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Climate change makes India's monsoons erratic. Can farmers still find a way to prosper?
BENGALURU, India (AP) — Each year from June to September, a heavy band of rain makes its way from India's southwest coast to its…
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Guerrilla fighters luring Colombian schoolchildren on TikTok
Fighters belonging to breakaway groups associated with Colombia's largest rebel movement are posting videos on TikTok to entice young…
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Ceiling collapses at Egypt Valley Country Club
ADA TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — No one was hurt when a ceiling collapsed inside Egypt Valley Country Club east of Grand Rapids Friday. The…
Politics
Russian Navy Ka-29 Assault Helicopter Downed Amid Massive Ukrainian Drone Attack
A Russian Navy Ka-29 Helix-B assault helicopter was shot down near the Russian resort city of Anapa on the Black Sea. It was hit during…
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Israeli strikes on tent camps near Rafah kill at least 25 and wound 50, Gaza health officials say
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli forces shelled tent camps for displaced Palestinians north of Rafah on Friday, killing at least…
Politics
West provoked Ukraine war, Nigel Farage says
Nigel Farage has said the West "provoked" Russia's invasion of Ukraine by expanding the European Union and Nato military alliance…
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Three suspected foreign spies in custody in Germany
Prosecutors in Germany have revealed that three suspected agents for a foreign intelligence agency are in custody after being arrested…
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Barcelona aims to become Airbnb-free zone by 2029
Barcelona, one of Europe's most visited cities, said Friday it aims to ban apartment rentals to tourists by 2029 to ease the housing…
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Confirmed toll rises among pilgrims hit by extreme Hajj heat
The confirmed death toll among Muslim pilgrims hit by soaring temperatures during the annual Hajj in Saudi Arabia continued to rise on…
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Venezuela Set to Join Global Watchdog’s Dirty Money ‘Gray List’
(Bloomberg) -- Venezuela, already under sanctions from the US, is expected to get added to a global watchdog’s “gray list” for not making…
Politics
Argentina's Milei visit to Spain irritates some, pleases others
Argentinian President Javier Milei arrived in Madrid on Friday afternoon, beginning a European tour that will also include a visit to…
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Top comedian sworn in as Malawi's vice-president
Top comedian-turned-politician Micheal Usi has been sworn as Malawi’s vice-president at a ceremony held in parliament in the capital,…
Politics
Takeaways from AP's report on Philippines governor's interest in natural gas
BATANGAS, Philippines (AP) — The Philippines is engaged in a major buildout of natural gas power at a time when scientists say the world…
Politics
French left vows new taxes as snap election draws near
Left-wing parties in France on Friday pledged to raise 30 billion euros a year from taxing businesses and the rich if they win a majority…
News
3 men arrested in Germany are suspected of spying on a Ukrainian for a foreign intelligence agency
BERLIN (AP) — Three men have been arrested in Germany on suspicion of trying to collect information on a person from Ukraine for a foreign…
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Niger pulls French firm's permit for big uranium mine
Niger's military government has revoked a French fuel producer's permit to operate at one of the world's biggest uranium mines, the…
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Gay sex ban in Namibia ruled unconstitutional
In a landmark ruling for gay rights campaigners, laws banning same-sex acts between men have been ruled unconstitutional in Namibia.…
Politics
EU nations approve opening of enlargement talks with Ukraine and Moldova next week
BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union countries on Friday formally approved the launch of accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova next…
Business
China property recovery elusive despite relief, say S&P, Fitch; others see bright spots
Beijing's most ambitious attempt yet to support China's slumping property market was panned by S&P Global and Fitch Ratings, as the two…
Politics
Israeli forces step up bombardment across Gaza, amid fierce fighting
By Nidal al-Mughrabi CAIRO (Reuters) - Israeli forces pounded Rafah and other areas across the Gaza Strip and engaged in close-quarter…
Politics
'Big mistake' for South Korea to arm Ukraine - Putin
Vladimir Putin has warned South Korea it would be making "a big mistake" if it arms Ukraine in the war against Russia. His comments come…
Politics
Taiwan Lawmakers Vote to Expand Their Powers, Defying President
(Bloomberg) -- Taiwan lawmakers again voted to expand their powers to summon public officials, defying both protesters and President Lai…
News
South Korea Fires Warning Shots After Third Border Breach by North’s Troops
(Bloomberg) -- South Korean soldiers fired warning shots after North Korean troops crossed the border and then retreated, in the third…
Business
China’s EV Makers Got $231 Billion Aid Over 15 Years, Study Says
(Bloomberg) -- China’s electric vehicle industry received at least $231 billion in government subsidies and aid from 2009 through to the…