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Putin claims Russia holding thousands of Ukrainian prisoners of war
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday said Moscow's forces have captured more than 6,000 Ukrainian prisoners of war since the…
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China’s Moon Probe Is On Its Way Back From The Far Side, With First Samples
Earlier this week, China’s Chang’e 6 probe landed on the far side of the Moon after a month-long journey from Earth. It collected the…
Politics
Yulia Navalnaya collects freedom of speech award, to continue fight
Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, was presented with the Deutsche Welle Freedom of Speech Award in Berlin on…
Politics
India's Election Results: 5 Surprising Takeaways
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets supporters during a roadshow in Varanasi, during India's election in May. Credit - Rajesh…
News
Crisis of gender violence confronts Mexico's first woman leader as female mayor gunned down
Insights from the Wilson Center, Le Monde, Justice in Mexico, Context News The News Mexico’s President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum is the…
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Israelis using gardening tools to fight wildfires sparked by Hezbollah rockets
Three rusty water-trucks stand at the edge of Kibbutz Malkiya, on Israel’s border with Lebanon; little bigger than a family car, they look…
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German prosecutors demand jail time for suspected Hezbollah members
German prosecutors have demanded prison sentences for two defendants in the first trial of suspected members of the Lebanese Hezbollah in…
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Dozens of gold miners trapped in Nigeria
Dozens of gold miners are trapped underground after a pit collapsed in central Nigeria. The incident happened on Monday after heavy…
Politics
India's Modi is known for charging hard. After a lackluster election, he may have to adapt his style
NEW DELHI (AP) — Since coming to power a decade ago, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been known for big, bold and often snap decisions…
Politics
Commission investigating Russian and Belarusian influence in Poland begins its work
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — A special commission tasked with investigating Russian and Belarusian influence in Poland was beginning its work on…
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India's Modi prepares for record 3rd term as nations congratulate his government on election victory
NEW DELHI (AP) — China, Ukraine and other nations sent their congratulations on Wednesday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government…
Business
EcoCortec initiates recycling partnership in Germany
Packaging technology specialist EcoCortec has kickstarted its partnership with German packaging company Jakob Schober by delivering…
News
'It's too much': Spain's Balearic Isles battle overtourism
Every year, nearly 800,000 tourists wander through the alleys of Binibeca Vell, a tiny whitewashed village nicknamed "the Spanish Mykonos"…
Politics
NATO chief criticizes China for boycotting Ukraine peace summit
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has criticized China for boycotting the Ukraine peace conference in Switzerland later this month.…
Politics
Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni visits Albania to thank country for hosting 2 migrant centers
TIRANA, Albania (AP) — Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni is traveling to Albania to thank the country for its willingness to host thousands…
News
Australia drops case against X over stabbing videos
Australia has abandoned a legal battle to have graphic footage of a church stabbing in Sydney removed from Elon Musk's social media…
Politics
Behind the 'Zuma tsunami' in South Africa
Elected, accused of corruption - fired, accused of rape - acquitted, elected president, accused of corruption again - denied again,…
Politics
Modi Seeks to Shore Up Coalition to Secure Third Term in Power
(Bloomberg) -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is gearing up for coalition talks after his party lost its majority in parliament,…
Politics
Modi declares victory in Indian polls, but party to lose majority
The party of incumbent Prime Minister Narendra Modi has declared victory in India's parliamentary elections, but with most votes counted,…
Politics
Narendra Modi Won India's Election—But the BJP Lost Power
Political pundits and exit polls were quick to predict that Narendra Modi was poised to clinch a third term as India’s prime minister in…
Politics
Ukraine raises the status of English language
The Ukrainian parliament has passed a new law to strengthen the status of the English language in the Eastern European country. In future,…
Politics
Georgia's ruling party introduces draft legislation curtailing LGBTQ+ rights
TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — Georgia's ruling party on Tuesday introduced draft legislation curtailing LGBTQ+ rights. The proposals by the…
Politics
Modi declares victory in Indian polls, but his party to lose majority
The party of incumbent Prime Minister Narendra Modi has declared victory in India's parliamentary elections, but with most votes counted,…
Politics
Georgia plans anti-LGBT+ legislation
Following the adoption of a Russian-style law against foreign influence, the Georgian leadership also wants to restrict the rights of…