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UK sanctions Russian intelligence officers who targeted Mariupol theater and family of poisoned spy
LONDON (AP) — The U.K. on Friday sanctioned Russian military intelligence units and officers it said were behind preparations for a 2022…
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German Chancellor Merz believes economic turnaround is under way
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz speaks during his summer press conference in Berlin. Merz is continuing the tradition of summer press…
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PORR secures railway contracts across Europe
Austrian construction company PORR has secured significant contracts in the railway sector across Europe. In Poland, a €400m ($465m)…
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The best, most sustainable place to snorkel with whale sharks? It's Australia's Ningaloo
This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). The Ningaloo Coast is where outback, reef and ranges meet. Here, on the…
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Baseless posts about India embassy attack misuse old photos
Unfounded rumours have circulated among Indian social media users that the country's embassy in Afghanistan was attacked in early July.…
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Sudan's civil war, by the numbers
CAIRO (AP) — Over two years have passed since Sudan plunged into a civil war that has caused what aid organizations have described as one…
Politics
Western arms makers can now live-test their prototype weapons on the battlefield against Russia's forces
Ukraine is turning its frontline into a proving ground for the West's newest prototype weapons. If firms send in their new tech and train…
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Former hostage Or Levy opens up about learning of wife’s murder, time with Hersh Goldberg-Polin
Former Gaza hostage Or Levy learned upon his release that his wife Einav was murdered by Hamas. Former hostage Or Levy, who was held by…
Business
UN talks with rival leaders of Cyprus fail to reach deal on new border crossings
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations chief said Thursday that he would have liked more results from his meetings with the rival…
Politics
Three dead in Israeli attack on Gaza church
An Israeli attack in the Gaza Strip struck the territory's only Catholic church on Thursday, killing three people. The Latin Patriarchate…
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Syrian media report Israeli strike near violence-hit Druze city
Syrian state-run media say Israel carried out an air strike near Syria's southern Druze-majority city of Suweida late on Thursday. The…
Politics
Ministers inch closer to firing Baharav-Miara, legality of decision unclear
Israel’s cabinet moves to dismiss Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, sparking legal challenges and potential Supreme Court intervention.…
Politics
Brazil's congress passes bill to overhaul environmental regulations
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — A bill to overhaul environmental regulations in Brazil was passed by the country's lower house Thursday, drawing…
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Austrian skydiver Felix Baumgartner dies in paragliding crash
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting…
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From immigrant to innovator: Oleh entrepreneur lights up business world with Shabbat-friendly light
Osher Fritzhand, 27, with the Ner Tamid. (photo credit: Courtesy) This ingenious design allows any existing light fixture to be used on…
Politics
Netanyahu confirms ceasefire, Syrian withdrawal from Sweida due to 'forceful action'
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting…
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Syrian detente hopes dim as president accuses Israel of sowing ‘chaos and destruction’ with strikes
“The Israeli entity resorted to a wide-scale targeting of civilian and government facilities,” Shaara said the situation was easing with…
Politics
South Sudan's main opposition party rejects president's call for dialogue to avoid civil war
JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — South Sudan ’s main opposition party on Thursday dismissed a presidential call for dialogue to avoid the country…
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Fatalities reported in Israeli attack on church in Gaza
Palestinian media reported that a church had been hit on Thursday during Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip. Two women were killed and…
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France withdraws from Senegal, ending its permanent military presence in West Africa
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — The French military completed its withdrawal from Senegal on Thursday, its last West African country with a…
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Evacuation under way as rains submerge Pakistani cities, kill dozens
Rescue workers and soldiers in Pakistan were on Thursday evacuating thousands of people from flooded neighbourhoods after several hours of…
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Israel's decisive Syria strikes highlight need for intervention in preventing genocides
For many Jews, the images of Druze men having their mustaches forcibly shaved conjure up memories of the Holocaust. Israel’s decision to…
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Reports: Syrians flee to Israel amid violence
Hundreds of people have reportedly fled from Syria into Israel following the outbreak of violence in the south of the country, Israeli…
Business
False posts about Pakistan banknote redesign surface online
Pakistan's central bank, which has sole authority to print currency in the country, has dismissed baseless claims about a new 1,000-rupee…