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China dominates in global market as exports of valuable commodity double in just 1 year: 'Golden September'
China has announced that its electric vehicle exports in September doubled from a year ago after car manufacturers expanded into…
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City Councilors eye Portland ‘weapon shipments to Israel’
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — In a largely symbolic action, the four self-described socialists on the Portland City Council held a press…
News
What was stolen in the Louvre heist? What to know about the 8 jewelry pieces — and the 'race against time' to save them.
As of Monday, the Louvre Museum in Paris was still closed following the brazen daylight heist that took place on Sunday and resulted in…
Business
German residential construction sector sentiment at three-year high
Sentiment in Germany's residential construction sector rose considerably in September, according to a business climate index published by…
Politics
EU negotiator hopes for Russian gas import ban by year's end
European Union energy ministers on Monday backed a proposal to ban imports of gas from Russia, boosting the bloc's efforts to further cut…
Culture
Louvre museum to remain shut after spectacular heist as hunt for thieves continues
The Louvre Museum in Paris will remain closed on Monday following a daring robbery in which eight priceless royal jewels were stolen in…
Politics
Merz's CDU aims to expand presence in German regions
Chancellor Friedrich Merz's Christian Democratic Union (CDU) plans to increase support in those German regions where it has to date…
Business
Rheinmetall secures nearly €3 billion order for armored vehicles
The logo of the Rheinmetall armaments group can be seen behind a fence at the entrance to a Rheinmetall plant. Wolf von Dewitz/dpa Germany…
Politics
Iranian official sparks renewed criticism as video of daughter's controversial wedding resurfaces
The footage also triggered further backlash amid the government’s recent announcement of a new “Modesty and Hijab Operations Room” and the…
Politics
EU urged 'to be more creative' to fight bypassing of Russia sanctions
European Union foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas on Monday urged the bloc "to be more creative" in tackling the Russian "shadow fleet,"…
News
Israel awakes to a bittersweet morning of returns and loss
Recent incidents between Israel and Hamas have proven just how fragile the ceasefire remains. Today, Monday, Israel wakes to a bittersweet…
Politics
EU warned over Russia's 'shadow fleet' of up to 1,400 ships
The so-called Russian "shadow fleet," used to circumvent international oil sanctions linked to the war in Ukraine, is raising increasing…
News
Father says visa cost is keeping his family apart
A father says he is living thousands of miles from his family because he cannot afford the visa application for them to move to the UK.…
News
Portland synagogue prays for hostages release, peace
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — As hopeful signs emerge about the end of the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, a Portland synagogue held a…
Business
Unrelated videos falsely linked to China and Taiwan's commemoration of Xinhai Revolution
As Taiwan observed its national day on October 10, social media posts circulated footage falsely claiming they showed how China and Taiwan…
Politics
Vietnam’s love affair with gas bikes is colliding with a new electric reality
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Vietnam is split between two visions: the rumbling, reliable gas-powered motorbikes that now rule the roads, and…
News
Two police officers injured during Haredi protests against draft dodger arrests
Two suspects were reportedly arrested and brought in for questioning. Two police officers were injured during the ongoing haredi protests…
Politics
Israel confirms strikes in Gaza after ‘blatant violation’ of ceasefire by Hamas
The Gaza ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel faced its first major test on Sunday, after the two sides exchanged fire and accused…
Politics
Macron: Louvre theft an attack on France's heritage
French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday denounced the spectacular theft of jewellery from the Louvre Museum in Paris as an attack on…
News
'Priceless' jewels stolen in raid on Louvre Museum in Paris
A manhunt is under way for a gang of thieves who carried out a broad daylight raid on Paris's Louvre Museum and stole jewels described as…
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Archaeologists discover 5,500-year-old site where communities came to celebrate and find unity
Long before cities dotted the Middle East, people gathered in the hills of modern-day Jordan to build something very different from a…
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China’s Huge ‘GJ-X’ Stealth Drone Appears To Have Been Spotted In The Air For The First Time
We are getting what could be our first look at China’s very large stealth ‘cranked kite’ flying-wing drone, unofficially dubbed the GJ-X,…
News
Two IDF soldiers killed in Rafah after Hamas violates Gaza ceasefire
Maj. Yaniv Kula and St.-Sgt. Itay Yavetz fell in the southern Gaza Strip, and a third soldier was injured in the same incident. The IDF…
Politics
Ex-Kenyan leader Raila Odinga buried after days of memorial events
Former Kenyan prime minister and revered long-time opposition leader Raila Odinga was buried in the west of the country after a service…