international airport came across cardboard boxes labelled as toys being sent to China they…