Poland presents plan to fortify border to Russia, Belarus

Defense officials in Poland have shared details on a plan to strengthen the country’s eastern border. They say Poland is at constant risk of hostile actions by Russia and its ally, Belarus.

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Germany: Ex-military officer sentenced for Russia spying

A court in Düsseldorf has sentenced a former German military officer to three and half years in prison for slipping photographs of documents related to munitions systems and aircraft technology to the

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Papua New Guinea: More than 2,000 people killed in landslide

The search for survivors continues after a remote hillside village in Papua New Guinea was buried under a landslide. The UN says treacherous conditions have hampered rescue efforts. Papua New Guinea reported

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Cyclone Remal causes death and damage in Bangladesh, India

Ten people were reported killed in Bangladesh, and some 30,000 homes were destroyed, after a powerful cyclone made landfall. The storm has weakened as it moves inland, but more heavy rain and

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Spain: 4 dead in Mallorca restaurant collapse

Two German tourists, a Spanish waitress and a Senegalese man have been killed after a restaurant collapsed in Mallorca. Several Dutch tourists were also injured. A restaurant collapse on Spain’s Mediterranean island of Mallorca left

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German police investigate ‘racist’ video on vacation island

A viral video shows people singing racist lyrics and performing Nazi salutes at a club on the northern German island of Sylt. The club has condemned the incident. Police in the northern

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Armenia returns 4 border villages to Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan has taken control of four villages in the Gazakh district on the border with Armenia. The move follows an agreement with Yerevan. Armenia on Friday returned to Azerbaijan four border villages it seized decades

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Enga province is situated inland and is not easy to reach

Ilaria Salis, an Italian activist, faces charges of attacking two participants at a far-right rally in Budapest. She is accused of being involved in an extreme left-wing criminal organization. The trial of

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Papua New Guinea village hit by large landslide

The extent of damage and casualties from the overnight landslide is not yet clear, with locals in the remote area trying to clear rubble and seek survivors. A major landslide struck Papua New

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Estonia says Russia removed navigation buoys near border

The buoys are placed on the border river to keep ships from entering foreign waters. Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas called their removal a “border incident.” Estonian border guards said on Thursday that their Russian counterparts

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China says military drills around Taiwan test seizing power

Chinese warships surrounded Taiwan as Beijing said the military exercises were a “strong punishment for the separatist acts of ‘Taiwan independence’ forces.” Taipei has condemned the drills. China’s military continued its war

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Spain: Several killed in Mallorca building collapse

Local media report that the collapsed building was a restaurant in the Playa de Palma area on the Mediterranean island. A building collapse on Spain’s Mediterranean island of Mallorca has left at

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China holds military drills around Taiwan as a ‘punishment’

Beijing say the drills are a “strong punishment” for “separatist acts,” three days after Taiwan’s new President Lai Ching-te was sworn in. Taiwan has condemned the “irrational provocations.” Chinese naval vessels and military

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Biden, Ruto urge global lenders to ease debt burden

Kenyan President William Ruto is the first African leader to make a state visit to Washington since 2008. He and Joe Biden are set to announce a slew of new US investments

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Russia arrests top military official on bribery charges

Vadim Shamarin has been charged with accepting bribes on a large scale, Russian media reported. It follows the arrests of other members of the military’s top brass as the war in Ukraine

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Iran: Raisi to be buried in home city

Another funeral procession has taken place ahead of the burial of late President Ebrahim Raisi, who is to be interred at Iran’s holiest Shiite Muslim site. Iran held the final day of

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Mexico: Several killed as stage collapses at campaign rally

At least nine people have died at an event for a presidential candidate Jorge Alvarez Maynez in Nuevo Leon after a stage collapsed in a strong gust of wind. An accident at

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Ecuador: State of emergency declared in seven provinces

President Daniel Noboa declared a state emergency for 60 days in an effort to curb a rising number of violent deaths. Human rights groups have voiced concerns over violations being committed by

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Tunisia: Two journalists jailed for publishing ‘false news’

The journalists were jailed for a year after falling foul of Decree 54. The law passed in 2022 punishes the use of communications to “produce or spread false news.” A Tunisian court sentenced two

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Norway, Ireland, Spain to recognize Palestinian state

Israel has condemned the move, recalled its ambassadors and warned recognition would lead to “more terrorism and instability.”  Norway will recognize an independent Palestinian state as of May 28, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere said on

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Germany: Antisemitic incidents in Berlin hit record levels

The number of incidents reported in the German capital increased by almost 50% in 2023, according to new figures. The majority of cases were documented after the October 7 terror attack on

10 months ago

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Germany: Antisemitic incidents in Berlin hits record levels

The number of incidents reported in the German capital increased by almost 50% in 2023, according to new figures. The majority of cases were documented after the October 7 terror attack on

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Iran: Tehran holds Raisi funeral services

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has led prayers at funeral processions for late Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his entourage. Tehran residents received text messages urging them to attend the funeral. The focus of

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Ukraine updates: Russia denies Baltic Sea border claim

Latest Russian reports say there’s no plan to alter Baltic Sea borders, after a draft Defense Ministry decree on the issue. Finland said it wasn’t consulted, Lithuania said Moscow was trying to

10 months ago

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US: Iowa tornado leaves trail of wreckage and death

Iowa State Patrol said there were “confirmed fatalities,” but did not release an exact number. The Iowa State Patrol has confirmed multiple deaths from a tornado and at least a dozen injuries

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Israel-Hamas war: UN suspends Rafah food aid

The UN has said it has halted food distribution due to lack of supplies and insecurity as Israeli forces continue an assault on the southern Gazan city. The UN agency for Palestinian

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Iran: Funeral procession for President Raisi begins

Dayslong funeral arrangements for Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi have kicked off after he was killed in a helicopter crash. A procession in Tabriz has taken place amid five days of nationa mourning

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One dead as turbulence hits London-Singapore flight

One person has been killed and dozens of others injured after a Singapore Airlines flight encountered severe turbulence. Over 30 more were injured, among a total of 211 passengers and 18 crew

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Greece: Trial on Mediterranean migrant shipwreck dismissed

Nine Egyptian men faced trial for negligent homicide following the shipwreck of a fishing trawler in June 2023 that left hundreds of migrants dead. A judge dropped the case, citing lack of

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Germany: Lightning strike in Dresden injures 10

Three women and seven men were injured and taken to nearby hospitals after lightning hit the banks of the Elbe during a thunderstorm. The fire department urged anyone else who may have

10 months ago

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Tourist hot spot in Japan blocks view of Mount Fuji

A Japanese town known for scenic spots for photographing the snow-capped Mount Fuji has built a barrier to dissuade tourists from breaking rules. Many visitors are keen to get snaps for social

10 months ago

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New Caledonia: Australia, NZ send planes to rescue tourists

Riots erupted in New Caledonia after France approved voting reforms unpopular with the French territory’s indigenous population. The following violence led to six deaths and left hundreds injured. The governments of Australia

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Julian Assange given permission to appeal US extradition

The founder of WikiLeaks is wanted in the United States on espionage charges for leaking military secrets. He will remain in custody in the UK while the appeal goes ahead. The High Court

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India election: Voting continues amid severe heatwave

India’s PM Narendra Modi is widely expected to win a third term, but recent lower voter turnout has been a cause of concern for Modi’s BJP. Monday’s polling in the fifth round of

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Iran: President Raisi’s helicopter suffers ‘hard landing’

A helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has been involved in an “accident” in the north of the country. Rescue teams scrambled but did not immediately find the aircraft, amid poor weather

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India: Owner of billboard that killed 16 people arrested

Mumbai police tracked down the owner of the billboard which fell during a storm killing 16 and injuring 75. He has been charged with culpable homicide. Police from the west Indian city of Mumbai

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Putin hails Russia-China cultural and economic ties

On the second day of his trip to China, Russian President Vladimir Putin attended a trade fair in the northeastern city of Harbin and emphasized the growing economic ties between the two

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Israel responds to Rafah genocide charges at ICJ

South Africa has filed an urgent request to the UN’s top court for provisional measures, including ordering a cease-fire in Gaza. This is the third hearing on the war between Israel and

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French police kill man who tried to set fire to synagogue

France’s Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said police fatally shot a man who was trying to set fire to a synagogue in the city of Rouen in Normandy. Authorities say he approached officers

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Germany: 3 dead, 16 injured in overnight explosion, blaze

Officials in Düsseldorf say it is unclear what caused a fire that engulfed an apartment building on Thursday. Three men were killed in the incident and two of the sixteen hospitalized sustained

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Switzerland: Police arrest knife attack suspect

A man with a knife attacked and injured several people in the Swiss town of Zofingen on Wednesday evening before being arrested by police. Several victims are in hospital. Two passersby were severely

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South Africa to ask ICJ to halt Israel’s Rafah offensive

South Africa will ask the top UN court to order Israel to halt its offensive in Rafah. The hearing is part of a broader case accusing Israel of committing genocide in Gaza,

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UN says Sudan faces ‘inferno of brutal violence,’ famine

The UN’s humanitarian coordinator for Sudan said residents of the country were at risk of famine as the rainy season approaches. The violence between the army and paramilitary forces has made it

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Canada: Evacuations as wildfire closes in on oil sands town

Some 6,000 people have already evacuated from Fort McMurray as the wildfire approached and grew in size. Authorities hope favorable weather conditions can turn the blaze away from the town. Authorities in Canada are

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Switzerland: ‘Several’ wounded in knife attack

A man with a knife attacked and injured several people in the Swiss town of Zofingen on Wednesday evening before being arrested by police. Several victims are in hospital. Several passers-by have

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Putin in China seeking support for Ukraine war effort

Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed his Russian counterpart, saying their ties were “conductive to peace.” Putin’s second trip to China in six months is expected to focus on military and financial assistance.

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Germany: Man jailed for life for train knife attack

A 34-year-old man has been given the toughest penalty in German law after attacking people with a knife on a train in 2023, killing two and wounding four others. The defense argued

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Chinese planes ‘increasingly provocative’ to Taiwan

The record number of Chinese daily sorties near Taiwan this year comes ahead of President-elect Lai Ching-te’s inauguration on May 20. Taiwan reported 45 Chinese warplanes in its airspace within 24 hours, according

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New Caledonia: 3 killed, scores wounded as riots continue

Riots erupted in the French Pacific territory after France’s National Assembly voted in favor of a new bill allowing French residents who have lived in New Caledonia for 10 years to vote

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Tunisian bar association slams ‘abuse of power’ over arrests

Police arrested two lawyers in recent days. Critics of President Kais Saied have accused him of cracking down on lawyers, activists, politicians and journalists following a power grab in 2021. The head

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France: Macron condemns ‘odious’ Holocaust Memorial attack

Authorities and Jewish groups have condemned a graffiti attack on the anniversary of a Nazi round-up of Jews, calling it a “hateful rallying cry.” A criminal complaint has been filed over the

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Italy: Police arrest over 100 mafia members in mass raid

The Calabrian ‘Ndrangeta is known to be one of the most powerful crime organizations in the world. But now Italian authorities are trying to loosen its grip. Italian police detained 109 suspected

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EU gives final approval to migration and asylum reform plan

After years of debate, the EU is introducing new migration and asylum rules that include tougher borders and shared responsibility among the bloc’s members. Economy ministers from the European Union’s 27 countries

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New Caledonia: Curfew, airport closed after riots in Noumea

Authorities have closed the airport and declared a curfew in the French territory in the Indo-Pacific, following riots in opposition to proposed voting reforms. New Zealand’s foreign minister postponed a visit there.

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Australian army whistleblower McBride sentenced to prison

Former army lawyer David McBride admitted to having shared more than 200 classified military documents — that had to do with alleged Australian war crimes in Afghanistan — with journalists. A court

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India: Billboard collapse kills 12, injures dozens in Mumbai

A billboard collapsed in India’s financial capital Mumbai, killing at least 12 people amid thunderstorms and heavy rain. Twelve people were killed and at least 60 injured after a billboard at a

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Grave of German politician Wolfgang Schäuble desecrated

Someone dug a meter-deep hole at the grave of German politician Wolfgang Schäuble, but didn’t reach the coffin. The motive for the incident is not yet known. A hole more than a

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Georgia poised to adopt ‘Russian law’ despite mass protests

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze said the bill will go to its third and final reading on Tuesday. Meanwhile, university students went on strike and led another major protest outside parliament. Georgia’s prime

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German court upholds AfD ‘suspected’ extremist status

The designation could allow Germany’s intelligence agency to surveil and investigate members of the far-right party. The AfD says it plans to appeal the ruling. A higher regional court in western Germany

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India election: Race heats up as 4th round of voting begins

The fourth phase of India’s seven-phase elections are underway, with people headed to vote in 96 constituencies across 10 states and union territories. Rising temperatures could affect an already low voter turnout.

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Lithuania: Nauseda and Simonyte head to presidential run-off

Incumbent Gitanas Nauseda declared victory in the first round but will face a run-off vote against Prime Minister Ingrida Simonyte. The election was marked by security concerns amid the war in Ukraine.

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Germany: Tesla protests end with arrests and dismantled camp

Police have filed criminal charges and detained protesters near Tesla’s Brandenburg gigafactory. Protesters are waiting to see if the the US carmaker will be allowed to expand the site before taking action

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Ukraine updates: Zelenskyy says Ukraine will regain momentum

Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine will be able to halt Russian troops “as soon as the arms supplies arrive.” Meanwhile, Russian authorities reported a Ukrainian drone attack on an oil refinery. Ukraine intends

10 months ago

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Stormy Daniels denies using Trump encounter to make money

Adult film star Stormy Daniels denied using a sexual encounter with former US President Donald Trump to make money as she wrapped up testimony in his hush money trial. Adult film star Stormy

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Pope declares 2025 Holy Year

The event happens every quarter century and is expected to attract over 30 million pilgrims. But the Italian capital’s infrastructure is in a poor state, leading many to ask if it can

10 months ago

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Nigeria: Rights groups demand release of detained journalist

Investigative journalist Daniel Ojukwu has been held without trial for over a week. Not only was his arrest illegal, say press freedom groups, so is his continued detention without charges. Press freedom and

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Pakistan: 7 workers shot dead in their sleep in Balochistan

Police said gunmen stormed into a house near southwestern Pakistan’s Gwadar city and shot workers in an apparent ethnic attack. The victims were originally from Pakistan’s Punjab province. Unidentified gunmen shot and

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Russia Victory Day parade: Won’t allow any threats — Putin

“Russia will do everything to prevent global confrontation, but we will not allow anyone to threaten us,” Vladimir Putin told soldiers in Moscow. May 9 is a public holiday in Russia, marking

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South Africa: Dozens missing days after building collapse

Twenty-nine of the 75 workers who were at the site when the building collapsed in the city of George have been pulled out of the rubble alive. Six, however, have life-threatening injuries.

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Fiji: Former PM Frank Bainimarama sentenced to prison

Fiji’s High Court found Frank Bainimarama guilty of quashing a probe into allegations of corruption at a Fijian university. The former prime minister of Fiji, Frank Bainimarama was sentenced to a year of

10 months ago

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Indian police arrest 4 for luring recruits to Russian war

Investigators in India say police have detained four suspects accused of tricking young men to join Russia’s front-line forces in Ukraine. Investigators in India have announced that federal police arrested four people accused of duping

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North Korea’s former propaganda chief dies at 94

Kim Ki Nam was best known as the mastermind behind building the personality cult around the ruling Kim dynasty. North Korea’s former propaganda chief, Kim Ki Nam, who is credited for his role

10 months ago

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Franziska Giffey: Berlin politician attacked in library

The Social Democrat was briefly hospitalized. The incident came on the same day as an attack on a Greens politician who was hanging up campaign posters in the city of Dresden. Berlin’s

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Trump classified documents trial postponed indefinitely

The former US president’s trial in Florida on charges of illegally keeping classified documents after leaving office has been postponed. Judge Cannon shelved the May 20 process without setting a new date.

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German ministers demand tough response to political violence

After an attack on a Social Democrat politician in Dresden on Friday, Germany’s state interior ministers have demanded tougher punishments for political violence. German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser and the interior ministers

10 months ago

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Israel-Hamas war: Israeli team in Cairo to assess truce deal

A team of Israeli officials has arrived in Cairo to continue to assess the truce deal accepted by Hamas, the Israeli prime minister said. Meanwhile, Israeli forces have continued operations in Rafah.

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Trump hush money trial: Stormy Daniels takes the stand

Adult film star Stormy Daniels has taken the stand to testify at Donald Trump’s hush-money trial in New York on Tuesday. Stormy Daniels, the adult film star at the center of former

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Boeing Starliner’s first crewed launch to ISS postponed

The Starliner spaceship’s first crewed launch has been called off due to a technical issue. The spaceship had been poised to take astronauts to the International Space Station. After years of delays, Boeing’s

10 months ago

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Middle East updates: Israeli leaders back Rafah offensive

Benjamin Netanyahu says his War Cabinet has approved a military operation in the southern Gazan city. It came after Hamas announced it had accepted a proposed truce agreement. Jordan’s King Abdullah II

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Israel observes Holocaust Remembrance Day amid Gaza war

Israel has commemorated the 6 million Jews murdered during the Holocaust. This year’s Holocaust Remembrance Day comes amid the ongoing war in Gaza, where more than 100 Israeli hostages are still being

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German police widen probe after Dresden politician attack

After the attack on a center-left lawmaker in the eastern city of Dresden, police say they have identified and searched the homes of three more teenage suspects. Investigators on Monday said they

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Mexico: 3 bodies found are those of Australian, US surfers

The trio were shot dead during a suspected botched robbery during a surfing trip to Mexico. Authorities found their bodies with bullet wounds to the heads. The bodies of three tourists who

10 months ago

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Brazil floods: Rescuers race against time as toll rises

President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva traveled to the hard-hit state of Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil’s south as rescue efforts continued. The death toll from flooding has risen to 75,

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Five suspected spy ships spotted off Belgian coast in six months

Over the past six months, at least five non-military vessels have passed in the North Sea off the Belgian coast that Belgian security services suspect are involved in espionage. That reports public

10 months ago

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Pakistan: Bus crash in the north kills at least 20

The bus was traveling from a city near the capital, Islamabad, to the mountainous region of Gilgit-Baltistan, near the Chinese border. Road accidents are common in Pakistan due to poor roads and

10 months ago

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Taiwan detects Chinese aircraft around island

Taiwan’s defense ministry said on Friday that a number of Chinese military planes had cross the median line. Taiwan detected a renewed incursion by Chinese aircraft around the democratically-governed island, Taiwan’s Defense Ministry said on

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Brazil floods: State of emergency in Rio Grande do Sul

The death toll from heavy rains in Brazil’s southernmost state is rising, and more downpours are expected. President Lula flew over the area and promised government resources to assist. Authorities in Brazil’s Rio Grande

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UN urges Georgia to withdraw ‘foreign influence’ bill

The controversial bill has attracted wide criticism and led to daily protests in the capital, Tbilisi. The EU said the move could hurt Georgia’s prospects of one day joining the 27-member bloc.

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Ukraine updates: Russia strikes Odesa for 3rd time this week

Russian missiles have struck the southern Ukrainian city of Odesa for the third time this week, injuring around a dozen people. The southwestern Ukrainian port city of Odesa was targeted by Russian missiles for

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China highway collapse: Death toll rises to over 40

Chinese state media reported 48 people were killed when a section of a highway collapsed. Search efforts are underway despite bad weather a day after part of a road fell in China’s

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Kenyan floods leave tourists stranded at iconic Maasai Mara

The world-famous wildlife reserve is the latest area of Kenya to be affected by torrential rains that have claimed more than 170 lives and displaced more than 195,000 people across the nation.

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Indonesia: Thousands evacuate homes after volcanic eruptions

Scores of residents of Indonesia’s Tagulandang island were evacuated following the eruption of the Ruang volcano. Plumes of grey smoke continued to rise from the volcano. Efforts in Indonesia began to evacuate

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South Korea mulls participation in AUKUS: defense minister

South Korea has held talks about joining a landmark defense technology pact between Australia, the United States and Britain. South Korea is discussing participation in the AUKUS defense pact between Australia, the United Kingdom

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UK sends voluntary asylum-seeker to Rwanda: reports

The United Kingdom has sent the first asylum-seeker whose asylum application was denied to Rwanda through a voluntary scheme. The plan is separate from the government’s forced deportation program. The United Kingdom

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Nineteen dead after highway collapses in southern China

Nineteen people have died after part of a highway collapsed in China’s southern Guangdong province, according to state media. A section of a highway collapsed in southern China leaving at least 19 people dead,

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Russia strikes Odesa for 2nd time this week

Russia has pummeled the vital port city of Odesa, stepping up aerial attacks that have also damaged civilian infrastructure there, according to Ukrainian officials. At least three people were killed and three

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US plans to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug

The Biden administration is reportedly looking into reclassifying marijuana from the nation’s most dangerous drug to a lower-risk drug, in a historic shift that could have ripple effects across the country. The

11 months ago

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Georgia: Police clash with ‘foreign agent’ bill protesters

Riot police fired tear gas and used pepper spray to disperse protesters who had gathered outside parliament where lawmakers were debating a ‘foreign agents’ bill that could undermine the country’s ambition to

11 months ago

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London: Arrest after man attacks people, police with sword

A man wielding a sword attacked members of the public and two police officers in East London. Five were hospitalized. Police said soon after that a suspect had been arrested and no

11 months ago

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Afghanistan: Shooting attack on mosque kills 6

Locals suggested the mosque was targeted for being used by the Shiite Muslim minority. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack, but an “Islamic State” affiliate has targeted Shiites in Afghanistan

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