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Ramaphosa calls for cooperation solving global problems
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for cooperation in solving global problems at the G20 summit of leading industrialised…
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Number of children abducted in Nigerian school attack raised to more than 300
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — More than 300 schoolchildren and 12 teachers were abducted by gunmen during an attack on St. Mary’s School, a…
Business
Car parks to be sold as council aims to raise cash
Two council-owned car parks in Bradford are to be sold at auction as part of the authority's efforts to balance its books and stave off…
Politics
Wrapathon continues to bring joy to Ukraine
The organiser behind an annual Christmas event for children in Ukraine said it continued to bring joy to them four years on. The…
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Lebanon's President Aoun says country ready for agreement to end Israeli strikes
Aoun added that talks would also involve the IDF withdrawing from the five outposts in Lebanese territory, where the military said in they…
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Canada Post, largest union announce tentative contract agreement
Canada Post and the union representing 50,000 mail carriers late Friday announced they have reached a tentative agreement on a collective…
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This Charming Canadian Town Offers A Lake Ontario Getaway With Family-Friendly Fun
Nestled along the shores of Lake Ontario, there's a charming town offering the perfect family-friendly getaway with a quaint small…
Politics
It’s official: Turkey will be boss of COP31 climate talks
BELÉM, Brazil — Turkey has won the right to host next year’s U.N. climate talks — and to preside over the talks, giving it a powerful say…
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UN climate talks go into overtime as divisions over fossil fuels persist
United Nations climate talks in Brazil have gone past their scheduled deadline as countries remain deeply divided over a proposed deal…
Politics
Eurovision Song Contest changes voting rules after controversial allegations against Israel
The new rules by the European Broadcasting Union discourage governments and third parties from "disproportionately promoting" songs to…
Politics
Europe pledges over €15bn for clean energy for Africa
A campaign to mobilize investments in renewable energy in Africa, led by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and South…
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German finance minister sees advantages of smartphones in schools
Germany's Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil has said he is opposed to banning mobile phones and social media in schools. "I'm not convinced…
Politics
‘We are the alternative’: Anti-Hamas Gaza militia tells BBC group is receiving international support
A Palestinian man described crossing the Yellow Line at night to avoid Hamas detection and feelings of security in the Israel-controlled…
Politics
Outcry at army chief's warning France must prepare to 'lose children' in war
A stark warning from France's new army chief about the country "losing its children" in a potential war with Russia has sharply divided…
News
'Palestine Action activist whipped security guard'
An alleged Palestine Action activist "whipped" a security guard during an organised break-in at an Israel-based defence firm's UK site, a…
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South African women stage lie-down protest against gender-based violence ahead of G20 summit
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Hundreds of women wearing black gathered in a Johannesburg park on Friday, one day before the start of the Group of 20…
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South Africa declares gender violence a national disaster after protests
South Africa has declared violence against women a national disaster following an online campaign culminating in countrywide protests on…
Politics
Man accused of assisting family from Afghanistan to enter UK illegally
A man has appeared in court accused of assisting a family from Afghanistan to enter Northern Ireland illegally. Ibadullah Alimi, 25, with…
Business
European Commission challenges Italy over 'golden power' on mergers
The European Commission has opened an infringement procedure against Italy regarding the use of the golden power rule toblock the…
Business
Meet the company that looks to gain a foothold where China dominates — rare earth elements
When it comes to rare earth elements — critical for many industries — it’s all about China. And more and more companies are trying to…
News
Pupils abducted from Catholic school in fresh Nigeria attack
An unknown number of pupils have been abducted by armed men from a Catholic school in central Nigeria, marking the second school…
News
IDF strikes five terrorists who emerged from Rafah tunnel
Gunmen crossed east of Gaza’s Yellow Line, marking the boundary for IDF-controlled territory, and approached troops before being struck by…
Business
Fact Check: Video NOT 'New' And Does NOT Show Islamists Chanting 'Allah Akbar' In German Christmas Market -- 2024 Demonstration Celebrated Fall Of Syrian Dictator Assad
Did a "new" viral video posted Nov. 18, 2025 show "In Germany, large crowds of Muslims walk directly through a Christmas market chanting…
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Death toll from Vietnam floods, landslides rises to at least 43
Torrential rains and landslides have killed at least 43 people in Vietnam since last weekend, authorities said on Friday. Nine others…