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Albania Appoints an AI as Government Official
Albania has appointed the world's first-ever AI government official in hopes of rooting out some of the Balkan state's long-running…
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BMW Says China Was the Reason for Its Massive Grille Phase
With the upcoming Neue Klasse range from BMW, it seems the brand’s era of comically large kidney grilles appears to be coming to an end.…
Politics
Poland deploys planes in its airspace because of threat of drone strikes in nearby parts of Ukraine
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Polish and allied aircraft were deployed in a “preventive” operation in Poland's airspace Saturday because of a…
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Lamborghini Revuelto Totaled in Indonesia Following High-Speed Crash
A Lamborghini Revuelto, the Italian marque’s newest hybrid hypercar, has been severely damaged in a high-speed collision in Indonesia,…
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Emily Damari explains how she 'didn't choose to be a victim' after abduction to Gaza
In her first appearance to a live audience in the United Kingdom, British-Israeli former hostage Emily Damari reveals how she stayed…
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Engineering a new future: Sci-Tech Schools’ new hesder yeshiva
Israel Sci-Tech Schools has inaugurated a new ultra-Orthodox hesder yeshiva – combining military service with religious studies. Contrary…
Business
Syria's al-Sharaa: Negotiations ongoing for security deal with Israel
Syria's interim president has confirmed negotiations to reach a security deal between his country and Israel which has repeatedly attacked…
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Presidential Award for Volunteerism given to 19 people, organizations
Israel’s president presents the award in order to foster volunteerism for the benefit of individuals, communities, and the whole of…
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Israel intercepts Yemen-launched missile
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Saturday they intercepted a missile fired from Yemen, which triggered air raid sirens across…
Business
China sets 2025 auto sales target below association forecast, vows tighter regulation
SHANGHAI (Reuters) -China is targeting 32.3 million in vehicle sales in 2025, the country's industry ministry said, below the 32.9 million…
Politics
Former IDF chief addressed residents of southern moshav on IDF shortcomings, Doha strike
Halevi gave a presentation to Israeli residents in the moshav, discussing Israel's strike on Qatar and the aftermath of October 7. Former…
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Ivory Coast's 'iron lady' - from hiding in a bunker to presidential hopeful
Former Ivory Coast First Lady Simone Gbagbo has gone from hiding in a bunker in an attempt to avoid arrest to defiantly announcing she…
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Relic of the Catholic Church's first millennial saint stolen from Venezuelan parish
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — A relic of Carlo Acutis, who was declared the Catholic Church’s first millennial saint last week, was stolen…
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I Faced Dust and Dismay—Even Death—on This Incredible Himalayan Motorcycle Trip, But It Turned Out to Be the Journey of a Lifetime
Would you rather risk near-certain death, or spending the next five years of your life in a foreign prison? It’s not a question you’ll…
Politics
Zelensky claims Russia's advance on Sumy has failed
After several months of fierce fighting, Ukraine says it has stopped a Russian advance in north-east Ukraine. "As of today, we can state…
News
Egypt reportedly decides to reduce coordination with Israel after Qatar strike
Egypt is also planning to restructure its security communications with Israel following the attack. Egypt has decided to reduce…
Business
Dinosaur eggs from China found to be around 86 million years old, according to ‘atomic clock’ dating
A clutch of 28 dinosaur eggs found in the Qinglongshan fossil reserve in central China is about 86 million years old, according to…
Business
China Eyes 180 GW Energy Storage Goal By 2027
This article first appeared on GuruFocus. China wants to supercharge its clean energy push by nearly doubling its new energy storage…
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The Car Show of All Car Shows: Anantara Concorso Roma Returns in 2026
The past April, I was in Rome ready to witness the debut of what promised to be the city’s first great celebration of automotive elegance:…
Politics
IDF strikes over 500 military targets in Gaza City as military ramps up op
There has been a focus on multi-story buildings that have been converted into terrorist infrastructure. The IDF has struck over 500…
Politics
Spain summons Israeli charge d'affaires over comments by Netanyahu's office
Sanchez earlier said Spain lacked nuclear bombs, aircraft carriers or large oil reserves to exert pressure on Israel to stop what he…
Politics
NATO mobilizes more air defences after Russian airspace violation
NATO is launching a new initiative to protect its eastern European members following Russia's violation of Polish airspace, NATO Secretary…
Politics
Octopus Energy introduces EV leasing service in Germany
British renewable energy company Octopus Energy is expanding its electric vehicle leasing business, Octopus Electric Vehicles (Octopus…
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Nepal protest death toll rises to 51
The death toll from Nepal's youth-led protests has climbed to 51 after authorities recovered previously unreported bodies, police said on…