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15 Largest Cities in England, Ranked by Population
With a total population of about 57.7 million, England is the largest country in the United Kingdom, which also includes Wales, Scotland…
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Conservative Merz vows to 'lead Germany forward' at party conference
Friedrich Merz, the favourite to become Germany's next chancellor, said on Monday he is ready to "lead Germany forward" as his…
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Syria's al-Sharaa to hold talks with Turkey's Erdoğan on Tuesday
Interim Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa is to meet Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Ankara on Tuesday on his second official…
Politics
French PM set to force budget through parliament
French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou will Monday force through France's budget without a vote, a move set to prompt a no-confidence…
Politics
German conservatives convene amid uproar over far-right cooperation
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EU defence summit to 'pave way for decisions' in the coming months
A meeting of European Union leaders on Monday in Brussels is to "pave the way for the decisions" the EU has to make in the coming months,…
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Changes make Australia move easier - islanders
Channel Islanders who live in Australia say changes to visa regulations have made it easier for people from Guernsey and Jersey to move…
Politics
Germany's AfD and BSW not invited to Munich Security Conference
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This snowy Japanese town represents love. But overtourism is turning the sweetness sour
Tranquil and blanketed in pristine white snow, the Japanese city of Otaru serves as the backdrop of a popular 1995 romance blockbuster…
Politics
Misrepresented ballot template spurs false Philippine election claims
As the Philippines geared up for national elections in May, a picture of a sample ballot labelled "Beijing PE, China" repeatedly surfaced…
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'People are afraid': BBC visits DR Congo city under rebel control
When I first drove into DR Congo's eastern city of Goma, it was hard for me to tell I had entered a conflict zone. Goma residents filled…
Politics
Around 160,000 protest against far-right in Berlin
Tens of thousands of people took to the streets of Berlin to protest what they see as a breach of a taboo in post-war German politics. The…
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Thousands attend Chinese New Year celebrations
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Eland Looks Like a Muscular Cow With Thick, Twisted Horns
The eland is one of the largest antelopes — and one of the most graceful. Known scientifically as Taurotragus oryx, the eland lives in…
Politics
Zelensky says there have been over 1,400 Russian airstrikes this week
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made a fresh appeal to the West, urgently requesting more support, after another week when more…
Politics
On Lebanon visit, Israel's Katz says either no drones or no Hezbollah
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Macron attends ceremony for 80th anniversary of Colmar's liberation
The 80th anniversary of the last major battle of World War II on French soil was commemorated on Sunday, as French President Emmanuel…
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Arsenal, PSG and Bayern urged to end Visit Rwanda deals
The Democratic Republic of Congo has called on Arsenal, Bayern Munich and Paris St-Germain to end their "blood stained" sponsorship deals…
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Shelling at busy Sudanese market 'fills mortuary with bodies'
Shelling at a busy market near Sudan's capital has filled a mortuary with bodies, medical charity Doctors Without Borders (MSF) says. MSF…
Politics
Syria’s interim president visits Saudi Arabia on first trip abroad
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Syria’s interim president made his first trip abroad Sunday, traveling to Saudi Arabia in a move likely…
Business
15 million new Chinese EVs to have self-driving features this year
About 15 million new cars taking to mainland China's roads - even models priced below 100,000 yuan (US$13,914) - will be fitted with…
Business
Alibaba named most admired Chinese internet firm by Fortune amid race with DeepSeek
Alibaba Group Holding has been named the world's most admired Chinese internet and retail company, according to the latest rankings by US…
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Analysis-India budget opts for economic sugar rush over reform
By Aftab Ahmed and Ira Dugal MUMBAI (Reuters) - India's annual budget announcement was a bigger deal than usual this year: As the first…
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Russian air attacks across Ukraine kill more than a dozen
Russia launched a wave of missiles, glide bombs and drones across Ukraine overnight, killing more than a dozen people and damaging…