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Louvre museum relocates jewels days after spectacular Paris heist
Days after the spectacular break-in at the Louvre in Paris, some of the museum's valuable jewellery has been taken to the Banque de France…
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Gaza returnee places family tent over unexploded Israeli bomb
A Palestinian man returning to his Gaza neighbourhood destroyed by Israeli bombardment has found an unexploded Israeli armoured vehicle…
Politics
Number of deportations from Germany up by a fifth
The number of deportations from Germany has risen significantly this year, according to government figures released on Saturday. From…
Culture
Louvre museum in Paris relocates some jewels - with police escort
Five days after the spectacular break-in at the Louvre in Paris, part of the museum's valuable jewellery collection was transferred to the…
Politics
Ivory Coast heads to the polls in an election that could see Ouattara rule for almost 20 years
ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (AP) — Ivory Coast is voting to elect a new leader Saturday as longtime President Alassane Ouattara seeks a fourth…
News
IDF, Israeli Police, Magen David Adom complete hostage-rescue exercise along Lebanese border
The training operation, led by the IDF’s 91st Division and the National Ground Training Center, was the largest conducted since the…
Politics
Attacks on people like me happen every time my country has an election
Fresh trauma arrives with every election season in Tanzania for 42-year-old Mariam Staford. For most, the fiesta-like rallies and songs,…
News
Object that fell from sky in Australia is likely Chinese rocket debris
(NewsNation) — The nearly half-ton charred object that crashed in Australia earlier this month is likely debris from a Chinese rocket that…
Lifestyle
Forget free wine, Air Canada’s new wellness shot is the smartest in-flight upgrade yet
Forget mini bottles of merlot — Air Canada just added something unexpected to its drink cart: a ginger wellness shot. While most travelers…
News
Humpback Whale Calf Stops Swimming to Visit Stunned Kayakers in Playful Animal Encounter
A humpback whale calf may be a large animal, but it's still a kid Like many children, a baby humpback whale was recently overtaken by the…
Business
Four African countries taken off global money-laundering ‘grey list’
A global money-laundering watchdog has taken South Africa, Nigeria, Mozambique and Burkina Faso off its “grey list” of countries subjected…
News
Nigeria replaces top security officials days after coup plot denial
Nigeria’s president has replaced top security officials as the West African country grapples with unabated violence in the conflict-hit…
News
Brazilian authorities say they addressed housing shortage for climate talks, defend oil drilling
SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazilian authorities said Friday they have made progress in solving the housing shortage for attendees of the upcoming…
Politics
From government spin doctor to Cameroon president's main rival
Cameroon's opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary, who has declared himself the winner of the 12 October elections, has told the BBC that…
Politics
Tensions remain high as China and EU prepare Brussels meeting on rare earths
A planned meeting between EU Trade Commissioner Maros Šefčovič and his Chinese counterpart was cancelled on Friday, as the European…
News
Angola, Mozambique and Egypt advocate greater cooperation to promote tourism in Africa
Tourism leaders from Angola, Mozambique and Egypt have argued that there is a need to strengthen cooperation and strategic investment in…
Politics
Men jailed over arson attack for Russia on Ukrainian business in London
Six men have been jailed for their parts in a Russian-ordered arson attack on a London warehouse providing aid to Ukraine. The fire at…
Business
Louvre thieves left 150 clues in daring break-in, investigators say
French prosecutors are hopeful about catching the thieves behind last weekend's spectacular break-in at the Louvre museum in Paris, after…
Politics
Clip shows Indian doctor, not Egyptian diplomat, visiting Ethiopia’s Tigray region
Ethiopia recently accused Eritrea of collaborating with rebels from the northern Tigray region amid increasing instability in the Horn of…
Politics
ILO Better Work forum drives dialogue on Pakistan’s garment future
The ILO collaborated with the Government of Pakistan and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) for the two-day event, according to…
News
Volkswagen to keep up production next week despite chip shortages
The VW logo stands on the brand tower at the main Volkswagen plant. Julian Stratenschulte/dpa German carmaker Volkswagen is not planning…
Lifestyle
Wondering where to go next year? Belgrade, Bristol, Utrecht, Cádiz
A slew of new destinations come recommended for travellers next year from Tajikistan to Namibia plus ultimate party playground Belgrade,…
News
Nissan previews its upgraded AutoDJ on-board digital assistant
Nissan Motor previewed its upgraded ‘AutoDJ’ in-vehicle digital assistant, powered by generative AI, which it plans to unveil at the Japan…
Politics
German economy minister arrives in Ukraine, pledges energy support
German Economy Minister Katherina Reiche arrived in Kiev on Friday with a business delegation, pledging support to help Ukraine get…