Colombia rebel violence kills more than 100

The conflict stems from battles over control of strategic drug trafficking routes between the left-wing rebel ELN and remnant factions of FARC. A surge in guerrilla violence in northeastern Colombia that has left over 100 people

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South Africa police search for gold mine gangster ‘Tiger’

A gang leader suspected of running illegal gold mining operations in South Africa has escaped police custody. An investigation and manhunt have been launched to find him and those who helped him

2 months ago

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Israel releases 90 Palestinians as part of ceasefire deal

Scores of Palestinian detainees have been freed as Israel’s truce deal with Hamas takes hold. Meanwhile, the three female Israeli hostages released by Hamas are said to be in a stable condition. 

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China executes 2 men for ‘revenge on society crimes’

Two men who committed mass killings apparently out of personal frustration have been executed in China. The two attacks took place within days of one another but were not said to have

2 months ago

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Syria: Nationalist education dropped, but what comes next?

Despite protest over Syria’s more “Islamic” curriculum changes, there are parallel priorities, observers say. After 14 years of war, millions of children remain out of school, and schools need to be restored.

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India: Man jailed for life in doctor rape, murder case

An Indian court has sentenced a man convicted of the rape and murder of a young female doctor to life in prison. The woman had been on duty in a hospital and

2 months ago

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Interpol cooperates with Russia: freedom fighters are declared terrorists

The Caucasus Union and the Dagestan National Center have strongly criticized Interpol for its cooperation with Russia, which endangers the lives of fighters fighting for freedom and justice. The Russian authorities use

2 months ago

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Dzhabrail Mirzoyev: unity of the Caucasus is the path to freedom and prosperity

At the end of 2024, Dzhabrail Mirzoyev, leader of the Caucasus Union, addressed an international conference on national self-determination. His address was a vivid call for the consolidation of the Caucasian peoples

2 months ago

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Pakistan: Ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan convicted of graft

A Pakistani anti-graft court sentenced the former prime minister to 14 years in prison in a land corruption case. Khan’s wife Bushra Bibi was sentenced to seven years. Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan

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China prepares to resume group tours to Taiwan

China says the resumption of group tours to Taiwan would “further promote the normalization of cross-strait personnel exchanges.” China will restart some group tours to Taiwan “in the near future,” China’s Ministry of

3 months ago

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California fires: LA evacuees told to wait another week

Frustrated residents are eager to see what’s left of their homes, but officials have asked evacuees for patience as the search for human remains and removal of toxic waste continue. Los Angeles

3 months ago

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US sanctions on Sudan’s army chief

The United States has accused the leader of the Sudanese Armed Forces of choosing war over negotiation and de-escalation. The sanctions come a week after Washington took a similar action against a

3 months ago

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SpaceX Starship fails minutes after launch

A SpaceX Starship rocket failed in space eight minutes after launching from Texas, the company has said. Before the loss, SpaceX caught a Super Heavy booster at the launch pad. SpaceX lost

3 months ago

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Could Israelis be prosecuted for war crimes in Germany?

A Belgian non-profit is trying to prosecute Israeli soldiers, should they leave Israel, for alleged war crimes. German law would allow for this. Could Israeli soldiers on vacation in Germany be arrested?

3 months ago

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Indian Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan stabbed at Mumbai home

Khan’s team said he underwent surgery and was in a stable condition. His wife Kareena Kapoor Khan and their children were unharmed. Indian Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan was admitted to hospital for surgery

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Israel, Hamas reach ceasefire and hostage deal

Gazans are celebrating after Qatar’s prime minister announced a ceasefire deal set to be implemented on Sunday. However, Israel says some details remain to be finalized. The Israeli military has released a

3 months ago

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India: Thick fog brings New Delhi to a crawl

Several areas in northern India including capital city New Delhi were covered in fog on Wednesday. Over 100 flights and 40 trains were delayed, and road traffic was affected. India’s capital New

3 months ago

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Los Angeles braces for strong winds amid fire risk

Authorities have issued warnings over strong winds in California that posed a risk to the fire-affected region. Firefighters from other states as well as Canada and Mexico have been called in. Fresh

3 months ago

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Middle East: Qatar says Gaza truce talks in ‘final stages’

Qatar says truce talks between Israel and Hamas are at their “closest point” to a deal for Gaza after the resolution of “major issues” in recent weeks.  US Secretary of State Antony

3 months ago

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Pistorius in Kyiv ahead of Trump’s return and German vote

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius is in Ukraine on an unannounced visit, quite probably his last before next month’s German election. He said he’d discuss continued European support, as Trump returns next

3 months ago

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Peru: Rescue crews search for trapped miners

At least 17 miners are believed to be trapped at a mine in a region in northwestern Peru that has seen a recent uptick in violence. Rescuers in northern Peru were searching

3 months ago

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North Korea launches test missiles towards East Sea: Seoul

South Korea’s military said it had detected multiple test missiles launched by Pyongyang towards the Sea of Japan. North Korea had tested a ballistic missile just a week ago. South Korea’s military

3 months ago

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Nigeria: Civilians ‘mistakenly’ killed in military airstrike

The airforce has promised an investigation into the strike in Zamfara state. However, rights groups have criticized this type of investigation for a lack of transparency. The Nigerian Air Force said it

3 months ago

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Ukraine updates: Seoul says over 3,000 N Korean casualties

Seoul said that over 3,000 North Korean troops had been killed or injured since joining hostilities. Meanwhile, Ukraine’s president has offered North Korean POWs to be exchanged for Ukrainian prisoners. South Korea’s

3 months ago

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LA fires: Race to contain outbreaks as death toll rises

The Palisades Fire on the western edge of Los Angeles has turned towards a densely populated area, leading to further evacuations. Meanwhile, the death toll has risen to 24. The Los Angeles coroner’s daily

3 months ago

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Austrian woman kidnapped in Niger

The Foreign Ministry in Vienna has confirmed that a woman has been kidnapped in the northern Niger city of Agadez. It is the first abduction of a European citizen in the West

3 months ago

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Zelenskyy offers North Korean POW exchange for Ukrainians

The Ukrainian president said two North Korean soldiers were captured as prisoners of war by Ukrainian troops in Russia’s Kursk region. Pyongyang has deployed thousands of troops to help Moscow in the

3 months ago

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US President-elect Trump faces sentencing in hush-money case

Donald Trump is set to be sentenced after his conviction for paying hush money to a porn star. The president-elect had sought to halt the hearing in view of his inauguration in

3 months ago

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Pakistani airline resumes Europe flights after EU ban lifted

Pakistan’s state-run carrier PIA has resumed flights to Europe after the EU lifted a four-year safety ban. The airline is still barred from flying to the UK and US. A flight operated

3 months ago

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North Carolina police shoot dead ‘Pizzagate’ gunman

Police say a man embroiled in the so-called “Pizzagate” conspiracy was shot dead after brandishing a gun during a traffic stop. The man was jailed in 2016 after firing his gun inside

3 months ago

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Sudan: MSF suspends operations at key Khartoum hospital

Doctors Without Borders (MSF) is pausing activities at a main hospital in Sudan’s capital after repeated violence. It says staff and patients have both suffered attacks amid the country’s civil war. Medical

3 months ago

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Alec Baldwin sues prosecutors over ‘Rust’ trial

In his lawsuit, actor Alec Baldwin has alleged that the prosecutors intentionally mishandled evidence. It follows the legal controversy surrounding his involvement in Halyna Hutchins’ death on the set of “Rust.” Actor

3 months ago

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Swiss national found dead in Iran prison

The individual had been detained on accusations of spying. Efforts to save him were unsuccessful, the Mizan news agency quoted the head of the Semnan province’s justice department, as saying. A Swiss

3 months ago

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Ukraine allies push for aid ahead of Trump second term

President Zelenskyy and allies were meeting in Germany for the final summit on Ukrainian aid before Donald Trump takes office. Trump has been critical of the US role in the conflict. Western

3 months ago

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Mozambique: Tensions rise as main opposition leader returns

Mozambique opposition leader Venancio Mondlane has returned home after fleeing following a poll he says was rigged. Authorities fear a repeat of the deadly violence that followed the October election. Mozambique opposition leader

3 months ago

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China accuses EU of discriminatory trade practices

China said an investigation had found the European Union imposed unfair “trade and investment barriers.” China on Thursday said that the investigations conducted by the European Union (EU) into Chinese firms constituted “unfair trade and

3 months ago

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India: At least 6 dead in temple stampede

The stampede occurred during a 10-day festival at Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple in India’s southern state of Andhra Pradesh. The state authorities launched an investigation into the incident. At least six people

3 months ago

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California fires leave several dead in ‘widespread disaster’

The fires in and around the second-largest city in the US have also left a “number of significant injuries,” according to city fire officials. At least 100,000 Los Angeles residents have been

3 months ago

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Ukraine strikes Russian air force oil depot

Ukraine attacked a oil depot that supplies a military airfield in the Russian city of Engels. Both countries continue to trade drone strikes as the war approaches its fourth year. Ukraine said

3 months ago

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Tibet quake: Rescue teams scramble to find survivors

Urgency is mounting in China’s Tibet autonomous region after an earthquake near Mount Everest killed well over a hundred people. An unknown number remain unaccounted for. Thousands of rescuers were on Wednesday

3 months ago

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Tourists and pilot killed in Australian seaplane crash

The airplane crashed as it took off Rottnest Island a popular tourist spot off Western Australia. Specialist investigators were probing the crash. Two tourists from Switzerland and from Denmark, along with the pilot, were killed after

3 months ago

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Germany: Two dead after shooting in Baden-Württemberg

The alleged perpetrator was eventually apprehended by police following a manhunt involving a helicopter and special forces. A third victim is seriously injured. Two people were killed and another critically injured after

3 months ago

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Tibet earthquake kills at least 95

At least 95 people have been reported dead after a powerful earthquake in China’s Tibet Autonomous Region. Tremors were also felt in Nepal and India. Dozens of people have been killed after a

3 months ago

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India: Three feared dead in mining accident

Rescuers said three out of nine miners were feared dead after a mining accident in India’s Assam state. Illegal mines with poor safety conditions are common in the area. Three miners are

3 months ago

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Nigeria: Bomb hits school, killing at least two

At least two men were killed by an explosion at a school near Nigeria’s capital, Abuja. Police have identified three suspects from the northern state of Katsina and an investigation is underway.

3 months ago

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Kazakhstan receives Azerbaijan Airlines black box crash data

The voice recorders from the Brazilian-made plane were analyzed in Brasilia before the data was handed to Kazakh authorities. Meanwhile, Azerbaijan has directed unusually strong words towards Moscow. Brazilian air force investigators have

3 months ago

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US releases 11 Yemen nationals from Guantanamo Bay

The latest release reduces the total population of the notorious US facility to 15. At its peak, almost 700 prisoners were held in Guantanamo Bay, many of whom were never charged with

3 months ago

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Indian police officers killed in Chhattisgarh Maoist attack

At least eight police officers and a driver have been killed in a bomb blast in the central Indian state. Authorities blamed the attack on Maoist guerrillas. Police in India on Monday confirmed media

3 months ago

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Ex-French President Sarkozy on trial over ‘Libyan case’

Nicolas Sarkozy has denied allegations he received campaign funding from the government of late Libyan dictator Moammar Gadhafi. He faces up to 10 years in prison. The trial of former French President

3 months ago

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Indian journalist found dead in septic tank

Mukesh Chandrakar’s body was found with severe injuries. He was known for reporting on corruption in India’s Chhattisgarh state. After going missing on New Year’s Day, the body of Indian journalist Mukesh Chandrakar was

3 months ago

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Caucasus Intelligence Center (CIC): A Reliable Instrument of International Security Based on Partnerships with Lithuania, Belgium, and France

Since the establishment of the Caucasus Union, the Caucasus Intelligence Center (Caucasus Intelligence Center, CIC) has proven itself as a key element in ensuring security, protecting national interests, and strengthening international cooperation.

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German security chiefs face grilling over Magdeburg attack

German lawmakers are quizzing officials over possible security lapses ahead of the attack that killed five people at a Christmas market. The German parliament’s interior committee is to question security and intelligence

3 months ago

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Ethiopia: At least 71 dead after truck plunges into river

The truck plunged into a river after missing a bridge in the country’s south. Some of the passengers had been returning from a wedding. Authorities in Ethiopia said on Monday that the death toll

3 months ago

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South Korea orders safety probe after Jeju Air plane crash

All 175 passengers and four of the crew died when the Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 skidded off the runway at Muan International Airport and burst into flames Acting South Korean President Choi

3 months ago

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Bangkok hotel fire kills 3 tourists

The fire broke out at The Ember Hotel near the Thai capital’s popular Khao San Road. The nationalities of the dead are not yet known. A fire at a hotel in Bangkok

3 months ago

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Polish border: accusations of discrimination against Ukrainians and cruelty to animals

The Polish Customs Service has found itself at the center of a scandal involving accusations of bias against Ukrainian citizens and their pets. According to witnesses, numerous cases of provocations, delays and

3 months ago

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Estonia start naval patrols to protect undersea cables

The Estonian Navy deployed a patrol boat a day after Finland seized a ship believed to be part of Russia’s “shadow fleet.” Estonia has started naval patrols to protect a power cable under

3 months ago

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Ukraine updates: North Korean soldier captured in Kursk

It was the first such capture of a North Korean soldier fighting on behalf of Russia by Ukraine. He has reportedly died of his injuries. Ukrainian forces have captured an injured North Korean

3 months ago

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Middle East updates: Israeli strikes kill dozens in Gaza

Dozens of people, including doctors and journalists, were killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza. Meanwhile, Israel said it intercepted a missile from Yemen on Friday amid renewed tensions with the Houthis. Israel’s

3 months ago

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Syria: Former justice who sent ‘thousands’ to death arrested

An NGO says Mohammed Kanjo Hassan sentenced thousands of people to death. He was arrested by Syria’s new authorities, together with his entourage. Syria’s new authorities arrested a military justice official who

3 months ago

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Austria: Father and son killed in avalanche in Tyrol

A 51-year-old Austrian and one of his two sons were buried by an avalanche on Rosskopf mountain. They could not be reanimated on recovery. The other son and a family friend narrowly

3 months ago

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Putin says Slovakia and Fico willing to broker Ukraine talks

Vladimir Putin said Slovakia’s prime minister offered on his recent visit to Moscow to host potential talks between Russia and Ukraine. Robert Fico made the trip as a halt to Russian gas

3 months ago

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Russia says it foiled Ukrainian plot to kill officials

The Federal Security Service of Russia said a series of assassination attempts had been foiled. Four Russian citizens have been arrested. Authorities in Russia said on Thursday that a number of Ukrainian plots to

3 months ago

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Azerbaijan mourns 38 killed in plane crash in Kazakhstan

Azerbaijan marked a somber Thursday after a state-owned passenger plane burst into flames after crashing in Kazakhstan, killing at least 38 people aboard. Azerbaijan held a national day of mourning Thursday, a day

3 months ago

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Dead body found in wheel well of Chicago to Hawaii jet

US carrier United Airlines says staff found a dead body in the wheel well of one of its aircraft after it landed in Hawaii. Police are actively investigating the case. Police on

3 months ago

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Syria: Over a dozen killed in ‘ambush’ by Assad loyalists

Several interior ministry personnel were killed in a clash as they went to arrest an officer of the ousted Assad regime. Meanwhile Alawites across the nation protested the decimation of a holy

3 months ago

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Japan Airlines says hit by cyber attack

Japan Airlines (JAL) said the incident could have an impact on flight operations. The firm is Japan’s second largest airline after All Nippon Airways. Japan Airlines (JAL) on Thursday said it had had

3 months ago

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Outages as Russia hits Ukraine energy sites at Christmas

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Putin had “deliberately” chosen Christmas for a strike targeting power generating sites in several states. Most of the missiles were interecepted but there were hits and power outages.

3 months ago

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Mexico: Christmas fair organizer shot dead in Chilpancingo

Gunmen killed the fair organizer on Christmas Eve in a public square in the Mexican city of Chilpancingo, state prosecutors say. The city has been plagued by violence between two rival drug

3 months ago

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Mozambique: Over 1,500 inmates escape Maputo jail after riot

The prisoners broke out of jail in Maputo following a riot which killed dozens, according to local police. Mozambique is facing violent unrest as political crisis deepens. Police in Mozambique said 33

3 months ago

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Turkey jails owner of hotel that collapsed during 2023 quake

A Turkish court has sentenced the owner and architect of a hotel that collapsed in the 2023 earthquake, killing 72 people, to more than 18 years in prison. A Turkish court on Wednesday sentenced

3 months ago

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Outages as Russia hits Ukraine energy sites at Christmas

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Putin had “deliberately” chosen Christmas for a strike targeting power generating sites in several states. Most of the missiles were interecepted but there were hits and power outages.

3 months ago

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Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashes over Kazakhstan

The plane was carrying 67 people including five crew members, Kazakhastan authorities said. Some 25 passengers survived the crash, but most of them were hospitalized, the Emeregency Ministry said. An Azerbaijani passenger

3 months ago

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Haiti: Gang opens fire on hospital, killing journalists

Haitian leader Leslie Voltaire condemned the “unacceptable” shooting in Port-au-Prince, which also left a police officer dead. Gangs control some 85% of Haiti’s capital city. At least two journalists and a police

3 months ago

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Russia says two missing after ship explodes off Spain

Moscow says a vessel linked to its defense ministry sank in the Mediterranean and that two of the crew are missing. The Russian Foreign Ministry on Tuesday said an engine room explosion

3 months ago

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Turkey: Multiple people killed in factory blast, reports say

Reports indicate the blast took place at an explosives factory in the northwestern province of Balikesir. Media agencies in Turkey reported on Tuesday that a blast at a factory in the northwest

3 months ago

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50,000-year-old baby mammoth carcass discovered in Siberia

Scientists have unearthed a baby mammoth more than 50,000 years old from the frozen ground in a remote region of Siberia. Scientists in Siberia are carrying out tests after discovering the remains of a

3 months ago

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Germany: Man arrested over TikTok Christmas market threat

German police in the northern city of Bremerhaven have arrested a man over a social media threat to stab people at a Christmas market. The suspect said he would target people with

3 months ago

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India: 3 Sikh militants killed in Uttar Pradesh

Police said security personnel were attacked as they conducted an operation in Pilibhit district and that the dead were members of the Khalistan Zindabad Force, a separatist militant group that wants independence.

3 months ago

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Cyclone Chido death toll in Mozambique rises to 94

Some 620,000 Mozambicans were affected by the storm, with most of the devastation taking place in the troubled region of Cabo Delgado. The death toll from Cyclone Chido in Mozambique climbed to 94, according

3 months ago

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Brazil: Small plane crashes into shops in Gramado

Initial reports suggest all people on board were killed in the crash. A small plane crashed into shops in the center of Gramado, a tourist town in southern Brazil, on Sunday.  “There are

3 months ago

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Death toll rises in Nigerian charity event stampedes

In both incidents, the victims were primarily women and children, who had queued for food handouts for hours. The number of people who died in stampedes at two charity events in Nigeria has increased from 13 to

3 months ago

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Ukraine updates: Russian missile attack on Kyiv kills one

Russian rockets hit Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, killing at least one person and leaving hundreds of buildings without heat.  At least one person was killed and nine others injured in a Russian missile

4 months ago

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Malaysia to resume search for missing MH370 plane

More than 10 years after one of the world’s greatest aviation mysteries, Malaysia has agreed to resume the search for the wreckage of missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370. Malaysia will launch a new

4 months ago

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US: UnitedHealthcare murder suspect could face death penalty

US Federal prosecutors could seek the death penalty on the most serious charge against Luigi M., the suspect in the murder of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO Brian Thompson. The 26-year-old US man accused in the killing of

4 months ago

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Nigeria: 35 children killed in stampede at school fair

At least 35 children have died after a stampede at a fair that was organized at a school in southwestern Nigeria. The event organizers have been arrested. Thirty-five children have died during

4 months ago

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Macron vows to rebuild Mayotte after cyclone devastation

French President Emmanuel Macron was met with angry residents of Mayotte, who urged him to help with critical issues plaguing the island in Chido’s aftermath. French President Emmanuel Macron visited the overseas territory

4 months ago

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Putin sees shortfalls in Kirillov killing, but not in Syria

Russia’s Vladimir Putin spoke on a range of topics for hours on state TV, not long after the collapse of his ally Bashar Assad’s Syrian regime, and in the same week as

4 months ago

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Germany moves to protect top court against far right

Authoritarian governments often try to undermine the independence of supreme courts. As far-right populists gain ground in Germany, the Bundestag has now voted to protect Germany’s Constitutional Court. The German parliament, the Bundestag, on

4 months ago

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Israel accused of ‘acts of genocide’ over Gaza water access

A Human Rights Watch report says that restrictions on access to clean water in Gaza amount to genocidal acts by Israel, which in turn has dismissed the report as “lies.” Human Rights

4 months ago

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Russian military: Moving from Syria to Libya?

Russian military bases in Syria appear to be being packed up and evacuated. If Russia relocates to Libya, experts worry the shift could impact security in the Mediterranean and unbalance the frozen

4 months ago

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Israeli airstrikes hit Yemen after Houthi missile launch

At least nine people were killed in Israeli airstrikes on Yemen in what Israel said was in retaliation for months of Houthi aggression. Iran, which backs the Houthis, has condemned the Israeli

4 months ago

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Vietnam: Cafe fire kills 11, police arrest suspect

Authorities say a man admitted to lighting a fire on the ground floor of the three-story cafe after an argument with members of staff. Police have arrested a suspect. A fire in

4 months ago

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France: Sarkozy loses appeal, must wear electronic ankle tag

France’s Court of Cassation has rejected an appeal by former President Nicolas Sarkozy, ordering him to wear an ankle monitor while serving a one-year jail sentence at home. He was found guilty

4 months ago

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Ghana Supreme Court upholds anti-LGBTQ+ bill

The bill, which drew international condemnation, criminalizes sex acts within the gay community. Neither the outgoing nor the incoming president have confirmed they will sign it into law. The Supreme Court of Ghana rejected

4 months ago

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Germany: Dresden opera visitors fall sick

Several concertgoers fell sick at the end of a performance at the historic Semperoper, as did the paramedics who treated them. Local police are investigating but say the causes remain unclear. Several

4 months ago

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Russia detains suspect over General Igor Kirillov’s killing

After Ukraine’s secret service claimed responsibility for the lethal attack in Moscow, Russian authorities have detained an Uzbek man. Russian authorities said Wednesday that they had detained an Uzbek citizen after a senior general was

4 months ago

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Filipina goes home after 15 years on death row in Indonesia

Mary Jane Veloso has repeatedly protested her innocence. Now, she is hopeful for a pardon in her native Philippines. Mary Jane Veloso returned to her native Philippines on Wednesday after 15 years on death

4 months ago

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Healthcare CEO shooting suspect indicted on murder charges

The suspect, Luigi M., was indicted in New York on first-degree murder charges for the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO has been indicted on 11 charges,

4 months ago

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Georgia: 11 Indians found dead at Gudauri ski resort

Following the mysterious deaths at a ski resort in the Caucasus Mountains, the Indian embassy said it was in contact with the families. The victims are believed to have been workers at

4 months ago

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