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France's controversial CNews becomes top news channel
CNews, regularly accused of fostering far-right views, became France's number one news channel for the first time last month, according to…
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UN monitor says Russia recognizes it would be unsafe now to restart Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
VIENNA (AP) — Russia may eventually restart the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant that it seized in southeastern Ukraine but shares the view of…
Politics
Germany congratulates Mexico's Sheinbaum after election victory
The German government has congratulated Claudia Sheinbaum on her victory in the presidential election in Mexico. A Foreign Office…
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Iran's hard-line parliament speaker Mohammad Qalibaf registers as a presidential candidate
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran’s hard-line parliament speaker registered Monday for country’s June 28 presidential election. The…
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Nigeria strike: ‘My monthly pay won't buy a bag of rice’
As an indefinite general strike begins in Nigeria, one worker tells the BBC that it’s impossible to survive on what the government is…
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Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei praises Islamist groups for Israel fight
Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has once again praised Islamist groups for their conflict with Israel. "An army that claims…
News
Beijing accuses 2 Chinese citizens of being British spies in latest test of relations
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Beijing has accused two Chinese citizens of spying for Britain, in the latest test of a relationship that has grown…
Politics
UNRWA says forced displacement has pushed over 1 million away from Rafah
DUBAI (Reuters) - Forced displacement has pushed over a million people away from the Gazan city of Rafah, the United Nations Palestinian…
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Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi showed national constitution at rally, not Chinese text
The leader of India's main opposition party Rahul Gandhi brandished a copy of the Indian constitution at an election rally -- not the…
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India's election concludes with the votes being counted Tuesday. Here's what to know
NEW DELHI (AP) — The world’s largest election could also be one of its most consequential. India has close to 970 million voters among its…
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Mexicans vote in election likely to see first woman president
Polls have closed in Mexico in an election which is almost certain to see the country's first female president elected. Both the front…
Politics
Hundreds turned away from Seattle's Mexican consulate as polls close
SEATTLE - Hundreds were turned away at the Mexican consulate in Seattle on Sunday, with some having waited hours to cast their vote in…
News
Military Jeeps Could Drive Underwater
Read the full story on Backfire News Despite being a time of great sacrifice and uncertainty, WWII was also a time of tremendous…
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Sao Paolo pride parade draws hundreds of thousands
Hundreds of thousands of people took over central Sao Paulo Sunday for the city's annual Pride parade, many dazzling in green and yellow…
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Earthquakes shake Japanese region, collapse 2 homes that were damaged in deadly January quake
TOKYO (AP) — Earthquakes early Monday again struck Japan's north-central region of Ishikawa, still recovering from the destruction left by…
Politics
North Korea says it will stop sending trash-filled balloons after South Korea’s outcry
North Korea said Sunday it will stop sending trash-filled balloons into South Korea, after the democratic nation pledged to take…
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More evacuations ahead as more rain falls on flooded parts of Germany
Thousands of people were evacuated during the weekend and more are set to leave their homes as southern Germany was roiled by severe…
Business
Student-Built Solar-Powered Off-Road Camper Completes 620-Mile Desert Trek
At the 2021 international motor show in Munich, BMW, with great fanfare, unveiled the iVision Circular concept car, designed for "the…
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Thousands evacuated in deadly German flooding, with more rain to come
Thousands of people were evacuated during the weekend and an emergency rescuer was killed amid severe flooding in southern Germany, as…
Politics
South Africa president faces up to poor poll result
President Cyril Ramaphosa has described South Africa's election results as a victory for its democracy, despite his African National…
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Rally in Germany's Sylt against far right after video shocks nation
Hundreds of people attended a peaceful demonstration against the far right in Sylt on Sunday, two weeks after a racist video on the German…
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Lotus Wants To Make Self-Driving Sports Cars
Read the full story on Modern Car Collector There’s little doubt the legacy of Lotus making lightweight, simple, enthusiast-focused sports…
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Nearly 1,000 people honor a young Ukrainian journalist and volunteer combat medic killed in action
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Nearly 1,000 people attended a ceremony Sunday honoring the memory of Ukrainian journalist Iryna Tsybukh, who was…
Business
How Tyraa Nicole Caldwell Built a Multifaceted Real Estate Empire and Continues to Inspire Women Entrepreneurs.
Tyraa Nicole Caldwell, known professionally as Tyraa Nicole, was born on August 13, 1982, in Metropolitan Detroit, Michigan. She is a…