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Another French prime minister could be toppled. More political instability is ahead
PARIS (AP) — France ’s prime minister has announced a confidence vote next month that likely will lead to the collapse of his centrist…
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Transcript: Trump’s Fury Erupts at Many Targets as Expert Fears Worsen
The following is a lightly edited transcript of the August 26 episode of the Daily Blast podcast. Listen to it here. Greg Sargent: This is…
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German minister tours E Jerusalem area threatened by Israeli policy
German Development Minister Reem Alabali Radovan on Tuesday visited Arab-majority areas in East Jerusalem under threat from Israeli…
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'Constructive'? Look again at the smoke and mirrors of the Trump-Putin summit
We’ve read quite a bit about President Trump’s “hot mic” comment, during a meeting with European leaders about the Russian war against…
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I Visit Israel Every Summer. I’ve Never Seen Hopelessness Like This.
“So, if you are a friend of Israel abroad … I tell my American friends, Jewish and non-Jewish, if you are a friend, a true friend of…
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When the Man Tried to Sell Minimalism to the Counterculture
“The Man can’t bust our music,” an advertisement in the underground newspaper Berkeley Barb proclaimed, in November, 1968. The…
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“Eden” Is a Desert-Island Thriller That Despoils Itself
The new movie “Eden” features bursts of foul temper, wild sex, grisly violence, and nihilist ideology—a departure, you might say, for Ron…
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Escalated Trump-Fed tensions jolt markets; STI down 0.3%
The local bourse closed lower on Tuesday (Aug 26) amid a regional sell-off triggered by US President Donald Trump’s unprecedented…
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Chancellor Merz confirms Germany will not recognize Palestinian state
Germany will not join partners such as Canada and France in recognizing a Palestinian state, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Tuesday…
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Video: What Happens When a Small Town Loses Its Radio Station?
Since Congress approved President Trump’s request to claw back $1.1 billion in funding for public broadcasting, local stations in rural…
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Trump’s Fury Erupts in Many Directions, Unnerving Experts: “Insanity!”
In recent days, President Trump has reached new levels of emboldenment when it comes to his ongoing authoritarian takeover. He’s raging at…
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South Korea bets US$150 billion on reviving troubled US shipbuilding to woo Trump
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung is leaning on promises to “Make America Shipbuilding Great Again” during his first official US trip,…
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Old India cyclone visuals misrepresented online as recent monsoon
Relentless rains have caused deadly floods and landslides across India, but online videos that purport to show downpours and waves in the…
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Video shows demolition in Indonesia, not 'Thai army knocking down Cambodian homes'
Following a deadly clash between Cambodia and Thailand that killed over 40 people, footage of a house demolition has circulated on social…
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Abandoned suitcases are becoming a surprising problem for travelers in Japan
I’ve been lucky to visit Japan multiple times. It is an incredible country and every trip I make, I am struck by how polite, clean and…
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Danantara seeking 50 trillion rupiah in bonds from ‘patriot’ investors
Indonesia’s sovereign wealth fund has reported US$1 trillion in assets under management, and oversees nearly 900 state firms Indonesia’s…
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Australia expels Iranian ambassador over antisemitic attacks
Australia says it will expel the Iranian ambassador alleging that Iran had directed antisemitic attacks in Sydney and Melbourne. Prime…
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BYD ships first made-in-Thailand EVs to Europe
Just over a year after Chinese auto giant BYD invested nearly half a billion dollars in a new plant in Thailand’s Rayong province, the…
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British Army faces criticism despite a historic payout over Kenyan wildfires
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — For the first time, Britain's government has agreed to pay out millions in pounds to Kenyans to settle a civil…
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Is Chargers Weapon Already in Danger of Being Traded After Just Signing?
The Los Angeles Chargers have completely revamped their backfield this offseason, signing Najee Harris in free agency, selecting Omarion…
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Iran directed antisemitic attacks in Australia, prime minister alleges
MELBOURNE, Australia — Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese accused Iran of directing at least two antisemitic attacks in Australia…
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Israel-Brazil relations wither as Lula gov't refuses to approve Israeli ambassador
Israel's decision to withdraw the application for an ambassador came after Brazil refused to approve Gali Dagan as the new ambassador from…
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Trump says he is removing Lisa Cook from the Fed board
President Trump said Monday he is removing Lisa Cook from her position as a governor on the Federal Reserve board, saying there is…
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Korean Air announces 103 Boeing jet order amid Trump-Lee summit
Korean Air announced an order on Monday for 103 Boeing airplanes coinciding with the visit of South Korean President Lee Jae Myung to…