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A Mexico City neighborhood keeps the iconic Volkswagen Beetle alive
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Janette Navarro’s 1996 Volkswagen Beetle roars as it barrels up a steep hill overlooking concrete houses stacked like…
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Dutch app supermarket boss eyes tech boom in online delivery
Advances in artificial intelligence are poised to drive a "massive" boom in online grocery deliveries, according to the head of Picnic, a…
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The Rich History Of Japan's Oldest Sushi Restaurant
Japan is an awe-inspiring country filled with history, tradition, culture, and, of course, great food with a wide variety of dishes…
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At least 39 people killed in Israeli strikes across northern Gaza, officials say
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — At least 39 people were killed by Israeli strikes across northern Gaza on Saturday, as rescue workers…
Politics
A Romanian village is set to become Nato's biggest airbase in Europe
Six RAF Eurofighter Typhoons sit on the taxiway, engines roaring on two, as the ground staff hurry about, adding the finishing touches…
Politics
Unable to back down, Israel and Hezbollah move closer to all-out war
Full-scale war between Israel and Hezbollah would be "a catastrophe", the UN Secretary-General says. But to David Kamari, who lives under…
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Why a 12-year-old took action against period poverty
A 12-year-old girl in Germany was so touched by the inspirational work of South African period poverty campaigner Tamara Magwashu that she…
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Palestinians reel from repeated strikes on 'humanitarian zones'
The cuts on her feet from a strike she survived two weeks earlier had yet to heal, Asma Al-Sarafendi said, before more shrapnel embedded…
Business
Elvis Presley's Infamous Pantera Shooting
Read the full story on Backfire News The iconic De Tomaso Pantera, an Italian supercar with a Ford engine, famously became the target of…
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Argentina's President Milei receives award in Germany amid protests
Argentinian President Javier Milei was awarded a medal by the Friedrich August von Hayek Foundation in the German port of Hamburg on…
Lifestyle
Balancing Roles: How a Saudi-Canadian DJ Viva, Entrepreneur, and Aerialist Paves the Way for Women in Music.
In the burgeoning music scene of Saudi Arabia, a prominent DJ and producer named DJ Viva has carved out a unique path. Her journey began…
Politics
Tunisian president sacks religious official after Hajj heat deaths
Tunisian President Kais Saied has sacked the North African country's minister of religious affairs after 49 Tunisian pilgrims were…
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North Korea appearing to build walls outside DMZ, satellite footage shows
North Korea has begun building an apparent wall near its border with South Korea, according to new satellite footage reported by multiple…
Politics
Sunak accuses Farage of appeasing Putin
Nigel Farage's claim the West provoked Russia's invasion of Ukraine is "completely wrong and only plays into Putin's hands," Rishi Sunak…
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Aer Lingus cuts 240 flights ahead of pilots' strike
At least 244 Aer Lingus flights are now cancelled next week due to pilots' industrial action, the airline has confirmed. Earlier this week…
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Water emergency halts tourist arrivals at Italy's popular Capri island
ROME (AP) — A water emergency prompted the mayor of Capri — one of Italy's most popular islands — to order a halt to the arrival of…
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German branch of writers' association PEN bans far-right AfD members
The German branch of the writers' association PEN does not want any members of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) in its ranks…
Politics
North Macedonia's parliament prepares to vote on proposed center-right government
SKOPJE, North Macedonia (AP) — North Macedonia's parliament began a two-day debate leading up to a vote on the new government proposed by…
Politics
France’s National Rally Confirms Lead in Snap Election Polls
(Bloomberg) -- France’s National Rally consolidated its lead in opinion polls taken a little over a week before the country’s snap…
Politics
Russian strikes continue to target Ukrainian energy facilities
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia launched a new barrage of missiles and drones in an overnight attack on Ukraine, officials in Kyiv said…
Politics
German vice chancellor warns China of consequences of Russia stance
German Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck has again warned the Chinese government of the economic consequences of its support for Russia in the…
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Argentina's President Milei to receive award in Germany amid protests
Argentina's President Javier Milei is planning a visit to the German port of Hamburg on Saturday where he will receive a medal but is also…
Politics
South Africa's new government brings Black and white together. It's also reviving racial tensions
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — In a country where racial segregation was once brutally enforced, South Africa's new coalition government…
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A vocational school student stuns China by besting university competitors in a math contest
A 17-year-old vocational school student from rural China became a celebrity on social media after reaching the final round of a math…