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Hundreds in Peru mark Clown Day in hopes of getting the holiday official recognition
LIMA, Peru (AP) — With their unmistakable red noses, extravagant shoes, colorful outfits and unique makeup, hundreds of clowns Saturday…
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Men in court over €2.1m cannabis seizure
Two men have appeared in court on drugs charges after herbal cannabis worth an estimated €2.1m (£1.98) was seized in Dublin on Friday. The…
Politics
Israel forced to work on Jewish Sabbath as UN court judge calls out colleagues in scathing dissent
A U.N. International Court of Justice (ICJ) chided her colleagues on Friday for requiring Israel to work on the Sabbath when responding to…
Politics
German far-right AfD leader criticizes counterparts in France, Italy
A leader of the scandal-plagued far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) lashed out at European parties of a similar ilk on Saturday after…
Politics
Zelensky: Attack on DIY store in Kharkiv shows Russia's 'madness'
The deadly attack by the Russian military on a DIY store in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv on Saturday is "another manifestation of…
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Pro-independence leader calls on protesters in New Caledonia to 'maintain resistance' against France
NICE, France (AP) — The leader of a pro-independence party in New Caledonia on Saturday called on supporters to “remain mobilized” across…
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At least 27 people killed in a fire at an amusement park in western India, police say
NEW DELHI (AP) — A major fire broke out Saturday at an amusement park in Gujarat state in western India, killing at least 27 people,…
Politics
German minister calls Israeli operation in Rafah illegal
German Economy Minister Robert Habeck on Saturday criticized Israel's actions in Gaza, describing its military operation in Rafah as…
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Spain calls for Israel to obey ICJ ruling on ending Rafah operation
Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares on Saturday demanded that Israel obey an International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling calling…
Business
Blending Innovation and Tradition: Yaribey Baro's Unique Approach to Hairstyling and Client Empowerment.
In the dynamic world of hairstyling and entrepreneurship, few names resonate as powerfully as Yaribey Baro’s. Her journey, marked by…
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Car bomb in the Syrian capital kills one. Drone strike near Lebanon border targets two vehicles
BEIRUT (AP) — A bomb attached to a car exploded early Saturday in the western part of the Syrian capital that is home to several…
Politics
Russia's Africa Corps, which includes former Wagner mercenaries, has been deployed in Kharkiv, UK Intel says
Russia has deployed Africa Corps units to aid its offensive in Ukraine's Kharkiv region, UK Intel says. The Africa Corps, created in…
Business
Eiffel Tower ticket prices to rise by 20% to help cover renovation costs
France’s iconic Eiffel Tower is increasing its ticket prices by 20%, CNN’s affiliate BFMTV has reported, to help cover the costs of…
Business
Dover delays: Long queues for passengers at port
There are long delays for those at the Port of Dover trying to get to the continent on their bank holiday breaks. The port reported…
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France evacuates tourists from riot-hit New Caledonia
France has begun evacuating tourists from its overseas territory of New Caledonia after days of unrest in the Pacific archipelago. French…
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Photo showing 2018 landslide in Peru misrepresented as Kenyan disaster in 2024
Consistently heavy rainfall in Kenya since March has caused landslides in various regions, leading to the loss of lives and the…
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4 hurt, 1 arrested after clashes between Iranian government supporters and opponents in London
LONDON (AP) — British police say four people were hurt and one was arrested when supporters of Iran’s authorities clashed with…
Politics
NATO chief: China support for Russia crucial to course of Ukraine war
China's support for Moscow is a crucial factor in the Russian war against Ukraine, according to NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg.…
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101-year-old D-Day veteran honored in Las Vegas ahead of 80th anniversary
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – A 101-year-old World War II veteran was honored by the City of Las Vegas Friday, as he gets ready to return to…
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Cynthia voted for Nelson Mandela. Now she's abandoning his successors
They were shadow people, moving beyond the light of small fires on a winter dawn. There was no hint then that I was about to encounter one…
Business
Canada orders dissolution of two firms, citing national security concerns
By Ismail Shakil OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canada ordered on Friday the dissolution of two technology companies' businesses in the country,…
News
Potentially New Species of Coral Discovered in the Freezing Arctic Ocean
A unique coral was discovered in the freezing waters of the Arctic Ocean, and researchers believe it is likely a brand new species. Corals…
Politics
Weird Warfare: Russian Turtle Tanks
Read the full story on Backfire News With the war in Ukraine grinding on, both sides have evolved their warfare tactics as what was once…
Politics
Orphans married off in Nigeria after mass wedding outcry
At least 100 young women, including many orphans, have been married off in separate ceremonies in Nigeria, following widespread outrage in…