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Old photo of abandoned workplace misrepresented as S. Korea's presidential office pre-transition
After South Korea's newly elected President Lee Jae-myung likened the vacated Yongsan workspace of his impeached predecessor Yoon Suk Yeol…
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High Seas Treaty gains momentum as 18 new countries pledge support
NICE, France (AP) — Eighteen countries ratified the High Seas Treaty on Monday, bringing the total to 49 — just 11 short of the 60 needed…
Lifestyle
Travel, hospitality lead India’s shift to recycled packaging
India’s decision to allow recycled plastic in food-grade applications, announced on World Environment Day 2025, marks a major development…
News
Defense Lawyers For McLeod And Hart Begin Closing Arguments In Hockey Canada Sexual Assault Trial
Warning: coverage of the Hockey Canada trial includes graphic details of alleged sexual assault that may be disturbing to readers. Defense…
Politics
Peru reinstates full protection of Nazca Lines reserve after controversial cutback
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Peru’s government has reversed its controversial decision to shrink the protected area surrounding the Nazca…
News
DHL Express locks out workers in Canada, adding to parcel uncertainty
DHL Express Canada locked out 2,100 delivery drivers, warehouse workers and customer service personnel on Sunday after failing to make…
Politics
German minister visits Poland to smooth out differences on migration
German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt attempted to smooth out differences with Poland over migration policy on Monday as he visited…
Politics
Thunberg's boat docks in Israel after military blocks entry to Gaza
A sailboat carrying Greta Thunberg and other activists has docked in the Israeli port of Ashdod after the Israeli military blocked it from…
News
PHOTO ESSAY: Spain's wildest pilgrimage, El Rocío, brings together faith, nature and partying
EL ROCIO, Spain (AP) — Hundreds of thousands of Catholic pilgrims slogged for days under a punishing sun through country roads, sandy…
Politics
Canada Post, mail carriers remain far apart on contract as talks resume
Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers returned to the bargaining table last week under federal mediation after the…
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The List of Can't Miss Activities to Do When Visiting Paris, France
Paris is considered one of the world’s most romantic cities, if not the most romantic. It’s such a special place to visit, and I have been…
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Culture and colour come out in praise of a Nigerian king
Thousands gathered on Sunday in an ancient town in south-west Nigeria for a spectacular display of culture, colour and tradition. The…
News
Police surround home of presidential hopeful in Cameroon
Cameroon's main opposition leader Maurice Kamto says police have surrounded his home for the past two days since he returned from France,…
Politics
Gaza aid ship with Greta Thunberg aboard seized by Israel
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg, 22, and several allies were taken into Israeli custody in international waters early Monday while…
Business
Orbitt Space's Air-Breathing Engine Raises $1M to Conquer Ultra-Low Earth Orbit
Space-tech startup Orbitt Space has secured $1 million in a pre-seed funding round. Pi Ventures headed the investor's list for the…
Lifestyle
The Most Beautiful Seaside Towns in Spain with Stunning Ocean Views
Travelers across the world love Spain’s beaches, but what most people don’t realize is that some of the country’s best sea views come from…
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Weather tracker: Storms make way for summer heat in Europe
The severe thunderstorms that have been lashing parts of Europe over recent days are expected to give way to high temperatures this week.…
News
19 People Stranded in Cars amid Heavy Snowfall Rescued in 'Treacherous' Conditions: Reports
NEED TO KNOW More than 20 people became stranded in their vehicles during a heavy snowstorm near Mount Hotham in Victoria's High Country,…
Business
Nissan receives 17,000 N7 orders in the first month
Dongfeng Nissan Passenger Vehicle Company Ltd (Dongfeng Nissan), one of Nissan Motor’s vehicle manufacturing joint ventures in China,…
News
Kenya police suspended over death of man in custody for online post
Kenya's police chief has suspended the head of a police station and all officers who were on duty at the time when a man who had been…
News
The volunteers helping seniors combat poverty, loneliness and shame
Most people want to grow old - after all, the alternative is worse - but few want to be old, burdened by loneliness, isolation and the…
Politics
Are bunkers really making a comeback in Europe?
Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine and a recent nationwide blackout affecting Spain and Portugal have shaken people's sense of…
News
From Doritos to Digital Domination: How Asia Tatum’s Geneva Mae Agency Is Saving Small Businesses from Obscurity
In an industry that churns through trends like clockwork and leaves smaller players scrambling to keep pace, Asia Tatum is playing an…
Politics
Misleading posts claim Malaysian government 'removed gas subsidies for all businesses'
Malaysia has not completely barred commercial use of subsidised cooking gas, contrary to misleading claims amplified by opposition…