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Ukraine says its long-range drones hit a Russian airfield as France delivers Mirage fighter jets
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian forces struck an airfield in southern Russia that was being used to launch Iran-designed Shahed drones,…
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Despite housing crunch, German construction sector stuck in doldrums
Germany's residential construction industry continues to face a lack of work and difficult conditions as a crisis in the sector stretches…
News
DeepSeek attracts China's young jobseekers as AI firm ramps up recruitment
DeepSeek, China's hottest tech start-up, has become one of the most coveted destinations for young jobseekers across the country, as the…
News
Malawi president orders troops to withdraw from DR Congo
Malawi's President Lazarus Chakwera has ordered the military to begin preparing to withdraw from their peacekeeping mission in the…
News
Old protest pictures misrepresented as Myanmar workers demanding higher pay
As activists marked the fourth anniversary of Myanmar's military coup on February 1, 2025, old protest photos in Thailand circulated…
Politics
Macron invites Syrian interim president to visit France
French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday spoke on the phone with new Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa and invited him to…
News
Protesters set fire to ex-Bangladesh PM's family home
Protesters in Bangladesh have vandalised and set fire to the former family home of deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina, as well as those…
News
Family celebrates compensation to the widow of a journalist killed during Brazil's dictatorship
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The family of a Brazilian journalist who was tortured and killed during the country’s military dictatorship on…
News
Japan Airlines plane struck the tail of Delta Airlines plane at Seattle-Tacoma airport
The right wing of a Japan Airlines plane struck the tail of a Delta Airlines plane Wednesday morning while both were on the runway at…
Politics
Ukraine sanctions captains working for Russia's 'shadow fleet'
Ukraine has imposed sanctions on more than 50 Russian captains and one Iranian captain said to be involved in Russia's so-called "shadow…
Lifestyle
Why you should visit Chalet Mirabell: A luxury spa retreat in South Tyrol with Michelin-recognized dining
Nestled in the heart of South Tyrol’s dramatic alpine landscape, Chalet Mirabell is a five-star sanctuary offering guests a seamless blend…
Politics
French Prime Minister Bayrou survives another no-confidence vote
French Prime Minister François Bayrou survived another no-confidence vote on Wednesday. The vote was requested by the left-wing La France…
News
Report: Iran returns body of German-Iranian Jamshid Sharmahd
Iran transferred the body of Iranian-German dual national Jamshid Sharmahd back to Germany on Wednesday after he died in custody in Iran,…
News
Germany's Volkswagen unveils designs for new low-cost electric model
The Volkswagen logo is seen on the roof of the VW brand tower. Volkswagen workers gathered at the company's headquarters in Wolfsburg on…
Politics
Campaign volunteers attacked in Berlin weeks before German election
Campaign volunteers have been attacked in separate incidents in Berlin, less than three weeks before Germany heads to the polls. Two men…
News
SNCF Voyageurs to boost rail safety with Wabtec’s KinetiX inspection systems
Societe Nationale des Chemins de Fer francais (SNCF) Voyageurs, the French national railway company, has placed an order with Wabtec for…
News
More than 100 women raped and burned alive in DR Congo jailbreak, UN says
More than 100 female prisoners were raped and then burned alive during a jailbreak in the Congolese city of Goma, according to the UN.…
Politics
Leader of Germany's populist BSW slams 'blockade' in mainstream media
The leader of Germany's populist Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) has complained of a "blockade in the mainstream media" as she tied her…
News
Italy says International Criminal Court made an 'immense mess' out of Libyan warlord arrest warrant
ROME (AP) — Italy’s justice minister strongly defended the government's decision to repatriate a Libyan warlord wanted by the…
News
Brussels to take on flood of online shopping parcels from China
The European Commission on Wednesday announced measures to better stem the flood of cheap, and sometimes unsafe, products from outside the…
Business
German workers at carmaker VW meet for first time since deal on cuts
The Volkswagen logo is seen on the roof of the VW brand tower. Volkswagen workers gathered at the company's headquarters in Wolfsburg on…
Business
'Visionary' South African businessman Douw Steyn dies
South African billionaire and businessman Douw Steyn, who founded the BGL Insurance Group and was a good friend of late South African…
News
Clip shows India stone-pelting ritual, not fighting at Kumbh Mela festival
A video spread online shows an annual stone-pelting ritual in northern India, contrary to claims by social media posts that presented it…
Business
Startup associations call for Europe to unite behind AI development
Startup associations call for Europe to unite behind AI development Source link