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The world’s longest railway tunnels
Click here to read our updated list of the longest railway tunnels in the world Exploring the Longest Railway Tunnels Worldwide Seikan…
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Peoria Zoo names entrance kiosk after late local leader Henry ‘Chappie’ Chapman
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Honoring a local leader, who was most known for his perserverance. Henry Chapman, also known as “Chappie” Chapman,…
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Local Army Chief is honored after losing his life overseas
MACHESNEY PARK, Ill. (WTVO) — A local Army Chief was honored by his community after being killed nearly four years ago overseas. Army…
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Curves, crowns and a calabash: Africa's top shots
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond: From the BBC in Africa this week: Go to BBCAfrica.com…
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Hundreds demonstrate in Tel Aviv for hostage deal amid Doha talks
Against the backdrop of ongoing talks in Qatar regarding a ceasefire in the Gaza war, hundreds of relatives of hostages and supporters…
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More than 40,000 killed in Gaza, Hamas-run health ministry says
The number of people killed in the Gaza Strip since the start of the war in the Gaza Strip has risen to more than 40,000, the Palestinian…
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Anti-whaling campaigner wanted by Japan to remain held in Greenland
Canadian-US environmentalist and anti-whaling campaigner Paul Watson is to remain in custody in Greenland following his arrest in July…
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Tens of Thousands of Women Protest on India’s Independence Day After Murder of Medic
Women hold candles as they take part in the Reclaim the Night March on Aug. 15 to condemn the rape and murder of a trainee medic at a…
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Greenland court orders anti-whaling activist Paul Watson must remain in custody until Sept. 5
BERLIN (AP) — A court in Greenland ruled Thursday that veteran environmental activist and anti-whaling campaigner Paul Watson must remain…
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UN to probe atrocities during Bangladesh’s deadly protests
A United Nations fact-finding mission is expected to arrive in Dhaka next week, according to information on Thursday, to probe alleged…
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Video showing protesters pelting soldiers with stones was filmed in Kenya
Mass protests erupted in Nigeria in August as anger grew over the high cost of living and government policies. Amid the tensions, a video…
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2 French fighter pilots die after colliding with another warplane during training
FILE - The Dassault Rafale jet performs a demonstration flight during the Paris Air Show in Le Bourget, north of Paris, France, Monday,…
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Photo shows aftermath of New Year's Day jolt in Japan, not August 2024 quake
Screenshot of the misleading Facebook post, taken August 13, 2024 The posts surfaced after a powerful 7.1-magnitude jolt hit southern…
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'I never imagined I'd leave Afghanistan'
It has been three years since the Taliban took control of Kabul and most of Afghanistan. On 15 August 2021, the group seized power…
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Argentine prosecutor charges former President Fernández with committing violence against ex-partner
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — A federal prosecutor on Wednesday formally charged Argentina's former President Alberto Fernández with…
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Posts falsely claim Alberta wildfires stop at national park
Screenshot of a Facebook post taken August 13, 2024 In 2023, social media users repeatedly claimed arsonists set Canada's record-breaking…
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Barcelona star Lamine Yamal’s father the victim of stabbing
Alarming news is emerging from Spain late on Wednesday, regarding the father of Barcelona starlet Lamine Yamal. This comes amid…
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2 fighter jets crash in northeastern France, search underway for two onboard
PARIS (AP) — Two French fighter jets collided and crashed Wednesday in northeastern France, French military authorities said. One pilot…
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German ambassador to Israel demands ceasefire, release of hostages
Germany's ambassador to Israel on Wednesday called for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages held by the Palestinian militant…
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Bahia’s police killings pile pressure on Lula’s Workers’ party in Brazil
Activists have raised the alarm over police violence in the Brazilian state of Bahia, as new figures revealed that more children and…
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Germany investigates possible unauthorized entry and sabotage at a military barracks
BERLIN (AP) — Investigators are looking into suspicions of unauthorized entry and possible sabotage at a major military barracks in…
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Zambian ex-First Lady Maureen Mwanawasa dies aged 61
Zambia's former First Lady Maureen Mwanawasa has died at the age of 61. She succumbed late Tuesday after a short illness at a hospital in…
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Rare August cold front arrives Thursday
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – We have one more day with an onshore wind pattern that brings extra humidity off the Gulf of Mexico. Temperatures…
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Sudan talks in Switzerland to centre on humanitarian aid
Talks on the ongoing war in Sudan are scheduled to open in Switzerland on Wednesday, with discussion centring on humanitarian assistance…