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China says 'hard to meet' discussions on Russia-Ukraine war, citing problems with arrangements
BEIJING (AP) — China said Friday it would be “’hard to meet” calls for discussions on the Russia-Ukraine war, citing problems with…
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Israeli army says it has withdrawn from Jabalia in Gaza Strip
Israel's army announced the end of its operation in the town of Jabalia in the north of the Gaza Strip on Friday. Hundreds of Palestinian…
Politics
Defence minister: Germany responding to Ukraine's strategic situation
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said that the country's decision to allow Ukraine to use German-supplied weapons against targets…
Politics
Spain's data protection agency suspends two of Meta's EU election apps
MADRID (Reuters) -Spain's data protection watchdog AEPD has ordered the provisional suspension of two planned Meta products set to be…
Politics
Who's up, who's down in South Africa's election - and why
South Africa's governing African National Congress (ANC) looks set to lose its parliamentary majority for the first time since Nelson…
Politics
Russia's Putin held portrait of father, not Thai king
After Russian President Vladimir Putin secured a record-breaking fifth term in power, a manipulated photo spread online that appeared to…
News
Zambian ex-first lady arrested on fraud charges
Zambia's former First Lady Esther Lungu and her daughter Chiyeso Katete have been arrested over possession of properties suspected to be…
Politics
Serbs will head to the polls again after fraud reports led to tensions during a December ballot
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Voters in Serbia will go to the polls this weekend for a municipal vote in dozens of cities and towns, including a…
Culture
How to build an outdoor cinema screen for your backyard movie night
Nothing beats the thrill of watching a movie or football game outdoors. You can elevate your outdoor entertainment game with your very own…
News
OpenAI says Russian and Israeli groups used its tools to spread disinformation
OpenAI on Thursday released its first ever report on how its artificial intelligence tools are being used for covert influence operations,…
Politics
South Africa's election results may only be the start of a rocky political process. Here's why
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — The real politicking in South Africa may start after the final results of this week's election are…
Politics
Pakistan sends official to Kabul for talks with the Afghan Taliban on a deadly March suicide attack
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan has sent an official to Kabul to share the findings of its investigation into a suicide bombing in March that…
News
Kenya hears 'heartbreaking' claims against UK soldiers
A landmark public inquiry into allegations of human rights violations by British troops in Kenya has been hearing "heartbreaking"…
News
Irish artists withdraw from Latitude festival over sponsor links to Israeli military
irish artists Pillow Queens and CMAT have become the first acts to withdraw from this summer's Latitude festival, due to sponsors Barclays…
News
Buenos Aires trains slow to crawl as protesting conductors demand wage hike
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Trains in Argentina's capital Buenos Aires slowed to a crawl on Thursday, doubling passengers' commute time,…
Politics
Germany pledges new €500 million arms package to Ukraine
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius announced a new arms package - including missiles, artillery, drones and spare parts - worth €500…
News
Tens of billions of dollars in gold flows illegally out of Africa each year, a new report says
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Billons of dollars in gold is smuggled out of Africa each year and most of it ends up in the United Arab Emirates,…
News
75 bullets fired in Columbia pool shooting that injured teen, sheriff says in new details
A 16-year-old was injured and two people have been arrested after at least 75 gunshots were fired in a northeast Columbia neighborhood…
Politics
NATO chief pushes allies to commit to long-term Ukraine aid
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg is asking the alliance's member states to make longer-tern commitments to Ukraine by guaranteeing…
Politics
Estonia enacts law allowing use of Russian assets for Ukraine
Estonian President Alar Karis officially enacted a law on Thursday that allows Russian assets frozen under sanctions to be used for…
Business
Stockholm accuses Iran of using criminals in Sweden to target Israel or Jewish interests
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Sweden's domestic security agency on Thursday accused Iran of using established criminal networks in Sweden as…
Politics
South Africa election 2024: When will we know the result?
The votes are being counted in South Africa after Wednesday's general election. Ahead of the ballot, opinion polls had been suggesting…
Politics
Kremlin: Ukraine must not use NATO weapons to hit Russian territory
The Kremlin once again warned Ukraine's allies against allowing Kiev to hit Russian territory using Western weapons, with President…
News
Kenyan climber's body to be left on Everest - family
The body of a Kenyan climber who died on Mt Everest last week will remain on the mountain where he died, his family has said. Joshua…