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'Welcome to 2976' - North Africa's Amazigh people ring in the new year
Across North Africa, the Amazigh people have been coming together to usher in the year 2976. They have, unfortunately, not cracked time…
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No power or water and -19C: Kyiv seeks relief from Russian strikes and cold
At a suburban Kyiv railway station, two carriages painted in the blue and white livery of Ukrainian Railways sit on the main platform,…
Politics
The UK is expected to approve a 'mega' Chinese embassy in London despite objections
LONDON (AP) — Britain’s government is expected to approve a “mega” Chinese embassy close to London’s financial district after years of…
Politics
Ministry of Education mulls mandatory display of PM's photo in classrooms
The Ministry of Education considers a new policy requiring portraits of government officials in classrooms, sparking debate amid rising…
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Infographic of new Malaysian passport and ID card is AI-generated
Days after Malaysia's home minister announced plans to release redesigned passports and national identity cards, an AI-generated graphic…
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Passengers baffled and confused after screams burst from beneath taxiing Air Canada plane
Passengers aboard a taxiing aircraft were reportedly left horrified last month when chilling screams suddenly echoed from beneath the…
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Senegal bring back the man who haunted Egypt
Supporter who distracted Salah in 2022 arrives in Morocco as “lucky charm” Senegal bring back the man who haunted Egypt Senegal’s national…
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Rio de Janeiro zoo animals are treated to popsicles as the city faces scorching summer weather
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Animals at Rio de Janeiro’s BioParque zoo received popsicles and frozen treats Tuesday as the city faced another day…
Politics
UN chief warns he could refer Israel to ICJ over laws targeting UNRWA
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that he could take his country to…
Business
Whistle Blown on Japanese Nuclear Power Plant Safety After Falsified Report
Last year, Japan’s Nuclear Regulation Authority conducted an internal investigation of Chubu Electric Power Company’s nuclear power plant…
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Popular Tequila Brand Unveils $2,900 Italian Marble Bottle
There's luxury, and then there's luxury by Volcán de mi Tierra, one of the most popular tequila brands with a storied history in Mexico.…
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UNICEF: More than 100 children killed in Gaza since ceasefire
More than 100 minors have been killed in the Gaza Strip since the truce in October, according to the UN children’s agency UNICEF. The…
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Rights group: At least 2,500 deaths during protest crackdown in Iran
At least 2,500 people have been killed in Iran since protests broke out at the end of December, the Norway-based human rights organization…
Politics
France, Germany, Italy summon Iranian envoys over 'unbearable, inhumane' regime crackdown
The foreign ministers of France, Germany, and Italy decried the Iranian regime's crackdown on protestors as "unbearable and inhumane,"…
Politics
Last year was Ukraine's deadliest for civilians since 2022, UN says
2025 was the deadliest year for civilians in Ukraine since 2022, according to the United Nations (UN). Conflict-related violence killed at…
Business
Singer Julio Iglesias faces Spanish inquiry into sexual assault allegations
Two women have accused the Spanish singer Julio Iglesias of sexually assaulting them while they were working for him and allege that he…
Politics
Ukrainian parliament fails to approve defence and energy ministers
The Ukrainian parliament has failed to appoint a new defence minister in the midst of the war with Russia, as there were not enough…
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La Panarda, one of the world’s most epic feasts, is about to take place in this Italian village
In Europe’s most food-obsessed country, the season of excess has finished. Across Italy, families have finished the panettone, slurped…
Politics
Germany charges two Ukrainians over Russia-linked parcel bomb plot
German prosecutors have charged two Ukrainian nationals with planning arson and explosive attacks on behalf of Russian intelligence. The…
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EU chief announces more sanctions on Iran as protest death toll rises
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday said the European Union is working on new punitive measures for Tehran as…
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UN calls on Iran to stop the violence and restore internet access
The United Nations on Tuesday condemned the violence used by Iranian security forces against peaceful demonstrators and called on…
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IESBA launches Viewpoints on ethical culture and governance
The International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA) has issued a set of Viewpoints that describe eight core components of an…
Business
France climate goals off track as emissions cuts slow again
France's cuts to greenhouse gas emissions slowed for a second straight year in 2025 and remain well off track to meeting its climate…
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Flooding, high winds disrupt roads, flights as storm sweeps Israel
Meteorological officials said the system is expected to gradually weaken later in the day, with unsettled weather continuing through the…