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French PM in final appeal to stop far-right victory
France's lightning-quick election campaign is over, and despite last-ditch appeals not to back the far right, voters appear ready to hand…
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Travel Icon Lonely Planet Shutters China Operations
Even the longest journeys have to come to an end, and that end has arrived for one iconic travel brand’s time in China. Lonely Planet, the…
Politics
Iranian presidential vote pits reformist against hardliners
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei kicked off the country's presidential election on Friday, as Iranians decide whether they…
News
Watch India's reusable space plane prototype ace its final landing test (video)
India recently completed a series of tests aimed at demonstrating homegrown technology for autonomously landing its reusable launch…
Politics
Putin: Russian economy growing by 5%
The Russian economy is growing by around 5%, based on the increase in gross domestic product (GDP) over the first half, Russian President…
News
Protesters set fire to Kenya's parliament - but also saved two MPs
Kenyan MPs may still be reeling after anti-tax protesters overpowered police and invaded parliament on Tuesday - but two legislators are…
News
Kenya protesters traumatised by abductions - lawyer
Anti-tax protesters in Kenya abducted over the last week as part of a crackdown have been left traumatised, lawyers say. It is estimated…
Politics
Lithuanian foreign minister praises Kallas' nomination to EU post
Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis on Friday welcomed the nomination of Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas as the…
Lifestyle
From Senior Project Manager to Renowned DJ: The Inspiring Journey of DJ Galilo.
DJ Galilo's remarkable journey is a testament to following one's passion, no matter the stage of life. Galilo's career shift from…
Business
Former CEO of Brazilian retail giant Americanas arrested amid allegations of billions in fraud
SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil-Retail-Fraud The former CEO of Brazilian retail giant Americanas, Miguel Gutierrez, was arrested Friday in Madrid,…
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France cinema boss gets 3-year jail term in sexual assault case
The head of France's top cinema institution, Dominique Boutonnat, was on Friday given a three-year prison sentence, two of them suspended,…
Business
Italy signs deal for final submarine in four-strong U-212 NFS series
ROME — Italy has signed a €500 million ($535 million) deal to buy its fourth and final U-212 NFS submarine to be built by state-controlled…
Politics
France's interior minister warns of potential unrest after elections
French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin warned on Friday of potential unrest in France following the upcoming parliamentary elections.…
News
Old video of Ghana fire festival falsely linked to Kenyan tax bill protests
A screenshot of the false Facebook post, taken on June 27, 2024 The claim was repeated elsewhere on Twitter and Facebook. Anti-tax…
News
Grandma Punches Car Thief In The Face
Read the full story on The Auto Wire Range Rovers are super popular theft targets, thanks in no small part to the high price tag they…
Business
Method adopts 100% recycled coastal plastic bottles for product packaging
Method, a manufacturer of eco-friendly cleaning and personal care products, has announced that all of its clear plastic bottles are now…
News
Nextevo launches Vietnam pineapple leaf fibre facility
Nextevo says the facility is primed to leverage on Vietnam's strong end-to-end textile supply chain and provide a sustainable alternative…
News
Kenyan court allows military deployment to quell protests
The Kenyan High Court has approved the use of military force to restore order, following days of anti-tax protests that at some point…
News
Carlsberg Poland trials DS Smith Round Wrap packaging for beer ranges
Multinational packaging company DS Smith has collaborated with Carlsberg Poland to launch the trial of its Round Wrappackaging solution.…
Politics
Ayatollah Khamenei kicks off Iran's presidential election
Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has voted in the presidential election in Iran. Khamenei urged the nation to participate…
Politics
French parties in final push for votes ahead of crunch poll
France's political forces were on Friday to make a final bid for votes in crunch legislative elections that could see the far right take…
News
Old video shows explosion in Beirut in 2020, not South Korean factory fire
Screenshot of the false TikTok post, captured on June 27, 2024 The video was shared alongside similar claims on YouTube as well as on…
News
Haiti residents cautiously hopeful as first Kenyan police deploy
PORT-AU-PRINCE (Reuters) - Residents in the Haitian capital Port-au-Prince expressed cautious hope after a first contingent of Kenyan…
News
The world’s biggest capital cities are heating up – and Asia tops the charts
The world’s largest capital cities are seeing more extremely hot days than ever, according to a new study, which says the dangerous trend…