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Eastern German premier wants Russian energy after Ukraine war ends
The premier of the eastern German state of Saxony is calling for energy to be sourced from Russia again after the end of the war in…
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China readies Shenzhou mission ahead of schedule after spacecraft damage
By Eduardo Baptista BEIJING (Reuters) -China has begun preparations to send a Shenzhou spacecraft to its permanently inhabited space…
Politics
Bavarian premier Söder wants mini nuclear power plants in Germany
The premier of the southern German state of Bavaria is calling for a comprehensive change of course in Germany's energy policy – including…
Politics
German chancellor insists he won't cooperate with far-right AfD
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has reiterated that his party will not cooperate with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party.…
Lifestyle
Italy's New Ultra-Luxury Train Gives Travelers a Fever Dream of Wine and Pampering
When visiting Italy, hopping on a train to get from city to city is one of the best ways to get around. And while Italian trains are…
News
Japan steps up response as deadly bear attacks hit record
Japan is ramping up its response to a record number of deadly bear attacks, local media reported on Saturday. Facing an acute shortage of…
Fashion
Cologne's main train station closed for construction work for 10 days
No long-distance or regional trains will run at one of Germany's most important stations for 10 days after the rail operator started…
News
Merz says Germany 'will not deport' the politically persecuted
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has made it clear that people who are politically or religiously persecuted are allowed to stay in…
News
Why a centuries-old Mexica myth became Mexico’s enduring symbol
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The almighty eagle perched on a cactus while devouring a serpent on Mexico’s flag hints at the myth behind the…
News
Israel Police confiscate over 100 pistols, thwart smuggling attempt at Ben-Gurion Airport
The suspect is a Netivot resident in his twenties who arrived in Israel on a direct flight from Rome, Italy, on a foreign airline. Police…
Politics
Once a shadowy dealmaker, one-time Zelenskyy associate is accused in Ukrainian corruption scandal
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Before the revelation of a multi-million dollar embezzlement and kickbacks scandal involving Ukraine's state nuclear…
Politics
Erie MLK Jr. Center mourns the loss of its executive director
The long-time executive director of Erie’s Bayfront Nato, Martin Luther King Jr. Center has died. The death of James Sherrod was confirmed…
News
FIDF, Nefesh B'Nefesh hold first Yom Siddurim for lone soldiers in two years
Over 4,000 lone soldiers from 70 countries attended the Yom Siddurim (Errand Day) event, taking advantage of the unique on-site…
News
Seven killed in blast at police station in Indian-administered Kashmir
At least seven people have been killed and 27 more injured after a cache of confiscated explosives detonated in a police station in…
News
UNIFIL says Israeli wall crosses de facto Lebanon border
The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon reportedly informed the IDF that the wall made nearly an acre of land inaccessible to the…
News
Displaced Palestinian families suffer as heavy rains flood Gaza tent camps
Displaced Palestinians are reeling after heavy rains flooded their tents in makeshift displacement camps in Gaza City, as the United…
News
This Flashy Old-School Design Trend From Italy Still Has A Place In Modern Kitchens
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When we pore over old-school kitchen trends from the '80s, Memphis design lurks…
Politics
Moscow accuses Berlin of stifling the opposition
Former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev has accused the German government of suppressing opposition voices amid controversy over a…
News
Rick Steves' Newest Guidebook Is A Fresh Perspective On Italy Spilling The Country's Secrets
Rick Steves is at it again with a new guidebook, and this time his focus is on a trio of Italy's most majestic cities: Rome, Venice, and…
Politics
Russian drone slams into block of flats in deadly wave of strikes across Kyiv
A Russian drone has slammed into a block of flats in eastern Kyiv, killing six people and wounding dozens of others, during a wave of…
News
What’s Really Happening in Tulum? Plus, Smarter Alternatives for Your Next Beach Trip
If you've seen images of Tulum on social media lately, you may have a tough time recognizing it. The usual crowds, chaos, and sensory…
News
Tanzania president promises probe into election protest deaths
Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan has announced an official investigation the unrest that broke out during election week, following…
News
Jerusalem Sheikh Abdel Azim Salhab, chairman of the Wakf Council, dies age 79
Israel Police arrested Sheikh Abdel Azim Salhab in 2019 after riots at the Al-Aqsa Mosque. Sheikh Abdel Azim Salhab, chairman of the Wakf…
News
Scotland's Wildly Underrated Walkable City On The Coast Is A Quick Trip From Edinburgh
Edinburgh brings in more than 4 million visitors each year. The Scottish city recently appeared on Resonancy Consultancy's much-publicized…