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Mexico's drought, heatwave and water shortage are so bad even police are blocking traffic in protest
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s drought, heatwave and water shortages have gotten so bad that even police blocked traffic in protest…
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Egyptians accused in deadly shipwreck released from Greek jail after court dismissed the case
NAFPLIO, Greece (AP) — A group of Egyptians jailed for nearly a year pending trial for a deadly shipwreck were released from jail…
Politics
Israel releases film of female conscripts held by Hamas
By Dan Williams JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israeli television aired previously withheld footage on Wednesday of five pyjama-clad female army…
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Mansoor and Mason Madden Fundraiser Results In Six Months Of Food For SGW Uganda
Mansoor has posted the details of the fundraiser MxM put on for Soft Ground Wrestling Uganda, and it sounds like a big success. The former…
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French President Emmanuel Macron flies to New Caledonia amid ongoing unrest
PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron flew to New Caledonia Wednesday in a bid to find a political solution to the riots that have…
Politics
Ireland, Norway and Spain to recognise Palestinian state
Ireland, Norway, and Spain have announced they will formally recognise a Palestinian state from 28 May. Spain and Ireland said the…
Business
Chinese cities issue warnings about oversupply of ride-hailing drivers amid weak job market
Municipal governments across China are trying to dissuade their unemployed citizens from becoming ride-hailing drivers, even though the…
Politics
'Important step' as Ireland recognises Palestinian State
Ireland has announced plans to officially recognise a Palestinian state. It comes as the three leaders of the coalition government -…
Business
Video of Muslims visiting Indonesia church misrepresented as 'religious conversion'
A video of young Muslims visiting a church in Indonesia was altered to add text that falsely claimed it showed them converting to…
Politics
UN halts Rafah food distribution due to shortages and hostilities
Food distribution in the southern Gaza city of Rafah has been suspended due to a lack of supplies and insecurity, the UN says. The UN…
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Crowds gather ahead of Iranian president's funeral
Large crowds have started to gather in the Iranian capital Tehran for the main funeral ceremony of the country's late President Ebrahim…
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Australia and New Zealand evacuate scores of their citizens from New Caledonia
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The Australian military had flown 115 passengers in two flights from the restive French Pacific territory of…
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Vietnam’s top security official To Lam confirmed as president
BANGKOK (AP) — Vietnam’s top security official To Lam was confirmed Wednesday as the nation's new president. He oversaw police and…
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Ex-Russian army commander detained over fraud charge
A former Russian army commander who raised concerns about the country's high military casualties in Ukraine has been detained on suspicion…
Business
AI companies agree to voluntary safety commitments
Artificial intelligence companies agreed on Tuesday to a set of voluntary safety guidelines and reaffirmed their commitment to developing…
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Food distribution in Rafah suspended due to security situation
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) temporarily suspended food distribution in…
Politics
Democracy fest to be held in Berlin government district at weekend
To mark the 75th anniversary of Germany's de facto constitution, the Basic Law, the government in Berlin is inviting citizens to a major…
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1 dead, 71 injured as Singapore Airlines flight hits severe turbulence
[Source] A Singapore Airlines passenger has died and 71 others were injured after the plane encountered extreme turbulence during a flight…
Business
The Revolution of Love: Eirini Liaskou’s Journey to Empower Women through My Lovetail
In the dynamic landscape of modern relationships, Eirini Liaskou shines as a trailblazer, offering a transformative perspective on love…
Politics
Israel revokes decision to shut down Associated Press news agency's Gaza live feed
Israel has returned broadcasting equipment belonging to the Associated Press, hours after seizing it in southern Israel and shutting down…
Politics
Spain withdraws its ambassador to Argentina over comments made by President Milei
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — A diplomatic crisis between historic allies Spain and Argentina expanded Tuesday as Spain pulled its…
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Vatican makes fresh overture to China, reaffirms that Catholic Church is no threat to sovereignty
ROME (AP) — The Vatican made another big overture to China on Tuesday, reaffirming it poses no threat to Beijing's sovereignty and…
Business
Thailand Mulls Up to $3.4 Billion Extra Budget to Finance Cash Handout Plan
(Bloomberg) -- Thailand is working on a supplementary budget that seeks to lift state spending by as much as 122 billion baht ($3.4…
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Trial of far-right German suspected coup plotters begins after delay
The second and highest-profile trial of nine people linked to a far-right coup plot in Germany, including alleged ringleader Prince…