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EU ministers condemn attack on Kiev as Putin 'mocks' peace efforts
EU ministers on Friday strongly condemned a wave of heavy airstrikes on Kiev, which killed more than a dozen people including children,…
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Swastikas still linger on some flags in Finland's air force, but are on the way out
GENEVA (AP) — The air force of NATO member Finland is still flying swastikas on some flags, but is moving to remove them mostly because of…
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Man Documents Tattoo Removal After Divorce Led Him to Cover 95 Percent of His Body in Ink: ‘Felt Like a Circus Attraction'
NEED TO KNOW Leandro de Souza is documenting the process of removing his over 170 tattoos after converting to evangelical Christianity The…
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What Brazil’s soy moratorium fight means — and what happens next
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — A move in Brazil to suspend a soybean moratorium has scientists and environmentalists warning that losing the…
Politics
IDF invasion of Gaza City could be on the way, military ends protection for aid groups in area
The special localized ceasefires will still apply to the al-Muwasi area and certain zones in central and southern Gaza. The IDF invasion…
Business
Gartex Texprocess India 2025 shared automation, sustainability
Gartex Texprocess India concluded on 23 August after showcasing new technologies, advanced equipment, new material advancements, and…
Politics
Aerial footage of devotees at Indian religious festival misrepresented as crowd at political rally
A video of a packed street was filmed during a religious festival in India's Odisha state, contrary to posts claiming it shows a massive…
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New packaging recyclability rules come into force in Germany
Germany has introduced new packaging recyclability standards that will come into effect on 1 January 2026. These rules aim to make…
Business
Tourist pouring beer down elephant's trunk in Kenya sparks anger
Several investigations have been launched after a Spanish man in Kenya posted videos of himself pouring beer down an elephant's trunk -…
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Colombia's ombudswoman says 33 soldiers allegedly kidnapped under orders of a rebel group are freed
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Thirty-three Colombian soldiers allegedly taken by villagers acting under the orders of a rebel group were freed…
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Survivors of South Africa's horrifying building blaze feel abandoned two years on
Blackened by soot, the gutted and derelict remains of South Africa's infamous Usindiso building in central Johannesburg are an…
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Israel struck Gaza's Nasser Hospital four times, analysis finds
Israel struck Nasser Hospital at least four times during its deadly attack in southern Gaza on Monday, an analysis of new video footage by…
Business
South Korean Central Bank Wants to Use CBDC to Pay $79.3B Worth of Gov’t Subsidies
The Governor of the South Korean Central Bank says Seoul is planning to use its Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) to pay over 110…
Politics
Israel’s Smotrich calls for phased Gaza annexation if Hamas does not disarm
Far-right Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for Israel to annex the Gaza Strip if Hamas refuses to disarm, the latest…
Politics
Brazil's VP Alckmin expects Mexico sector trade deals next year
By Kylie Madry MEXICO CITY (Reuters) -Brazil and Mexico plan to sign a deal for complementary trade agreements in August of next year,…
Politics
UN chief says Israeli capture of Gaza City marks 'deadly escalation'
UN Secretary General António Guterres is calling on Israel to refrain from capturing Gaza City amid fears of a humanitarian catastrophe.…
Business
Europe's Auto Market Gets a Boost in July, But Tesla Slips as BYD Races Ahead
This article first appeared on GuruFocus. European car sales finally caught a break in July. New data shows registrations jumped nearly 6%…
Politics
IDF reveals Hamas tunnel sleeping quarters
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting…
Politics
Official campaigns kick off in Tanzania as main opposition leader remains in custody
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania (AP) — The official campaign period has started for Tanzania's October general elections with incumbent President…
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Israel launches latest attacks against Houthis in Yemen’s Sanaa
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting…
Business
Isolated Amazon tribe seen near logging bridge site, alarming rights group
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Members of an Indigenous tribe who live deep in Peru’s Amazon rainforest and avoid contact with outsiders have…
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After budget cuts and security delays, Tel Aviv's white night festival returns
The beloved cultural celebration makes its comeback on August 28 with dozens of performances and free events across Israel's cultural…
Politics
Britain expands training program for Ukraine forces
MILAN — Ukrainian forces will receive additional training from the British military as part of the expansion of the United Kingdom-led…
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This Is The Equivalent Of Costco In Thailand
If you're a Costco patron, you'll know the wholesale retailer for the well-known brands it carries on its shelves, the wide variety of…