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Charity linked to Prince Harry admits human rights abuses
A major conservation charity linked to Prince Harry has admitted that human rights abuses were committed by its rangers in…
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These African Safaris Were Unlike Any I’d Done Before
Perhaps the toughest question you can ask a travel writer is, “What’s the best place you’ve been?” At some point, the highlight reel of…
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‘There will be war’: fear and defiance across border after Indian airstrikes in Pakistan
The crowd gathered in an angry frenzy, their slogans ringing out across the streets of the Pakistani city of Rawalpindi. “There will be…
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As Europe celebrates the triumph of V-E Day, Algeria marks parallel legacy of colonial-era massacres
ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — As Europe celebrates the 80th anniversary of its triumph over fascism and the end of World War II, Algeria is…
Business
Minimalist Hotels announces plan to add 20 new properties in India
Minimalist Hotels has announced an expansion plan to add 20 new properties across India over the next two years. The lifestyle hotel brand…
Business
Tesla’s China EV sales decline 6% YoY in April
Tesla's China-made electric vehicle (EV) sales saw a 6% year-on-year decline in April, a continuation of a seven-month downward trend,…
Politics
Brazil lifts forecast for coffee production
Brazil has upped its forecast for the country's 2025 coffee output despite the year being in the low part of the typical production cycle.…
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Pakistan says it downed 25 Indian drones after attacks escalate tensions
Pakistan’s military says it shot down 25 Indian drones that entered its airspace, as hostilities between the nuclear-armed neighbours…
Business
Posts claiming 'low' Australia voter turnout share preliminary figures
Australia has consistently seen poll turnouts of around 90 percent or more since the country enforced compulsory voting a century ago.…
Politics
Pakistan and India on high alert amid airport shutdowns and security drills in major cities
Tensions are high across India and Pakistan, with airports shut down and security drills under way in major border cities, after warnings…
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Clip shows old press briefing, not Indian army admitting 'scared of Pakistan'
India and Pakistan exchanged heavy artillery along their contested frontier in a major escalation following the deadly April 22, 2025…
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Image shows Indian plane crash in 2024, not 'jet downed by Pakistan'
Pakistan said it had shot down five Indian jets on May 7, 2025 during the worst violence between the nuclear-armed neighbours in decades,…
Politics
Is Ivory Coast's red card politics an own goal for democracy?
Even a stellar international business career cannot prepare you for the hard realities of politics in Ivory Coast, where some are…
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Brazilian court allows gender neutral designation in documents for the first time
SAO PAULO (AP) — A high court in Brazil on Wednesday allowed a person to identify as gender neutral on official documents, an…
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Far-left South African politician says the UK denied him a visa to speak at Cambridge University
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — A far-left South African politician renowned for his anti-West rhetoric accused U.K. authorities Wednesday…
Politics
Baltic states close their air space to Putin's 'Victory Day' guests
Foreign state guests travelling to Russia for Thursday's World War II commemorations will not be able to fly over the Baltic states of…
Politics
Syrian president confirms indirect talks with Israel through mediators
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa revealed on Wednesday that indirect negotiations are taking place between Syria and Israel via…
Politics
Another AfD branch designated as 'confirmed right-wing extremist'
German domestic intelligence on Wednesday declared another regional branch of the anti-immigration Alternative for Germany (AfD) party as…
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How Water Is Weaponized in India-Pakistan Conflict
As Pakistan reels from the most extensive airstrikes on its territory from India during official peacetime between the two countries, and…
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Pakistan authorises ‘corresponding’ retaliation after India missile strike kills 26
Pakistan has authorised its military to take “corresponding” retaliatory action against India after an overnight missile attack by the…
Politics
Germany's Merz calls on India and Pakistan to de-escalate
New German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called on India and Pakistan to de-escalate after India launched overnight attacks across the…
Politics
Pakistani Premier Sharif says five Indian fighter jets shot down
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday said his country’s air force shot down five Indian fighter jets in overnight clashes…
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New German interior minister ramps up police presence at borders
Germany's new Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt is deploying more police officers to the country's borders to curb irregular migration,…
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Gang who smuggled thousands of queen ants sentenced in Kenya
A Kenyan court has sentenced four men to one year in prison or pay a fine of $7,700 (£5,800) for trying to smuggle thousands of live queen…