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Leftist Lee Jae Myung wins presidential election in South Korea
Left-wing candidate Lee Jae Myung has won the presidential election in South Korea, with conservative rival Kim Moon Soo conceding defeat,…
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Who’s onboard the Madleen Gaza flotilla, and where has it reached so far?
The Madleen ship, launched by the Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC), is en route towards Gaza carrying humanitarian aid and human rights…
Politics
Brazil, IRENA co-host launch of Global Coalition for Energy Planning
The Brazilian Government, in partnership with the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), is set to co-host the inaugural Energy…
News
Algae can clean sewage without electricity or chemicals – we put it to the test in South Africa
Across Africa, many rural communities face a growing sanitation crisis. Wastewater treatment systems, where they exist, are often old,…
News
'Struggling to be alive': Kenyan activist speaks of 'sexual torture' in Tanzania
Warning: This article contains details that some readers may find distressing. A Kenyan activist has told the BBC that he is "struggling…
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Suicide bomber killed in Uganda on Christian holy day, army says
Two people who the Ugandan army describe as "armed terrorists" have been killed in the capital, Kampala, as the country marks Martyrs Day…
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Former Angers owner Saïd Chabane taken into police custody
According to Ouest France, the former owner of Angers SCO, Saïd Chabane, has been taken into police custody as part of an investigation…
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Hamas authorities say 27 killed near Gaza aid distribution centre
Reports from Gaza say that Israeli soldiers have again killed Palestinians near a distribution centre for humanitarian aid. At least 27…
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At least 27 Palestinians killed by Israeli fire at food point, Gaza officials say
At least 27 people were killed by Israeli fire as they waited for food at a distribution point set up by an Israeli-backed foundation in…
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Hamas authorities say 24 killed near Gaza aid distribution centre
Reports from Gaza say that Israeli soldiers have again killed Palestinians near a distribution centre for humanitarian aid. At least 24…
Business
Germany approved €485m in arms exports to Israel since October 2023
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
Nationalist's win dashes hopes for Polish LGBTQ, abortion rights
Polish abortion rights activist Justyna Wydrzynska fought back tears as she recounted learning that the nationalist candidate had won…
Politics
Israel: UN chief's call to probe deaths near Gaza aid site 'disgrace'
UN Secretary General António Guterres on Monday called for an independent investigation into alleged Israeli strikes near aid distribution…
Politics
Mexico's ruling party headed toward control of newly elected Supreme Court, vote tallies show
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s ruling Morena party appeared to be heading toward control over the Supreme Court, preliminary vote tallies of…
Politics
UK threatens to sue Abramovich over Chelsea sale
The UK government has threatened to sue former Chelsea Football Club owner Roman Abramovich to make sure the money from the club's sale…
Business
Australia raises minimum wages by 3.5% as inflation eases
By Renju Jose and Stella Qiu SYDNEY (Reuters) -Australia's independent wage-setting body on Tuesday raised the national minimum wage by…
News
What are two Lebanese monkeys doing in a house in the North?
Inspectors from the Israel Nature and Parks Authority collected the monkeys and took them into care. Two monkeys that apparently escaped…
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New Luxury Night Train Whisks You Between 2 Iconic European Destinations
Following strong demand in 2024, Italy’s overnight Expresso Riviera is making its grand return for summer 2025. Operated by FS Treni…
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Reports: Civilians killed near aid distribution centre, northern Gaza
At least sixteen people were killed and several others injured in the city of Jabalia in northern Gaza as reports emerged that people were…
Politics
Ukraine invited to NATO summit in The Hague this month
Ukraine, which is defending itself a full-scale Russian invasion, has received an invitation to the upcoming NATO summit in The Hague. "We…
News
This Smartphone Smuggled Out of North Korea Is Absolutely Wild
Autocomrade North Korea's supreme leader, Kim Jong Un, is tightening the leash to stop the influence of South Korean media from crossing…
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Brooklyn Beckham Knew He Wanted to Marry Nicola Peltz-Beckham After Three Months of Dating
Brooklyn Beckham was confident that Nicola Peltz was the woman he wanted to spend the rest of his life with early on in their…
Politics
How Ukraine carried out daring 'Spider Web' attack on Russian bombers
It was an attack of astonishing ingenuity – unprecedented, broad, and 18 months in the making. On 1 June more than 100 Ukrainian drones…
News
Italy's Mount Etna erupts, spewing ash, gas and rock
A huge plume of ash, gas and rock spewed forth on Monday from Italy's Mount Etna as authorities warned people to steer clear of Europe's…